How to use this workshop

inspection checklist
Use this checklist to inspect engineering
workshops used for research, teaching
or maintenance, and any associated
storage areas. Include associated
corridors, stairs and communal areas
such as toilets and kitchenettes/tea
rooms.
Inspections should be carried out at
least twice per year and preferably once
per term. Inspections should be done
when workshops are occupied by staf
and students, to get a true picture of
conditions and practices.
Consider getting a team together to help
you. The team should be limited to four
people and could include specialist staf
in electrical, laser or radiation hazards if
needed.
Carry out inspections in manageable
chunks. If you hae a large workshop
area to inspect, diide it into diferent
areas, e.g. welding bay, paint spraying,
woodworking machinery, stores.
!therwise, use one checklist per
workshop and record details of faults or
weaknesses.
"hen you hae carried out an inspection
and recorded any faults or weaknesses
found, report to your #ead of $chool or
!%ce, together with your comments and
recommendations for action.
&eep a copy of each completed
inspection checklist and record action
taken to correct the faults you hae
reported.
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The answer to all these 'uestions should be (yes). If (no) you should note the location and brief details and inestigate the
problem further to identify actions.
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pace an/ &ayout
Is there enough space to moe around safely,
(minimum of 11 cubic metres per person)
Is there enough space for storage of materials -
e'uipment, .on shelves, cupboards, benches)
Is there enough clear bench space to use
materials - e'uipment safely,
*re unauthorised people e/cluded from the
workshop,
Housekeeping
*re 0oors in a safe condition,
(no cracks, slippery or uneven patches etc)
*re 0oors free of bo/es, swarf, of1cuts - other
trip hazards,
*re surfaces clean,
(including benches, shelves, equipment)
*re there separate waste bins for 2
general waste,
wood dust,
sharp waste,)
.e.g. glass, swarf, metal)
*re bins emptied often enough,
2entilation
Is there enough fresh air, without draughts,
Is local e/haust entilation .3456 proided to
remoe fumes - dust, (e.g. wood dust, welding
or solder fumes)
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*re entilation systems tested annually,
(including fume cupboards & fume hoods)
#n4iron1ent
Is the room temperature comfortable, (at least
16)
*re windows in clean and safe condition,
*re blinds 7tted to reduce glare or temperature,
Is lighting ade'uate in all areas,
(in working order, clean and free of !icker or
glare)
Is e/tra lighting proided for close work where
needed,
,anual Han/ling
*re stepladders or footstools used to reach high
sheles,
*re heay - awkward items stored at waist
height where possible,
*re lifting aids aailable for moing heay or
large loads, (manual handling assessments
needed for handling heavy or awkward loads)
%oilet an/ Han/washing 5acilities
*re handwashing - drying facilities aailable in
the workshop,
*re there enough toilets for men - women
within reasonable distance,
*re toilets - washbasins clean - in working
order,
*re hot and cold .or warm6 running water, soap
and towels .or other cleaning hand/drying
facilities6 proided in the toilets,
Kitchenettes+%ea Roo1s
*re staf - students warned - superised to
ensure there is no eating, drinking or smoking in
the workshop,
*re rest - eating facilities proided outside the
workshop,
*re 0oor and surfaces clean and tidy,
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Is drinking water aailable,
*re power points - cables a safe distance from
wet areas,
*re microwae oen door seals clean -
undamaged,
Is the fridge clean - defrosted,
Is a 7re blanket proided where electric cookers
are used,
5ire " contact ampus #acilities $anager if problems with %re doors, e&tinguishers or notices
*re 0ammable substances used and stored
safely,
*re 7re e/its and escape routes free of
obstructions,
*re 7re doors clearly marked and kept closed,
+o 7re door closing mechanisms operate
properly,
*re ision panels in doors unobstructed,
*re 7re e/tinguishers proided and tested
annually, (check last test date on label)
*re up to date 7re action notices displayed in
o%ces or corridors, (what to do in event of %re
& %re assembly points)
#ae 7re wardens been appointed and trained
