Information

  • Job Site Name

  • Conducted on

  • Foreman

  • Additional Attendance Besides Foreman

  • Builder

  • Document No.

Excavations / Power Lines

Power Lines

  • Power Lines are 6 ft from people working near overhead lines (45)(H)(2)(c)

  • Do you wish to examine Excavations on this safety walk?

  • Hazard awareness barriers are in place as required (58)(C)(9)(14)

  • Shoring/Shielding/Sloping is safe (58)(C)(3)

Fall Protection

Scaffolding - Personal Fall Protection (PFP)

  • Was Scaffolding observed?

  • PFP system is in place when a fall distance of 15 ft or greater during framing activities (65)(C)(3)(c)

  • All Guardrails are installed on open sides and ends of platforms (122)(A)(10)

  • Toeboards are required on all railed sides of work surfaces where employees work or pass below (122)(A)(11)

  • Fall Protection was used properly by crew where applicable

Wall Openings - Personal Fall Protection (PFP)

  • Wall Openings must be guarded if there is a drop of more than 4 ft and the bottom of the opening is less than 3 ft above the working surface (76)(B)(2)

  • Top Rails at 42"-45" (2"x4" or larger) (75)(1)(a)

  • Mid Rails (1"x6") halfway between top rail and floor are required when there is no wall or parapet wall is less than 21" high (75)(1)(b)

  • Wood posts are not less than 2"x4" and spaced at 8 ft or closer intervals (75)(1)(d)

Personal Fall Arrest (PFA)

  • Was PFA observed?

  • Anchorage Points are correctly attached to the structure (64)(3)(c)

  • Employees are connected at Anchor Points that do not allow them to free fall 6 ft or fall onto the lower level (64)(3)(b)

  • Employees are wearing the correct size of safety harness (Can pass hand through leg strap not fist)

  • Each employee is attached separately (64)(3)(d)(2)

  • Safety Nets are installed correctly (65)(B)(5)

  • Fall Protection was used properly by crew where applicable

Stairs / Stairways

  • Employees are accessing 2nd floor using internal stairwells and temporary external stairwells (134)(C)

  • Stairs are equipped with handrails at 34" - 36" that run the full length of the stairs (134)(H)

  • Stairwells have fully installed Guardrails and toeboards (134)(J)

Ladders

  • Employees are using ladders correctly and not climbing the building structure

  • Ladders are well maintained and in good working condition (95)(I)(1)(b)

  • Ladders have the manufacturer's safety labels (95)(I)(1)(b)

  • Ladder set-up, base, and footing is to standard (95)(I)(3)(c)

  • Ladders extended up to 32' high have a 36" minimum overlap and are tied off on the 4th rung from the top (94)(E)

  • Employees are not reaching an excessive distance from their body while using ladders (96)(I)(3)(n)

  • Employees are not carrying equipment or materials while on ladders that prevent them from using the ladder safely (96)(I)(3)(o)

Tools and Equipment

Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs)

  • GFCIs are in use and in good working order (44)(G)(1)

Electrical Cords

  • Tools cords and extension cords have no exposed wiring (137)(Item 1)

  • Tool cords and extension cords are not missing ground wires (137)(Item 3)

Circular Saws

  • Were Circular Saws observed?

  • Properly equipped with blade guards above and below (140)(G)(1)(b)(c)

Pneumatic Tools

  • Were Pneumatic Tools observed?

  • Employees were observed carrying nail guns with fingers OFF the trigger mechanism

  • Pneumatic Nailers and Staplers have a safety device that prevents the tool from operating when the muzzle is not in contact with work surface (142)(N)(2)

  • Pneumatic Nailers and Staplers are unplugged from air hose when employee is out of sight of their tool.

Powder Actuated Tools (PATs)

  • Were PATs observed?

  • PATs were never left unattended (139)(4)(a)

  • Warning signs that say POWDER-ACTUATED TOOLS IN USE are displayed within 50 ft of a PAT operation (139)(D)(5)(i)

  • Only trained workers holding a valid operator's card may use a PAT (On Them) (138)(D)(1)

  • PATs must be kept in lockable storage container (138)(D)(2)

Radial Arm (Horizontal Pull) Saws

  • Were Radial Arm Saws observed?

