Template

SAT Sawmill Section B Tour Checklist

by Lean Safety, from the Community

This SAT Sawmill Section B Tour checklist supports safety and operational reviews of infeed decks, trimmer, sorter bags, small chipper, and chip shakers. It guides teams through bulletin board compliance, emergency equipment checks, PPE availability, access and egress, housekeeping standards, electrical safety, and small tools and equipment. Use it to verify clear walkways, proper labeling, fire extinguisher inspections, eyewash and first aid readiness, and machine guarding. Capture observations and safety improvement ideas to reduce hazards and maintain OSHA-compliant practices in wood processing environments.

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

About author

Community

This community page makes available free workplace checklists and templates created by other users within the SafetyCulture community. SafetyCulture has re-published this content and where possible, has credited the original author. SafetyCulture has not verified the accuracy, reliability or suitability of any community content. You agree that your use of any of this content is in accordance with SafetyCulture’s Terms and Conditions.

Template
SAT Sawmill Section A Tour Checklist
This SAT Sawmill Section A tour checklist supports safety and compliance checks across key areas of a sawmill, including in-feed decks, the filing room, the basement, and the hew saw. Use it to verify emergency equipment readiness such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, eye wash stations, and AEDs; confirm PPE availability and use; and assess access and egress, housekeeping, and signage. Electrical safety checks cover clearances, routing, damage, and proper cord and panel conditions. Small tools and equipment verifications include guarding, grinder setups, rigging, air line fittings, and safe blow-down pressures. The checklist also prompts inspections for labeling of chemicals, gas cylinder storage, lighting, sawdust buildup, and other hazards, with space for observations and improvement ideas.
by Lean Safety, from the Community
Downloads: 0
Get
Template
SAT Log Yard Tour Checklist
This SAT Log Yard Tour checklist helps teams conduct a thorough safety audit of sawmill and log yard operations. It guides checks for emergency readiness (fire extinguishers, first aid kits, eyewash, AED), PPE availability, safe access and egress, housekeeping, and electrical compliance. It covers equipment and areas specific to log yards, including Long and Short Merch zones, debarker machinery, MCC rooms, grinders, rigging, air lines, and control covers. Use it to identify hazards, document observations, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
by Lean Safety, from the Community
Downloads: 0
Get
Template
Combustible Dust Audit Checklist for Sawmills
This combustible dust audit template guides daily inspections across sawmill and planer mill areas, including tilt hoists, infeed and outfeed, sorter, stacker, planers, chipper rooms, filter island, sawmill lines, basements, PDC rooms, filing room, compressors, energy plant, hog building, and kilns. It verifies primary and secondary dust levels against the 1/8 inch over 5 percent threshold, checks housekeeping and divisional clean-up schedules, and assesses risks from ignition sources and upset conditions. The checklist also reinforces safe practices for compressed air use and includes worker knowledge checks on dust hazards, controls, and responsibilities to maintain compliance and safety.
by Wes Peterson, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get
Template
Office and Lab Safety Audit for Small Facilities
This Office and Lab Safety Audit checklist is designed for small facilities to evaluate compliance and safety across offices and laboratories. It covers general building standards, floors and lighting, office equipment and ergonomics, electrical and mechanical systems including HVAC, emergency equipment and procedures, and controlled or dangerous substances with SDS and NFPA labeling. The checklist also reviews sanitation and lunchroom areas, material storage and racking, clear aisles and walkways, and site security with entry and exit procedures. Use it to schedule inspections, document findings, and record corrective actions to maintain a safe, compliant workplace.
by Ric Cumming, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get

SAT Sawmill Section B Tour Checklist

About author

You might also like

SAT Sawmill Section A Tour Checklist

SAT Log Yard Tour Checklist

Combustible Dust Audit Checklist for Sawmills

Office and Lab Safety Audit for Small Facilities

You might also like

SAT Sawmill Section A Tour Checklist

SAT Log Yard Tour Checklist

Combustible Dust Audit Checklist for Sawmills

Office and Lab Safety Audit for Small Facilities