Corporate Construction Group (CCG) - Weekly Safety Inspection

• Audit Title

• Job Name

• Project Manager

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

I. Aerial Lifts

1. Operations

• a. Only authorized and trained personnel operating aerial lifts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Personnel wearing full body harness with lanyard attached to designated spot

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Personnel standing firmly on the floor of the lift platform

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Personnel remain in the platform at all times and do not climb to adjacent structures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Lift controls properly marked and legible, and capacity rating posted on lift

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. Modifications to aerial lift certified in writing by manufacturer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g. Personnel not standing or working below aerial lift operations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h. Warning signs or barricades provided under aerial lift operations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• i. Counterweight swing radius barricaded or flagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• j. Aerial lifts not being used as cranes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Positioning & Setup

• a. Aerial lifts positioned on firm, level surface with brakes set

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Wheel chocks used on inclines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Outriggers positioned on solid surfaces or cribbing when used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Safe clearance distance maintained while working near overhead power lines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Aerial lifts not moved when boom is elevated and personnel are working in platforms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

II. Concrete & Masonry

1. Tools, Materials and Equipment

• a. Rebar is adequately guarded to control impalement hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Portable concrete mixers have an interlock switch on the hopper gates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Employees are not permitted to work under concrete buckets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Masonry saws are guarded with a semicircular enclosure over the blade

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Wet cutting methods or respiratory protection is used for masonry saw operations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Formwork and Shoring

• a. Formwork drawings and plans required to be at the jobsite are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Erected shoring is inspected prior to, during, and immediately after concrete placement.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Pre-cast concrete wall units, structural framing and tilt-up wall panels are adequately supported to prevent overturning and to prevent collapse until permanent connections are completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. All masonry walls over 8 feet in height are adequately braced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

III. Cranes & Rigging

1. Setup and Operations

• a. Individuals operating cranes and hoists of any type are certified operators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Cranes have current annual inspections and operations manual

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Swing radius of cranes are guarded and barricaded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Competent person inspects crane daily, documentation is onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. The competent person inspects all cranes, hoists, and rigging prior to use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. Pre-lift meetings conducted with all parties involved in crane operations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g. Cranes used to lift vertically only

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h. Critical lifts have written lifting/rigging plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• i. No personnel on or under loads lifted by crane

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• j. A load-rating chart is easily visible to the seated operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• k. All outriggers are deployed and seated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• l. The tires of truck mounted cranes are off the ground when the outriggers are seated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• m. The crane is level and blocked properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• n. All windows in cabs are safety glass that does not interfere with the safe operation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• o. Tag lines are used to control suspended loads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• p. Crane horns and/or air horns used prior to flying load

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• q. Loads are not passed over personnel or facilities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Rigging

• a. The rigging competent person has inspected all rigging equipment prior to use on each shift and as necessary during its use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. All rigging used as intended, inspected, stored, protected and supervised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Protruding end strands of wire rope have been covered or blunted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Wire rope not used if the rope shows any sign of excessive wear, corrosion, or defect

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Damaged synthetic web slings removed from service

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. Hooks have safety latch or moused to prevent dislodgment of the load

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g. Alloy steel chains have identification stating size, grade, rated capacity and reach

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h. Sling(s) placed in center bowl of hook

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• i. Sharp edges are “packed” to prevent cutting or damaging the rope or slings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• j. U-bolts used to form wire rope eyes are of proper amount and spacing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• k. When more than one sling is used, or the sling angle is altered, the load has been calculated to assure that the safe working load is not exceeded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

IV. Earthmoving Equipment

1. Operations & Maintenance

• a. Only authorized personnel operating earthmoving equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Personnel and equipment operator in close communication when personnel must be in proximity of operating equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Personnel approach operating equipment safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Personnel wearing high-visibility and/or reflective vests when close to operating equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Personnel riding only in seats of equipment cab and using seat belts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. Personnel not positioned under hoisted loads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g. Personnel not hoisted by equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h. Daily inspection of equipment & accessories conducted before use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• i. Equipment operated at safe speeds, on safe roadways and grades

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• j. Equipment not operated during inclement weather, lightning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• k. Equipment components lowered when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Components & Placement

• a. Backup alarm functional

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Operational horn provided on bi-directional equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Rollover protective structures (ROPS) provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Cab glass provides no visible distortion to the operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Safe clearance distance maintained from overhead powerlines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. Parking brake set, chocked when parked on incline

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g. Suspended equipment, parts supported prior to work under/between

  Yes

  No

  N/A

V. Excavations

1. Preparation & Planning

• a. Competent person has completed inspections (daily and changing conditions)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Potential hazardous atmospheres have been tested and found to be at safe levels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Precautions have been taken to prevent cave-in from water accumulation in the excavation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Daily safety briefing/meeting conducted with personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Location of underground utilities and installation identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. A competent person has classified the soil to specify the appropriate protective system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Entry & Protective Systems

• a. Trenches >4 feet deep provided with safe means of egress within 25 ’

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Spoil piles, equipment, materials retrained or kept at least 2 feet from the excavation edge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Protective systems used for excavations 4 feet or deeper

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Protective systems for excavation > 20 feet designed by Registered Professional Engineer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Protective systems free of damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. Precautions taken if standing water is observed in excavation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

VI. Fall Protection

1. Guardrails

• a. Top rails 39 – 45 inches above working level ( 42”, + 3”)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Mid rail and toe boards installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Top rails pass a 200 pound load test, with no deflection < 39 inches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Points of access (ladderways) provided with gate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)

