Insepection Req

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Required General Industry OSHA Inspections At-A-Glance
Category:
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Portable Wood Ladders (1910.25)
When:
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Frequently.
What:
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Inspect for:
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Sharp edges,
Splinters,
Shake,
Wane,
Compression failures,
Decay, and
Other irregularities.
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
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Ladders must be sound.
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None required.
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Portable Metal Ladders (1910.26)
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Immediately when:
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A ladder tips over, or
What:
A ladder is exposed to oil and grease.

Inspect:
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Side rails for dents or bends,
Rungs for excessive dents,

Rung-to-side-rail and hardware
connections, and
Rivets for shear.
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
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Clean ladders of oil, grease, or slippery
materials.
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None required.
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Fixed Ladders (1910.27)
Regularly with intervals between
inspections determined by use and
exposure.
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Inspect:
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Metal ladders for corrosion, rusting, and
other deterioration;
Wood ladders for accumulation of water;
Wood parts for sharp edges, splinters,
shake, wane, compression failures, decay,
or other irregularities; and
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Side rails, rungs, cleats, and steps for

splinters, sharp edges, or burrs. Fixed
ladders must be maintained in a safe
condition.
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None required.
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Safety Requirements for Scaffolding
(1910.28)
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Tubular welded frame scaffolds
Periodically.
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Inspect all welded frames and accessories
for any:
What:
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Broken,
Bent,
Excessively rusted,
Altered, or
Otherwise structurally damaged frames or
accessories.
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
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Any welded frames or accessories that
require maintenance (including painting) or
minor corrections authorized by the
manufacturer must be made before further
use.
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None required.
Masons' adjustable multiple-point
suspension scaffolds
Before each installation and periodically
thereafter.
Inspect all parts of the scaffold to ensure
they are maintained in sound and good
working condition. This includes:
Bolts,
Nuts,
Fittings,
Clamps,
Wire rope, and
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Outrigger beams and their fastenings.

None required.
Two-point suspension scaffolds (swinging
scaffolds)
Before every installation and periodically
while the scaffold is in use.
Inspect all:
What:
Wire ropes,
Fiber ropes,
Slings,
Hangers,
Platforms, and
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Other supporting parts.

None required.
Single-point adjustable suspension scaffolds
After each installation and every 30 days
thereafter.
Inspect:
Hoisting machines,
Cables, and
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
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When:
What:
Equipment.
None required.
Interior hung scaffolds
Before the scaffold is erected.
Inspect all overhead supporting members
for strength to ensure that the rope used
for suspension is capable of supporting at
least six times the intended load.
None required.
Powered Platforms for Building
Maintenance (1910.66)
Installations and alterations
In the field before being placed in initial
service.
Inspect all completed building maintenance
equipment installations to determine
that:
All parts conform to applicable
requirements, and
When:
What:
When:
What:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
All safety and operating equipment is

functioning as required.
After any major alteration to an existing
installation.
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Similarly inspect (and test) building
maintenance installations as indicated
above.
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Periodically at intervals not exceeding 12
months.
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A competent person must inspect related
building supporting structures.
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At intervals specified by the
manufacturer/supplier, but not to exceed
12 months.
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A competent person must inspect all parts
of the equipment including control
systems. Parts subject to wear (e.g., wire
ropes, bearings, gears, and governors) must
be inspected to determine that they have
not worn to such an extent as to affect the
safe operation of the installation.
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The building owner must keep a
certification record of each inspection (and
test) that includes:
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The date of the inspection;
The signature of the person who performed
the inspection; and
When:
The number, or other identifier, of the

building support structure and equipment
which was inspected.
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Working platforms
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When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
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Recordkeeping:
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Before every use and after each occurrence

which could affect the platform's structural
integrity.
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inspect working platforms and their
components.
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None required.
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Maintenance
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Prior to each work cycle or every 30 days.
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A competent person must perform a
maintenance inspection of each platform
installation following procedures
recommended by the manufacturer.
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None required.
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Governors and secondary brakes
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At intervals specified by the
manufacturer/supplier, but not to exceed
every 12 months.
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A competent person must inspect
governors and secondary brakes.
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Before each days use where testing is not
feasible.
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Visually inspect the secondary brake
governor and actuation device to ensure
that it is free to operate.
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None required.
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Suspension wire ropes
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Before every use and after each occurrence
which might affect the ropes' integrity.
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A competent person must inspect the
ropes for visible defects and gross damage.
When:
What:
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If in service: Once a month
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If inactive for 30 days or longer: Before the
ropes are placed into service.
A competent person must conduct a
thorough inspection of the ropes for:
Broken wires exceeding three wires in one
strand or six wires in one rope lay;
Distortion of rope structure such as would
result from crushing or kinking;
Evidence of heat damage;
Evidence of rope deterioration from
corrosion;
A broken wire within 18 inches (460.8 mm)
of the end attachments;
Noticeable rusting and pitting;
Evidence of core failure (a lengthening of
rope lay, protrusion of the rope core, and a
reduction in rope diameter suggests core
failure);
More than one valley break (broken wire);
Outer wire wear that exceeds 1/3 of the

original outer wire diameter; or
Any other condition which the competent
person determines has significantly
affected the integrity of the rope.
Recordkeeping:
When:
If any of the above conditions are present,

the wire rope must be removed and
replaced.
None required.
Hoist
Each day before lowering personnel below
the top elevation of the building.
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Test the hoist in the lifting direction with

the intended load to make certain it has
sufficient capacity to raise personnel back
to the boarding level.
None required.
Personal Fall Arrest System (Appendix C to
1910.66, Section 1 - Mandatory)
Prior to use.
Inspect personal fall arrest systems for:
Mildew,
Wear,
Damage, and
Other deterioration.
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Defective components must be removed

from service if their strength or function
may be adversely affected.
None required.
When subjected to impact loading.
personal fall arrest system or components
to determine that they are undamaged and
suitable for reuse.
None required.
Vehicle-mounted Elevating and Rotating
Work Platforms (1910.67)
Before moving an aerial lift for travel.
Inspect the boom(s) to ensure that it is:
Properly cradled, and
Outriggers are in the stowed position.
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Exception: Aerial lift trucks specifically

designed to be moved when the boom is
elevated in a working position.
None required.
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Manlifts (1910.68)
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Periodically at intervals of not more than
30 days.
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What:
A competent, designated person must
conduct an inspection that covers, but is
not limited to, the following items:
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Steps,
Step fastenings,
Rails,
Rail supports and fastenings,
Rollers and slides,
Belt and belt tension,
Handholds and fastenings,
Floor landings,
Guardrails,
Lubrication,
Limit switches (must be inspected weekly),
Warning signs and lights,

Illumination,
Drive pulley,
Bottom (boot) pulley clearance,
Pulley supports,
Motor,
Driving mechanism,
Brake,
Electrical switches,
Vibration and misalignment, and
Recordkeeping:
"Skip" on up or down run when mounting

step.
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A certification record must be kept of each
inspection that includes:
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The date;
the inspection; and
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
The serial number, or other identifier, of

the manlift which was inspected.
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Ventilation (1910.94)
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Blast-cleaning enclosures
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Regularly.
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Inspect slit abrasive-resistant baffles.
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None required.
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Exhaust ventilation systems
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When the installation is complete and
periodically thereafter.
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The static pressure drop at the exhaust
ducts leading from the equipment to assure
continued satisfactory operation.
Additional inspection of the exhaust system
must be conducted as set forth in American
National Standard Institute (ANSI) Z9.21960 and ANSI Z33.1-1961.
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None required.
Compressed Gases - General
Requirements (1910.101)
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
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As prescribed in the Department of

