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Appendix E

Safety Checklist

  Below is a checklist of safety items to consider during an APL operation. It is not all inclusive. Leaders at all levels must aggressively identify hazards and prevent unsafe actions.
  YES NO
Battery Activation/Installation Point    
  • Protective clothing worn?

 

 

  • Fire extinguisher available and operational?

 

 

  • Tools covered with insulating tape?

 

 

  • Drip pans available and used?

 

 

  • Eye wash facility available and operational?

 

 

  • Sodium bicarbonate available?

 

 

  • Ventilation adequate?

 

 

  • "No Smoking" signs posted and enforced?

 

 

  • Sound procedures followed for filling and installing batteries?

 

 

Vehicle Fueling Point

 

 

  • Protective clothing worn?

 

 

  • Personnel have valid fuel handler's permit?

 

 

  • Drip pans available and used?

 

 

  • Fire extinguisher available and operational?

 

 

  • Vehicles and equipment grounded property?

 

 

  • Engines stopped and drain plugs in place?

 

 

  • Absorbent compound available?

 

 

  • Ventilation adequate?

 

 

  • "No Smoking" signs posted and enforced?

 

 

  • Sound procedures followed for fueling vehicles?

 

 

Warehouse

 

 

  • Doors open wide during fueling and starting of vehicles?

 

 

  • Fire extinguisher available and operational?

 

 

  • MHE operators have valid licenses?

 

 

  • Ground guides used?

 

 

  • Absorbent compound available?

 

 

  • "No Smoking" signs posted and enforced?

 

 

Roadways

 

 

  • Speed limit signs posted and enforced?

 

 

  • Boundaries marked and visible?

 

 

  • Ground guide precedes all vehicles?

 

 

  • Five brake stop points marked and enforced? At least 15 meters between stop signs?

 

 

  • Vehicle lights turned on when moving?

 

 

General

 

 

  • First aid points established with medics and ambulances?

 

 

  • Break areas equipped with operable fire extinguishers?

 

 

  • Accidents reported immediately?

 

 

  • Smoking break areas clearly marked and enforced?

 

 

 



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