Information

  • Division/Region

  • Audit Title (Ex. Mo. day. year. Meter change out field visit)

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Audit Conducted By:

Audit Overview

  • Area/Division Manager

  • Area Supervisor

  • Division Safety Consultant

  • Worksite Location
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  • Date and Time of Audit

Jobsite safety & Housekeeping

  • Job briefing is completed and on the job? (1910.269)(D)

  • General Housekeeping is neat and orderly? [1926.25]

  • Wall openings & floor holes are covered or guarded? [1910.23(a)&(b)]

  • Concrete work? Silica dust training documented for all? Respirators? [1910.134]

  • Is there a first aid kit available on site? And appropriately stocked and inspected?

  • If scaffolding is present on site, is a Competent Person on site? [1926.451(f)]

  • Are proper body mechanics (ergonomics) being demonstrated? (i.e. not jumping out of truck, proper lifting, etc.)

  • (VECTREN) If a crew truck is onsite is there an AED present?

  • Is the bin door marked with AED sticker

  • Are there any further comments for this section?

  • Click add for each issue or observation
  • Describe issue or observation

  • Add media

Gaseous Atmosphere

  • Check if there is gaseous atmospheres present on the job site

  • Employees wearing appropriate flash gear? [Per Company Policies]

  • Non-entry rescue equipment worn with SCBAs? [Per Company Policies]

  • SCBAs used if atmosphere requires? [Per Company Policies]

  • Atmosphere monitored using CGI or O2 monitor? [Per Company Policies]

  • Are emergency fans set up appropriately based on location of leak and wind direction? [Per Company Policies]

  • Fire extinguisher located in immediate work area? [Per Company Policies]

  • Illumination adequate? [1926.56]

  • Employee on fire watch? [Per Company Policies]

  • Are there any further comments for this section?

  • Click add for each issue or observation
  • Describe issue or observation

  • Add media

Electrical Operations

  • Electrical Operations

  • Portable generators are grounded per NEC requirements? [1926.404(f)(2)]

  • LO/TO is being used for appropriate tasks? [1910.147]

  • Electrical cords inspected & have all prongs intact? [1926.404(f)(8)]

  • GFCI’s used for all portable electrical hand tools? [1926.404]

  • Light bulbs for illumination Class I Div. I per NEC requirements? [1926.407(b)]

  • For extension cords: hard usage cord includes three-wire cords marked S, ST, SO, STO, SJ, SJO, SJT, or SJTO [1926.405(5)(a)(2)]

  • Electrical power tools are double insulated or grounded? [1926.302(a)]

  • Are there any further comments for this section?

  • Click add for each issue or observation
  • Describe issue or observation

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Trenching and Excavation

  • Check if there is trenching/excavation on site?

  • Have proper locates been secured and annotated on job briefing form?

  • Excavation-ladders if > 4ft deep? Extend 3 ft? 50 ft apart? [1926.651(c)(2)]

  • Sloping, shoring evaluated? [1926.6562(f)]

  • Excavation – protection from cave-ins for > 5 ft? [1926.652(a)]

  • Is tabulated data available onsite,

  • Daily inspection? [1926.651(k)]

  • Spoil or equipment placed 2 ft. away from edge of excavation? [1926.651(j) (2)]]

  • Is excavation equipment onsite?

  • Are equipment outriggers deployed and secure properly?

  • If being operated, is driver wearing seatbelt?

  • Are crew members communicating with operator properly? (i.e. Hand signals, etc.)

  • Are there any further comments for this section?

  • Click add for each issue or observation
  • Describe issue or observation

  • Add media

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Check if PPE is reviewed during this audit

  • Safety glasses and/or goggles available & being used? [1926.102]

  • (VECTREN) Do employees who require prescription glasses use Essilor prescription glasses?

  • Hand protection used/worn as required? [1926.951]

  • Foot protection worn as required? [1926.96]

  • Hearing protection worn where required? [1926.101]

  • Hard hats worn on construction site as required? [1926.100]

  • Crews wearing appropriate ANSI Class II apparel if required? [1926.201]

  • Are there any further comments for this section?

