Information

  • This checklist covers general construction conditions and should not be considered an "end-all" to the inspection. Additional notes are encouraged.

  • Document No.

  • Company

  • Prepared by

  • Conducted on

  • Job

Job site Information

  • Is the SSSP available and been sited?

  • Was the weekly safety meeting ("tool box talk") held?

  • Is the first aid kit stocked and in a conspicuous, accessible place?

  • Are injury and illness records posted?

  • Are emergency phone numbers available?

Housekeeping

  • Are the working areas generally neat and free of debris?

  • Is waste disposed of regularly?

  • Are sanitary facilities adequate and clean?

  • Are lunch room facilities available and clean?

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Are hard hats being worn at all times?

  • Are hi visibility clothing being worn and in suitable condition?

  • Is proper eye protection used?

  • Is proper hearing protection used?

  • Are suitable steel toe caps being worn?

  • Are seat belts being used in all equipment at all times?

Fire Prevention

  • Has an emergency action plan been developed for the site?

  • Have fire extinguishers been checked

  • Is the route for emergency vehicles accessible?

  • Has a hot works permit been issued for hot works? Have all relevant staff sited and signed onto?

Ladders

  • Are ladders in good condition and have slip-resistant feet and away from electrical exposures?

  • Do ladders extend 1.0m above the landing and are being tied off?

  • Are stepladders fully opened when in use?

Open excavations

  • Have all excavated areas been protected?

  • Are personal fall arrest systems rigged so that an employee can neither fall more than 1.8m or contact a lower level?

  • Have all open trenches been protected with shoring or other suitable protection

  • Is all rebar and anchor bolts capped?

  • Are existing services marked, pot holing to identify services been carried out, has stand overs been carried out in compliance with the service provider?

Hand & Power Tools

  • Is the correct power tool being used for the job?

  • Have associates been instructed in the correct use of each tool?

  • Are tools inspected for defects?

  • Are damaged tools tagged "Out of Service" and repaired or replaced immediately?

  • Do power tools have the proper grounding?

  • Are all mechanical safeguards in use for power tools?

Heavy Equipment

  • Is equipment regularly inspected and maintained?

  • Are all lights, back up alarms, etc. working?

  • Are lifting procedures and safe working loads being adhered to?

Electrical Work

  • Are all electrical safe distances being adhered to according to the COP?

  • Have overhead and underground power hazards been assessed, isolated or eliminated?

  • Do all electrical cords have certified tags and in good safe working order, free of splits, tears and exposed wires?

Material Handling and Storage

  • Are materials stored neatly and properly?

  • Are associates lifting loads correctly followed and being assessed?

  • Are relevant material safety data sheets available and kept on site?

Flammable Gases and Liquids

  • Are all containers clearly labeled?

  • Are proper storage practices observed?

  • Are there adequate fire extinguishers nearby?

Traffic Control

  • Are we managing traffic control properly?

  • Are police officers being utilized if applicable?

  • Is pedestrian traffic being monitored and controlled?

  • Are proper traffic devices being used when applicable (signs, stands, barricades/fencing etc.)?

Additional Information

  • Use this space to explain any discrepant condition(s) found. Follow up and closure of all discrepancies is mandatory.

  • Discrepancy
  • Describe Descrepancy

  • Location of Discrepancy

  • Responsible Contractor

  • Add signature

  • Notes

  • Superintendent or Foreman

  • Select date

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