for this area,
Can 7re alarms be heard in all areas,
*re smoking rules followed,
Is spark proof e'uipment used if necessary,
People With )isabilities
Is there access for people with impaired
mobility,
.e.g. wheelchair users)
Is there access to disabled toilets within
reasonable distance,
+o emergency eacuation procedures include
people with disabilities, (eg those who have
impaired mobility, or can't hear %re alarms or
see %re e&its)
*re there up1to1date 8ersonal 4mergency
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students, if necessary,
5irst 'i/ " contact occupational health service if problems regarding %rst aid
*re up to date posters displayed with names -
locations of trained 7rst aiders,
*re 7rst aid bo/es clearly marked - kept fully
stocked,
+o staf and students know how to obtain blank
copies of the *ccident 9eport :orm at all times,
(download from (&) pages
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Ha7ar/ous ubstances
*re up to date hazardous substances risk
assessments aailable in the workshop, for work
in progress,
(,)(( assessments needed for chemicals with
ha-ard warning labels on container)
*re suitable warning signs in place2
in the workshop,
at the entrance to the workshop,
on containers and e'uipment,
*re all containers correctly labelled,
(name of chemical. ha-ard warnings)
*re incompatible chemicals segregated,
*re corrosie or 0ammable chemical containers
kept in spillage trays,
*re suitable containers used for temporary
storage,
*re guards proided to protect against splashes,
Is cutting oil - coolant regularly changed,
according to manufacturer)s instructions,
Personal Protecti4e #8uip1ent -PP#0
Is protectie clothing worn properly - in good
condition,
Is suitable eye protection worn if needed,
(e.g. face shield. goggles. safety glasses)
*re suitable gloes worn if needed,
(against sharp ob/ects, chemicals, heat or
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sparks etc)
Is respiratory protection suitable - worn if
needed,
(e.g. respirators. air"fed helmets)
Is all 884 stored in a clean, uncontaminated
area,
Is suitable 884 aailable for emergency use,
(e.g. chemical spillages or radioactive
contamination)
5urniture an/ 5ittings
*re furniture - 7ttings in good condition,
(e.g. chairs, desks, shelving etc.)
,achine :uar/ing
0angerous parts of machinery can cause
serious in/uries*
rotating parts can entangle hair or clothing
machine parts which move together or to a
%&ed point can cause crushing in/uries
parts which move past one another can
cause shearing in/uries
people can be struck by moving parts on a
machine
sharp edges can lead to cuts or severing
in/uries
operators can be in/ured by material being
e/ected from the machinery
parts of the body can be drawn into, or
become trapped, between running parts in
rollers, belts and pulley drives
stabbing in/uries or skin punctures can be
caused by sharply pointed parts
friction in/uries and abrasions can arise from
the operator coming into contact with rough
surfaces on the machine
if a machine becomes very hot it can lead to
burns or scalds
+o machine guards preent these in;uries,
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*re guards always used,
*re guards 7/ed e.g. by screws or nuts and
bolts,
If 7/ed guards impracticable, are guards
interlocked, so that the machine cannot start
before the guard is closed - cannot be opened
while the machine is moing,
"here guards cannot gie full protection, are
work holders, ;igs or push sticks used,
*re computer1controlled machines also properly
guarded,
+o guards allow for safe cleaning -
maintenance of the machine,
+o all machine users - maintenance staf know
that guards must be used and how to operate
them,
*re all guards - other safety deices inspected
- tested regularly,
,achine )esign
*re emergency stop buttons or pedals easily
identi7able - within easy reach,
*re operating controls clearly marked to show
what to do,
*re operating controls designed - placed to
aoid accidental operation,
(e.g. by shrouding start buttons or pedals)
Can the machine be isolated from its energy
source,
(e.g. electricity, gas)
*re the machine - work pieces securely
clamped to minimise ibration, noise - risk of
pieces being e;ected,
*re warning deices audible or isible - does
eeryone understand what they mean,
(e.g. hooters or !ashing lights)
<se of ,achinery
*re risks of in;ury minimised by reducing need