Transportation hazardous materials
regulations under 49 CFR Parts 171-179
and 14 CFR Part 103. If not applicable, then
as prescribed in Compressed Gas
Association Pamphlets C-6-1998 and C-81962.
Inspect compressed gas cylinders to
determine (to the extent possible) that
they are in safe condition.
None required.
Hydrogen (1910.103)
If out of service in excess of one year.
Inspect the safety relief devices to
determine if they are operable and
properly set.
None required.
Flammable Liquids (1910.106)
Industrial plants
Portable and special equipment
Periodically.
Inspect all plant fire protection facilities to
make sure they are in satisfactory
operating condition and will serve their
purpose in time of emergency.
None required.
Equipment repairs Unspecified.
The individual in responsible charge must
inspect the area(s) where hot work (e.g.,
welding or cutting operations), use of sparkproducing power tools, and chipping
operations are conducted to be sure that it
is safe for the work to be done and that
safe procedures will be followed for the
work specified.
None required.
Bulk plants
Hoses and couplings
At intervals appropriate to the service.
Inspect all pressure hoses and couplings by
performing a test with the hose extended
and using the "inservice maximum
operating pressures" to determine material
deteriorations, signs of leakage, or
weakness in the hose carcass or at the
couplings.
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
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Recordkeeping:
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None required.
Processing plants (except chemical plants,
refineries, and distilleries)
Portable fire extinguishers
Periodically.
Inspect all plant fire protection facilities to
make sure they are in satisfactory
operating condition and will serve their
purpose in time of emergency.
None required.
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Maintenance and repair
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Unspecified.
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The individual in responsible charge must
inspect the area(s) where hot work (e.g.,
welding or cutting operations), use of sparkproducing power tools, and chipping
operations are conducted to be sure that it
is safe for the work to be done and that
safe procedures will be followed for the
work specified.
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None required.
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Spray Finishing Using Flammable and
combustible Materials (1910.107)
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Spray booths
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Unspecified
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Inspect dry type spray booth filter rolls to
ensure proper replacement of filter media.
None required
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Flammable and combustible liquids
(storage and handling)
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At regular intervals appropriate to the
service.
What:
Inspect all pressure hoses and couplings on

all containers or piping by performing a test
with the hose extended and using the
"inservice maximum operating pressures"
to determine material deteriorations, signs
of leakage, or weakness in the hose carcass
or at the couplings.
Recordkeeping:
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None required.
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Explosives and Blasting Agents (1910.109)
Category:
When:
What:
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Transportation vehicles
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As often as necessary to determine that the
motor vehicle is in proper condition for the
safe transportation of explosives.
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Inspect the vehicle to ensure that:
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Fire extinguishers are filled and in working
order;
All electrical wiring is completely protected
and securely fastened to prevent shortcircuiting;
The chassis, motor, pan, and underside of
the body is reasonably clean and free of
excess oil and grease;
The fuel tank and feedline are secure and
have no leaks;
The brakes, lights, horn, windshield wipers,
and steering apparatus function properly;
and
Recordkeeping:
The tires are properly inflated and are in

proper condition in every other respect and
acceptable for handling explosives.
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None required.
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
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Recordkeeping:
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Recordkeeping:
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Fixed location mixing
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Daily.
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Visually inspect mixing, conveying, and
electrical equipment to establish that it is in
good operating condition.
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None required.
Process Safety Management of Highly
Hazardous Chemicals (1910.119)
Management
Unspecified.
Inspect existing equipment designed and
constructed in accordance with codes,
standards, or practices that are no longer in
general use to determine that the
equipment is safe.
A record must be kept of each equipment
inspection (see below).
At least every three years.
At least one personal knowledgeable about
the process must conduct a compliance
audit to verify that the procedures and
practices developed under the Process
Safety Management standard are adequate
and being followed.
A report must be developed that includes:
Audit findings,
Responses to each of the findings, and
Corrective actions to deficiencies.
When:
The two most recent audit reports must be

retained.
Process equipment
At intervals consistent with applicable
manufacturers' recommendations and
good engineering practices (more
frequently if determined to be necessary by
prior operating experience).
What:
Recordkeeping:
Inspect process equipment following

recognized and generally accepted good
engineering practices to assure that
equipment is installed properly and
consistent with design specifications and
the manufacturer's instructions.
A record must be kept of each inspection
that includes:
The date,
The name of the person who performed
the inspection,
the equipment which was inspected;
A description of the inspection; and
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
The results of the inspection.

Hazardous Waste Operations and
Emergency Response (1910.120)
Safety and health program
As necessary.
The site safety and health supervisor (or
another individual who is knowledge in
occupational safety and health) must
conduct inspections to determine the
effectiveness of the site safety and health
plan.
A written safety and health program must
be kept on site.
Equipment
Prior to use.
Inspect all equipment to be used during
clean-up work after the emergency
response is complete to ensure that it is in
serviceable condition.
None required.
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Drums and containers
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If practical: Prior to being moved.
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When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
If not practical due to storage conditions:

Prior to further handling after being moved
to an accessible location.
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Inspect for ruptures, leakage, spillage, etc.
to ensure the integrity of the drum and/ or
container.
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None required.
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Dipping and Coating Operations - General
Requirements (1910.124)
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Ventilation system
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At least quarterly and prior to operation
after a prolonged shutdown.
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Inspect the hoods and ductwork to ensure:
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There is no corrosion or damage, and
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
The airflow is adequate.

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None required.
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Dipping and coating equipment
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Periodically.
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Inspect all dipping and coating equipment,
including:
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Covers,
Drains,
Overflow piping, and
Recordkeeping:
Electrical and fire extinguishing systems.

Deficiencies must be promptly corrected.
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Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
None required.
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Respiratory Protection (1910.134)
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Routine use respirators
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Before each use and during cleaning.
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Inspect respirators for:
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Proper function;
Tightness of connections;
Condition of the parts (i.e., facepiece, head
straps, valves, connecting tube, cartridges,
canisters, filters, etc.); and
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Pliability and signs of deterioration

(elastomeric parts).
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None required.
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Emergency use respirators
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At least monthly and before and after each
use.
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Inspect respirators, in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations, for:
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Proper function;
Recordkeeping:
A certification document must be kept of

each inspection that includes:
The date;
The name (or signature) of the person who
performed the inspection;
the respirator which was inspected;
The findings of the inspection; and
The required remedial action of the
inspection.
Inspection information must be:
On a tag or label that is attached to the

storage compartment for the respirator or
kept with the respirator, or
Included in inspection reports stored as
paper or electronic files.
When:
What:
The information must be maintained until it

is replaced following a subsequent
certification.
Emergency escape-only respirators
Before being carried into the workplace.
Proper function;
Recordkeeping:

