2019 AGC Safety Team Audit

1.1 A written safety policy statement signed by a company principal

1.3 Employ a designated Safety Coordinator/ Manager/ Director:

1.3.1 Safety responsibilities clearly defined in writing

1.3.2 Safety Coordinator must report to executive management of the company

1.3.3 Safety Coordinator attends all management/ project/ safety meetings

1.4 Be active in an AGC Safety Committee

1.5 Participation in the Safety Team audit by a Company Principal

1.6 Principal has been a presenter at an industry safety function

2.1 How, where, and when to report injuries

2.2 Location of first aid kits/facilities

2.3 How to report unsafe conditions and practices

2.4 Use and care of personal protective equipment

2.5 Actions to take in the event of emergencies

2.6 Identification of chemical hazards and proper use

2.7 An outline of the company’s overall safety program

2.8 A definition of your company’s safety roles and responsibilities

2.9 Chemical Hazard Communication Training (WAC 296-901)

2.10 Fire Prevention Training (WAC 296-155 Part D)

2.11 Fall Protection Training (WAC 296-155 Part C-1)

2.12 Site Specific Training (i.e. confined space)

2.13 In-house or AGC safety classes/ training

2.14 Industrial Hygiene Policies (Asbestos, Lead, Silica, etc.)

2.15 Assured Grounding Program or Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (WAC 296-155-447)

2.16 Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Policy (WAC 296-823)

2.17 Chemical Hazard Communication Policy (WAC 296-901)

2.18 Confined Space Policy (WAC 296-809)

2.19 Crane Usage Policy

2.20 Crystalline Silica Exposure Policy (WAC 296-840)

2.21 Disciplinary procedures & enforcement of health & safety rules for Subcontractors & Employees

2.22 Emergency Procedure Plan

2.23 Employee Safety Concerns Procedure

2.24 Fall Protection Policy (WAC 296-155 Part C-1)

2.25 Fire Prevention Policy (WAC 296-155 Part D)

2.26 Hearing Loss Prevention Program (WAC 296-817)

2.27 Heat Stress Program (WAC 296-62-095)

2.28 Lock-out/Tag-out Policy (WAC 296-803)

2.29 Motorized Vehicle/Fleet Safety Policy (WAC 296-155 Part M)

2.30 Respiratory Protection Policy (WAC 296-842)

2.31 Trenching & Shoring Policy (WAC 296-155 Part N)

2.32 Workplace Violence Policy

3. All Supervisors’ First Aid/CPR cards checked at start of all new projects

3.1 Certification information for employees are tracked and on file

3.2 OSHA 300

4. Reporting procedures are clarified at the time of hire (see Orientation Checklist)

4.1 Investigation procedures for “near misses”

4.2 Investigations are conducted in 24 hours

4.3 Investigations are documented on a company report form

4.4 Investigations of accidents & "near misses" are discussed during weekly safety meetings

4.5 Hospitalization reporting to L & I

5. A written Drug & Alcohol Policy, reflecting current company policies

5.1 Drug Testing (optional) For example: Pre-employment, post-accident, for-cause, random, DOT

6. Participation in at Least One Construction Safety Activity by One or More Employees: (For example: AGC Safety Symposiums, AGC Safety Committee meetings, ASSE meetings or seminars, Puget Sound Safety Summit meetings, Seattle Vicinity Construction Safety Council meetings, or Evergreen Safety Council)

7. AGC RETRO PARTICIPANT

7.1 Written Return-to-Work Program

7.2 Written Light Duty job descriptions

7.3 Documentation of supervisory training in Return-to-Work criteria

7.4 Top management commitment to a Return-to-Work program

8.0 Accident prevention program on site

8.1 Chemical Hazard Communication (SDS)

8.2 Job Hazard Analysis

8.3 Confined Space Permit

8.4 Fall Protection Work Plan

8.5 Complete inspection forms: Assured Grounding/GFCI Program

8.6 Weekly Jobsite Inspection Forms

8.7 Weekly Toolbox Meeting Minutes

8.8 Site Specific Safety Plan

8.9 Cranes documentation:

8.9.a Crane Operator Certification and hours

8.9.b Crane Certification with proof of load testing

8.9.c Certifier Certification

8.9.d Rigger Qualification (by Type)

8.9.e Signal Person Qualification

8.10 WAC Standards for construction located on worksite

8.11 Safety Bulletin Board with required posting

8.12 Emergency phone numbers posted

8.13 OSHA 300A (Posted February through April)

8.14 First Aid/CPR training certification cards (Superintendents, Foremen)

9.0 Toilet

9.1 Wash area with temperate water/ Sanitizer

9.2 Dry shack - lunch room

9.3 Above listed facilities clean and sanitary

10.0 First aid kit suitable for crew size (office, dry shack, tool van)

10.1 Fire protection (extinguisher date and type correct for situation)

11.0 Work Areas clean and orderly

11.1 Deck free of: protruding nails, holes, loose boards

11.2 Aisles and walkways clear of obstructions

11.3 Guardrails in place where required

11.4 Trash chute for over 20’ heights

12.0 Head Protection - hard hats

12.1 Hearing protection - ear plugs<br>Sound Level Meter: _____dB reading <br>

12.2 Leg protection - chain saw chaps

12.3 Foot protection - work boots

12.4 Eye and face protection - safety glasses

12.5 Respiratory protection - mask dependent on exposure

12.6 Fall protection - safety harness, lanyards

12.7 Reflective Clothing- vest, 360 degrees

12.8 Gloves

12.9 Other

13.0 Office trailer step railings

13.1 Only approved ladders in use (and secured)

13.2 Machine guards in place (saws, grinding wheels, etc.)

13.3 All power equipment is properly grounded

13.4 Extension cords and power equipment checked for shorts

13.5 Compressed gas cylinders in secured storage area

13.6 Fuel gas stored at a minimum of 20 feet from compressed gas cylinders

13.7 Flash back protectors for oxygen-acetylene torches in place/use

13.8 Proper access/egress for trenches more than 4 feet deep

13.9 Gas and diesel fuel stored in approved and properly marked safety cans

13.10 Proper barricades around pinch point exposure area (revolving cranes)

13.11 Proper Scaffold erection and usage

13.12 Back-up alarms on appropriate motorized equipment

13.13 Seat-belt usage

13.14 Impalement Hazards Addressed

13.15 Provisions for public safety