Each year, shop managers (or their delegates) are asked to conduct shop self-inspections. The topics covered are designed to supplement inspections conducted by EH&S to facilitate safety awareness and ownership within the shop.
Compliance Requirement
Self-inspections are a requirement of the campus Workplace Safety Program and Policy.
2023 Shop Safety Self-Inspections
Complete a shop safety self-inspection online via Inspect, a web application developed by the University of California Office of the President (UCOP). For access to the mobile app, see mobile instructions below.
Shop Self-Inspections are due Monday, May 1st, 2023.
Please contact safety@berkeley.edu with any questions or concerns.
EH&S Follow-up
An EH&S health and safety specialist will review all inspections and follow up with shop managers to provide assistance in correcting any deficiencies.
Shop Self-Inspection Questions
The self-inspection questionnaire can be viewed prior to initiating the self-inspections.
2023 Shop Self-Inspection Questions
- Staff are reminded to consider safe lifting techniques when moving heavy objects.
- Heavy objects and supplies are stored at low elevations.
- The effects of earthquakes are considered when storing items on shelves.
- Staff are reminded to consider body posture when pushing and pulling items to avoid muscle strain and joint sprains.
- Repetitive motions (hand sanding, filing) are time-limited to avoid ergonomic injuries.
- The annual chemical inventory is planned or completed.
- The floors of walking and work spaces are kept unobstructed and clear of slip hazards.
- Staff are reminded to use eye protection when operating powered tooling.
- Emergency egress pathways are kept unobstructed.
- Storage areas that are remote to the shop are adequately illuminated when in use.
- The front of electrical breaker panels are kept unobstructed for at least 36”.
- Fire extinguishers are readily available.
Instructions on conducting a self-inspection using Inspect:
Self-inspections can be completed on a mobile device or desktop. To find out how to conduct a self-inspection on your desired device, see below.
Mobile
How to Install Inspect
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How to conduct a self-inspection using Inspect
- Log into Inspect application using CalNet credentials.
- Select Start Inspection from the Home page. Choose UCB Shop Safety Self-Inspection from the dropdown menu and your shop's name as the Party to Inspect. Select Let’s Go.
- Select X to create a finding for each question. Enter any comments and photos (if desired). Under the Status section, select Compliant (checkmark), Not Compliant (x symbol), or Not Applicable (N/A).
- Select Save at the upper right corner to save each finding.
- After answering all the questions, you may use the Notes section to add information or explain issues pertaining to the shop or overall inspection.
- Once all findings have been documented, select Save at the upper right corner to save the inspection.
- Select Submit Inspection on the Home page. Select the three dots next to your self-inspection to Submit as Draft (if you need to make edits at a later time) or Submit as Completed.
Need additional instructions? Check out the Inspect Mobile Demo videos or see screenshots:
Desktop
HOW TO CONDUCT A SELF-INSPECTION USING INSPECT
- Log into Inspect using CalNet credentials.
- Select Start Inspection. Choose UCB Shop Safety Self-Inspection from the dropdown menu and your shop's name as the Party to Inspect. Select Let’s Go.
- Select + Add Incident next to each question. Enter any comments and attachments (if desired). Under the Status section, select Compliant, Not Compliant, Not Applicable, or Corrected on Site.
- Select Save when you are done with the finding.
- After answering all the questions, you may use the Notes section to add information or explain issues pertaining to the shop or overall inspection.
- Once you have finished the inspection, select Submit at the upper right of the page.