None required.
Self-containing breathing apparatus
respirators
When:
What:
Monthly
Proper function (including the regulator
and warning devices);
canisters, filters, etc.);
(elastomeric parts); and
Pressure level in the air and oxygen
cylinders.
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Air and oxygen cylinders must be kept in a

fully charged state and be recharged when
the pressure falls to 90% of the
manufacturer's recommended pressure
level.
None required.
Head Protection (1910.135)
Daily*.
Visually inspect* protective helmets (hard
hats) purchased after July 5, 1994 and all
components for such things as:
Dents;
Cracks;
Penetration; and
Damage due to impact, rough treatment,
or wear.
*As prescribed in ANSI Z89.1-1986,
"American National Standard for Personnel
Protection - Protective Headwear for
Industrial Workers-Requirements," and
incorporated by reference.
Recordkeeping:
Category:
None required.
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Category:
Electrical Protective Equipment (1910.137)
When:
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Before each day's use and immediately
following any incident that can reasonably
be suspected of having caused damage.
What:
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Inspect insulating equipment (i.e., blankets,
covers, line hoses, gloves, and sleeves
made of rubber) for the following:
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Holes, tears, punctures, or cuts;
Ozone cutting or checking;
Embedded foreign objects;
Texture changes such as swelling,
softening, hardening, stickiness, or
inelasticity; and
Any other defect that damages the
insulating properties. Damaged or defective
insulating equipment may not be used.
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
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None required.
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The Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout/tagout (1910.147)
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Energy control procedure
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At least annually.
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What:
Where lockout is used: An authorized
employee, other than the one(s) utilizing
the energy control procedure, must
conduct an inspection that includes an
observation of the implementation of the
procedure and a review of each authorized
employee's responsibilities under the
energy control procedure being inspected.
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Where tagout is used: An authorized
and affected employee's responsibilities
under the energy control procedure being
inspected and the following:
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Tags are used only as warning devices and
not as a physical restraint on energy
isolating devices that would otherwise
require the use of a lock;
Tags are not removed without
authorization of the authorized person
responsible for it or that it has not been
bypassed, ignored, or otherwise defeated;
Tags are legible and understandable by all

authorized employees, affected employees,
and all other employees who work
operations are or may be in the area;
Tags and their means of attachment are

made of materials which will withstand the
environmental conditions encountered in
the workplace;
Tags are securely attached to energy

isolating devices so that they cannot be
inadvertently or accidentally detached
during use; and
The meaning of tags is understood by
employees as part of the overall energy
control program.
Recordkeeping:
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Any deviations or inadequacies found
during the inspection must be corrected.
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inspections that includes:
The date;
The name of the employees included in the
inspection;
the inspection; and
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The name, or other identifier, of the
machine or equipment on which the energy
control procedure was being utilized.
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
Machines or equipment
Before lockout or tagout devices are
removed and energy is restored.
The authorized employee must inspect the
work area to ensure that nonessential
items have been removed and that
machine or equipment components are
operationally intact.
None required.
Employees
The authorized employee must check the
work area to ensure that all employees
have been safely positioned or moved.
None required.
Fire Brigades (1910.156)
Fire fighting equipment
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
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What:
At least annually.
Inspect fire fighting equipment to assure
safe operational condition.
Equipment that is in damaged or
unserviceable condition must be removed
from service and replaced.
None required.
Portable fire extinguishers and respirators
At least monthly.
Inspect portable fire extinguishers and
respirators to assure safe operational
condition.
Equipment that is in damaged or
unserviceable condition must be removed
from service and replaced.
None required.
Portable Fire Extinguishers (1910.157)
Monthly.
Visually inspect portable extinguishers (or
hose if used in lieu thereof) to ensure, at a
minimum, the following:
It is in its designated place;
The appropriate type is present;
It is readily accessible (i.e., there are no
obstructions to access or visibility);
It is pressurized;
Safety seals and tamper indicators are not
broken or missing;
Pressure gauge reading or indicator is in the
operable range or position;
Operating instructions on the nameplate
are legible and facing outward;
Required labels are in place; and
Recordkeeping:
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Recordkeeping:
There is no obvious physical damage or

defects (e.g., corrosion, leakage,
mechanical damage, welding, soldering,
brazing, possible tampering, etc.).
None required.
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Standpipe and Hose Systems (1910.158)
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Hose systems
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At least annually and after each use.
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A designated trained person must inspect
hose systems to assure that all of the
equipment and hose are in place, available
for use, and in serviceable condition.
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None required.
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Hemp or linen hose
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At least annually.
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A designated trained person must ensure
that hemp or linen hose on existing
systems is unracked, physically inspected
for deterioration, and reracked using a
different fold pattern.
A defective hose must be replaced.
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None required.
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Fixed Extinguishing Systems - General
(1910.160)
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The system
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Annually.
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A trained employee knowledgeable in the
design and function of the system must
conduct an inspection to assure that it is
maintained in good operating condition.
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None required.
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
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Refillable containers
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At least semi-annually.
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A trained employee must inspect the
weight and pressure of refillable
containers.
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If the container has a loss in net content or
weight of more than 5 percent or a loss of
pressure more than 10 percent, it must be
corrected.
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The date of the inspection (and any
required maintenance) must be recorded:
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On the container,
On a tag attached to the container, or
In a central location.
When:
What:
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A record of the last semi-annual check must
be maintained until the container is
checked again or for the life of the
container, whichever is less.
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Non-refillable containers
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A trained employee must inspect the
weight of non-refillable containers which
have no means of pressure indication.
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If the container shows a loss in net weight
or more than 5 percent it must be replaced.
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Recordkeeping:
If the container has a loss in net content or

weight of more than 5 percent or a loss of
pressure more than 10 percent, it must be
corrected.
Revised: 2012/11
The date of the inspection (and any
required maintenance) must be recorded:
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On the container,
On a tag attached to the container, or
In a central location.
Category:
When:
What:
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A record of the last semi-annual check must
be maintained until the container is
checked again or for the life of the
container, whichever is less.
Servicing Multi-piece and Single Piece Rim
Wheels (1910.177)
Tire servicing equipment
Prior to each day's use and after any
separation of the rim wheel components or
sudden release of contained air.
Visually inspect restraining devices and
barriers for:
Cracks at welds;
Cracked or broken components;
Bent or sprung components caused by
mishandling, abuse, tire explosion, or rim
wheel separation;
Pitting components due to corrosion; or
Recordkeeping:
When:
Other structural damage which would

decrease its effectiveness. Defective
equipment must be immediately removed
from service.
None required.
Wheel components
Prior to assembly.
What:
Inspect multi-piece wheel components and

single piece wheels for:
Bends affecting the shape,
Pits from corrosion,
Breaks,
Cracks,
Damaged or leaky valves.
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Defective wheel and wheel components

may not be used and must be marked or
tagged unserviceable and removed from
the service area.
None required.
Operation
After tire inflation.
Inspect tire and wheel components while
still within the restraining device to make
sure that they are properly seated and
locked.
None required.
Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178)
At least daily before use and after each
shift when the vehicle is being used around
the clock.
Inspect the forklift for conditions which
may adversely affect the safety of the
vehicle in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Defects must be immediately reported and
corrected.
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Overhead and Gantry Cranes (1910.179)
New and altered cranes
Revised: 2012/11
Prior to initial use.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect:
Revised: 2012/11
What:
All functional operating mechanisms for

