Construction Hazard Identification Site Safety Audit

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0. Administrative Procedures

• 1.1. Corporate safety program available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2. Site specific safety plan available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3. Site security in place including fencing?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 1.4. OSHA posters in plain view?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5 Job Trailers

• 1.5.1 Trailer secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5.2 Power box labeled and protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5.3 Steps in place or other adequate access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5.4 Light bulbs protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.7. Visitor sign in is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6. Subcontractors have supplied their site specific safety programs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.8. Visitor PPE is available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.9. Incident notification process in place and phone numbers posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.10. Routine self inspections are being conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Asphalt Kettle

• 3.1. Is it at least 8' from the main building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2. Is the propane tank at least 10' from the open flame?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3. Is there a CO2 extinguisher?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4. Is there a face shield?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5. Is the area protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.6 Is proper PPE provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. Blasting

• 4.1. Has a blasting procedure been developed and address all current blasting activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2. Is the blasting procedure adhered to storage and transport of explosives are done in accordance with regulatory requirements, manufacturers instruction and the blasting policy and procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3. Has an appropriate method for identifying and safely removing/eliminating "boot legs" (unsuccessfully detonated charges)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4. Have employees who handle and use explosives been trained and certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.Compressed Gas Cylinders

• 5.1. Are they labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2. Are they capped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3. Are they in a storage area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4. Are they secured and upright?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5. Are they separated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6. Are reverse flow or flash back arrestors used on all oxygen/acetylene rigs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7. Are the compressed gas hoses inspected and free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8. Are the regulator gauges are attached as required and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.9. Are the compressed gas cylinder valves turned off when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10. Are strikers used to light cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11. Are the compressed gas cylinders are moved and transported in the required manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. Concrete, Concrete Forms, Shoring, Masonry

• 6.1. Are all required access and egress provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2. Are all exposed rebar ends protected from exposure, both vertical and horizontal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3. Are masonry saws guarded with a semicircular enclosure covers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4. Is all shoring the appropriate type?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 6.5. Masonry limited access zones protected the height of the wall plus 4'?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6. Are forms properly braced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.7. Is there adequate protection from cement dust and concrete contact with skin?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.8. Is the stripped form material stored neatly and removed promptly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.9. Are pump guards in place and face shields worn during pumping operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.10. Are all masonry walls braced appropriately over 8'?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. Confined Spaces

• 7.1. Is the lighting and electrical tools used inside confined spaces are 12-volt or GFCI protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2. Is the required emergency equipment (body harness, S.C.B.A., fire extinguisher, ect.) available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3. Is the entry attendant trained and utilized in confined space procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 Is the entrant properly trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 Is the entry supervisor properly trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.6 Is air sampling performed, checking %O2 and %L.E.L. at a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.7 Is energy isolation/lock-out implemented relative to confined space work?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 7.8 Are entry permits used and sign-off for responsible parties is provided and adhered to?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 7.9 Is rescue equipment and personnel qavailable to hoist personnel out in case of emergency situation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.10 Is there air sampling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.11 Is there air monitoring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.12 Is there a fresh air supply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.13 Is the permit completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.14 Is there an entry sign-in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. Crane Operations

• 8.1. Are load charts posted and utilized and operator manuals are available?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 8.2. Is the swing radius of the counter weight barricaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3. Is the crane operated level with all the outriggers fully extended on adequate outrigger pads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4. Does all moving and travel include the use of a flagger?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 8.5. Is the operator certified for the specific crane being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6. Are the power lines de-energized or protected or clear area is clearly marked and spotter used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7. Is a flagman used to signal crane operators when raising, lowering, and swinging?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8. Is an anti-two-block limit switch in place and functional on all cranes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9. Are the cranes, hooks, and hoist equipment all free from defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.10. Does the operator determine weight of load prior to performing a lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.11. Is the load permit complete and posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.12. Are tag lines used to control loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.13. Do weather conditions meet manufacturer's safe operation limits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14. Are inspections current and documented (annual cert. and daily operator)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.15 All employees are clear of suspended loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. Cutting/Welding

• 9.1. Is a fire extinguisher present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2. Are the gauges working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3 Are welding curtains provided where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4 Is welding slag protection provided below and sideways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5 Are welding leads maintained in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6 Are welders and helpers in proper level of PPE including long sleeve shirts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.7 Is proper lens used in welding helmet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. Demolition

