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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Audit Date
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Location
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Personnel
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Disclaimer: While the Brandywine Safety Solutions, LLC auditor makes every attempt to recognize and locate hazards at the time of this inspection, we do not warrant or guarantee that all hazards were discovered or observed during this inspection. We recommend, and it is required, to conduct periodic safety inspections on an ongoing basis as new or recurring hazards may develop at any time. Additionally, the findings and recommendations recorded in this audit are derivative of the professional experience and knowledge of the individual auditor and may be interpreted differently by other auditors.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
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Project Type:
- Footers
- Steel Erection
- Concrete
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Insulation
- Sprinkler Fitting
- Finishing
- Painting
- Masonry
- Roofing
- Site Work
- Demolition
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Additional Information:
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Building Structural Type:
- Steel Frame
- Lightweight Steel Frame
- Wood Frame
- Steel Joists
- Space Frame
- Pre-cast Concrete Frame
- Post-tensioned Concrete Frame
- Wood Roof Truss
- Wood Post and Beam
- Western Platform Framing
- Historic Balloon Framing
- Flat Plate Concrete
- Other
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Additional Information:
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Past / Present use:
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Date built:
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Number of stories:
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Scope of work:
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Has a written engineering survey been completed by a competent person (or qualified team) to determine the condition of the framing, floors and walls, and possibility of unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure?
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Have all regulatory agency requirements been met: i.e. State permits / notifications; Local permits; Asbestos Inspection Report submitted (Phila); PE stamp (3 story structure in Phila); One Call; etc.?
HAZARD ASSESSMENT
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Items selected as "At Risk" must be addressed in Job Safety Analysis prior to start of work.
A. UTILITY RELATED HAZARDS
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1. Underground utilities outside the footprint of the structure
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2. Electrical lines
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3. Natural gas lines
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4. Water lines
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5. Steam lines
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6. Sewer lines
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7. Internet / Cable / Telephone cables
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8. Utilities to remain live
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9. Other utilities
B. SCOPE RELATED HAZARDS
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1. Roof work
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Fall hazards must be controlled through engineering controls and personal fall arrest. Ensure that all guardrail systems and equipment that protects the roof's edge remain in place until completion of roof work.
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2. Wall openings
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Wall openings must be protected to a height of 42 inches. Curbs and cables should be used to protect equipment operators dumping through wall openings.
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3. Holes
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All floor openings, not used as material drops, shall be covered over with material substantial enough to support the weight of any load which may be imposed. Such material shall be properly secured to prevent its accidental movement.
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4. Aerial lifts
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Pre-shift documented inspections are required prior to use of scissor and articulating-boom lifts. Operators must be trained and certified. Retractable lanyards and full-body harnesses must be attached to manufacturer installed "D" rings in ABL's.
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5. Ladders
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Should be utilized only to access elevated work areas and not as a work platform. Ladders must be inspected prior to use and should be of appropriate construction for the task and environment.
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6. Scaffolds
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Scaffolding must be erected and inspected daily by a competent person. Scaffolding shall meet all requirements of 1926 Subpart L.
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7. Other elevated work areas
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Employees must be protected from falls of 6 feet or more and at any height above dangerous equipment.
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8. Heavy equipment
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When ground labor is required to work adjacent to equipment, laborers must wear high visibility vests and remain in eye contact with operators. Loaders must have operating back up alarms and lights.
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9. Equipment refueling
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Equipment should be powered off, bonded electrically to the fuel truck while the fuel truck is grounded. Smoking should be prohibited.
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10. Forklifts / LULL
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Only trained and certified operators should operate powered industrial trucks.
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11. Cranes
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Operators will be required to produce annual crane inspection report, daily inspection documentation and operator license. 1926 Subpart CC must be followed.
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12. Rigging
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Riggers and crane signal persons must be trained and qualified in accordance with 1926 Subpart CC.
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13. Adequate ventilation
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Whenever possible, natural ventilation should be utilized to exhaust dust, exhaust and smoke. When needed, local exhaust will be required to direct dust, exhaust and smoke away from workers' breathing zones.
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14. Flying particles
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Potential exposure during demolition, and cutting of metals, wood, tile, concrete, etc. should be controlled through a combination of proper work practices (wet methods, housekeeping, etc.), engineering controls (proper guards, barricades) and PPE (safety glasses, face shields, etc.).
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15. Falling objects
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Toeboards and / or barricading of area below scaffolding is / are required when workers may be exposed to falling objects from scaffolding. Hard hats are required at all times on this project.
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16. Shoring
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17. Company introduced chemicals i.e. fuels, paints, solvents, etc.