maladjustment interfering with proper
operation;
Lines, tanks, valves, drain pumps, and other
parts of the air or hydraulic systems for
deterioration or leakage;
Hooks for deformation or cracks;
Hoist chains, including end connections, for
excessive wear, twist, distorted links that
interfere with proper function or stretch
beyond the manufacturer's
recommendations;
excessive wear of components;
Rope reeving for noncompliance with the
manufacturer's recommendations; and
Running ropes for deterioration that would
result in appreciable loss of original
strength.
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
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All deficiencies must be carefully examined
to determine whether they constitute a
safety hazard.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
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Cranes in regular use
Revised: 2012/11
Frequently: Daily to monthly intervals
dependent on the nature of the critical
components of the crane and the degree of
their exposure to wear, deterioration, or
malfunction.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect:
Revised: 2012/11
What:

operation (daily inspection required);
deterioration or leakage (daily inspection
required);
Hooks for deformation or cracks (daily
inspection required);
recommendations (daily inspection
required);
All ropes for deterioration that would result
in appreciable loss of original strength (at
least monthly inspection required).
Recordkeeping:
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safety hazard.
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A certification document must be
generated monthly of hook, hoist chain,
and rope* inspections that includes:
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The date;
the inspection; and
A serial number, name, or other identifier

of the hook, chain, or rope that was
inspected.
When:
What:
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*Rope inspection records must be kept on
file where readily available to appointed
personnel.
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Periodically: 1 to 12-month intervals
dependent upon the crane's activity,
severity of service, and environment in
which it is used.
Inspect:
operation;
recommendations;
manufacturer's recommendations;
Deformed, cracked, or corroded members;
Loose bolts or rivets;

Cracked or worn sheaves and drums;
Worn, cracked, or distorted parts (e.g.,
pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, locking,
and clamping devices);
Excessive wear on brake system parts,

linings, pawls, and ratchets;
Load, wind, and other indicators over their
full range for any significant inaccuracies;
Gasoline, diesel, electric, or other power

plants for improper performance or
noncompliance with applicable safety
requirements;
Chain drive sprockets for excessive wear
and excessive chain stretch;
Electrical apparatus for signs of pitting or
any deterioration of controller contactors,
limit switches, and pushbutton stations;
and
All ropes for deterioration by an appointed
person whose approval is required for
further use of the rope (at least monthly
inspection required).
Recordkeeping:

safety hazard.
generated monthly of hook, hoist chain,
and rope* inspections that includes:
The date;
the inspection; and
of the hook, chain, or rope that was
inspected.
*Rope inspection records must be kept on
file where readily available to appointed
personnel.
Revised: 2012/11
When:
What:
Cranes which have been idle for one month

or more, but less than six months
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Before placing in service.
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Inspect:
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operation;
recommendations;
further use of the rope.
Recordkeeping:
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safety hazard.
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generated of the rope inspection that
includes:
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The date;

the inspection; and
An identifier for the ropes that were
inspected.
When:
What:
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The record must be made available for
inspection.
Cranes which have been idle for more than
six months
Inspect:
operation;
recommendations;
Deformed, cracked, or corroded members;

pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, locking,
and clamping devices);
Brake system parts, linings, pawls, and

ratchets for excessive wear;
Load, wind, and other indicators over their
full range for any significant inaccuracies;

requirements;
Electrical apparatus for signs of pitting or
any deterioration of controller contactors,
limit switches, and pushbutton stations;
and
Recordkeeping:

safety hazard.
includes:
The date;
the inspection; and
inspected.
When:
What:

inspection.
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Standby cranes
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What:
Inspect:
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operation;
recommendations;
Recordkeeping:
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safety hazard.
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includes:
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The date;
the inspection; and

inspected.
Category:
When:
What:
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inspection.
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Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes
(1910.180)
New and altered cranes
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Inspect:
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All control mechanisms for maladjustment
interfering with proper operation;
All control mechanisms for excessive wear

of components and contamination by
lubricants or other foreign matter;
All safety devices for malfunction;
Air or hydraulic systems for deterioration
or leakage;
Electrical apparatus for malfunctioning and
signs of excessive deterioration, dirt, and
moisture accumulation;
in appreciable loss of original strength by
an appointed or authorized person whose
approval is required for further use of the
rope.
Revised: 2012/11
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:

safety hazard.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Cranes in regular use
Frequently: Daily to monthly intervals or if
observation during operation warrants
more frequent inspection.
Inspect:
interfering with proper operation (daily
inspection required);
or leakage;
rope (at least monthly inspection required).
Recordkeeping:

safety hazard.
generated monthly of critical items in use
(e.g., brakes, hooks, and ropes) that
includes:
Recordkeeping:
The date;
the inspection; and
When:
What:

of the crane that was inspected. Inspection
records must be kept on file where readily
available.
Periodically: 1 to 12-month intervals (or as
specifically recommended by the
manufacturer) depending upon the crane's
activity, severity of service, and
environment in which it is used.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect:
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or leakage;
Deformed, cracked, or corroded members
in the crane structure and boom;

pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, and
locking devices);
Load, boom angle, and other indicators
over their full range for any significant
inaccuracies;
requirements;
Travel steering, braking, and locking
devices for malfunction;
Tires for damage and excessive wear; and
rope (at least monthly inspection required).
Recordkeeping:
Revised: 2012/11
safety hazard.
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generated monthly of critical items in use
(e.g., brakes, hooks, and ropes) that
includes:
Revised: 2012/11
The date;

the inspection; and
When:
What:

of the crane that was inspected. Inspection
records must be kept on file where readily
available.
Cranes which have been idle for one month
or more, but less than six months
Inspect:

or leakage;
All ropes for all types of deterioration by an
appointed or authorized person whose
rope.
Recordkeeping:

safety hazard.
includes:
Recordkeeping:
The date;
the inspection; and
inspected.
inspection.
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Cranes which have been idle for six months
When:
What:
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Inspect:
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or leakage;
Deformed, cracked, or corroded members
in the crane structure and boom;

pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, and
locking devices);
Load, boom angle, and other indicators
over their full range for any significant
inaccuracies;
requirements;
Travel steering, braking, and locking
devices for malfunction;
Tires for damage and excessive wear; and
rope.
Recordkeeping:
Revised: 2012/11
safety hazard.
Revised: 2012/11
includes:
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The date;
the inspection; and

inspected.
When:
What:
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inspection.
Standby cranes
At least semi-annually or more frequently if
exposed to adverse environmental
conditions.
Inspect:

or leakage;
rope.
Recordkeeping:

safety hazard.
includes:
Recordkeeping:
The date;
the inspection; and
Category:
When:
What:

inspected. The record must be made
available for inspection.
Derricks (1910.181)
New and altered derricks
Inspect:
All control mechanisms for adjustment,
wear, and lubrication;
All chords and lacing;
Tension in guys;
Plumb of the mast;
or leakage;
Hoist brakes, clutches, and operating levers
for proper function; and
in appreciable loss of original strength.
Recordkeeping:

safety hazard.
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Derricks in regular use
When:
What:
Revised: 2012/11
Frequently: Daily to monthly intervals or if
observation during operation warrants
more frequent inspection.
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Inspect:
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wear, and lubrication (daily inspection
required);
All chords and lacing (daily visual inspection
required);
Tension in guys (daily inspection required);
Plumb of the mast;

or leakage (daily inspection required);
for proper function (daily inspection before
beginning operations required); and

