Construction Safety Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Worker Qualifications

• All workers wearing ID badges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All workers have received hospital orientation (spot check results)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction workers dressed appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers have proper training for forklifts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers have proper training for fall protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers have proper training for hydraulic equipment (lifts, buckets, etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Barriers

• Walls have been constructed to control environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temporary petitions are made of materials that will not contribute to a fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signs posting restricting access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors properly closed and sealed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walk-off mats before and after door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lockable doors in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Air Handling

• All windows closed behind barrier

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Negative pressure at barrier entrance checked and verified if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exhaust fan is filtered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Documentation of filtering service if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• AC ducts (supply and return) sealed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Area Management

• Debris removed in covered containers daily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trash in appropriate containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Routine cleaning performed on job site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Routine cleaning performed in adjacent areas to the job site patient care areas so no evidence is apparent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting is adequate for the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic control

• There are means to secure the area when unoccupied or when security is required by Safety Officer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hard Hat signs are posted (if required)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing protection signs are posted if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye protection signs are posted if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Job site restricted to construction workers and necessary staff only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Patient traffic is separated by time or space from construction traffic flow activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No patient waiting because of construction traffic flow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction workers are traveling to & from work site via designated route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• All electrical panels have protective covers installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signs are installed on all live equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The hospital's LO/TO procedures have been properly implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Fire extinguishers are in the immediate area of flames, sparks or heat producing tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are properly distributed and labeled in the project area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Egress maps are posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit signs are in appropriate labeled and illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits are free and clear of obstacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinkler system has been enabled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm enabled? Fire department notified? Switchboard notified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Detectors taken out of service are enabled at end of day?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If out for more than 8 hours; Insurance company notified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire watch is instituted if necessary (suppression or detection out of service more than 4 hours)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Hard hats are in use by all personnel if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye protection is available and used if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing protection is available and used if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trip hazards are minimized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Harness and life lines are worn in appropriate situations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment/Tool Safety

• Ladders are safe and being used appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools and electrical cords are intact, have not been modified and are functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All torches have back flow preventers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Elevated Surfaces/Fall Protection

• Tow boards are in place where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guardrails are installed in required areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning Line Systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifts Aerial, Scissor, Swing, Climber

• Operators have training documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators/partner tied off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily checklist present and complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Materials

• Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS) are on site for all chemicals on-construction site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A complete chemical inventory has been submitted to the Facilities Department prior to being brought on-site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous materials on-site have been approved prior to being brought on-site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No hazardous (flammable) materials are being stored in the project area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No hazardous material are being used on-site that may produce fumes or smoke prior to being brought on-site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Utility Interruptions

• Appropriate permits/permission have been obtained prior to any utility shutdowns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Open ceiling permits have been issued if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Penetration permits have been issued if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Smoking

• No evidence or signs of smoking are visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A