Spray Gun Cleaning Station Compliance Audit

Inspection template for verifying that an enclosed spray gun cleaning station remains closed during use and that required 6H instruction materials, operating controls, and housekeeping practices are in place.

Inspection Setup and Station Identification

• Station location and identifier recorded
  Document the exact spray gun cleaning station location, asset ID, or room designation.
• Inspection date and time recorded
  Capture when the audit was performed.
• Inspector identified and authorized
  Record the inspector name and role or department.
• Applicable procedure or SOP referenced
  Record the posted or controlled procedure used for this station.

Enclosure and Closed-Operation Controls

• Enclosed cleaning station remains closed during operation
  Verify the enclosure door, lid, or cover stays closed while cleaning is performed.
• Closure mechanism functions properly
  Check hinges, latches, interlocks, or seals for proper operation and secure closure.
• No evidence of bypassed or propped-open operation
  Verify the station is not being held open, defeated, or used in a way that defeats enclosure controls.
• Cleaning activity limited to approved enclosed station
  Confirm spray gun cleaning is performed only in the designated enclosed station and not at open benches or sinks.

Posted Instructions and Operator Guidance

• Instruction manual or operating instructions posted and legible
  Verify the required instruction manual or operating instructions are posted at the station and readable.
• Instructions include closed-lid or closed-door requirement
  Confirm the posted instructions explicitly state the enclosure must remain closed during cleaning.
• Instructions address approved cleaning method and materials
  Verify the posted guidance identifies the approved cleaning method, solvent, or equipment for the station.
• Operators can access instructions without obstruction
  Confirm the posted manual or instructions are mounted in a visible, accessible location near the station.

Housekeeping, Spill Control, and Fire Safety

• Station area free of excessive overspray, residue, and waste buildup
  Inspect for accumulated paint residue, solvent waste, or contamination around the station.
• Waste containers are closed and properly labeled
  Verify solvent waste, rags, and contaminated materials are stored in closed containers and labeled as required.
• Ignition sources controlled within the station area
  Check for prohibited ignition sources, hot work, or unsecured electrical hazards near the cleaning station.
• Fire protection equipment accessible
  Verify required fire extinguisher or other fire protection equipment is accessible and unobstructed near the station.

Documentation, Training, and Corrective Actions

• Operators trained on station use and closed-operation requirement
  Confirm personnel using the station have been trained on the approved cleaning process and enclosure requirements.
• Training or competency records available
  Verify training records or competency documentation are available for review.
• Deficiencies documented with corrective action owner and due date
  Record any non-conformance, corrective action owner, and target completion date.
• Follow-up inspection required
  Select whether a follow-up audit is needed based on findings.