SHOP LAYOUT AUDIT: WALK IT LIKE AN INSPECTOR
Do this with a printed floor plan and a marker.
TRAFFIC
- Pedestrian routes marked and separated where forklifts operate
- Blind corners fitted with mirrors
- Forklift travel paths clear of stored material
SLAB STORAGE
- Racks and A-frames rated, stable, and anchored where required
- Slabs secured and stored near vertical, never leaning against walls
- Loading and unloading sequence defined and followed
CLEARANCES
- Exit access at least 28 inches wide and completely unobstructed
- At least 36 inches of clear working space in front of electrical panels
- Eyewash, extinguishers, and first aid reachable in seconds
WET AND DRY ZONES
- Defined boundary between production and clean areas
- Wash station and clothing change point before the boundary
- No eating, drinking, or food storage in the fabrication area
FLOORS
- Drainage functioning, standing slurry controlled
- Cords and hoses routed overhead or covered, never across walkways
- Lighting adequate at every workstation and along every travel path
Mark every failure on the plan. That marked-up plan is next year's capital improvement list.