# Machine Shop Safety Checklist (OSHA-Aligned, With 5S Examples) > Source: https://netray.co/tools/machine-shop-safety-checklist > Publisher: Netray (netray.co), AI and integration engineering for ERP and manufacturing systems. > Section: Free Tools ## Short answer An OSHA-aligned safety, housekeeping and 5S checklist for machine shops with suggested audit frequency and practical examples. ## Category ehs-workforce ## Industry Machine Shops ## Audience - Machine shop owner - EHS lead - Shop supervisor ## Tool **Kind:** checklist **Groups:** #### Machine guarding and operation **Items:** **Text:** Guards on lathes, mills, grinders and saws are in place and not bypassed (29 CFR 1910.212) **Critical:** true **Text:** Interlocks on CNC doors function and are never taped or defeated **Critical:** true Emergency stops reachable, labeled and tested **Text:** Bench and pedestal grinder tool rests within 1/8 inch and wheel guards fitted **Critical:** true Chuck keys removed before starting, spindle never started with a key in **Text:** No loose clothing, jewelry or long loose hair near rotating parts **Critical:** true Band saws and drill presses guarded, workpieces clamped, not hand held Operators trained and authorized for each machine #### PPE, chemicals and air **Items:** **Text:** Safety glasses with side shields worn in the shop, face shield for grinding **Critical:** true Hearing protection available where noise exceeds action level **Text:** Cutting fluid and chemical containers labeled, SDS accessible **Critical:** true Coolant sumps maintained, mist and fumes controlled Compressed air never used to clean skin or clothing, nozzle pressure limited to 30 psi Eyewash station accessible and flushed weekly #### Energy control, electrical and fire **Items:** **Text:** Lockout/tagout procedures posted for each machine and followed **Critical:** true Electrical panels clear for 36 inches, covers closed Extension cords in good condition, not used as permanent wiring **Text:** Fire extinguishers charged, inspected monthly, access clear **Critical:** true Oily rags in closed metal containers Flammables in approved cabinets, quantities limited **Text:** Exits clear and exit signs lit **Critical:** true #### Material handling and lifting **Items:** **Text:** Cranes, hoists and slings inspected, rated load marked **Critical:** true Forklifts inspected pre-shift by trained operators Heavy workpieces and chucks moved with lift aids Bar stock stored and supported so it cannot roll or fall **Text:** Floors free of chips, oil and trip hazards **Critical:** true #### Housekeeping and 5S examples **Items:** Sort: remove unused fixtures, worn tooling and scrap from the work area Set in order: shadow boards for wrenches, labeled tool carts, marked floor locations for pallets Shine: chip pans emptied and machines wiped down each shift, coolant leaks fixed Standardize: cleaning checklist posted at each machine, colors and labels consistent Sustain: weekly 5S walk with scores posted and corrective actions assigned Aisles and walkways marked and kept clear **Scoring Note:** Run the full list monthly, a short walk of the critical items weekly, and a machine-level guarding check before each shift. Any critical item that fails should be corrected or the machine locked out before use. This checklist supports, but does not replace, your OSHA compliance program. ## Content **Intro:** This machine shop safety checklist covers guarding, PPE, energy control, fire, lifting and housekeeping, with 5S examples you can copy. It is aligned to common OSHA general industry requirements and is meant to be walked, ticked and filed. **Sections:** #### How to use it and how often to audit **Body:** Walk the shop with the list, tick each item and record corrective actions with an owner and a date. A common rhythm is a pre-shift guarding check by the operator, a weekly walk by the supervisor on critical items, and a full monthly audit by the owner or EHS lead. Export the result to PDF to keep an audit trail for insurers and inspectors. #### OSHA topics machine shops are cited for **Body:** Machine guarding (29 CFR 1910 Subpart O), lockout/tagout (1910.147), hazard communication (1910.1200), electrical (Subpart S), walking-working surfaces and PPE are frequent citation areas in metalworking. The checklist items are written to those themes without quoting the standards. Confirm state-plan differences and your own site conditions with a qualified safety professional. **Bullets:** - Guarding and point-of-operation hazards - Energy control during setup and maintenance - SDS access and container labeling - Cranes, hoists and slings under inspection #### Machine shop 5S examples **Body:** 5S works when examples are concrete. Sort by red-tagging anything unused for 30 days. Set in order with shadow boards and labeled cart drawers for inserts and gauges. Shine by assigning a five minute end-of-shift clean to each operator. Standardize with a photo of the correct end state at each station. Sustain with weekly scored audits. A cleaner shop also exposes oil leaks and worn parts earlier. #### Common mistakes and tracking in your ERP **Body:** The usual misses are bypassed door interlocks, grinder tool rests set too wide, missing lockout steps during setup and chip buildup near hot work. Track findings as maintenance or corrective actions so they close. Connecting audit results to the asset record in your ERP lets you see repeat problems by machine. A private on-prem AI can summarize repeat findings across audits without exposing shop data externally. **Cta:** Netray can connect audit findings to your ERP maintenance records and add a private AI layer on your own servers for trend questions across machines and shifts. **Faq:** #### How often should a machine shop safety audit be done? **Answer:** A practical rhythm is a pre-shift operator check, a weekly supervisor walk of critical items and a full monthly audit. After an incident, a new machine or a layout change, run an extra audit of the affected area. #### Is this checklist enough for OSHA compliance? **Answer:** No. It is an inspection aid aligned to common OSHA topics. A compliance program also needs written procedures, training records, hazard communication and incident recordkeeping, reviewed against the rules that apply to your state and site. #### What does 5S look like in a machine shop? **Answer:** Typical examples are shadow boards for hand tools, labeled tool carts, marked pallet locations, chip pans emptied each shift, a posted cleaning checklist at each machine and weekly scored 5S walks with corrective actions. #### What belongs on a machine shop cleaning checklist? **Answer:** Chips removed from machines and floor, coolant levels and leaks checked, way covers and chuck areas wiped, oily rags disposed in metal containers, aisles swept and waste sorted. Assign it per operator at end of shift. ## Search terms machine shop safety checklist, osha machine shop safety checklist, machine shop cleaning checklist, machine shop 5s examples, machine shop housekeeping checklist, cnc shop safety inspection, machine shop safety audit, lathe and mill safety checklist --- Talk to an engineer: https://netray.co/contact?intent=erp_ai | Machine catalog: https://netray.co/agent/catalog.json