Revised: 2012/11
Recordkeeping:

safety hazard.
Revised: 2012/11
includes:
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The date;
the inspection; and
When:
What:

Revised: 2012/11
Periodically: 1 to 12-month intervals
depending upon the derrick's activity,
severity of service, and environment in
which it is used.
Inspect:
Tension in guys;
Plumb of the mast;
or leakage;

for proper function;
Structural members for deformations,
cracks, and corrosion;
Bolts and rivets for tightness;
Pins, bearings, shafts, gears, sheaves,
drums, rolling, and locking and clamping
devices for wear, cracks, and distortion;
Gudgeon pin for cracks, wear, and
distortion (each time the derrick is to be
erected);
Power plants for proper performance and
compliance with applicable safety
requirements;
Foundation or supports for continued
ability to sustain the imposed loads; and
Recordkeeping:

safety hazard.
includes:
The date;
the inspection; and
When:
What:

Derricks which have been idle for one
month or more, but less than six months
Inspect:
What:
Tension in guys;
Plumb of the mast;
or leakage;
All ropes for all types of deterioration.
Recordkeeping:

safety hazard.
Revised: 2012/11
includes:
Revised: 2012/11
The date;
the inspection; and
Revised: 2012/11
When:
What:
Derricks which have been idle for six

months
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Inspect:
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Tension in guys;
Plumb of the mast;
or leakage;
for proper function;
Structural members for deformations,
cracks, and corrosion;
Bolts and rivets for tightness;
Pins, bearings, shafts, gears, sheaves,
drums, rolling, and locking and clamping
devices for wear, cracks, and distortion;
Gudgeon pin for cracks, wear, and
distortion (each time the derrick is to be
erected);
Power plants for proper performance and

compliance with applicable safety
requirements;
Foundation or supports for continued
ability to sustain the imposed loads; and
Recordkeeping:
Revised: 2012/11
safety hazard.
Revised: 2012/11
includes:
Revised: 2012/11
The date;
the inspection; and
An identifier for the rope that was
inspected.
When:
What:
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inspection.
Standby derricks
Inspect:
Tension in guys;
Plumb of the mast;
or leakage;

Recordkeeping:

safety hazard.
includes:
The date;
the inspection; and
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
An identifier for the rope that was

Helicopters (1910.183)
Prior to lifting a load.
Inspect the size and weight of loads and the
manner in which they are connected to the
helicopter.
A lift may not be made if the helicopter
operator believes the lift cannot be made
safely.
None required.
Slings (1910.184)
Daily before use and during use where
service conditions warrant.
A competent person designated by the
employer must inspect the sling and all
fastenings for damage or defects.
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
Damaged or defective slings must be

immediately removed from service.
None required.
Alloy steel chain slings
Daily (as described above) and periodically
(at least once every 12 months) based on:
Frequency of sling use,

Severity of service conditions,
Nature of lifts being made, and
What:
Experience gained on the service life of

slings used in similar circumstances.
A competent person designated by the
employer must inspect for wear, defective
welds, deformation, and increase in length.
Recordkeeping:
Damaged or defective slings must be

immediately removed from service.
A record must be kept of the inspection
pertaining to the most recent month in
which each alloy steel chain was inspected.
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
Revised: 2012/11
Abrasive Wheel Machinery (1910.215)
Revised: 2012/11
Before mounting.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect (and sound check per the "ring
test") all wheels to make sure they have
not been damaged in transit, storage, or
otherwise and that the spindle speed of the
machine does not exceed the maximum
operating speed marked on the wheel.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
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Mechanical Power Presses (1910.217)
Revised: 2012/11
General
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Not less than weekly.
What:
Recordkeeping:
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect the clutch/break mechanism, antirepeat features, single stroke mechanism,
auxiliary equipment, and other parts and
safeguards on power presses to ensure safe
operating condition and adjustment.
Revised: 2012/11
A certification record must be generated
that includes:
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The date;
the inspection; and
When: What:
Recordkeeping:
A serial number, or other identifier, of the

press that was inspected.
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Pull-out devices
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At the start of each operator's shift,
following a new die set-up, and when
operators are changed.
Visually inspect pull-out devices for proper
adjustment
Revised: 2012/11
that includes:
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The date;
the inspection; and
When:

press that was inspected.
Revised: 2012/11
PSDI operation - Control systems
Revised: 2012/11
After power "one" and before the initial
presence sensing device initiation (PSDI)
stroke.
What:
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect control elements for correct status.
Recordkeeping:
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
PSDI operation - Presence sensing device
At the beginning of each shift and
whenever a die change is made.
Inspect presses equipped with a presence
sensing device for use in the PSDI mode (or
for supplemental safeguarding on presses
used in the PSDI mode) to ensure:
When:
What:
The device is operational;

The safety distance is correct;
All supplemental safeguarding is in place;
The barrier and/or supplemental presence
sending devices are operating properly;
Correct counterbalance adjustment for die

weight according to the press
manufacturer's instructions when equipped
with a slide counterbalance system; and
That the bearings on flywheels running on

journals on the crankshaft or back shaft or
bullgears running on journals mounted on
the crankshaft are in good working order,
properly lubricated, and maintained in
accordance with the press manufacturer's
recommendations.
Recordkeeping:
When:
Any press that reveals a condition of

noncompliance, improper adjustment, or
failure cannot be operated until the
condition has been corrected by
adjustment, replacement, or repair.
None required.
PSDI operation - Clutch and brake
mechanisms
Periodically.
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Inspect clutch and brake mechanisms on

presses equipped with a presence sensing
device for use in the PSDI mode in
accordance with the press manufacturer's
recommendations to assure they are in
proper operating condition.
Any press that reveals a condition of

noncompliance, improper adjustment, or
failure cannot be operated until the
condition has been corrected by
adjustment, replacement, or repair.
None required.
Forging Machines (1910.218)
Equipment
Periodically and at regular intervals.
Inspect all forge shop equipment to ensure
continued safe operation.
that includes:
The date;
the inspection; and
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:

forging machine that was inspected.
Guards and point of operation protection
devices
Frequently and at regular intervals.
Inspect guards and point of operation
protection devices to ensure continued
safe operation.
that includes:
The date;
the inspection; and
Category:

equipment that was inspected.
Revised: 2012/11
Category:
When:
What:
Mechanical Power-Transmission
Apparatus (1910.219)
Revised: 2012/11
At intervals not to exceed 60 days.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect:
Revised: 2012/11
Shafting for alignment, rust, excess oil or
grease, and hazards of static sparks;
Bearing for alignment and proper
adjustment;
Hangers for tightness of supporting bolts
and screws and hanger boxes for proper
adjustment;
Pulleys for proper alignment; and
Belts, lacings, fasteners, etc. to ensure good