• 10.1. Is all material removal (floor holes, skip-pan, chutes, ect.) conducted in an approved manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2. Was any and all asbestos containing material removed prior to demolition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3. Was all structure member removal conducted in an approved manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4. Has all paint been checked for lead?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5. Is the demolition area controlled (fence or danger tape) and signage provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6. Are dust control methods used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7. Have all systems containing hazardous materials been drained and flushed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.8. Have public services been located and marked?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 10.9. Are fire extinguishers on hand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.10. Is demolition being done from the top to bottom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.11. Are employee entrances protected from fallen debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. Electrical Safety

• 11.1. Is electrical equipment marked as to the amount of voltage and the control source?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 11.2. Is the required "lock-out, tag-out" procedure implemented?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 11.3. Are GFCI controlled outlets and panels are labeled and tested?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 11.4. Are electrical cords inspected and free of breaks in the insulation?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 11.5. Are outlets, receptacles, junction boxes, ect., approved and maintained as required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 11.6 Are electrical cords with boxes of the approved weatherproof type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.7 Electrical cords not repaired with electrical or other tape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.8 Grounding conductors present on all cords?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.9 Are electrical cords protected from traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.10 If electrical cords are suspended or secured, are they done so by using non-conductive materials?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 11.11 Is temporary lighting installed as required using approved materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.12 Are light bulbs and fluorescent tubes guarded as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.13 Are all temporary electrical outlets, receptacles, junction boxes, and panels grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.14 Are all electrical tools equipped with a ground conductor or are double insulated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.15 Is strain relief, that prevents pull, provided for all cords and cables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.16 Do all cord repairs meet or exceed the original insulation and are performed by a qualified person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.17 Are temporary power panels secured, no missing blanks or other holes in cabinet, and all breakers labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12. Emergency Action

• 12.1 Is the alarm system in place and identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 Are the muster points identified for all types of emergencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3 Is there a system to account for all employees in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4 Are the shut down responsibilities identified for all operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.5 Is there a notification phone chart available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.6 Are there medical response personnel identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.7 Is there a map to the nearest medical facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.8 Are the preferred medical treatment facilities identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.9 Are first aid kits maintained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.10 Are eyewash stations maintained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.11 Are blood borne pathogens spill kits maintained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.12 Are temporary lights and receptacles on separate circuits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13. Excavating and Trenching

• 13.1. Is a competent supervisor in charge of excavation and trenching?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 Have underground utilities been located prior to beginning of excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3 Are required excavation permits utilized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.4 Are excavations sloped/shored properly at a depth of 5 ft. or more?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.5 Is access and egress provided at 4 ft in depth and every 25 ft. laterally?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.6 Is the spoil dirt at least 2 ft from the edge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.7 Is fall protection implemented as required for excavations 6 ft in depth?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.8 Is the confined space entry procedure followed when working in an excavation in an operating facility or where there could be a presence of toxic/hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.9 Are approved barricades erected at the edge of all open trenches and excavations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.10 Are daily documented inspections conducted including adverse weather changes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.11 Do trench boxes extend 18 in. above grade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.12 Are approved walkways with handrails provided when crossing excavations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14. Fall Protection

• 14.1 Is a site specific plan available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 Is fall protection required at 6'?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.3 Are body harnesses required and worn in a proper manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.4 Are lanyards adequately secured to suitable anchorage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.5 Is there perimeter guarding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.6 Are static lines capable of supporting 5,000 lbs. of force?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.7 Do horizontal lifelines have a tension adjustment and a shock load preventor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.8 Is fall protection equipment only used for fall protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.9 Is the fall protection maintained and has current inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.10 Are handrails and mid rails at prop height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.11 Is wire rope tension correct and flagged at 6' intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.12 Is an emergency action plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.13 Are floor and wall holes and openings protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.14 Are roof edges properly protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.15 Is there proper access and egress to elevated work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.17 Are Controlled Access Zones identified with flagging, signs, and/or other methods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.18 Are Safety Monitors properly utilized, identified, and have no other tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15. Fire Protection

• 15.1. Is fire protection located adjacent to each stairway on each floor level?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 15.2 Have fire extinguishers been inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3 Is fire protection located where more than 5 gal. of flammable or combustible liquids are used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.4 Is there at least one 20 lb. extinguisher at fuel dispensing stations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.5 Is the required access to fire extinguishers maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.6 Does inside storage of flammable liquids not exceed 90 liters outside an approved cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.7 Are inside storage cabinets labeled as required and a maximum limit of 60 gal. per cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.8. Are containers electrically bonded when transferring flammable liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.9. Are portable storage tanks containing liquid flammables located at least 20 ft away from buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.10 Are proper containers used for gasoline storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.11 Are "No Smoking" and "No Open Flames" signs posted where flammale liquids are used, dispensed or stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.12 Is travel to the nearest fire extinguisher less than 100'?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.13 Has training been provided to all employees required to fight a fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.14 Are all LPG tanks stored outside of the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16. Forklift

