All shops including machine shops, carpentry shops, and maintenance shops in CALS should be inspected on a regular basis by the department responsible for the area. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that all machines and equipment are functioning properly, safety controls are in-place, and any hazards are identified and controlled. To assist with completing the inspection, a self-inspection checklist template was created. The self-inspection checklist template along with any shop and/or equipment specific inspection requirements should be used to conduct a complete inspection of the shop area. Once the documented inspection is completed, shops should keep a copy of the inspection checklist on file. A copy of the self-inspection checklist is copied below. If you have any questions or need assistance with completing the checklist, contact CALS Safety.

Shop Inspection Checklist Template

Resources: 

OSHA Hand and Power Tools Topics Page

OSHA Machine Guarding eTool

OSHA Machine Guarding Topics Page

OSHA Woodworking eTool