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Contractor may introduce chemicals to the site in the course of work. Such chemicals may include fuels, oils, solvents, sprays, cleaners, etc. A site specific chemical inventory should be drafted and revised frequently to capture any new chemicals arriving to the site. An SDS should be available for review for each and every chemical product on site.
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18. Compressed gases
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Compressed gas cylinders must be transported, used and stored appropriately.
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19. Temporary electric
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GFCI protected outlets should allow access to temporary electric for lighting, tools and equipment.
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20. Lock Out / Tag Out / Verify
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Electrical contractor will isolate and disconnect electrical circuits prior to activities which may expose workers to live electrical. The competent person must verify isolation before commencing operations.
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21. Electrically powered tools
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Only inspected "double insulated" type or grounded tools may be utilized.
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22. Pneumatic power tools
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Compressed air powered tools may be utilized on this project. Hoses and tools must be inspected and appropriate pressure used.
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23. Hydraulic power tools
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24. Powder-actuated tools
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25. Fire / Explosion
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Compressed fuels within enclosed areas creates a potential for fire and explosion. Combustible materials will be removed from the work area, charged fire extinguishers will be positioned adjacent to hot work and a fire watch will be required for 30 minutes after final burning operation.
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26. Trenching/ Excavating
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27. Dumping internally through holes (no chutes)
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Barricades not less than 42 inches high and not less than 6 feet back from the projected edge of the opening above must be erected. Also, signs, warning of the hazard of falling materials, shall be posted at each level. Removal shall not be permitted in this lower area until debris handling ceases above.
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28. Dumping through wall openings
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Barricades must be erected on the ground to keep employees at a safe distance from the drop zone.
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29. Confined space entry
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30. Asbestos exposure
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If Asbestos containing material (ACM) is discovered, work in that area will be discontinued, the area barricaded from entry and the owner or GC contacted to assess the situation and hire appropriate contractor to remove the hazard.
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31. Lead exposure
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Lead in Construction requirements will be followed if applicable.
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32. Silica exposure
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During demolition and erection of CMU walls and concrete, there is a potential for exposure to Silica dust. Employees will be protected through proper work practices (wetting), engineering controls (ventilation) and PPE.
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33. Chemical exposure
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Potential exists for exposure to chemicals utilized by previous building occupants left behind in containers, drains, fume hoods. Appropriate care and consideration should be given when working in laboratories.
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34. Dust
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Dust suppression will be necessary during completion of dust producing operations in the form of wetting and ventilation.
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35. Noise
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Use of heavy equipment especially within enclosed areas may result in hazardous noise levels. Use of hearing protection is required in these areas.
C. EXISTING CONDITIONS RELATED HAZARDS
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1. Are any parts of the structure adjacent to water, highways or railways? Have precautions in the form of barricades, lane closures, shoring, re-routing and notifications to appropriate authorities been enacted?
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2. Have all building occupants been evacuated or barricaded from entering work zone?
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3. Environmental issues
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4. Electric transmission lines
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Power lines which may be contacted by equipment or personnel should be de- energized and / or demarcated with high visibility signage. Crane and heavy equipment spotters must be trained in appropriate distances to position crane and heavy equipment from power lines depending on voltage. Proper clearance distance must be maintained (minimum 10').
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5. Process hazards
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Potential chemicals and / or biological hazards left behind by previous building occupants must be identified and remediated prior to operations in that area. Workers must be trained to recognize these hazards and in corrective actions if found.
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6. Pre-existing structural damage
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7. Combustibles
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Combustible materials will removed from the work area at the end of each shift. Hot work will not be performed until these materials have been removed and / or covered in fire blankets.
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8. Lighting
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Temporary lighting must be provided to allow for safe work operations.
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9. Heat or cold related illness potential
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Workers must be outfitted with appropriate clothing (cold) and rest periods / water (heat) for their surroundings.
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10. Employee Access / Egress
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Employees must be provided with a safe means of access and egress to / from all work areas.
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11. Biological hazards i.e. poisonous plants, snakes, insects,
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12. Vehicular / pedestrian access to work areas
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The site should be secured with perimeter fencing and have a controlled access gate with appropriate warning signage. Visitors should be accompanied.
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13. Adjacent buildings
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14. Adjacent walkways
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Personnel will be barricaded from entering drop zones through use of appropriate fencing and signage.
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15. Adjacent roadways
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16. Railroad tracks and crossings
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17. Existing stairways, walkways, catwalks, guardrails, fixed ladders
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18. Shared walls
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19. Elevators
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20. Open pits or trenches
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Pit or trench hazards introduced must be protected on all sides to prevent employees from falling into them.
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21. Basement
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22. Skylights
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23. Manholes
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24. Bulkheads
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25. Smoke stacks<br>
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26. Water towers
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27. Other Safety issues
