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Instructions

  • This checklist is designed to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection of the construction site to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. Carefully review each item and mark the corresponding checkbox to indicate compliance or note any observations and areas for improvement. Use the "Notes/Observations" section to provide additional details, corrective actions, and any required follow-up.

General Safety:

  • Housekeeping: Inspect for cleanliness and clutter-free work areas.

  • Fall Protection: Verify the use of fall protection systems (e.g., guardrails, harnesses).

  • Emergency Exits: Ensure emergency exits are accessible and unblocked.

  • Fire Extinguishers: Check fire extinguishers for accessibility and inspection tags.

  • Observations / Notes / Corrective actions, if any:

SCAFFOLDING

  • Scaffolding Construction: Inspect the construction and stability of scaffolding.

  • Scaffolding Access: Verify safe access to scaffolding platforms.

  • Guardrails: Ensure guardrails are installed on all open sides of scaffolding.<br>

  • Observations / Notes / Corrective actions, if any:

EXCAVATIONS AND TRENCHES

  • Shoring and Support: Check shoring and support systems in excavations.

  • Access and Egress: Ensure safe access and egress from trenches.

  • Sloping and Benching: Verify proper sloping and benching of excavations.

  • Observations / Notes / Corrective actions, if any:

FALL PROTECTION

  • Personal Fall Arrest Systems: Verify the use of personal fall arrest systems when working at heights.

  • Guardrails: Inspect guardrails on elevated platforms and edges.

  • Safety Nets: Ensure the presence and proper installation of safety nets

  • Observations / Notes / Corrective actions, if any:

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

  • Electrical Wiring: Inspect electrical wiring for damages or exposed wires

  • Electrical Panels: Ensure electrical panels are properly labeled and accessible

  • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs): Check for the presence of GFCIs in wet areas.

  • Observations / Notes / Corrective actions, if any:

MACHINE GUARDING

  • Machine Guards: Inspect machinery for proper guarding and safety features.

  • Lockout/Tagout: Verify compliance with lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance.

  • Point of Operation Guards: Ensure point of operation guards are in place.

  • Observations / Notes / Corrective actions, if any:

HAZARD COMMUNICATION

  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Ensure SDS are readily accessible to employees.

  • Chemical Labels: Verify that chemical containers are properly labeled.

  • Hazardous Material Storage: Inspect storage areas for proper handling of hazardous materials.

  • Observations / Notes / Corrective actions, if any:

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

  • PPE Assessment: Check if workers are provided with appropriate PPE.

  • PPE Use: Ensure workers are using the required PPE for their tasks.

  • PPE Condition: Verify the condition and fit of PPE.

  • Observations / Notes / Corrective actions, if any:

MATERIAL HANDLING

  • Manual Lifting: Check for proper lifting techniques and training.

  • Material Storage: Inspect material storage for stability and safe stacking.

  • Forklifts and Equipment: Verify that equipment is in safe operating condition

  • Observations / Notes / Corrective actions, if any:

FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

  • First Aid Kits: Verify the presence and completeness of first aid kits.

  • First Aid Training: Check if workers are trained in first aid and emergency procedures.

  • Emergency Contacts: Ensure emergency contact information is posted and up-to-date.

  • Observations / Notes / Corrective actions, if any:

ADDITIONAL NOTES/OBSERVATIONS

  • [Insert any additional notes or construction industry safety inspection observations made during the inspection]

STATEMENT OF INSPECTION I hereby certify that I have conducted the above OSHA construction industry safety inspection and that the construction site has been thoroughly inspected for potential hazards and safety compliance. Any identified issues have been documented, and necessary corrective actions have been recommended.

  • Inspectors name:

  • Inspectors Signature:

  • Date Signed:

APPROVED BY

  • Admins Name:

  • Admins Signature:

  • Date Signed:

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