Instructions:
Use this worksheet to inspect your facility for
compliance. If the question does not apply to
your situation, mark "N/A". A "No"
answer indicates that corrective action is required
to remedy the situation. Take action now.
FLAMMABLE
AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Yes/No
Are
combustible scrap, debris, and waste materials
(oily rags, etc.) stored in covered receptacles
and removed from the worksite on a routine basis?
Are
regulation containers and tanks used for the storage
of gasoline?
Are
bulk drums of flammable liquids grounded and bonded
to containers during dispensing?
Are flammable and combustible materials stored
away from sources of ignition such as welders,
heaters?
Are "No Smoking" signs posted on liquefied
petroleum gas tanks and bulk oxygen tanks?
Are "No Smoking" signs posted where
appropriate in areas where flammable or combustible
materials are used or stored and are "No
Smoking" rules enforced in areas involving
storage and use of hazardous materials?
Are petroleum storage tanks guarded to prevent
damage from vehicles?
Are
all solvent wastes, and flammable liquids kept
in fire-resistant, covered containers until they
are removed from the worksite?
Are fuel gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders separated
by distance of 20 feet or by five foot high fire-resistant
barriers rated at hour, while in storage?
Are all spills of flammable or combustible liquids
cleaned up promptly?
Are safety cans used for dispensing flammable
or combustible liquids?
HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS
Yes/No
Choose
the most hazardous chemical an employee is exposed
to and talk with the person to determine if they
are aware of the potential hazards involved with
the product.
Are
all employees wearing personal protec-tive clothing
and equipment when handling chemicals (gloves,
eye protection, and respirators) and is the equipment
maintained?
Are
flammable or toxic chemicals kept in closed containers
when not in use?
Do employees complain about dizziness, headaches,
nausea, irritation, or other factors of discomfort
when they use solvents or other chemicals?
Do
employees complain about dryness, irritation,
or sensitization of the skin(evidence of a dermatitis
problem)?
FUELING
Yes/No
Do
you see employees fueling internal combustion
engines with a flammable liquid while the engine
is not running, thereby preventing employee exposure
to the hazard of explosions?
Are fueling operations being done in such a manner
that likelihood of spillage will be minimal?
Are fueling hoses on site for use designed to
handle the specific type of fuel?
Do you see employees with open lights, open flames,
sparking, or arching equipment near fueling ortransfer
of fuel operations, thereby preventing the hazard
of explosions?
Is smoking prohibited in the vicinity of fueling
operations?