• a. Rigged such that personnel can neither free-fall more than 6 feet, nor contact any lower level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Horizontal lifelines are designed by registered professional engineer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Anchorages capable of supporting > 5,000 pounds per person or used under supervision of qualified person with safety factor > 2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Components used only for fall protection and not to hoist materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Method of rescue provided in the event of a fall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. Components subject to impact loading immediately removed from service

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g. Covers secured to prevent accidental displacement, and color coded or marked “HOLE” or “COVER”

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Falling Object Protection

• a. Objects on elevated surfaces position away from surface edge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Toeboards, screens, guardrails, or canopies used or area barricaded below

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Toeboards at least 3 ½” high, < ¼ “ clearance above the surface and no openings > 1”

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Screening/paneling used where equipment or materials are piled above toeboards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

VII. Hand & Power Tools

1. General Practices

• a. All tools operated according to manufacturer’s instructions and design limitations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. All hand and power tools maintained in a safe condition and inspected and tested before use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Defective tools tagged and removed from service until repaired

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. PPE selected and used according to tool-specific hazards anticipated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Power tools are not carried or lowered by their cord or hose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. Tools are disconnected from energy sources when not in use, servicing, cleaning, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g. Safety guards remain installed or are promptly replaced after repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h. PPE is selected and used according to tool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• i. Tools tested daily to assure safety devices are operating properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• j. Damaged tools are removed from service until repaired

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• k. Power tools guarded (rotating, moving parts, point of operation, nip points, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Electric Tools & Cords

• a. Electric power tools and extension cords inspected prior to use, damaged equipment not used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters in use, operational, and tested regularly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Electric power tools operated and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Electric power tools effectively grounded or double-insulated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Cords grounded and designed for heavy duty or industrial grade

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. Cords not substituted for fixed wiring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g. Cords covered, elevated, or protected when passing through work areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h. Cords passing through doorways or other pinch points protected from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• i. Cords not concealed or run through walls, ceilings, or floors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• j. Cords not fastened with staples, hung from nails, or suspended with wire

  Yes

  No

  N/A

VIII. Scaffolds

1. General Precautions

• a. Competent person has completed work shift inspection and has authorized scaffold access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Safe means of access provided to scaffold platform

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Personnel not standing on objects or ladders on top of scaffold platforms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Scaffold acess tags align with site protocol (green, yellow & red)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Damaged/weakened components immediately repaired or replaced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. No visble defects in the scaffold

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g. Scaffolds assembled/disassembled by experienced and trained personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h. Scaffolds assembled/disassembled under supervision and direction of competent person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

IX. Stairways & Ladders

1. Ladder & Usage

• m. Ladders secured from displacement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• a. Ladders inspected monthly for defects by competent person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Defective ladders tagged and removed from service until repaired

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Ladders used only for purpose for which they were designed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Ladders not loaded beyond their rated capacity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Only one person at a time climbing or working from an individual ladder.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. Personnel face ladder when climbing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g. Personnel climbing ladders maintain 3 points of contact with ladder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h. Personnel not carrying tools, materials, or equipment while climbing. Tag lines used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• i. The area around the top and bottom of ladders kept free of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• j. Stepladders used in open and locked position only

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• k. User not standing on the top two steps nor straddling a stepladder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• l. Extension ladders set at a 4':1' ratio with 36" abvbove landing surface

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Stairways

• a. Maintained free of slippery conditions and dangerous projections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Installed between 30 – 50º with uniform risers and treads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Landings extend > 20” beyond the swing of any doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Adequate stair rails installed at each unprotected side or edge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Adequate guardrails installed at each unprotected side or edge of a landing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

X. Welding & Cutting

1. Welding General Practices

• a. Welding and cutting personnel properly trained and qualified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Suitable fire extinguishing equipment is available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Flow gauges and regulators on cylinders inspected prior to use and removed when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Fuel gas and oxygen cylinders in storage separated or protected with fire barrier

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Flash arresters are installed at the torch handle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Compressed Gas Cylinders

• a. Cylinders being transported have valve protection caps installed and in vertical position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Cylinders kept from being knocked over by a chain, truck or steadying device

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Oxygen cylinders are separated from fuel-gas cylinders by 20 feet or a 5 foot fire barrier

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Cylinders in use kept away from sparks, flames, or slag or shielded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Gas Welding and Cutting

• a. Fuel-gas and oxygen manifolds are labeled with one inch letters or sign to identify substance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Fuel-gas and oxygen hoses are clearly marked, not interchangeable and free of grease and oil

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Flash arresters are used on acetylene cylinders connected together

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Fuel-gas and oxygen hoses are clearly marked, not interchangeable and free of grease and oil

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. Arc Welding and Cutting

• a. All parts of the welding and cutting equipment that are gripped are fully insulated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. All welding and cutting cables are fully insulated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. All ground connections have been inspected for mechanical strength and current capacity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Frame of arc welding/cutting machine is grounded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. When welding or cutting is stopped or equipment is moved, power is shut off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. Electrodes not struck against cylinders to strike an arc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g. Chlorinated solvents are > 200 feet away and surfaces prepared with solvents are dry prior to arc welding or cutting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. Fire Prevention

• a. Combustibles have been moved at least 35 feet from welding and cutting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Combustibles that cannot be moved are protected from flame, heat and sparks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Fire extinguishing equipment is immediately available in the work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Trained personnel (fire watch) assigned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Precautions have been taken on the opposite side of walls, floors and ceilings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. Personal Protective Equipment

• a. Employees welding or cutting wear the proper eye protective equipment (See Table 1, SOP 63, Welding & Cutting)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Welders or cutters exposed to other welders’ arc wear filter goggles under their helmets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Exposed employees wearing protective clothing to protect against UV damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

XI. Corrective Actions

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