AWS Jobsite Safety & Risk Management Audit (20131225)

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Document No.

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Overview Job Pictures

  Media

• General Audit Comments or Observations:

• Performance rating: 10 being best (little or no risk), and 1 being worst (high risk for injury or fines).

Explanation of audit scoring

• All of the following audit questions will be answered in one of three ways:
  
  "Yes" (Green color) - 2 points
  (The jobsite performance met or exceeded expectations for this specific audit question.)
  "Improve" (Yellow color) - 1 point
  (The performance generally met expectations, but some specific improvements are needed.)
  "No" (Red color) - 0 points
  (The performance failed to meet expectations, or a serious violation was identified.)
  
  If an audit question does not apply to the jobsite's activities, the auditor will select N/A for "not applicable", and no score will be added or subtracted from the audit. (The auditor will typically select to omit these questions from the final audit report.)

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

• Are employees wearing hard hats 100% of time, per AWS policy?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all employee's hard hats in good condition (and none older than 5 years)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are safety glasses (with wrap-around or side shields) worn 100% of time, per AWS policy?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing appropriate safety glasses for their environment and conditions (no sunglasses in dark areas, no fogging, no defects)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have face shields been selected for appropriate hazards (grinding, drilling overhead, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are welding shields being used (if necessary), and are they in serviceable condition?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have employees selected goggles instead of safety glasses for appropriate hazards (chemical splash, dusty environments, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing cut-resistant gloves when their task involves laceration hazards?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing cut-resistant sleeves when working around laceration hazards (demo, plate glass, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing leather gloves when their task involves puncture hazards?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing appropriate chemical-resistant gloves while handling chemicals and adhesives?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing work clothing that is professional-looking and climate appropriate?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (If required by worksite conditions or policies) Are all employees wearing high visibility clothing?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing work boots that comply with AWS and worksite safe work practices?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Administrative

• Are labor law postings available and posted in an accessible place?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS documents) on site for every potential chemical exposure?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do employees know where the site plan & safety data sheets are located, and can they access them?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Has a site safety plan been developed and followed during installation?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the Morning Huddles being conducted and documented correctly?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have all employees participated in the daily stretch & flex before the start of work?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency postings visible, and employees know where to find them?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the first aid kit accessible, well stocked, and up-to-date?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Does the site have good sanitation practices in place (clean toilet facilities, potable water, regular waste removal)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have all waste products, trash, and debris been placed in dumpsters or designated waste recepticles?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have employees removed all loose metal strapping and placed them into garbage or recycling bins?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have employees removed (or bent over) all nails and other puncture hazards from crates and dunnage?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all material stacked or stored (and restrained - if necessary) in a neat, orderly, and professional manner?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have employees kept the aisle ways and walking surfaces clear of debris?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have all electrical cords been removed from ground, and are all tripping hazards removed or clearly identified?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have all possible "Struck-by" or "Caught-in-between" hazards been clearly identified with DANGER tape to prevent injuries to personnel in the affected area?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have all other housekeeping hazards been appropriately addressed and resolved?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Fall Protection

• Has the site fall protection safety and installation plan been communicated to the affected employees?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Is the fall arrest equipment in good working order (fully functional, no defect or damage, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are fall harnesses worn correctly, with appropriate connection devices (SRL, TurboLite, lanyard, etc.) attached to adequate anchorage points (able to withstand 5,000 lbs force or an engineered safety factor of two times the potential force of a fall)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are any pre-engineered fall protection systems being used correctly & in maintained in good condition?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have all affected employee been trained on the proper use of personal fall protection systems?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have all working surfaces that are elevated more than 6' been properly guarded or protected against fall hazards?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all employee (within 15' of a leading edge) protected by a guardrail or personal fall arrest system?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have control access zone warning line systems been erected in 15' perimeter around all leading edge areas (that aren't properly guarded)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Scaffolds

• Do scaffolds contain only manufacturer designed components, with no mixing or substituting of parts?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the scaffolds erected on stable ground and leveled with appropriate base plates, mud sills, or casters in place?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffolds erected no higher than four times the minimum base width?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the scaffolds fully planked (if used for employee access)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• When necessary, do all scaffolds have outriggers, tiebacks, or other engineered support devices installed?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all scaffolds (6' tall or higher) fully protected by guard rails (top rail and mid rail or equivalent protection)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have toe boards been installed on scaffolds over 10' high and in areas with exposure to pedestrians?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Swing Stage Scaffolds

• Have swing stage scaffolds have been set up by trained qualified employees?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have documented swing stage inspections been completed before each day's use?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Support Systems

• Are the support systems set up according to manufacturer's recommendations and AWS Safe Work Practices?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are outrigger beams and counterweights properly secured?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are tiebacks set up at right angles (or at opposing angles for each tieback) to the face of the building?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are tiebacks secured to a structurally sound point of anchorage (not vents, electrical conduit, or pipes)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Is the system directly bolted to a designated structure on the roof or secured by tiebacks?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are parapet clamps properly mounted to a structurally sound parapet wall?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all lifeline systems anchored independently from the support system?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all lifelines, electrical cords, etc. properly guarded against damage from sharp edges or heat?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are measures taken to prevent electrocution hazards due to rain, water puddles, etc. near all electrical cords?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Suspension & Tieback Wire Ropes

