Information

  • Job Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

General

  • Project / Site Name

  • Supervisor of this Site

  • Current activities being undertaken on site (select all that apply)

  • Describe activities being undertaken on site

  • Select site weather conditions at time of this inspection (select all that apply)

  • Describe weather conditions on site today

  • Minimum temperature today?

  • Maximum temperature today?

Site Safety Inspection

General Safety

  • Is lighting adequate?

  • Waste/Recycling Containers provided and being used?

  • Porta-Toilets clean & adequate?

  • Local exhaust ventilation established?

  • Hazardous materials & chemicals properly stored/labeled?

  • Employees know where to find SDS information?

  • If hot work permit is required, has one been filled out?

  • Smoking in designated areas only?

First Aid Facilities

  • Are first aid facilities to be inspected in this audit?

  • First aid cabinets clearly labelled?

  • Is there easy access to first aid cabinets?

  • Does the first aid kit have necessary amount of materials?

Fire Prevention & Emergency

  • Are fire and emergency procedures to be inspected in this audit?

  • Evacuation procedures discussed regularly?

  • Exits clear of obstructions?

  • Extinguishers in place?

  • Extinguishers recently serviced?

  • Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Is Personal Protective Equipment to be inspected in this audit?

  • Is head protection worn correctly and where required?

  • Is eye protection worn where required?

  • Are the correct forms of eye protection worn for tasks being completed?

  • Is hearing protection worn in designated areas?

  • Are the correct forms of hand protection worn for manual tasks?

  • Is respiratory protection worn where dust, mist or fumes are present?

  • Is footwear in good condition and of correct type?<br>

  • Are high-vis vests or clothing worn at all times outside the office?

  • Are safety harnesses appropriately worn at height?<br>

  • Is additional PPE used where required?

  • Are staff aware of correct PPE for tasks they are trained to perform?

Housekeeping

  • Is site housekeeping to be inspected in this audit?

Work Benches & Tools

  • Work benches and tools to be inspected in this audit?

  • Work benches are clear of rubbish and debris?

  • Are tools not in use put away?

  • There are no damaged hand tools in use?

  • There are no damaged power tools in use?

  • Work height correct for the type of work and the employee?

  • Work benches have no sharp edges?

  • Workers are communicating clearly at acceptable volume (no shouting)?

  • Noise produced by work activities is within acceptable parameters and is not excessive?

Material Storage

  • Site storage to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  • Storage designed to minimize lifting problems?

  • Was safe stability considered when stacking materials?

Trip and Fall Safety

  • Trip and fall safety to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  • Are walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  • Are railings in good condition?

  • Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  • Are appropriate measures in place to prevent falls? ie. barriers (preferred) or harnesses?

  • Has all fall protection equipment been visually inspected prior to use?

  • Is all work above 6', or within 6' of an edge being done safely?

  • Are all floor openings fully barricaded or are protected with a secured cover and labelled?

  • Are personnel below protected from falling materials (i.e. tools, bolts, etc.)?

  • Is there proper scaffolding in place?

Scaffolding

  • Scaffolds to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are scaffolds constructed and erected only by qualified and trained personnel?

  • Have all scaffold plans been submitted and approved?

  • Are scaffolds accessible and clear of unstable objects and trip hazards?

  • Is scaffold adequately secured to building (or appropriately secured with alternative method)?

  • Are guard rails installed on all scaffolds above 10 feet?

  • Are scaffold footings stable, secure and free of unstable propping objects (barrels, boxes, loose brick or concrete blocks etc)?

  • Are scaffold footings and anchorages designed to support the maximum intended load without settling or displacement?

  • Are scaffolds generally safe and orderly?

  • Are scaffolds being regularly inspected?

Hand and Power Tools

  • Hand and power tools to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are all tool guards in place and operable?

  • Are power cords in good condition?

  • Are all tools double insulated or have a ground plug?

  • Are ground fault circuit interrupters in place at the source of electricity?

  • Are all power tools in good condition?

  • Are defective pieces of equipment and tools red tagged and removed from service?

  • Are tools stored correctly and in the right place when not in use?

  • Are employees using the proper tool for the task they are performing?

  • Are dust collectors and exhausts provided for tools that produce large amounts of dust?

Ladders

  • Ladders to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are all ladders rated for 250lbs. or more?

  • Are ladders in good condition?

  • Are tags and labels visible and legible?

  • Are extension ladders tied off and extended 36" above platform?

Confined Spaces

  • Confined spaces safety to be inspected this audit?

  • Do all applicable confined space works have adequate permits granted and documented?

  • Is a confined space emergency plan in place?

  • Are confined spaces being continually monitored?

  • Are all involved workers trained in confined space entry and activities?

Cranes & Hoisting

  • Will crane or hoisting operations to be inspected in this audit?

  • Lift plan in place, crew trained & signed?

  • Safe distance from power lines, excavations, and other hazards?

  • Outriggers fully extended, supported by pads & compacted earth?

  • Barricaded swing radius?

  • Load weight, height, reach, and crane capacity confirmed?

  • Wind & weather monitored & cut off identified?

  • Rigging inspected?

  • Preferred communication selected and employees trained?

  • Crane inspection documented?

Heavy Equipment & Motor Vehicles

  • Will heavy equipment and motor vehicles be inspected in this audit?

  • Inspected regularly and no maintenance concerns apparent?

  • Backup alarms, lights, breaks operational?

  • Haul roads well maintained and laid out properly?

  • Guards over moving parts, shafts, belts, etc?

  • Fire protection on board or within 75'?

  • Seat belts being used?

Excavations

  • Will excavations be inspected in this audit?

  • Perimeter barricaded where required?

  • Underground utilities located, flagged, and paint lines visible?

  • Daily documented inspection by excavation competent person?

  • Hazardous atmospheres monitored and ventilated?

  • No water accumulation?

  • Access/Egress acceptable?

  • Spoils 2' or more from edge of excavation?

  • Protective systems (sloping/benching/shoring) adequate?

Site Protection & Site Set-Up

  • Is site security to be inspected in this audit?

  • Traffic controlled roadways and sidewalks protected?

  • Dangerous overhead work barricades in place if necessary?

  • General public protection - construction area posted, perimeter fencing, and barricades appropriate?

  • Proper steps, landings, and handrails?

  • Existing utilities marked, flagged, and protected?

General Comments

  • Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?

  • Add any additional relevant photos

  • Have all required corrective actions been appointed to personnel?

  • Please add any corrective actions to the appropriate questions above before completing this report

Sign Off

  • Name & Signature of Inspector

  • Name & Signature of Site Supervisor / Foreman

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