condition.
Recordkeeping:
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
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Category:
Guarding of Portable Powered Tools
(1910.243)
Revised: 2012/11
Abrasive wheels
When:
Revised: 2012/11
Before mounting.
What:
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect (and sound check per the "ring
test") all wheels to make sure they have
not been damaged in transit, storage, or
otherwise and that the spindle speed of the
machine does not exceed the maximum
operating speed marked on the wheel.
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Explosive actuated fastening tools
Revised: 2012/11
Before use and at regular intervals.
Revised: 2012/11
What:
Inspect the tool to determine that:
Revised: 2012/11
It is clean,
All moving parts operate freely,
The barrel is free from obstructions.
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
Any tool not in proper working order must

be immediately removed from service and
repaired in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Other Portable Tools and Equipment
(1910.244)
Revised: 2012/11
Dependent upon the service conditions,
but not less frequently than the following:
Revised: 2012/11
For jacks used constantly or intermittently
at one locality: Once every six months.
Revised: 2012/11
For jacks subjected to abnormal load or
shock: Immediately before and
immediately thereafter.
What:
Revised: 2012/11
For jacks sent out for special work: When
sent out and when returned.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect jack components including (but not
limited to):
Revised: 2012/11
Load rating markings,
Blocking,
Antifreeze liquid (if used), and
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Lubrication.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Welding - General (1910.252)
Revised: 2012/11
Before cutting or welding is permitted.
Revised: 2012/11
An individual responsible for authorizing
cutting and welding operations must
inspect the area and designate necessary
precautions.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Oxygen-fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
(1910.253)
Before use.
Inspect union nuts and connections on
regulators to detect faulty seats which may
cause leakage of gas when the regulators
are attached to the cylinder valves.
None required.
Resistance Welding (1910.255)
Periodically
Qualified maintenance personnel must
inspect all equipment, including (but not
limited to) components such as:
Interlocks,
Guarding,
Shields,
Switches,
Stop buttons,
Safety pins,
Grounding, and
Recordkeeping:
Ventilation.
that includes:
Recordkeeping:
The date;
the inspection; and
equipment that was inspected.
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Any equipment defects must be reported

to his/her supervisor and the use of the
equipment must be discontinued until
safety repairs have been completed.
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
(1910.261)
Acid towers
Monthly.
Inspect elevators, runways, stairs, etc. for
the acid tower for defects that may occur
because of exposure to acid or corrosive
gases.
None required.
Daily during winter months.
Inspect outside elevators for defects when
ice materially affects safety.
None required.
Hoops for acid storage tanks
Scheduled as determined by the employer.
Inspect hoops of tanks for defects to
ensure that they are in safe condition.
None required.
Digester
As specified under 29 CFR 1910.134,
Respiratory Protection.
Inspect gas masks used for protection
against sulfurous acid and chlorine gases as
specified under 29 CFR 1910.134,
Revised: 2012/11
At least semiannually.
Revised: 2012/11
What:
Inspect heavy duty pipe, valves, and fittings
used between the digester and blow pit to
determine the degree of deterioration.
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
Regularly.
Recordkeeping:
Category:
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Before each use.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect all ladders and lifelines used to
enter a digester to conduct inspections or
repair work.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Pressure tanks-accumulators (acid)
Revised: 2012/11
Twice annually.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect pressure tanks-accumulators in
accordance with the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Unfired
Pressure Vessels-1968, with Addenda.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Liquid chlorine tanks
Regularly.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect gas masks used for protection
against chlorine gas as specified under 29
CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection.
Revised: 2012/11
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Lifting equipment
Revised: 2012/11
Regularly.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect all lifting equipment to ensure that
they are in safe condition.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Bakery Equipment (1910.263)
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
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If bakery: At least twice a month.
Revised: 2012/11
An appointed, properly instructed bakery
employee must inspect all of the safety
devices on each oven.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
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If oven manufacturer: At least once a year.
Revised: 2012/11
A representative of the manufacturer must
inspect all of the safety devices on each
oven.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
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Sawmills (1910.265)
Revised: 2012/11
Frequently.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect mud sills or foundations to ensure
they are in good condition.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Ropes and cables
When installed and once a week thereafter
when in use.
Inspect wire rope and cable components
for:
Kinks,
Broken wires, and
Corrosion.
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Rope and cables must be removed from

service as specified under 29 CFR
1910.265(c)(24)(v).
None required.
Chains
Before initial use and weekly thereafter.
Inspect chains used in load carrying service
for stretching.
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Any three foot length of chain that has

stretched one-third the length of a link
must be discarded.
None required.
Stacker and unstacker
Frequently.
Inspect every stacker and unstacker to
ensure that they are in good condition.
None required.
Pond boats and rafts
Unspecified.
Inspect the bilge area for accumulation of
highly combustible materials.
None required.
Band head saws
Unspecified.
Inspect for:
Cracks,
Splits,
Broken teeth, and
Other defects.
A crack greater than one-tenth the width of
the saw cannot be used until the width of
the saw is reduced to eliminate the crack,
until the cracked section is removed, or
crack development is stopped.
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Band head saw wheels
Revised: 2012/11
Monthly.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect:
Revised: 2012/11
Hubs,
Spokes,
Rims,
Bolts, and
Rivets.
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Revised: 2012/11
The wheel is unfit for service if a loose or
damage hub, rim crack, or loose spokes are
found.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Logging Operations (1910.266)
Revised: 2012/11
Before initial use during each workshift.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect equipment, including any provided
by an employee, for defects or damage.
Revised: 2012/11
Damaged or defective personal protective
equipment must be repaired or replaced
before work is commenced.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Hand and portable powered tools
Revised: 2012/11
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect each tool, including any provided by
an employee, for the following (at a
minimum):
Revised: 2012/11
Handles and guards are in place and found,
tight-fitting, properly shaped, and free of
splinters and sharp edges;
Controls properly function;
Chain-saw chains are properly adjusted;
Chain-saw mufflers are in place and
operational;
Chain brakes and nose shielding devices are

in place and properly function;
Heads of shock and impact-driven and
driving tools do not exhibit mushrooming;
Cutting edges are sharp and properly
shaped; and
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
All other safety devices are in place and

properly function.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Machines
Revised: 2012/11
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect each machine, including any
provided by an employee, for defects or
damage.
Revised: 2012/11
Damaged or defective machines must be
repaired or replaced before work is
commenced.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Vehicles
Inspect each vehicle used to perform any
logging operation for defects or damage.
Damaged or defective vehicles must be
repaired or replaced before work is
commenced.
None required.
Telecommunications (1910.268)
Support structures
Before use.
support structure of pole structures,
platforms, ladders, walkways or other
elevated structure, or aerial device to
determine that it is:
Adequately strong,
In good working condition,
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Properly secured in place.

