Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Daily Safety Inspection Checklist
Materials Recovery Facilities combine conveyor systems, high-noise environments, and manual sorting work that creates significant injury risk. This daily inspection ensures MRF equipment safety and worker protection.
- Industry: Waste Management
- Frequency: Daily (Pre-Shift)
- Estimated Time: 25-30 minutes
- Role: MRF Shift Supervisor
- Total Items: 36
Conveyor Belt Safety
Inspect conveyor systems before operations.
- All conveyor belt nip point guards in place?
- Emergency stop pull cords or buttons tested on all conveyor lines?
- Conveyor belts free of tears, exposed fraying, or missing clips?
- Strict no-riding-conveyor policy enforced?
- Sorting stations at correct height with anti-fatigue mats?
- Pre-start alarm system functional to warn workers before conveyor starts?
Lockout/Tagout Program
Verify LOTO program is followed for maintenance.
- LOTO procedures posted on all major equipment?
- LOTO devices (locks, hasp, tags) available for all energy sources?
- Each worker has own personal lock for LOTO?
- No clearing of jams without LOTO - zero tolerance enforced?
- Annual LOTO program inspection completed?
- All workers trained on equipment-specific LOTO procedures?
Hearing Conservation
Verify hearing conservation program compliance.
- Noise monitoring current - exposure levels documented for all work areas?
- Appropriate hearing protection available and worn in high-noise areas?
- Annual audiometric testing current for all workers in hearing conservation program?
- Baseline audiograms on file for all hearing conservation workers?
- Any standard threshold shifts followed up with physician referral?
- Engineering controls (enclosures, isolation) used to reduce noise levels?
Glass Processing Safety
Verify glass handling safety.
- Cut-resistant (Level A4 or higher) gloves available for glass sorting areas?
- Face shields available and worn in glass breaking or processing areas?
- Proper glass cleanup tools available (brooms, no bare hands)?
- Glass collection bins clearly marked and structurally sound?
- Silica dust control measures in glass processing areas (water spray, ventilation)?
- No broken glass accumulation on floors or walkways?
Baler Safety
Verify baler safety systems.
- All baler safety guards in place?
- Baler safety interlocks prevent operation with access door open?
- Bale wire tying area free of workers during auto-tying cycle?
- Completed bales stable - not at risk of falling on workers?
- LOTO used for baler maintenance and jam clearing?
- Baler maintenance log current?
Documentation
Maintain required MRF safety documentation.
- Pre-shift safety inspection log completed?
- Materials processed by type and tonnage documented?
- Incidents, near-misses, and injuries documented?
- Equipment maintenance work orders current and tracked?
- OSHA 300 injury/illness log current?
- MRF operations within environmental permit conditions?
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Why Use This Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Daily Safety Inspection Checklist?
This materials recovery facility (mrf) daily safety inspection checklist helps waste management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for mrf shift supervisor professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: daily (pre-shift).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Daily Safety Inspection Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Conveyor Belt Safety, Lockout/Tagout Program, Hearing Conservation, Glass Processing Safety, Baler Safety, Documentation. It is designed for waste management operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed daily (pre-shift). Each completion takes approximately 25-30 minutes.
Who should use this Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Daily Safety Inspection Checklist?
This checklist is designed for MRF Shift Supervisor professionals in the waste management 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.