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OSHA Compliance Self-Audit - 25 essentials, real penalty exposure.

This self-audit walks 25 OSHA essentials manufacturers are most often cited for, with the real penalty exposure for each. Work through it to find your gaps before an inspection does.

Average OSHA serious violation: $15,625. Average workplace injury: $42K direct + $126K indirect. This checklist covers the 25 most-cited manufacturing items so you can find gaps before an inspector does.

25 essential OSHA items for manufacturers. Based on OSHA self-inspection checklists + 29 CFR 1910. Average serious violation penalty: $15,625 (2024). Average workplace injury: $42,000 direct + $126,000 indirect (NSC).

Item 1 of 25 - Critical
Aisles + passageways clear, no obstructions
Item 2 of 25 - Critical
Floor surfaces dry, free from oil/water
Item 3 of 25 - Critical
Elevated platforms have guardrails (42" top, 21" mid)
Item 4 of 25 - Critical
Written Emergency Action Plan posted (>10 employees)
Item 5 of 25 - Critical
Fire extinguishers mounted within 75 ft, inspected monthly
Item 6 of 25 - Critical
Emergency exits open outward, not blocked
Item 7 of 25 - Critical
Electrical panels have 36" clearance, no blocked
Item 8 of 25 - Critical
No exposed wiring, no frayed cords
Item 9 of 25 - Critical
Machine guards on all point-of-operation hazards
Item 10 of 25 - Critical
Power transmission fully enclosed (belts, pulleys)
Item 11 of 25 - Critical
E-stops accessible at each machine, tested monthly
Item 12 of 25 - Critical
PPE Hazard Assessment documented
Item 13 of 25 - Critical
Eye protection where flying particles exist
Item 14 of 25 - Critical
Written HazCom program maintained
Item 15 of 25 - Critical
SDS for all hazardous chemicals, accessible
Item 16 of 25 - Critical
All containers labeled (incl. secondary)
Item 17 of 25 - Critical
Written LOTO procedures per equipment type
Item 18 of 25 - Critical
Each authorized employee has personal lock
Item 19 of 25 - Critical
Annual LOTO procedure inspection documented
Item 20 of 25 - Important
Noise survey done (areas over 85 dBA TWA)
Item 21 of 25 - Critical
Hearing Conservation Program for over-85 dBA exposures
Item 22 of 25 - Critical
Forklift operators trained + certified (3-yr recert)
Item 23 of 25 - Important
Forklift daily pre-use inspection logged
Item 24 of 25 - Critical
Overhead cranes inspected annually
Item 25 of 25 - Important
Capacity posted on cranes/hoists
OSHA compliance score
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Mark each of the 25 items above. Your score, penalty exposure, and a non-compliance action list will appear here.
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