None required.
Tools and personal protective equipment
Before use each day.
A competent person must inspect personal
protective equipment, tools, and devices to
determine that they are in good condition.
None required.
Personal climbing equipment
A competent person must inspect all safety
belts and straps to determine that they are
in safe working condition.
None required.
A competent person must inspect pole
climbers for the following conditions:
Fractured or cracked gaffs or leg irons,
Loose or dull gaffs, and
Broken straps or buckles.
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Defective pole climbers must be corrected

before use.
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Ladders
Revised: 2012/11
Portable Wood Ladders; 1910.26, Portable
Metal Ladders; and 1910.27, Fixed Ladders.
Revised: 2012/11
A competent person must inspect ladders
for (at a minimum*):
Revised: 2012/11
Strength,
Condition,
Proper securement,
Sharp edges,
Burrs,
Decay,
Corrosion, and
Cracks.
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Revised: 2012/11
*Additional inspection parameters are
specified under 29 CFR 1910.25, Portable
Wood Ladders; 1910.26, Portable Metal
Ladders; and 1910.27, Fixed Ladders.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Vehicle-mounted material handling devices
and other mechanical equipment Each day
the equipment is to be used.
Revised: 2012/11
A competent person must inspect
equipment to determine that it is in good
condition.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
At least once a year and by intervals set by
the manufacturer.
Revised: 2012/11
A competent person must inspect derricks
and its associated equipment to determine
that it is in good condition.
Revised: 2012/11
A record of the inspection must be
maintained that includes:
Revised: 2012/11
The date;
Repairs that were made, and
When:
What:
Corrective actions, if any were required.

Revised: 2012/11
Cable suspension strand
Revised: 2012/11
Before attaching a splicing platform to a
cable suspension strand if the strand passes
over electric power wires or railroad tracks.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect (from an elevated working position
at each pole supporting the span in
question) the strand for the following:
Revised: 2012/11
Corrosion,
One or more broken wires of the strand,
Worn spots, and
Burn marks.
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
Revised: 2012/11
Defective strands may not be used to
support any splicing platform, scaffold, or
cable car.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Tree trimming
Before climbing, entering, or working
around any tree.
The employee and the foremen or
supervisor in charge must closely inspect
the area to determine whether an electrical
power conductor passes through the tree
or within reaching distance of an employee
who will be working in the tree.
None required.
Electric Power Generation, Transmission,
and Distribution (1910.269)
General
At least annually.
What:
The employer must conduct inspections to

determine that each employee is complying
with required safety-related work practices.
Recordkeeping:
None required.
First aid
At least once a year.
Inspect first aid kits to ensure that
expended items are replaced.
None required.
Lockout/tagout procedures
At least annually.
Where lockout is used: An authorized
employee's responsibilities under the
energy control procedure being inspected.
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Where tagout is used: An authorized

and affected employee's responsibilities
under the energy control procedure being
inspected and the following:
Tags are used only as warning devices and

not as a physical restraint on energy
isolating devices that would otherwise
require the use of a lock;
Tags are not removed without
authorization of the authorized person
responsible for it or that it has not been
bypassed, ignored, or otherwise defeated;
Tags are legible and understandable by all

authorized employees, affected employees,
and all other employees who work
operations are or may be in the area;
Tags and their means of attachment are

made of materials which will withstand the
environmental conditions encountered in
the workplace;
Tags are securely attached to energy
isolating devices so that they cannot be
inadvertently or accidentally detached
during use; and
The meaning of tags is understood by
employees as part of the overall energy
control program.
Recordkeeping:
Any deviations or inadequacies found

during the inspection must be corrected.
inspections that includes:
The date;
The name of the employees included in the
inspection;
the inspection; and
The name, or other identifier, of the
machine or equipment on which the energy
control procedure was being utilized.
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Revised: 2012/11
Revised: 2012/11
The authorized employee must inspect the
work area to ensure that nonessential
items have been removed and that
machine or equipment components are
operationally intact.
Revised: 2012/11
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Personal protective equipment
Revised: 2012/11
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect body belts, safety straps, lanyards,
lifelines, and body harnesses to determine
that the equipment is in safe working
condition.
Defective equipment may not be used.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Live-line tools
Revised: 2012/11
Revised: 2012/11
Visually inspect each live-line tool for
defects.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Mechanical equipment
Revised: 2012/11
Before use on each workshift.
Revised: 2012/11
Visually inspect the critical safety
components (i.e., those whose failure
would result in a free fall or free rotation of
the boom) of mechanical elevating and
rotating equipment to ensure it is in safe
working condition.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Climbing ropes
Revised: 2012/11
Before each use.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect rope for damage or defects.
Damaged and defective rope may not be
used.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Underground electrical installations

Revised: 2012/11
Unspecified.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect energized cables that are to be
moved for defects.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Water and steam spaces
Revised: 2012/11
Before work is permitted and after its
completion.
Revised: 2012/11
A designated employee must inspect the
conditions in water and steam spaces
associated with boilers.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Boilers
Before internal furnace or ash hopper
repair work is started.
Inspect overhead areas for possible falling
objects.
If the hazard of fall objects exists, planking
or nets must be provided as overhead
protection.
None required
Personal flotation devices
Frequently.
Inspect each personal flotation device to
ensure that is does not have:
Rot,
Mildew,
Water saturation, or
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Any other condition that could render the

device unsuitable for use.
None required.
Wood poles
Before it is climbed.
A qualified employee should inspect the
wood pole for:
What:
Buckling at the ground line,

Unusual angle to the ground,
Cracks,
Holes,
Shell rot and decay,
Knots,
Depth of setting,
Soft, wet, or loose soil, and
Burn marks.
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
A hammer and/or rocking test may also

need to be conducted.
None required.
Grain Handling Facilities (1910.272)
Regularly.
At the least, inspect the mechanical and
safety control equipment associated with
dryers, grain stream processing equipment,
dust collection equipment (including filter
collectors), and bucket elevators to ensure
it is in safe working condition.
None required.
Bucket elevators
If less than one million bushel permanent
storage capacity and absent motion
detection and alignment monitoring
devices: Daily
Visually inspect bucket movement and
tracking of the belt.
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
(1910.304)
Revised: 2012/11
Before use each day (unless they remain
connected once put in place and are not
exposed to damage) or upon relocation.
What:
Revised: 2012/11
Visually inspect each cord set, attachment
cap, plug, and receptacle and any
equipment connected by cord and plug
(except cord sets and receptacles which are
fixed and not exposed to damage) for:
Revised: 2012/11
External defects (e.g., deformed or missing
pins, insulation damage, etc.); and
Evidence of possible internal damage.
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Revised: 2012/11
Damaged and defective equipment may
not be used until repaired.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Electrical - Selection and Use of Work
Practices (1910.333)
Revised: 2012/11
Before circuits or equipment are
reenergized, even temporarily, as
necessary.
Revised: 2012/11
A qualified person must visually inspect all
tools, electrical jumpers, shorts, grounds,
and other such devices to verify that they
have been removed.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Electrical - Use of Equipment (1910.334)
Revised: 2012/11
Portable cord- and plug-connected
equipment and extension cords
Revised: 2012/11
Before use on any shift.
Revised: 2012/11
Visually inspect equipment and cords for:
Revised: 2012/11
What:
External defects (i.e., loose parts, deformed

and missing pins, damage to the outer
jacket or insulation, etc.); and
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Evidence of possible internal damage (i.e.,

pinches or crushed outer jacket). Damaged
and defective equipment may not be used
until repaired and tested.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Test instruments and equipment
Revised: 2012/11
Before the equipment is used.
Revised: 2012/11
Visually inspect test instruments and
equipment and all associated test leads,
cables, power cords, probes, and
connectors for external defects and
damage.
Revised: 2012/11
Damaged and defective test instruments
and equipment may not be used until
repaired and tested.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Electrical - Safeguards for Personal
Protection (1910.335)
Revised: 2012/11
Periodically.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect protective equipment as specified
under 29 CFR 1910.137, Electrical
Protective Equipment.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Commercial Diving Operations - Pre-dive
Procedures (1910.421)
Revised: 2012/11
Prior to each dive.
Revised: 2012/11
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Inspected the breathing gas supply system

