Paint Mixing Station Daily Audit

Daily inspection for paint department mixing stations to verify colorant levels, shaker and tinter calibration status, custom order log accuracy, and hazardous waste disposal readiness.

Station Readiness and Housekeeping

• Work surface clean, dry, and free of dried paint buildup
• Aisles and access paths to the mixing station are unobstructed
• Required PPE is available at the station
  Verify the PPE needed for paint mixing tasks is present and usable.
• Lighting at the station is adequate for reading labels and measuring materials
  Record measured light level at the workstation.
• Spill kit is present, stocked, and immediately accessible

Colorant Inventory Verification

• All required colorants are above minimum operating level
• Colorant levels recorded for each active tint base
  Enter the observed level or fill status for each colorant or tint base checked.
• Colorant containers are sealed, labeled, and free of leaks or contamination
• Expired, damaged, or separated colorants identified and removed from use
• Inventory shortages escalated to supervisor or purchasing contact

Shaker and Tinter Calibration

• Shaker calibration status is current
• Tinter calibration status is current
• Calibration verification date
  Record the most recent verification date/time for shaker and tinter calibration.
• Equipment operates without unusual noise, vibration, or visible damage
• Calibration or maintenance issues tagged out and reported

Custom Order Log Accuracy

• Custom order log entries are complete for all pending orders
• Order details match customer request and formula documentation
• Any discrepancies or missing information documented and escalated

Hazardous Waste and Disposal Readiness

• Hazardous waste containers are present, closed, and in good condition
• Waste containers are properly labeled and dated
• Accumulated waste is within allowable storage limits and ready for pickup or transfer
• Secondary containment and spill response materials are in place