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Safety Audit

  • Foreman

  • Area Supervisor

  • Customer/Client

  • Location
  • Jobsite Region

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

FBUS Safety Audit

Administrative

  • Has the job brief been properly filled out and submitted for the day? Has a new brief successfully autogenerated for the next day?

  • What was out of compliance with the job brief?

  • Was a detailed task section filled out adequately?

  • Is the excavation log properly filled out?

  • What was out of compliance with the excavation log?

  • Has all additional paperwork been filled out?

  • What additional paperwork was missing?

  • Are overhead utilities & obstructions identified to the crew before doing work?

  • Does the Foreman/Crew leader know how to access the safety documents and tabulated data on the iPad (Content Locker)?

  • What couldn't be accessed by Foreman/ Crew leader?

Work Zone Setup (MUTCD)

  • Is there sufficient signage throughout the job site?

  • What was the issue with the signage?

  • Are Police Details and/or Flaggers available on the jobsite?

  • Are vehicles/ equipment/ material placed in the buffer zone to protect the workers?

  • Are there sufficient barriers to prevent access of pedestrians & vehicles throughout the work zone?

  • What was insufficient with the barriers?

Excavation Safety

  • Have utilities been marked out and have all markings been refreshed so they are clearly visible? (Walk the jobsite)

  • What utilities have not been marked out or refreshed?

  • Was a CAT Tool used prior to excavation? (Refer to job brief)

  • Is the CAT Tool functioning?

  • Were the methods used in identifying the underground facilities an accepted practice?

  • What incorrect methods were being utilized?

  • Have all excavations been barricaded correctly?

  • What was the out of compliance action?

  • Are all the excavation(s) compliant and consideration has been given to protect employees (depth)?

  • If in use, have all protective systems been properly installed and in compliance?

  • What was out of compliance?

  • Has the 5 Gas Meter been used to test the air in the trench (4 feet or greater)?

  • Why was it not utilized?

  • Are all spoil piles, tools and equipment set back two feet? If "yes" take a picture of the spoil piles 2 feet back.

  • Are fire extinguisher(s) in good condition, inspected and readily available? (Near trench) Take a picture of the Fire extinguisher readily available

  • What was out of compliance

  • Is the ladder in good working order and readily available? If "no" what is out of compliance

  • What was out of compliance?

  • Is the ladder in the excavation if at a depth of 4 feet or greater? Within 25 feet of crew member and extend 36'' above the trench?

  • What was out of compliance?

  • Are all employees free of the swing zone? (Is good communication present with operator?)

  • Are all open trenches attended to at all times by a Feeney Brothers Employee? (Police Officer is not allowed)

  • Is the housekeeping of the job site in good order? (No loose rocks, equipment, tools, trip hazards, etc)

Tools & Equipment Safety

  • Is there a complete unopened First Aid kit? (not expired)

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