Best Plumbing Weekly Walk Around Safety Inspection

POWER LINES: Minimum 10' clearance / insulate - de-energize, under 50 kw; over 50 kw - refer to Chapter 155

TRENCH/EXCAVATION: Any trench four feet or deeper must be sloped, shored, or braced.

GUARD RAILS: Any opening four feet or more above ground level must be guarded.

STANDARD GUARDRAIL: Top rail= 39" to 45" above working surface. Midrail = halfway between top rail and floor. Toeboard = 4".

SCAFFOLD: Fully planked

SCAFFOLD: Fall protection provided if fall hazards over 6' exist

STAIRS: Four or more risers must have handrails

FALL PROTECTION: Any exposure to fall hazards of 6' or greater must be eliminated by use of safety harness/belt, lanyard or lifeline, horizontal lines, or cantenary lines. Positive fall restraint/protection must be utilized at all times. Two lanyards may be necessary at the beam/upright traverse points. No exposure at any time is allowed.

FALL PROTECTION WORK PLAN: Job specific, in writing; available on-site for all fall hazards above 6'.

OPEN BELTS AND PULLEYS, CHAINS AND SPROCKETS, POINTS OF OPERATION: Must be guarded to prevent accidental contact. Air compressors and electric motor pulleys are the most common hazards.

RADIAL SAWS: Cutting head must return easily to start position when released; blade must not extend past the edge of the work table; off/on switch should be at front of operators position.

TABLE SAWS: Upper hood guard; anti-kickback, pushstick, belt and pulley guarded.

CIRCULAR SAWS: Blade guard instantly returns to covered position.

Never wedge or pin a guard.

LADDERS: Extend 36" above landing and secured to prevent displacement.

FLOOR HOLES/ OPENINGS: Covered and secured; be sure no tripping hazards in area.

EXTENSION CORDS/ ELECTRIC POWER TOOLS: Marked/covered by Assured Grounding Program.

CLOTHING: Minimum of short sleeve shirts, long pants, and substantial footwear; no recreational shoes.

HARD HATS: Readily available at all times; worn when overhead hazard exists.

OXYGEN/ACETYLENE STORAGE AREAS: Cylinders chained and separated.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Head, eye, ear, respiratory, and leg protection-high visibility vest when required.

HOUSEKEEPING: Workers are responsible for their own area exposure.

FIRST AID/FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: Available and readily accessible