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The Pre-Task Planning Guide should be completed daily for each task. Post in a conspicuous location throughout the length of the task. Each employee involved with the task shall initial this Guide. If deviation from known work practices/procedures occurs, work must be stopped and re-evaluated. On project sites notify your supervisor and/or safety.

  • Project Name

  • Work Order/ Job Number

  • Supervisor

  • Conducted on

  • Location of Task
  • Task Description

  • Does the task require special training?

  • If yes, what type?

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Task Information

  • What are the hazards associated with the job/task?

  • What will be done to eliminate/ controls the above hazards?

  • Have they been reviewed by affected employees?

General Work Environment/Housekeeping

  • Is there acceptable access/egress to the work site? Tripping hazards removed/addressed?

  • Materials handling: Should carts or other means be used to keep materials and tools off the floor?

  • Is there adequate illumination for all work?

  • Barricades maintained & appropriate?

  • What weather conditions could affect safe performance of this task?

  • Are trash receptacles available in the work area? Water and sanitation facilities located?

  • Location:

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Fire Protection

  • Identify the location of the nearest extinguisher and communication source.

  • Are flammable/combustible materials stored, separated, inspected, labeled and secured per procedure?

Tools & Equipment

  • User inspection is required on all tools, ladders, GFIs, electrical cords, rigging and safety equipment. Has this been completed?

Material Storage

  • Has material storage area been identified and approved?

Fall Protection

  • Have areas been identified as requiring fall protection systems? (i.e. static lines, barricades, handrails, hole covers, etc.)

  • Have they been installed?

  • 100% Tie-off (personal fall arrest/restraint) required at how many feet?

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Personal Protective Equipment Required. (Check the general type of PPE required then select the specific type of PPE which will be used.)

  • Eye/Face

  • Select the Eye/Face protection type

  • Head/Face

  • Select Head/Ear protection type

  • Hand

  • Select the Hand protection type

  • Garment/Coveralls

  • Select Garment/Coveralls protection type

  • Knee/Shin/Foot

  • Select Knee/Shon/Foot protection type

  • Fall Protection Harness

  • Welding

  • Select Welding protection type

  • Respirator

  • Select Respirator protection type

  • NFPA 70 E- Arc Flash Protection

  • Other

  • Specify "Other" PPE

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Equipment

  • List mechanized equipment, platforms, personnel lifts and scaffolding needed:

  • Do they have current inspections?

Employee Certifications Required

  • Crane Operator

  • Forklift Operator

  • Mobile Equipment Operator

  • Scissor Lift/ JLG

  • Power Actuated

  • NFPA 70E

  • Competent Person

  • Confined Spaces

  • Excavations

  • Hazardous Material

  • Scaffolds

  • Other

  • Please specify other:

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Procedures/Permits Required

  • Lockout/ Tagout

  • Hot Work

  • Fire Watch

  • Excavation

  • Signs/ Barricades

  • Confined Space

  • Hole Watch

  • Crane Lift

  • Line Break

  • Scaffolds

  • Other

  • Please specify other

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Post Task Assognment

  • Supervisor

  • Date

  • Was anyone injured or did an unplanned incident occur today?

  • If "Yes", explain:

  • Was it reported to Management/Safety?

  • If "Yes", state whom you told & when they were told.

  • What problems did you have with today's work assignment?

  • What can we do tomorrow to improve safety/ performance?

  • Miscellaneous Concerns:

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Involved Crew Members

    Crew Member Names & Initials
  • Name

  • Initials

  • Supervisor Name

  • Signature

  • Project Manager Name

  • Signature

  • Technician Name

  • Signature

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