• 16.1 Does the operator have a certification card on person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.2. Are the horns operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.3. Are the back-up alarms operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.4. Are seat belts provided and used with ROP structures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.5. Is equipment operated at a safe travel speed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.6. Are flagmen used to signal equipment operators in confined or congested spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.7. Does the operator determine weight of load prior to performing lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.8. Is daily documented inspection available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.9. Is the equipment properly parked with forks lowered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17. Hand Tools and Equipment

• 17.1. Are the correct tools used for the work being performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2. Are tools being used in a proper manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3. Are tools carried and stored properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4. Are "striking tools" (chisels, hammer wrenches, ect.) dresses at the striking end?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5. Are no job-made/home-made tools observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6. Are tools maintained in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.7. Are pneumatic/hydraulic hose connections properly secured (clips in place)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.8. Is a plug in grounding pin on place unless tool is double insulated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.9. Are tools protected by GFCI?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.10. Are all tool labels legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.11. Are all guards provided by the manufacturer in place and used properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18. Hazard Communication/GHS

• 18.1 Is a written Hazard Communication program in place with a designated contact person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.2 Is there a list of hazardous chemicals at the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.3 Are MSDS/SDS sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.4 Are employees trained on and notified of all hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of hire or assignment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.5 Does employee training include methods and observations that may be used to detect hazardous chemicals in their workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.6 Does the employee training include methods for employees to protect themselves from the hazardous chemicals in their workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.7 Does the employer's program address labeling and container requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.8 Does the employer's program include training for non-routine tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.9 Has GHS training been conducted including awareness of pictograms and SDS sheets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19. Health Hazard

• 19.1 Potable water available with drinking cups and a trash receptacle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2 Are the proper number of port o johns in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.3 Is respirable dust control in place on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.4 Is proper ventilation provided within the work spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.5 Is sunscreen or other burn protection from the sun rovided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.6 Are adequate wash areas provided appropriate for the hazards on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.7 Is proper protective clothing readily available where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20. Heat Illness Prevention Program

• 20.1 Written Program in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.2 Workers monitored for signs and symptoms of heat illness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.3 Is Potable water supplied and available to all workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.4 Does employer require employees to drink adequate amounts of water or replacement fluids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.5 Has the employer developed a work rest regimen and a heat acclimatization program for new employees or employees returning to work after being absent 3 or more days?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.6 Have employees been trained to recognize heat illness related signs and symptoms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.7 Have employees been trained to prevent heat related illnesses and the effects on the body?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.8 Are procedures in place to treat heat related illnesses and injuries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.9 Are cooling stations in place for employees to cool down as needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21. Helicopter Operations

• 1. Are all helicopter safety procedures posted and communicated to all passengers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Do all helicopter landing areas provide the required clearance for rotors away from trees, buildings, roadways, utilities, poles, and overhead wires?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Is loose debris kept clear of landing area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Is the required landing pad lighting provided and operable for night operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Is a wind sock or wind direction indicator in place and in view of the landing area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Are aviation life-jackets worn by all passengers when operating over water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Are helicopter inspections performed and adequately documented regularly by the owner or the operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

22. Hot Work (Welding, Heating, Burning) ??

• 1. Is hot work on or near areas/processes that involves flammable, combustible, or explosive materials or chemicals performed under a Safe Work or Hot Work permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Is a fire extinguisher immediately avaiable and operable at all Hot Work locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are welding screens used around all ground or floor level arc welding operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Is arc welding performed with a required electrical ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are welding cables and ground cables free of damage and non-insulated connections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. If cables are suspended or secured, are they done so using non-conductive tape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Are hot slag and sparks maintained and controlled as required to prevent fires and contact with employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Is a hot work permit signed and available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23. Housekeeping

