Checklist template

Shop safety for auto service centers

A ready-to-use checklist with 117 items in 6 sections, covering Lifts, Jacks and stands, Protective equipment, Compressed air, Fire safety, Housekeeping. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 117 Items
  • 100 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 130 Points

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1. Lifts 23 items

  1. Vehicle lifts in the shop Number
  2. Vehicle lifts out of service at the time of the visit Number
  3. Date of the last annual lift inspection Date
  4. Each lift carries the label or certificate of an inspection by a qualified lift inspector within the last 12 months Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The operator's daily check of each lift is recorded before first use Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The rated capacity label is legible on each lift Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The manufacturer's operating instructions and warning labels are posted at each lift Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The guide to vehicle lifting points is available in the shop Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Mechanical safety locks were heard engaging as a lift was raised during the visit Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Vehicles are lowered onto the mechanical locks before work starts underneath Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Swing arm restraints engage and hold the arms when the lift is raised Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Rubber contact pads on the lift adapters are present and untorn Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Height adapters are the lift manufacturer's own, with no wood blocks or improvised spacers Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Equalizer cables show no fraying or broken strands Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Lift cylinders, hoses and fittings show no hydraulic leak Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Column anchor bolts are tight Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Lift controls return to off when released and are not tied or wedged Yes / No 1 pt
  18. The technician raises the vehicle a short distance and checks its stability before raising it fully Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Tall support stands are used when a heavy component (transmission, axle, fuel tank, traction battery) is removed Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Tool carts, oil drains and people are clear of the lift area before a lift is raised or lowered Yes / No 1 pt
  21. A lift out of service is locked out and tagged Yes / No 1 pt
  22. A training record is on file for each lift operator Yes / No 1 pt
  23. Condition and use of vehicle lifts Rating
    • Inspected, sound and correctly used 5 pts
    • Minor defects or lapses 3 pts
    • Unsafe condition or use 1 pt

2. Jacks and stands 17 items

  1. The rated capacity is legible on each floor jack Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The rated capacity is legible on each jack stand Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Jack stands are used in matched pairs Yes / No 1 pt
  4. A vehicle raised on a jack is supported by stands before anyone works under it Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Stands are placed under the manufacturer's support points on level concrete Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Ratchet teeth and pawls of the jack stands are not worn Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Jack stands have no cracked weld or bent leg Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Locking pins of pin-type stands are the original pins, not bolts Yes / No 1 pt
  9. A floor jack tested during the visit held its load without creeping down Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Wheels left on the ground are chocked when a vehicle is jacked Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Date of the last documented inspection of jacks and stands Date
  12. Defective jacks and stands are tagged and removed from the shop floor Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Transmission jacks have their safety straps or chains Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Engine hoists show the capacity for each boom position Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Engine hoist hooks have a working safety latch Yes / No 1 pt
  16. No vehicle is supported on wood blocks, concrete blocks or wheel rims Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Condition and use of jacks and stands Rating
    • Sound and correctly used 5 pts
    • Minor defects or lapses 3 pts
    • Unsafe condition or use 1 pt

3. Protective equipment 22 items

  1. Everyone in the service bays wears safety glasses Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Technicians wear safety footwear Yes / No 1 pt
  3. A face shield is kept at the bench grinder Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Chemical-resistant gloves are available at each fluid service area Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Hearing protection is available where impact and air tools are used Yes / No 1 pt
  6. A welding helmet, leather gloves and welding screens are at the welding area Yes / No 1 pt
  7. A face shield and an acid-resistant apron are at the battery service area Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Brake and clutch dust is removed by wet cleaning or an enclosed vacuum, never blown off Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Insulated gloves rated for the system voltage are available for hybrid and electric vehicle work Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Test date stamped on the insulated high-voltage gloves Date
  11. Insulated gloves are within their retest interval Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Insulated gloves are worn with leather protectors Yes / No 1 pt
  13. A vehicle with its high-voltage system open is marked off with cones or a warning sign Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The list of technicians trained for high-voltage work is posted Yes / No 1 pt
  15. An eyewash station is within 10 seconds' reach of the battery and chemical areas Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The first aid kit holds every item on its contents list Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The inspection tag of the first aid kit is initialed for the current month Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Technicians near rotating parts wear no loose clothing or jewelry Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Exhaust extraction hoses are connected whenever an engine runs indoors Yes / No 1 pt
  20. The carbon monoxide detector in the shop works Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Customers enter the service bays only with an escort and eye protection Yes / No 1 pt
  22. Use of protective equipment observed in the bays Rating
    • Worn by everyone 5 pts
    • Worn by most 3 pts
    • Rarely worn 1 pt

