In-Process Inspection Checklist
This checklist standardizes in-process inspection checklist to improve throughput, quality, and safety in manufacturing environments. Use it to document controls, capture deviations, and assign corrective actions with sign-off.
- Industry: Manufacturing & Industrial
- Frequency: Monthly
- Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes
- Role: Maintenance Manager
- Total Items: 45
- Compliance: OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D (Walking-Working Surfaces)
Planning & Documentation
Confirm work orders, batch records, and required documents.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Time spent on this section
- Notes
Safety & PPE
Verify PPE, hazard controls, and safe work permits.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Time spent on this section
- Photo evidence
Process Execution
Verify SOP steps, parameters, and operator checks.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Output recorded
- Notes
Quality & Release
Verify inspections, records, and release/hold decisions.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Defects found
- Photo evidence
Equipment & Maintenance
Verify equipment readiness, defects tagging, and PM status.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Time spent on this section
- Photo evidence
Materials & Inventory Control
Verify staging, traceability, and correct material usage.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Lots/serials captured (count)
- Notes
Environmental & Utilities
Verify utilities, emissions/waste controls, and environmental logs.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Time spent on this section
- Photo evidence
Issues & CAPA
Document issues, assign owners, and verify corrective action.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Time spent on this section
- Photo evidence
QA, Corrective Actions & Sign-Off
Confirm completion, prioritize issues, and capture signatures for accountability.
- QA review completed?
- Any critical issues still open?
- Overall risk level
- Supervisor Signature
- Quality/EHS Signature
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Why Use This In-Process Inspection Checklist?
This in-process inspection checklist helps manufacturing & industrial teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for maintenance manager professionals, this checklist covers 45 critical inspection points across 9 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly.
Ensures compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D (Walking-Working Surfaces). Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the In-Process Inspection Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 45 inspection items across 9 sections: Planning & Documentation, Safety & PPE, Process Execution, Quality & Release, Equipment & Maintenance, Materials & Inventory Control, Environmental & Utilities, Issues & CAPA, QA, Corrective Actions & Sign-Off. It is designed for manufacturing & industrial operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed monthly. Each completion takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
Who should use this In-Process Inspection Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Maintenance Manager professionals in the manufacturing & industrial industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.