Information

  • Builder Safety Checklist for the week of

  • Document No.

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Builder Safety Checklist

1. Working at Heights

  • Fall risks of 2 feet or more? (including stairs, balconies, voids, pits, and trenches)

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Lack of edge protection?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Unsafe or incomplete edge protection?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

3. Scaffolds

  • Unsafe or incomplete scaffold?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Incompatible scaffold components?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

5. Harness and Equipment

  • Unsafe or damaged harness or equipment?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Unsafe or uncertified anchor points?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

6. Ladders

  • Unsafe or damaged ladders?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Unsafe positioning of ladders?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Ladder not properly secured?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Ladder unsuitable for job? (e.g. metal ladder used for electrical work)

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

11. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Use of hard hats?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Lack of, or inadequate PPE (including sun protection)?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

12. Work Environment

  • Lack of/or inadequate toilets?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Inadequate housekeeping? (Job site unclean)

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

13. Electrical Hazards

  • Unsafe electrical leads? (damaged, out of test date or untested)

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Contact with underground assets?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Contact with overhead electrical lines?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Overloading outlets?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Electrical equipment near water?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Electrical equipment near flammables?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Electrical equipment near chemicals that could cause damage?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Electrical leads that may be damaged from contact with moving machinery parts?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Electrical leads on work surfaces?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • GFCI outlets operational?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

14. Environmental Hazards

  • Lack of/or inadequate, dust suppression system?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Lack of/or inadequate systems to prevent contaminants entering stormwater drains?

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Lack of Fire Extinguisher

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

  • Lack of First Aid Kits

  • Describe

  • Add photo if possible

Corrective Actions

  • Enter any corrective actions that will be undertaken

Sign Off

  • Builder's name and signature

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