4. Compressed air 18 items

  1. Compressor tank pressure at the time of the visit (psi or bar) Number
  2. Date of the last compressor service Date
  3. The air receiver tank has a current inspection certificate where local regulation requires one Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The tank has a pressure relief valve whose test ring moves freely Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Condensate is drained from the tank daily or by a working automatic drain Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The compressor belt guard is in place Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Air hoses have no cuts, bulges or taped repairs Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Couplers lock positively and do not leak Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Blow guns are the safety type that limits pressure at the tip Yes / No 1 pt
  10. No one uses compressed air to clean clothing or skin Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Impact-rated sockets are used on impact wrenches Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Die grinders and cut-off tools have their guards Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Cut-off wheels are rated for the speed of the tool Yes / No 1 pt
  14. An inflation cage is used for truck tires and multi-piece rims Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The compressor area is kept clear of stored materials Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The compressor air intake draws from an area free of exhaust fumes and solvent vapors Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The compressor emergency shut-off is labeled Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Compressed air system and air tools Rating
    • Sound and safely used 5 pts
    • Minor defects 3 pts
    • Unsafe defects 1 pt

5. Fire safety 19 items

  1. A fire extinguisher is mounted within sight of each service bay Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Extinguishers are rated for flammable liquid and electrical fires Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The monthly check tag of each extinguisher is initialed for last month Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Date of the last annual fire extinguisher service Date
  5. Nothing blocks access to any extinguisher Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Gasoline drained from a vehicle goes into an approved fuel caddy or safety can, never an open pan Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The fuel caddy is bonded to the vehicle during fuel transfer Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Oily rags are placed in a self-closing metal container Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Welding and cutting are done away from vehicles' fuel systems and combustibles, at the distance set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Oxygen and acetylene cylinders are upright and chained Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Welding torches have flashback arrestors Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Battery chargers are switched off before the clamps are removed Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The procedure for a battery fire or thermal event on an electric vehicle is posted in the shop Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Exit doors are unlocked and clear on both sides Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Exit signs and emergency lights work when tested Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Electrical panels have the clear working space in front required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Storage is kept below sprinkler heads by the clearance required by the local fire code Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Employees asked could describe how to use an extinguisher Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Fire readiness of the shop Rating
    • Ready 5 pts
    • Minor gaps 3 pts
    • Major gaps 1 pt

6. Housekeeping 18 items

  1. Shop floors are free of oil and coolant Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Floor drain and trench grates are in place Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Marked walkways are clear of hoses, cords and creepers Yes / No 1 pt
  4. No old parts from closed repair orders are left in the bays Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Scrap tires are stacked no higher than the height set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Tire racks and parts shelving are anchored Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The bench grinder tool rest is within 1/8 in (3 mm) of the wheel Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Service pits are covered or guarded when not in use Yes / No 1 pt
  9. All bay lights work Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The mezzanine has guardrails and a posted load rating Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Overhead doors reverse when the safety sensor is blocked Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Vehicles are moved in the shop at walking speed Yes / No 1 pt
  13. A spotter guides vehicles reversing out of the bays Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Monthly safety meeting minutes are on file Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Work injuries recorded in the last 12 months Number
  16. Name of the service manager or shop foreman Short text
  17. Overall shop safety Rating
    • Excellent 5 pts
    • Good 4 pts
    • Fair 3 pts
    • Poor 1 pt
  18. Corrective actions required Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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