Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Type of Work Being Performed

  • Approximate Number of Employees on Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Standard PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, vest, boots, gloves)

  • Job specific PPE required

  • Job Specific PPE

  • Hearing Protection

  • Foot Protection

  • Respirator required

  • Has employee been fit tested for a respirator

  • Have fit test records been reviewed

  • Proper clothing

Hand and power tools

  • Tool condition

  • Proper guards and handles

  • Unsafe or incompatible attachments used

  • GFCIs are in place on all temporary power supplies

  • Extension cords are in good condition

  • Use of proper tool for the task being performed

  • Are pneumatic tools being used

  • Air line condition

  • Check valves in place

  • Air line secured

  • Layout of cords, hoses, lines, cables

  • Are powder-actuated tools being used

  • Are users wearing required PPE

  • Is tool being used properly and in a safe manner

  • Does operator have "Operator's Card"

LOTO

  • Is LOTO currently in use

  • Has notification of LOTO usage been given to all parties affected

  • Source identified and LOTO

  • Is there a backup energy source

  • Has backup energy source been LOTO

  • Individual locks and tags in use

  • Energy source has been fully isolated

  • Individuals using LOTO are trained on proper LOTO procedures

  • Training records

Aerial Lifts

  • Are aerial lifts on site

  • Are they currently in use

  • Is employee wearing proper fall protection and tied off

  • Training records

  • Is work area barricaded to prevent unwanted access

  • Ground clear of obstructions

  • Over head hazards removed or accounted for

  • Pre shift inspection completed

  • Equipment manual is with the equipment

  • Weight limitations are posted

  • Fire extinguisher on equipment

  • Is fire extinguisher inspection up to date

  • Stability

  • Are there wind concerns

  • Are wind limitations known and being observed

Fall Protection

  • Is personal fall protection currently in use

  • Is employee tied off to an approved anchor point

  • Is the correct type of lanyard being used

  • Is employee properly tied off to prevent contact with ground if a fall was to occur

  • Is harness properly worn and fitted

  • Was harness inspected prior to use

  • Have individuals been trained on personal fall protection systems and proper implementation

  • Training records

  • Is fall protection currently in use

  • Covers/Nets

  • Edge/Side

  • Falling Objects

  • Impalement concerns

  • Openings/Holes

  • Pits

  • Railings/Stairs

  • Roof work

  • Trenches

Confined Space

  • Are employees currently working in confined spaces

  • Has atmosphere been tested for oxygen content

  • Are results within permissible limits

  • If answer is No, then space shall be classified as permit required confined space

  • Have mitigation measures been implemented

  • Has atmosphere been tested for flammable gases

  • Are results within permissible limits

  • If answer is No, then space shall be classified as permit required confined space

  • Have mitigation measures been implemented

  • Has atmosphere been tested for potential toxic air contaminants

  • Are results within permissible limits

  • If answer is No, then space shall be classified as permit required confined space

  • Have mitigation measures been implemented

  • Has atmosphere been tested for flammable vapors

  • Are results within permissible limits

  • If answer is No, then space shall be classified as permit required confined space

  • Have mitigation measures been implemented

  • Always keep in mind if a confined space has the POTENTIAL to develop a hazardous atmosphere

  • Does the confined space have a material that has the potential to engulf the entrant

  • If answer is Yes, then space shall be classified as permit required confine space

  • Have precautionary measures been taken

  • Does the confined space have an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated

  • If answer is Yes, then space shall be classified as permit required confine space

  • Have precautionary measures been taken

  • Does the confined space contain any other recognized serious safety or health hazard

  • If answer is Yes, then space shall be classified as permit required confine space

  • If answer is Yes please note hazard

  • Hazard

  • Have precautionary measures been taken

  • Is confined space a permit required confined space

  • Has permit been completed

  • Is permit displayed and available for review

  • Does permit list authorized entrants, attendant and entry supervisor

  • Is there a retrieval system in place and is entrant wearing full body harness

  • Is there an emergency response plan in place

  • Is attendant qualified to perform CPR

  • Training records reviewed

  • Is fall protection required due to a fall exposure

  • Is fall protection in place

  • General fall protection

  • Personal fall protection

Excavation / Trenching

  • Are there any open excavations or trenches

  • Excavation

  • Trench

  • Are there employees in the excavation / trench

  • Was excavation inspected prior to employees entering excavation / trench

  • Is spoil pile at least 2' away from the edge of the excavation

  • Has soil type been determined

  • What soil classification has been determined

  • Is there standing or running water in the excavation/trench

  • Have dewatering measures been implemented

  • What type of protection is being used

  • Other:

