BSS- Safety Committee Inspection Checklist- Construction

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

General

• Federal / State Labor Law postings accessible to all workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazard Assessment / Job Safety Analysis completed and report available for review?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily JSA Checklist completed, signed by crew and available for review?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Weekly tool box talk completed and available for review?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate temporary lighting in work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit available and well stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Entrances and Exits

• Are entrances and exits to and from work areas free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit doors clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Walkways, Floors and Stairs

• Are stairs and walkways kept clear of boxes, equipment, cables and other obstacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the tread on stairs in good condition and adequate to minimize slipping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the foot space on each stair adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails adequate and in a good state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairs in a good state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do stairs have anti-slip materials where warranted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors clear of slip and trip hazards, e.g., extension cords, torn carpet, uneven surfaces, cracks, holes, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways clear of trip hazards such as open drawers, boxes, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways and stairs wide enough?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free of oil and grease?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways adequately lit and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do walkways have unobstructed vision at intersections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Adequate number of toilets available and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Projecting nails or screws bent over or removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work area clear of materials, tools, cords, hoses and debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rebar ends protected by caps or 2x4?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection

• Only NFPA approved containers used for fuel and stored outside or in approved flammable liquid cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Combustible materials removed or protected prior to hot work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate number of fire extinguishers in place (minimum of one for each 3,000 SF of work area)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand and Power Tools

• Has the correct tool been chosen for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power tools free from damage and equipped with required guards / handles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power tools of professional quality and double insulated or grounded with ground prong?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand tools free from damage ( shaft, head, splinters, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Powder Actuated Tool operators have training cards available for review.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Employees exposed to flying particles wearing safety glasses (& face shields, if required)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees wearing hard hats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees wearing appropriate gloves when exposed to cut / chemical hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing / Respiratory Protection worn by employees when required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High visibility shirts / reflective vests worn by employees when working around heavy equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fall Protection

• Elevated work levels have guardrails or cables at 21" and 42"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All holes covered, secured and labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees working at 6 feet or more above lower level using fall protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees using appropriate equipment and anchor point capable of supporting 5,000 lbs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Would a lift or scaffold be a safer and more efficient choice for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders inspected prior to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct type, duty rating and material ladders being used for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do extension or job built ladders extend 36 inches above landing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Straight or extension ladders secured to structure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Straight or extension ladders meet the 4:1 safe angle ratio?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ground level and provide adequate support for ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spreader bars locked on step ladders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolding

• Would an aerial lift be a safer and more efficient choice for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffold erected under supervision of competent person, inspected daily and tagged appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fully planked with guardrails, midrails and toeboards installed on scaffolds 10 feet or more above lower level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Capacity not exceeded with weight of workers, tools and materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ground level / able to support load and mudsill, base plate, and screwjack in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder access provided for employees on all working levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rolling scaffold wheels locked when in use and workers prohibited from platform while moving?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safe Lifting

• Have workers been trained on, and are they using, safe lifting techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees avoiding heavy loads (splitting into smaller loads or asking for help)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When lifting, do employees bend their knees to take pressure off their backs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting, Ventilation and Temperature

• Does the lighting in the work area allow staff to see their work easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all light fittings in good working order? No flickering lights, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are glare and excessive brightness minimized in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is temperature maintained at a comfortable level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation throughout the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all light bulbs, tubes and lighting covers adequately cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ventilation ducts kept clean and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is general indoor air quality acceptable for the majority of occupants, i.e., temperature, humidity, air flow, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment

• Is equipment clean and working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are photocopiers located away from workstations to reduce noise and exposure to fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all lifting or moving equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fax machines, printers, binders, laminators and other office equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures for safely operating equipment accessible to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lockout/tagout procedures used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there clear indications when equipment is switched on?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there procedures to report faulty equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are equipment guards in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are noise levels controlled and is hearing protection being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances

• Are hazardous substances properly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous substances properly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do procedures exist for the safe use and disposal of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are material safety data sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a register of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all containers labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye wash stations readily available and easily accessible to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are all cords, plugs and sockets in good condition, i.e., not frayed, exposed, cracked, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has electrical equipment been inspected, tested and tagged in accordance with com- pany policies and regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical items in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have switches and circuits/circuit breakers been identified and are they in working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are battery chargers marked and well ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Powered Industrial Equipment