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to go near dangerous machine parts,
(eg. machines are fed or cleaned automatically)
*re there precautions to preent unintentional
start1up of machinery,
(e.g. by locking o1 machinery, 2ermit"to"3ork
systems, portable warning signs and barriers to
prevent access)
*re operators superised to ensure that they
use guards - other protection proided,
Is there always another member of staf nearby
when dangerous machinery is being operated,
cleaned or maintained,
Is unattended e'uipment in use, labelled with
details of hazards and contact person/user,
!nstruction an/ %raining
+o all machine operators know how to operate
the machine.s6 they use,
(so they know the risks of in/ury and precautions
to be taken)
#ae all operators of woodworking machines -
abrasie wheels completed approed training
courses,
Is information about safe working loads,
minimum speeds etc. clearly displayed on
e'uipment,
#lectrical afety
Is <<= olt or battery powered e'uipment used
wheneer possible,
*re all machines, including cables, inspected
regularly,
*re all electrically1powered machines tested
eery three years,
*re lie electrical parts guarded at all times,
Is the machine disconnected or isolated from the
power supply before electrical parts are
e/posed,
(e.g. for maintenance or repair)
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2isual !nspection of #lectrical #8uip1ent 3 )witch o1 and disconnect (unplug) equipment before inspecting. 4hen look for danger
signs
is the cable coering intact,
damage to the plug > is the casing intact and
pins straight,
is the lead intact without any ;oins,
the outer coering of the cable is gripped
where it enters the plug or e'uipment
see if the coloured insulation or copper of the
internal wires are completely coered.
the plug, e'uipment or socket is free from
indications of oerheating .eg brown burn
marks6 label any faulty equipment with 5do
not use' signs & take out of use until checked
by an electrician. 6ncourage other sta1 to
report any faults or damaged equipment
,aintenance
Is there a schedule of preentie maintenance
for all machines,
*re guards - safety deices tested -
maintained in working order,
*re all inspections, tests, maintenance - repairs
recorded in a machine log,
Is there a safe system of work for maintenance
( e.g. isolating from power supply, warning
signs, locking"o1 controls7)
#ae maintenance staf .including contractors6
been warned about the dangers - precautions
to be taken,
"oise
Can you hear someone two metres .appro/. si/
feet6 away talking in a normal oice, while
machines are in use,
*re ear defenders proided and worn if needed,
:ases
*re gas taps easy to reach - turn on - of,
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*re gas cylinders attached to a support or
trolley,
*re gas cylinder ales - tubing in good
condition,
*re gas cylinders clearly labelled with contents
- hazards,
*re the correct regulators 7tted,
*re gas lines - isolators clearly labelled,
*re portable gas cylinder kits stored in a locked
e/ternal enclosure when the workshop is not in
use,
Pressure 2essels
*re pressure essels tested regularly,
*re instructions for use displayed nearby,
*re door seals - locks free from wear or
damage,
*re pressure gauges easily readable,
Ra/iation
all work involving radioactive substances must
be approved by the 8adiation 2rotection
)upervisor and follow local rules
*re there clear instructions for the use of
radioactie materials,
Is there a safe method of storage,
Is there a safe method of disposal,
*re all radioactie substances correctly labelled,
*re workers familiar with local rules,
*re workers ade'uately trained,
*re the following aailable - being used when
necessary
double containment,
shielding,
remote handling facilities,
*re workers health checks, if necessary, up to
date,
*re unauthorised people e/cluded from the
area,
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(e.g. cleaning sta1 etc.6
Is there an up to date list of emergency contact
numbers displayed,
&asers
Is access to lasers class ? or aboe, restricted to
trained users,
*re warning signs displayed at entrances to the
rooms/areas,
*re there suitable interlocks on all access points
with risk of e/posure to lasers class @ABB or
class C,
*re lasers correctly labelled with class - hazard
warning,
Is there an up to date register of lasers and laser
users,
Other Ha7ar/s+"otes
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