  • The upper half of the saw blade and arbor ends are completely covered (141)(J)(1)

  • The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade shall be guarded (141)(J)(2)

  • Anti-kickback device must be used during ripping operations (141)(J)(3)

  • Saws must return automatically to the tables back when released (141)(J)(4)

  • Saws must have a stop provided to prevent the saw blade from passing the front edge of the table (141)(J)(5)

Silica Dust

  • Were objects that could produce Silica Dust being worked on?

  • Readily available Written Control Plan for Silica Dust Exposure (133)(G)

  • Were masks observed being used by employees?

  • Voluntary Respirator Request Signature for the employee wearing a mask (Company Policy)

  • Are Circular Saws being used on items that could produce Silica Dust?

  • Circular Saws have dust reducing blades with Vacuum Adapter (Engineering/Administrative Controls in Written Plan) (133)(B)

  • Are Saws being used on items that could produce Silica Dust?

  • Saws are equipped with integrated water systems (133)(B)

  • Is Housekeeping being done around items that could produce Silica Dust?

  • Employees are not dry sweeping these areas (133)(B)

  • Vacuum Adapters are being properly emptied in the Concrete Wash Out Basin to contain Silica Dust (133)(B)

Housekeeping

  • Walkways are free of debris and obstructions (90)(A)

  • Holes have guardrails and toeboards or covers (76)(B)(1)(a)

  • Floor Openings have guardrails and toeboards or covers (76)(B)(1)(a)

  • Trip hazards (such as post tension cables) are painted for high visibility or sectioned off (90)(B)

  • Nails in scrap material are bent down to prevent cut/laceration injury exposure (90)(D)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Hard Hats worn by crew and in safe condition (108)(F)(4)

  • Safety Glasses with Side Shields worn by crew and in safe condition (107)(A)

  • Foot Protection worn by crew and in safe condition (107)(B)

  • Hearing Protection is readily available and worn according to (108)(E)(Table 3)

  • Suitable clothing for the job worn by crew (107)(D)

COVID 19

  • Social Distancing (6 feet apart)

  • Some form of Face Shield is being worn

  • Soap or Hand Sanitizer readily available

  • No workers are sharing tools

  • No sick workers are present on job site

Heat Illness

  • Sufficient amounts of clean, cool, water is available to all employees (82)(E)(1)

  • Daily high temperature under 80 degrees?

  • Shade available upon request (83)(F)(1)(a)

  • Daily high temperature between 80-94 degrees?

  • Employees can point out where shade is readily available for rest (83)(F)(2)(a)

  • Foreman is encouraging employees to take 5 minute "cool down" breaks (83)(F)(9)

  • Daily high temperature 95 degrees or higher?

  • Supervisor conducted pre-shift meeting to reminding employees to drink plenty of water throughout the day (84)(2)(G)(9)

  • Employees are trained and vigilant of signs and symptoms of heat illness (84)(2)(G)(3)

  • Observation and regular contact with employees is being used by supervisor (84)(2)(G)(5)

  • Supervisor is paying extra attention to employees that have less that 2 years of experience (84)(2)(G)(8)

  • There are a suitable number of employees readily available to give First Aid (86)(2)(K)

First Aid / Fire Extinguishers

  • Will you be checking Container Supplies on this visit?

First Aid

  • First Aid Kit is readily available (69)(A)

Fire Extinguishers

  • Fire Extinguishers are readily available (68)(A)(1)

  • Fire Extinguishers have tags indicating that they have been inspected monthly (68)(C)(1)

  • Fire Extinguishers have tags indicating that they have been serviced within the past 12 months or are under 1 year old (68)(C)(1)

Documentation

  • Will you be checking Documentation on this visit?

  • A "Tailgate" safety meeting was held at least once this week (21)(E)

  • Fall Protection Inspection Sheet filled out each morning and readily available

  • Readily Available Safety Binder Containing: Code of Safe Practices (21)(C), IIPP (90), HIPP (81), HAZCOM (77)(A), COVID Prevention Program (CPP)

  • Readily Available (EMS) Emergency Medical Services Plan (69)(B), Certificate of Insurance, & Business License (Red Folder)

  • Trained person in possession of current Red Cross First Aid Certificate (or equivelant) (On Foreman) (69)(B)

  • Forklift Certification readily available (On Driver)

  • POSTED Code of Safe Practices (21)(C), Labor Board Poster, Emergency Phone Numbers, "Safety and Health Protection on the Job" CalOSHA Poster, Powder Actuated Tools Poster

  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Book (Big Binder)

General Comments

  • Add any additional relevant photos

Sign Off

  • Name & Signature of Inspector

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