• 1. Is the project work area clean and free of excess trash and debris.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Is the access to the work areas clear for emergency response?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are the elevated areas clear so no debris, tools, ect. could fall to areas below?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Is the material and equipment properly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are electrical cords, hoses, welding leads, ect. elevated to prevent trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Is the scrap metal free from protruding nails or other puncture hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Is the trash collection containers emptied daily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Are trash receptacles provided for work areas and water kegs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Are glass containers prohibited (none were observed)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Are smoking areas maintained free of combustible material, butt cans not full?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Are drip pans/absorbent mats are utilized for oil under threading machines, saws?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Are barricades properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Is the emergency response equipment not blocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Are round stock (all-thread, conduit, pipe, ect.) off of the floor or in containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Are the stairways and areas around the base of ladders clear of stored material or scraps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Are greasy and/or oily rags stored in containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Are the flammable liquids stored separately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18. Is proper impalement protection in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

24. Journey/Travel Safety

25. Ladders/Stairs

• 1. Are ladders built and used in an approved manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are all ladders secured in an approved manner and placed at the correct angle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Are ladders not used where they can be displaced by doors, equipment, ect., unless protected by guards or barricades?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are metal ladders not used where contact with electrical energy is possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Are ladder landing areas kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Do ladders extend 3' above their landing surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Is employee training documented for ladder safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Is proper lighting maintained on stairways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Are the stair treads filled in to prevent a tripping hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Do the stairways have proper handrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Are stair scaffolds properly secured to prevent excess sway?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

26. Material Handling Storage

• 1. Are all materials stacked and stored in an approved manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are materials stacked to prevent displacement and falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are aisles and passageways maintained, clean, and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Is material handling equipment used to handle/move material when possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Is material handing equipment (monorails, A-frames, ect.) labeled to identify load capacity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Are materials not stored near open edges or higher than protection devices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Is round stock (pipe, ect.) stored in a rack?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Is a trash chute in use when discarding debris at an elevation of 20' or greater?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

27. Misc.

28. Permits/Safety Task Permits

• 1. Are applicable permits posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Is the Safe Work Plan completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are all procedures being followed; i.e. hazard assessment, confined space, lead, asbestos, ect.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

29. Personal Protective Equipment

• 1. Is head protection worn and bill is forward?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are hard hat suspension systems maintained in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are hard hats free from cracks, holes, or aany damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Are safety glasses worn (street glasses are not acceptable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are proper shade lens provided for hot work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Are side shades used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Are lens cleaning stations and materials provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Are face shields worn when work creates flying debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Are safety glasses worn under face shields or welding shields?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Has monitoring been conducted to determine the level of noise exposure on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Is hearing protection properly worn where and when required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Are hearing protection devices that are inserted in the ear fitted or determined individually by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Are noise areas posted as areas where hearing protection is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Are exposure records maintained for 30 years by the employer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Does footwear meet site requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Is safety toe protection used where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Is hand protections worn when performing work tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18. Do workers near heavy equipment wear high visibility and reflective safety vests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19. Do workers working within 15' of a roadway wear high visibility clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20. Do employees working non-daylight hours have reflective tape on their hard hats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21. Are respirators used when required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22. Is proper work clothing worn by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

30. Powder-Actuated Tools

• 1. Have employees using powder actuated tools been trained and certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are correct load strengths known and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are loads removed while tool is stored or left unattended?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Are tools inspected and tagged on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are tools stored in a container when not in use; is the container lockable with warning labels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Is signage posted when the tool is in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Are misfire cartridges disposed of properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Is the work area on the opposite side of the firing surface vacated and controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Is hearing protection in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

31. Power Tools and Power Equipment

• 1. Are all power tools inspected and tagged on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are required safety guards in place and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are electrical cords protected or otherwise arranged so as to prevent damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Are pressure switches not bypassed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are work rests on bench grinders adjusted within 3mm of the wheel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Are wheels on bench and stand grinders dressed as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Are discs on portables grinders compatible with the equipment's maximum RPMs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Are tools marked for ownership?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Are grounding pins in place or is equipment double grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Is a GFCI in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Are all tool labels legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

32. Respirators

• 1. Is there a signed appendix D release for any wearing dust masks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Is the hazards been identified and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Medical questionnaire on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Fit testing complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Respirators properly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Respirators properly used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Employees trained on proper use, maintenance, and storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

33. Rigging Operations

• 1. Are approved rigging practices used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Is the rigging equipment maintained and free of damage, excess, water, or defect?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are all hooks equipped with a functional safety latch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Are all cable clamps installed properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are regular inspections of rigging equipment performed and is the equipment tagged accordingly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Are tag lines used to control loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Is all the equipment used for an overhead lift tagged accordingly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Are all riggers certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

