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SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

JOB INFORMATION

  • OSHA & DOL posters posted?

  • OSHA 300 Forms Posted? (Feb 1 - Apr 30)

  • First-aid kit fully stocked with non-expired items?

  • Safety Data Sheets filed and accessible?

HOUSEKEEPING

  • Work areas neat?

  • Passageways and walkways clear?

  • Projecting nails and screws are removed or bent over?

  • Protruding steel is bent or capped to prevent impalement?

  • Containers clearly labeled?

  • Waste containers provided and being used?

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

  • Hard Hats being worn?

  • Safety glasses being worn?

  • Hearing protection being worn?

  • Proper clothing worn? (footwear, long pants, shirt w/ sleeves)

  • Task specific PPE worn as required?

ELECTRICAL

  • Extension cords with bare wires or missing ground plug taken out of service?

  • Terminal boxes equipped with required covers?

  • GFCIs or double insulated tools being used?

  • Temporary lighting suspended correctly and in proper condition?

HAND AND POWER TOOLS

  • Hand tools inspected regularly?

  • Guards in place?

  • Right tool is being used at the job at hand?

FLAMMABLES AND COMBUSTIBLES?

  • Compressed cylinders stored properly?

  • Fuel storage is protected? (Impact / spills)

  • Adequate fire extinguishers provided?

FALL PROTECTION

  • Safety rails and cables secured properly?

  • Employees exposed to fall hazards tied off?

  • Harness worn properly?

  • Employees below protected from falling objects?

WALL & FLOOR OPENINGS

  • Floor openings planked over, secured, and labeled "hole" or barricaded?

  • Perimeter protection in place?

  • Materials stored away from the edge?

LADDERS

  • Ladders extended at least 36" above landing?

  • Ladders are secured to prevent slipping, sliding or falling?

  • Ladders with split or missing rungs taken out of service?

  • Stepladders used in fully open position?

  • No step at the top two rungs of stepladder?

SCAFFOLDING

  • Scaffolding inspected daily?

  • Erected on sound rigid footing?

  • Tied to structure as required?

  • Guardrails, mid-rails, and toe boards in place?

  • Planking sound and sturdy?

  • Proper access provided?

  • Employees below protected from falling objects?

TRENCHING & EXCAVATION

  • Competent person identified and present?

  • Excavation is protected from cave-ins?

  • Means of egress provided every 25 feet?

  • Materials are stored at least 2 feet away from trench?

  • Equipment is at safe distance from edge of excavation?

SILICA

  • Engineering control being used?

  • Area of silica producing activity is controlled and other subcontractors are not exposed to silica dust?

MOBILE EQUIPMENT (Manlifts, Forklifts, etc.)

  • Equipment inspected and maintained?

  • Machinery equipped with back up alarm and functioning properly?

  • Operator trained for specific equipment?

  • Operators manual and warning labels in place?

  • Overhead hazards marked and proper clearance maintained?

CRANE

  • Crane inspection complete and up to date?

  • Crane operator log up to date?

  • Operator is trained to use specific crane?

  • Employees are kept from suspended load?

  • Outriggers extended and swing radius is barricade is in place?

  • Taglines used to guide loads?

RIGGING

  • Chains and slings inspected and tagged as required?

COVID-19

  • COVID-19 Daily Questionnaire completed daily for all project personnel?

  • Social distancing is practiced?

  • Face covering worn when required?

  • Commonly touched surfaces are disinfected frequently?

  • Signage posted?

NOTES

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