• Are wire ropes free from kinks, rust, thinning spots (loss of > 1/3 the original diameter) or other physical damage?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are they protected from physical damage due to heat, electrical contact, or sharp edges?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• In one lay (approximately 8 times the diameter) of the wire rope, are there less than six random broken wires?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• In one lay, are there less than three broken wires in one strand?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Within one foot from an eye on a wire rope, are there less than 2 broken wires in 1 strand?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all wire ropes steel core, and are they properly sized for the brake and hoist mechanisms?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do all wire rope connections have "thimbles" in place?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the ends of all ropes (wire rope or fabric rope) seized, brazed, or terminated to prevent them from unraveling?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all components made in the USA and stamped with the manufacturer's name and rating (no "CHINA" parts)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all shackles double-locking (or tightly wired shut - if rigging shackles were the only option)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Stage Unit & Motor Assemblies

• Does the stage (scaffold unit) have all its safety features in place, with the guardrails installed at a proper height?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do the electrical cords have proper stress relief devices and rubber "boots" in place to protect the connections?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have emergency brake systems been tested before the shift, and are they operating properly?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Can the employees correctly identify the safe loading limit of the stage?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Has the total load of workers and materials been kept within the safe loading limit of the stage?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Is the stage properly secured against lateral movement (lashing the railing to a hand cup, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do employees understand the rescue plan, and can they explain how to enact the plan in an emergency?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees tied off to a vertical lifeline, and are the lifelines free from entanglements?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are lockout / tagout procedures being followed for defective or damaged equipment?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Power Tools

• Are assured grounding kits readily available to the employees?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have assured grounding tests been conducted on all tools and extension cords in use (correct color zip ties in place)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all manufacturer-recommended guards properly mounted and used?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all manufacturer-recommended handles properly mounted and used?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do all power tools visually appear to be in good working order (no obvious physical defect)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the switches operating properly (move freely, and don't get hung up)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all batteries in good working order (no cracks, corrosion, broken, or taped-up parts)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are extension cords plugged into GFCI-protected outlets?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate electrical service available for the power tools (no overloaded or "daisy-chained" cords)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have lockout / tagout procedures been used for defective tools or extension cords?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Cranes (and Gantry Cranes)

• Has a documented crane pick plan been completed?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the crane pads fully secure (hardwood, correct dimension for pad, serviceable condition)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment being operated by an authorized NCCO Operator?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator lifting below 75% Critical Lift capacity, or is an (Risk Management Department) approved plan in place?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Has the documented annual "third party" crane inspection been completed?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Is the maintenance and greasing of the crane current?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Is only ONE designated signal person being used at a time?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Is the crane signal person qualified, and are the correct crane signals being used?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have the operator and signal person agreed about the signal communications prior to starting the lift?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Gantry cranes have been inspected before each day's use, and they are functioning free from defect?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Rigging

• Has all rigging hardware been manufactured in the USA?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are rigging shackles, hooks, and lifting accessories operating freely and in good working order?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are wire rope slings free of kinks, signs of "bird caging", excessive wear, corrosion, or defect?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• In one lay (approximately 8 times the diameter) of the wire rope, are there less than six random broken wires?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• In one lay, are there less than three broken wires in one strand?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Within one foot from an eye on a wire rope, are there less than 2 broken wires in 1 strand?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are tags present on all slings all that list the manufacturer and the recommended safe working load?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are synthetic slings in a safe condition (no tears, no visible red stripe, no UV damage)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are rigging hardware and slings used correctly and within capacity?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Power Cup Units

• Have all power cup units receive documented inspected before each day's use?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the power cup units operating properly, and are they free from obvious physical damage or defect?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do the cup units rotate freely (when the pin is pulled), and does the pin properly lock back into place?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are power cups properly protected against damage while not in immediate use (cups covered with fabric skirts)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are power cups units disassembled and stored properly in their packing crates when they are not needed?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Fire protection

• Are all flammable chemical containers properly labeled?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable safety cans used for flammable liquids (other than secondary containers intended for one day's use)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do all flammable safety cans have a flash / spark arrestor in place?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable chemical containers stored in a properly engineered flammable cabinet?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have all other issue related to flammable chemicals been properly addressed?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers posted near all flammable storage areas and hot work zones?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do all fire extinguishers have a tag demonstrating they have received a documented annual inspection?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire extinguishers in good working order (pin and tamper seal present, good pressure, hose unobstructed)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Powered Machinery

• Are documented inspections completed before each day's use?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all pieces of powered industrial equipment operating well without leaks or obvious signs of physical defect?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have all attachments been approved by the equipment manufacturer?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all attachments secured from movement?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all pieces of powered industrial equipment being operated in compliance with safe work practices?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all equipment operators trained on its proper use and authorized by AWS?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees following lockout / tagout procedures for all defective powered industrial equipment?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Near Misses

• Have employees documented Near Miss events on the Daily Acknowledgement or "First Reports" forms?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Can employees adequately explain the definition of a Near Miss incident?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have the employees been active in identifying Near Miss incidents and potential corrective actions?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are identified corrective actions still in place for recent Near Miss incidents?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Uncommon Issues

• Have all other recognized risks been identified and promptly resolved?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Auditor Signature

  Sign