(including reserve breathing gas supplies),
masks, helmets, thermal protection, and
bell handling mechanism (when
appropriate) to ensure safe working
condition.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Commercial Diving Operations Equipment (1910.430)
Regularly.
Inspect mufflers on intake and exhaust
lines of each decompression chamber to
ensure safe working condition.
None required.
Asbestos (Appendix F to 1910.1001, Work
Practices and Engineering Controls for
Automotive Brake and Clutch Inspection,
Disassembly, Repair, and Assembly Mandatory)
Before work begins.
Inspect the enclosure for leaks to ensure
that it is closed tightly.
None required.
Personal protective equipment
Before work begins.
Inspect the sleeves and ports through
which the work will handle the brakes and
clutch to ensure their integrity.
None required.
Inorganic Arsenic (1910.1018)
Periodically.
Inspect dust collection and ventilation
equipment to maintain the effectiveness of
the system
A record must be maintained of the last
check of effectiveness and cleaning or
maintenance.
Coke Oven Emissions (1910.1029)
Batteries
Prior to each charge.
Inspect:
Goosenecks and standpipes,
Roof carbon build-up,
Steam aspiration system,

Steam nozzles and liquor sprays,
Standpipe caps, and
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Charging holes and lids.

None required.
Coking
To be determined by the employer.
Inspect coking operations to control door
emissions to the maximum extent possible.
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Pushing
Revised: 2012/11
At least weekly and after any green push.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect heating flues and associated
temperatures to prevent green pushes.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Emissions
Revised: 2012/11
Regularly.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect:
Revised: 2012/11
All controls (i.e., goosenecks, standpipes,
standpipe caps, charging hold lids and
casting, jumper pipes, and air seals);
Damper system,
Aspiration system,
Collector main,
Heating system, and
Brickwork.
Revised: 2012/11
Repairs must be made as soon as possible.

Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Respiratory protection
Revised: 2012/11
Revised: 2012/11
Revised: 2012/11
Revised: 2012/11
Protective clothing and equipment
Revised: 2012/11
Daily*.
Revised: 2012/11
Visually inspect* protective helmets (hard
hats) purchased after July 5, 1994 and all
components for such things as:
Revised: 2012/11
Dents;
Cracks;
Penetration; and
Damage due to impact, rough treatment,
or wear.
Revised: 2012/11
*As prescribed in ANSI Z89.1-1986,
"American National Standard for Personnel
Protection - Protective Headwear for
Industrial Workers-Requirements," and
incorporated by reference.
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Bloodborne Pathogens (1910.1030)
Revised: 2012/11
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Regularly.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect all bins, pails, cans, and similar
receptacles intended for reuse for visible
contamination.
Revised: 2012/11
The items must be cleaned and
decontaminated immediately or as soon as
feasible.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
HIV and HBV Research labs and production
facilities
Routinely.
Inspect liquid disinfectant traps and highefficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters (or
filters of equivalent or superior efficiency)
on vacuum lines to ensure proper working
condition.
None required.
Acrylontrile (1910.1045)
Regularly.
Inspect operations involving liquid
acrylontrile to detect leaks and spills.
Surfaces must be decontaminated when
spills are detected.
None required.
Formaldehyde (1910.1048)
Regularly.
Visually inspect operations involving
formaldehyde liquids or gas to detect leaks
and spills.
Leaks must be repaired and spills cleaned
up promptly.
None required.
Methylenedianiline (1910.1050)
Exposure monitoring
Routinely.
Inspect employees' hands, face, and
forearms potentially exposed to
methylenedianiline.
If exposure has occurred, the source must
be determined and corrective measures
implemented.
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
Category:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
When:
What:
Recordkeeping:
None required.
Housekeeping
Regularly.
Inspect operations involving liquid or solid
methylenedianiline for leaks, spills, and
discharges.
Leaks must be repaired and spills cleaned
up promptly.
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
1 Ionizing Radiation (1910.1096)
Revised: 2012/11
Initially.
Revised: 2012/11
Inspect the signal-generating system to
verify that the fabrication and installation
were made in accordance with design plans
and specifications as well as develop a
thorough knowledge of the performance of
the system and all components under
normal and hostile conditions.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Prior to normal operation.
Revised: 2012/11
assure reliability and to demonstrate
accuracy and performance.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
Revised: 2012/11
Periodically once the system has been in
service.
Revised: 2012/11
ensure that it is at all times operating
within design limits and capable of the
required response.
Revised: 2012/11
None required.
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Workplace Safety Pro: Your A to Z Guide to a Complete Safety Program (2013 Edition)

A ladder is exposed to oil and grease.

Rungs for excessive dents,

Side rails, rungs, cleats, and steps for

Outrigger beams and their fastenings.

Other supporting parts.

All safety and operating equipment is

The number, or other identifier, of the

Before every use and after each occurrence

Outer wire wear that exceeds 1/3 of the

If any of the above conditions are present,

Test the hoist in the lifting direction with

Defective components must be removed

Exception: Aerial lift trucks specifically

Warning signs and lights,

Vibration and misalignment, and

"Skip" on up or down run when mounting

The serial number, or other identifier, of

As prescribed in the Department of

Inspect all pressure hoses and couplings on

The tires are properly inflated and are in

The two most recent audit reports must be

Inspect process equipment following

The results of the inspection.

If not practical due to storage conditions:

The airflow is adequate.

Electrical and fire extinguishing systems.

Pliability and signs of deterioration

A certification document must be kept of

On a tag or label that is attached to the

The information must be maintained until it

Pliability and signs of deterioration

Air and oxygen cylinders must be kept in a

Tags are legible and understandable by all

Tags and their means of attachment are

Tags are securely attached to energy

There is no obvious physical damage or

If the container has a loss in net content or

Other structural damage which would

Inspect multi-piece wheel components and

Defective wheel and wheel components

All functional operating mechanisms for

All functional operating mechanisms for

A serial number, name, or other identifier

Loose bolts or rivets;

Excessive wear on brake system parts,

Gasoline, diesel, electric, or other power

All deficiencies must be carefully examined

Cranes which have been idle for one month

The signature of the person who performed

Loose bolts or rivets;

Brake system parts, linings, pawls, and

Gasoline, diesel, electric, or other power

All deficiencies must be carefully examined

The record must be made available for

An identifier for the ropes that were

All control mechanisms for excessive wear

All deficiencies must be carefully examined

All deficiencies must be carefully examined

A serial number, name, or other identifier

All control mechanisms for excessive wear

Loose bolts or rivets;

Cracked or worn sheaves and drums;

The signature of the person who performed