Automotive Workshop Safety Checklist Template

Policies & Procedures

Safety policy displayed.
Yes No NA
Safety committee in place.
Yes No NA
Issue resolution procedures in place.
Yes No NA
New employees and contractor orientation in place.
Yes No NA
First aid kits and eyewash equipment are available.
Yes No NA
Injury logs maintained.
Yes No NA
Emergency contact numbers are displayed.
Yes No NA

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Standard operating procedures for workshop activities.
Yes No NA
Unauthorized persons are prohibited from entering the shop.
Yes No NA
‘If you are injured’ explanation poster displayed.
Yes No NA
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Lockout/tagout used in maintenance/repair Written Program in place?
Yes No NA
Manual Handling
Manual handling risks such as heavy and awkward items identified, assessed, and
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controls implemented.
Yes No NA
Awkward and sustained postures were identified, assessed, and controls implemented.
Yes No NA
Mechanical aids are used to lift heavy or awkward items.
Yes No NA
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Toolboxes mobile for ease of moving around workshop area.

Yes No NA
Fire Protection
Fire extinguishers are provided, maintained, and accessible.
Yes No NA
Fire fighting instructions were provided to personnel.
Yes No NA
Adequate fire extinguishers (every 75 feet), identified, checked, and 36" clearance maintained.
Yes No NA
Sprinkler heads with 18” of clearance, flow not obstructed.
Yes No NA
Phone number of fire department posted.
Yes No NA
Outside hydrants are clear, accessible.
Yes No NA
Combustibles stored away from electrical outlets/junctions.
Yes No NA
NO SMOKING signs are posted and enforced where needed.
Yes No NA
Flammable Gases and Liquids
Compressed gas cylinders stored and secured appropriately.
Yes No NA
Oily rags are stored in a metal safety can with a tight-fitting lid while waiting for laundering or disposal.
Yes No NA
Flammable liquids are stored in flammable cabinets when not in use. (10 gallons or more)
Yes No NA
Flammable Storage locker doors shut and secured.
Yes No NA
All fuels, lubricants other flammable liquids in proper container types.
Yes No NA
Flammable liquid drums are grounded and bonded to containers when dispensing.
Yes No NA
Heat and spark generating activities performed 20 feet or more away.
Yes No NA
Workshop Areas
All exits are clear and accessible.
Yes No NA

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Toilets provided and clean.
Yes No NA
Kitchen/break area provided and clean.
Yes No NA
Adequate lighting was provided.
Yes No NA
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Hearing protection and audiometric testing were provided and records were maintained.
Yes No NA
Electrical equipment was maintained per the manufacturer’s recommendations and records kept.
Yes No NA
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All hoists and trolley jacks serviced and maintained according to manufacturer’s recommendations
and records kept.
Yes No NA
Compressors are inspected and serviced regularly.
Yes No NA
Power tools are inspected and serviced regularly.
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Yes No NA
Parts stored in appropriate areas with racking, shelves, etc.
Yes No NA
No goods are stored on top of internal offices/buildings unless designed for load-bearing purposes.
Yes No NA
Eye protection is provided and required where needed.
Yes No NA
All asbestos-containing materials are handled appropriately.
Yes No NA
No electrical equipment was used in ‘wet’ areas of the workshop.
Yes No NA
All lifting equipment is inspected regularly (i.e. chains, slings, etc.).
Yes No NA
Chemicals
All dangerous goods/hazardous substances are stored and labeled appropriately.
Yes No NA
Material Safety Data Sheets are available for all chemicals.
Yes No NA
Chemical inventory maintained.
Yes No NA
Appropriate personal protective equipment/training provided for employees when using
dangerous goods/hazardous substances.
Yes No NA
Waste oils and other products are disposed of properly.
Yes No NA
Falls from Heights
Mezzanine levels are provided with guard rails and kickboards.
Yes No NA
Stairs have handrails and anti-slip treads.
Yes No NA
Work platforms are used to gain access to work at height.
Yes No NA
Pit areas are provided with fall protection.
Yes No NA
Housekeeping
Workshop floor free of slips and trips hazards.
Yes No NA

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Fluid spills were cleaned up immediately.
Yes No NA
Spill-containment equipment/materials provided.
Yes No NA
Rubbish not stored near flammable substances.
Yes No NA
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All tools and equipment are stored appropriately.
Yes No NA
Air lines, hoses, and tools are clear of floor surfaces.
Yes No NA
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Clothing is laundered as appropriate.
Yes No NA
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Please note that this check list template is a hypothetical example and provides only standard
information. The template does not aim to replace, among other things, workplace, health and safety
advice, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or any other applicable law .You should seek you
professional advice to determine whether the use of such a check list is appropriate in your workplace
or jurisdiction.