  • Click add for each issue or observation
  • Describe issue or observation

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Ladders

  • Check if ladders are present on site

  • Ladders are safe and inspected as appropriate? [1926.1053(b)(15)]

  • Stair rails - for 30” change in elevation or 4 risers? [1926.1052(c)(1)]

  • Stairs or ladder provided for access points > 19” high? [1926.1051(a)]

  • Extension & straight ladders extend 3’ beyond landing? [1926.1053(b)(1)]

  • Stepladders are only used in open position? [1926.1053(b)(4)]

  • Are there any further comments for this section?

  • Click add for each issue or observation
  • Describe issue or observation

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Hand & Power Tools

  • Check if Hand and/or Power tools are present and in use

  • Grinders (portable & stationary) have guards in place? [1926.300(b)]

  • Impact style air tools have safety clips/retainers installed? [1926.302(b)(2)]

  • Portable circular saws equipped with protective guards? [1926.304(d)]

  • Unsafe hand tools are prohibited? [1926.301(a)]

  • Pneumatic power tools have hoses secured? [1926.302(b)(1)]

  • Impact tools, hammers kept free of splinters/mushrooms? [1926.301(c)]

  • Impact style air tools have safety clips/retainers installed? [1926.302(b)(2)]

  • Are there any further comments for this section?

  • Click add for each issue or observation
  • Describe issue or observation

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Workzone

  • Check if Work-zone set-up applies to this audit

  • Signs in good condition/non-conflicting/clear view/proper position? [1926 Subpart G]

  • Message sign - appropriate message/proper position? [1926 Subpart G]

  • Arrow panel - auto dim/bulbs out/proper placement? [1926 Subpart G]

  • TCDs in good condition/proper number and spacing/proper taper length? [1926 Subpart G]

  • Flaggers certified/visible/properly positioned/ flagging correctly/advanced warning signs? [1926 Subpart G]

  • Misc. - adequate buffer/material and equipment properly stored/work area protected/evidence of accidents? [1926 Subpart G]

  • Are there any further comments for this section?

  • Click add for each issue or observation
  • Describe issue or observation

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Compressed Gasses

  • Check if Compressed gases are present and/or used on site

  • Compressed gas cylinders stored secured & upright? [1926.350(a)]

  • Oxygen/acetylene torch units have flash back arrestors? [1926.350(g)]

  • Are there any further comments for this section?

  • Click add for each issue or observation
  • Describe issue or observation

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Jobsite Emergency Action Plans

  • Check for Emergency Action Plans

  • Is an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place for this Job Site?

  • EAP in place if a leak developed?

  • Is there a means for communication established in case of an emergency?

  • Do drivers have necessary CDL licenses where applicable?

  • Are there any further comments for this section?

  • Click add for each issue or observation
  • Describe issue or observation

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Fleet

  • Check if DoT Drivers are on site

  • Dot Inspections being completed?

  • Is Circle of Safety visible and used?

  • Are vehicles parked in a manner according to policy? (i.e. Backed in, pull-through, or as barricades in work zones?)

  • Are seat belts worn by all drivers and passengers in accordance with company policy?

  • Are there any further comments for this section?

  • Click add for each issue or observation
  • Describe issue or observation

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HAZCOM

  • (VECTREN ONLY) Check if there are hazardous materials that would be covered under HAZCOM regulations

  • Are all containers (including secondary containers) of hazardous chemicals in the workplace labeled, tagged, or marked with the following information? [29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)]

  • Labeling examples:

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  • Do employees have access to 3E website via mobile phone or laptop to produce an SDS or contact information (number saved in phone, hard hat stickers, wallet cards) for 3E to call and obtain a copy via email?

  • 3. Please select chemicals to spot check to ensure they are in Vectren’s 3E database.
    (Include pictures of chemicals to help with verification) Update database with chemicals not found.
  • Onsite Chemical - (include photo)

  • Photo of Chemical Label

  • Are there any further comments for this section?

  • Click add for each issue or observation
  • Describe issue or observation

  • Add media

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