34. Signs, Signals, and Barricades

• 1. Is the construction area clearly defined and warning signage posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are all open ditches and trenches protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are all drop-offs protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Are accident prevention signs, symbols, and tags used as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are barricade methods used to prevent all unauthorized entry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Are signs clearly posted to advise operators and drivers of speed limits, pedestrians, and hazardous conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Is there no mixing of barricade tape colors (red and yellow in the same area)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Is barricade ownership signage provided (date erected, date to be dismantled, contact #)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Is barricade tape maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Is there a "Construction Personnel Only" sign posted at entry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

35. Site Safety

• 1. Site perimeter fenced or protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Erosion control maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Port o johns of proper number on site and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Is proper lighting maintained for adequate safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

36. Scaffolding

• 1. Does a competent person inspect all scaffolding on a daily basis and maintains a current and complete record of those inspections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are scaffolding tags used to identify incomplete scaffolds end requirements for safe use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Is an approved base provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Are proper mud sills in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are scaffold feet in place and properly adjusted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Are casters lock and pinned on mobile scaffolds and no riding allowed when in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Are scaffold components not interchanged between manufacturers/type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Is the scaffold plumb and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Is the scaffold less than 14" from wall unless stucco then less than 18"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Is the scaffold fully braced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Is scaffolding provided with required access and egress?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Does it have a standard guard rail (top rail, midrail, and toe board) at 42".

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Does scaffold have an appropriate midrail?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Does scaffold have toe boards in place when workers are present below the working level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Is complete decking provided with proper overlap 6" to 12" and of scaffold grade material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Are employees who erect and dismantle scaffolds qualified and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Are employees using scaffold trained as scaffold users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18. Deflection of scaffold boards less than 1/60th?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19. Is the scaffold working level fully decked with less than 1" gaps in planking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20. Are the scaffold boards free of defects and built per specifications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21. Is overhead protection provided where there is exposure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22. Are outriggers provided and used or is the scaffold secured to the structure when the height exceeds 4 times the minimum bas dimension?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23. Aerial Lifts

• 1. Are operators properly trained and certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Is traveling with the boom extended and/or elevated prohibited?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Is the equipment operated on level ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Are all employees working in the lift basket properly "tied off"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Is the capacity of the equipment known by the operator and are not exceeded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Is the railing not used to hoist or support equipment or material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Have the daily inspections been documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

37. Steel Erections and floor and wall openings

• 1. Is a steel erection plan in writing an on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Is there written notification of concrete compressive strength and any anchor bolt modifications submitted and on file with the controlling contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are there adequate access roads and a properly graded lay down area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. No persons are allowed working under suspended steel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Structural stability is maintained at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Are the required perimeter cables used and approved installation procedures followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Are floor openings properly guarded or covered with a secured cover and labled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Are elevated areas free of loose materials and debris that could fall to levels below?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Are static lines, catenary lines, ect., installed to facilitate employee tie-off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Are decking requirements met?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Are signals or warnings provided when loads are raised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Are taglines used to control movement to all suspended loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Are floor grating sections adequately secured against displacement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Are Controlled Decking Zones Identified and access below restricted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Is personal fall protection in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. CDZ and Fall Protection training completed and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

38. Sub Contractors

• 1. Site safety plans and sds books provided and on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Safety contact provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Competent persons identified and documentation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

39. Training

• 1. JSA's completed daily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Daily safety meetings conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Weekly tool box talks conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Site/new employee orientation completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Employees trained on hazards specific to the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. OSHA 10 hour training completed for tradesmen within last 4 years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. OSHA 30 hour training completed for supervision within last 4 years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

40. Vehicle Operations

• 1. Are seat belts worn by driver and all passengers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are speed limits posted and observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Is traffic flow regulated and enforced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Is dust control implemented effectively when and where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are back up alarms functionial?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Does the ground personnel wear reflective vests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Are monthly documented inspections available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Is use of electronics prohibited while operating vehicle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

41. Working Alone

42. Work Area Lighting

• 1. Is the base lighting in construction areas sufficient to identify hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Is task lighting provided for work areas where the base lighting is not sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are the light strings complete, with no empty lamp sockets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Is there light bulb protection in place on all lights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Is temporary lighting plugged in or wired directly to the circuit (separate from receptacles)? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Is the temporary lighting secured with non-conductive material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Is the temporary lighting above head height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

43. Written Programs

• 1. Site specific plan for overall site available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Site specific Hazard Communication list available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Site specific fall protection plan on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Site specific emergency action plan on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Site specific job hazard analysis completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A