Information
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Location (nearest town)
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Foreman
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Cooperative Name
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Conducted on
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Work being performed
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Prepared by
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Location
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Audit Guidance: -All unsafe acts shall be stopped immediately. -Field Observations shall include photos for both safe and unsafe operations. Photos should be annotated with what the observer is focused on at the time of the audit. -Any item marked as a deficiency shall have a photo (if possible) and a detailed description. -All comments should identify those crew members performing the task correctly and/or incorrectly. -Equipment being inspected shall be listed and/or have a photo with the unit number displayed. -All audits shall be reviewed with the PIC prior to departure from the site. Corrective actions shall be assigned with due dates and noted on the audit. -Any audits being forwarded to the client shall be reviewed by more than one safety team member prior to being sent.
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All audit findings shall have an assigned weight (1-4) assigned per the below matrix. Document the weighted number rating in the comment section associated with the applicable question.
Communication
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When was the last time you were coached from a member of management on safety?
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Prior to making a decision, do you think Likelihood or Consequences?
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Human Performance tools observed and bieng utilized correctly?
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Three part communication utilized?
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Proper use of hand signals and flagging techniques? Spotters used appropriately?
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Hand Held radios mounted, charged and being utilized properly?
Procedures and Documents
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Tailboard/Job Hazard/Driving assessment completed?
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Lessons Learned topic discussed?
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Paperwork (Private Motor Carrier License, Haz-Mat Registration, Vehicle Registration(s), Insurance Certificate, IFTA License & Stickers, Annual Inspections(s).392.2-396.17?
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Are SDS available for all hazardous chemicals on site ?
Displays and Labels
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Is the work site properly marked and/or barricaded? 5' rule in compliance?
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Early warning signs and/or flagging placed for overhead/underground hazards?
Environmental
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Spill kits available and stocked? Spill response understood and practiced? Spills reported?
Schedule
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Crew schedules identified and fatigue management addressed?
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Proper PPE (Hard Hat, Glasses, Hearing Protection, leather or insulated gloves, FR, Safety Vest, Steel toe boots)?
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Schedules communicated for multiple operations?
Work Practices
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TOC/DOC notified ?
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Taglines when moving suspended loads?
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Are proper lifting/carrying techniques utilized?
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Slip/trip and fall hazards identified and mitigated?
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Chipper Safety?
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Are employees using 3 points of contact when ascending, descending, and climbing?
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Are cell phones being use appropriately?
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Is employee mindful of line of fire and pinch points?
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Are all compartments and fill caps locked when machines are unattended?
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Proper rigging, lifting, hand signals, and good communication being utilized?
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Is the housekeeping good?
Work Planning
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Job Plan (does everyone know duties)?Have the job hazards been identified, prioritized, and documented?Work area clearly defined on JSA?Has an effective control/mitigation plan for identified hazards been developed?
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Poison Ivy mitigation plan?
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Has the emergency plan been documented and understood?
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Is fall protection equipment in good condition and rescue plan in place?
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If more than one crew present (contract or Entergy), lead(s) are identified and communication is occuring?
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Animals, insects and plants mitigated?
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One call locates completed?
Supervision
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Emphasis of schedule exceeding safe work?
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Designated person in charge and documented?
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Supervision interfacing with workers?
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Supervision verifying the job hazard analysis/job plan is being followed?
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Crew lead demonstrated leadership ability?
Training/Qualification
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Appropriate training complete and up to date?
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Crew Members qualified for task being performed?
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Crew knowledgeable of monthly safety topic?
Change Management
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JSA updated periodically and whenever work task changes? Time stamped at lunch?
External Influence
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Weather conditions discussed and documented?
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Heat/cold mitigation plan in use and documented?
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Public encrouchment on job site discussed and documented on JSA?
System/Equipment Operation
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Are seat belts being used on applicable equipment while in operation?
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Parking Brake (Apply) 393.41?
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All PPE in good order and utilized? hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, vest, footwear, gloves, glove clips, face shield, chaps etc.
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Safe use of chainsaws?
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Outriggers and outrigger pads?
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Wheel chocks utilized?
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Vehicle Grounds and barricades?
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If applicable, Is FR clothing being worn?
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If applicable, 100% fall protection being utilized?
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Equipment Parked over bare dirt, end to end or side by side. N/A if not seen at time of audit
Personnel and Materials Management
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Sufficient personnel assigned to task?
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Adequate materials provided to complete task?
Equipment Selection and use
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Is all equipment set up for safe use (outriggers set up properly as applicable)?
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If applicable, Is PVD operational?
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Are fire extinguishers on site, within date, and in good working order?
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Are guards in place on grinders, portable saws, etc?
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Chainsaw guards and safeties in place?
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Fuel tanks full or left full? water drained from fuel system?
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Non-frayed winch lines? oiled?
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Are the proper tools for the job being utilized, and are tools in good condition with no modifications?
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Eye wash station or solution in good working order and readily available?
Management
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Short service employee's identified and assigned mentors? On JSA? Proper colored hard hat?
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Timely response to known problems?
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Policies, practices, procedures properly defined?
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incidents/near misses reported in a timely manner?
Design Configuration
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Are appropriate DOT signs and cones in place?
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Equipment properly barricaded when work is performed near live voltage or when grounded?
Summary and signatures
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Positive observations. List crew members and specific items they are doing correctly:
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# of Personnel-Personnel Present (first and last Names)
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Number of Trucks
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Number of Trucks Audited
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Inspectors signature
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Crew lead signature