Manufacturing Floor Safety Inspection Checklist

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Site / area		Date
Inspector		Shift / time

Machine guarding

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
1	Point-of-operation guards are in place, secured and not bypassed.	☐	☐	☐
2	Belts, pulleys, chains, gears and rotating shafts are guarded.	☐	☐	☐
3	Emergency stops are present, unobstructed, clearly marked and tested.	☐	☐	☐
4	Interlocks on doors and light curtains function correctly.	☐	☐	☐
5	Fixed machinery is anchored to prevent movement.	☐	☐	☐

Lockout/tagout

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
6	Machine-specific energy control procedures are posted or accessible at the equipment.	☐	☐	☐
7	Locks, tags and hasps are available at the point of use.	☐	☐	☐
8	Employees performing servicing are listed as authorized and trained.	☐	☐	☐
9	No equipment is being serviced without isolation and verification (try-out).	☐	☐	☐

Housekeeping and 5S

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
10	Aisles and walkways are marked and clear of materials, cords and hoses.	☐	☐	☐
11	Floors are free of oil, coolant, chips and debris; spill materials are available.	☐	☐	☐
12	Tools and materials have designated, labeled locations.	☐	☐	☐
13	Waste, scrap and recycling bins are emptied before overflowing.	☐	☐	☐
14	Visual standards (shadow boards, floor markings) are maintained.	☐	☐	☐

Powered industrial trucks and traffic

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
15	Forklift pre-use inspection checklists are completed for today.	☐	☐	☐
16	Pedestrian walkways and crossing points are marked and respected.	☐	☐	☐
17	Mirrors, horns, lights and seatbelts are working.	☐	☐	☐
18	Battery charging and LPG storage areas are ventilated, marked and have eyewash where needed.	☐	☐	☐

Chemicals and hazardous materials

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
19	Containers are labeled and closed when not in use.	☐	☐	☐
20	Safety data sheets are accessible to employees in the area.	☐	☐	☐
21	Flammable liquids are stored in approved containers/cabinets.	☐	☐	☐
22	Secondary containment is used where required.	☐	☐	☐

Personal protective equipment

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
23	Required PPE for the area is posted at the entry.	☐	☐	☐
24	Employees are wearing required PPE (eye, hearing, hand, foot, head).	☐	☐	☐
25	PPE is in good condition and replacements are available.	☐	☐	☐
26	Hearing protection is used where noise signage is posted.	☐	☐	☐

Electrical

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
27	Panels and disconnects have clear working space and closed covers.	☐	☐	☐
28	Cords and plugs are undamaged; no daisy-chained power strips.	☐	☐	☐
29	Temporary wiring is not used as permanent wiring.	☐	☐	☐

Ergonomics and manual handling

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
30	Lifting aids are available and used for heavy or awkward loads.	☐	☐	☐
31	Workstation heights and reach distances suit the task.	☐	☐	☐
32	Repetitive tasks have job rotation or breaks as designed.	☐	☐	☐

Emergency readiness

#	Item	Yes	No	N/A
33	Fire extinguishers are mounted, accessible and inspected this month.	☐	☐	☐
34	Exits and exit routes are marked and unobstructed.	☐	☐	☐
35	Eyewash stations are unobstructed, flushed and tested on schedule.	☐	☐	☐
36	First-aid kits are stocked; emergency contacts are posted.	☐	☐	☐
37	Employees know the alarm signal and assembly point.	☐	☐	☐

Score: Yes ÷ (Yes + No) × 100 = ______ %. Items marked "No" need an owner and due date in the corrective-action column.

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This checklist is a general aid based on commonly applicable U.S. OSHA requirements and good practice. It is not legal advice and is not a complete list of the requirements that apply to your workplace. Always check the current regulations (osha.gov/laws-regs) and your company, state and site-specific rules.
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