• Daily documented inspections of all equipment been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All equipment have ROPS installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Back up alarms working on all equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator wearing seatbelt?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator have training card available (forklift)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees wearing fall protection when using boom lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training

• Are new employees provided safety training during employee orientation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is job-specific training held for employees on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is training provided on the safe use of common equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel familiar with applicable material safety data sheets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all personnel familiar with the emergency evacuation plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all training documentation current and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all personnel been trained in work-alone procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have personnel been trained in the use of personal protective equipment (gloves, respirators, hearing protection, safety glasses, lab coats, hard hats) and is PPE provided where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Have first aid responders’ names been communicated to all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names and contact details of first aid responders and locations of first aid kits displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate numbers of currently-trained first responders in or near work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits clearly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits regularly maintained and stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency telephone numbers clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas for AED devices communicated to personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Procedures

• Can emergency signals and alarms be clearly heard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exits clearly marked, easy to open and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are alarms and signals tested on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exit lights operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been an evacuation drill in the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are evacuation drills reviewed and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have floor wardens been appointed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names and details of office/floor wardens and emergency procedures displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an evacuation plan displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers easily identified and located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have fire extinguishers been inspected and tagged within the last six months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire hoses conveniently located in major corridors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sprinkler systems and smoke detectors operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have re-entry procedures following an evacuation been developed and displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has emergency evacuation training been provided to all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavations

• Have utilities been located and protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequately sloped or shored if below 5' in depth?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Means of egress every 25 feet if 4 feet or deeper?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spoil pile and equipment back at least 2 feet from edge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavation protected from workers / public / vehicles / equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water being pumped out if present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Documented daily inspection available for review?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cranes

• Does crane have annual inspection available for review?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does operator have training card available for review?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does operator have daily/weekly inspection available for review?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is swing radius of crane barricaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outriggers in use (if equipped and needed)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hot Work

• Fire extinguisher or charged hose available and inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flashback arresters in place on torch heads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas cylinders secured and separated when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage Facilities

• Are materials stored in bins whenever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sufficient storage provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items stored between mid-thigh and shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safe means of accessing high shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage equipment in good condition and not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is stored material secured to prevent shifting/falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas free from rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shelf units properly attached to walls and are cabinets/cupboards stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are racks and pallets in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security

• Are premises secure while employees are at work, e.g., during minimum staff shifts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are security doors operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there procedures for managing suspicious mail and threats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have employees been trained in workplace violence procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Staff Amenities

• Are staff toilets and bathroom facilities in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilets and bathroom facilities cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is kitchen equipment in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hot water taps appropriately marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is kitchen and bathroom rubbish removed regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surfaces in bathrooms and kitchen areas slip free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do kitchens contain fire extinguishers that are serviceable and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are microwaves, refrigerators, etc., cleaned regularly to reduce risks of infection and fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Desks / Workstations

• If desks are adjustable, can the adjustments be easily made?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough space on each desk for the work required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the height of desks appropriate for the main tasks performed, e.g,. keyboarding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items in constant use within easy reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workstations/desks stable and undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do workstations have adequate storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient space around workstations to provide safe access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have staff been provided with information on how to optimize their workstation, where applicable? Provide comment:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have aids been provided for computer workstations (for example, foot rests and document holders)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Computers

• Are monitor screens located approximately an arm’s length away?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the tops of screens located just below eye level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the height and angle of the monitor be adjusted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are characters displayed on screens legible and stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is screen glare minimized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the mouse situated in a convenient position so that the user does not have to reach or stretch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the mouse easy to move?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chairs (Used for working at personal computers)

• Can the height of chairs be adjusted according to the tasks being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the height of back rests be adjusted to provide appropriate lumbar support?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the angle of the back rests be adjusted so that users are sitting upright when us- ing a personal computer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the chairs be moved close to the workstation without being obstructed by arm rests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chairs stable and undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Review

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