  • Have utilities been identified and located

  • Is there proper ingress/egress

  • Ladder within 25' of lateral travel

  • Earth ramp of no more than 45° inclination

  • Other

  • Other:

  • Are barricades in place to protect from construction traffic / vehicles and to control personnel access

  • Is there vehicular traffic traveling adjacent to the excavation / trench

  • Is there the possibility of exhaust fumes accumulating at the bottom of the excavation / trench

  • Has atmosphere been tested to ensure proper levels of oxygen and hazardous fumes

  • Are there any confined spaces within the excavation / trench

  • SEE CONFINED SPACE SECTION

  • Is there any requirement for fall protection

  • General fall protection

  • Personal fall protection

  • Have fall protection requirements been implemented

Hot work / Fire prevention

  • Is there hot work taking place

  • Welding

  • Cutting

  • Grinding

  • Other

  • Other:

  • At a minimum one 2A-10BC portable fire extinguisher is immediately available at the work area where the hot work is taking place

  • Fire extinguisher has been inspected and is in good condition

  • Combustible and flammable materials within 35' have been removed or covered with fire-resistant material

  • Stored fuel is at least 50' from hot work location

  • When hot work is complete a fire watch will be assigned for at least 30 min.

Lifting, digging and motorized equipment

  • Is lifting equipment on site

  • Crane

  • Is equipment currently in use

  • Has daily inspection been completed

  • Is operator certified

  • Certification reviewed

  • Is lift plan required for load being lifted

  • Has lift plan been completed, approved and available for review

  • Is ground guide required

  • Is ground guide in use

  • Signal man/women has been identified

  • Communication method has been stablished and is acceptable

  • Hand signals

  • Radio communication

  • Other

  • Other:

  • Rotating super-structure is barricaded to prevent access within area of rotation

  • Swing radius is barricaded off to prevent access by unauthorized personnel

  • Load chart is in equipment and available for review

  • Has annual inspection been completed and inspection decal visible

  • Rigging inspection has been completed

  • Is there a fire extinguisher on the equipment

  • Is there a fire extinguisher on the equipment

  • Forklift (any type)

  • Is equipment currently in use

  • Has daily inspection been completed

  • Is operator certified

  • Certification reviewed

  • Is lift plan required for load being lifted

  • Has lift plan been completed, approved and available for review

  • Is ground guide required

  • Is ground guide in use

  • Has annual inspection been completed and inspection decal visible

  • Load chart is in equipment and available for review

  • Rigging inspection has been completed

  • Is there a fire extinguisher on the equipment

  • Fire extinguisher has been inspected and is in good condition

  • Personnel lift

  • Is equipment currently in use

  • Are employees wearing required personal fall protection

  • Has fall zone been cordoned off

  • Ground guide is in use

  • Has daily inspection been completed

  • Is operator certified

  • Certification reviewed

  • Has annual inspection been completed and inspection decal visible

  • Load limit decals are visible and readable

  • Is there a fire extinguisher on the equipment

  • Fire extinguisher has been inspected and is in good condition

Electrical

  • Is electrical power being used

  • Has power source been identified

  • Permanent source

  • Temporary source

  • Power on/off procedure been communicated

  • Are power cords in use

  • Have power cords been inspected and in good condition

  • Are they of the correct gauge and type

  • Are cords and outlets being manages as to prevent griping hazards and unsafe conditions

  • Are there hidden electrical lines

  • Has the location and potential hazard been communicated to personnel in the area

  • Are there restricted areas

  • Have these areas been identified and communicated to personnel

  • Has signage been posted to prevent unwanted access

Scaffolds

  • Is scaffolding on site

  • Is scaffolding currently in use

  • Is daily inspection sheet complete and available for review

  • Was daily inspection sheet reviewed

  • Railings / guardrails on scaffolding are in place and in good condition

  • Cross members / supports are in place and in good condition

  • Stability of scaffolding

  • Climbing rungs

  • Wheels are locked and secured

  • Scaffolding is secured (top and bottom)

  • General condition of equipment

Ladders

  • Are ladders on site

  • Are they currently in use

  • Pre use inspection

  • Is ladder secured

  • Ladder is set up at 4:1 angle

  • Top of ladder extends 3' above landing

  • Is fall protection required

  • SEE FALL PROTECTION SECTION

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