Title Page

  • Date of Inspection

  • Location of Inspection
  • Name

  • Confirm Branch before you begin:

Health and Safety Field Inspection

Health and Safety Field Inspection

  • Customer Name

  • What Line of Business is this Inspection for?

  • TS / Retail / Insite Task Being Inspected?

  • Has the SOP been reviewed and JHA signed?

  • Has a Front Line Risk Assessment (FLRA) form been completed as required?

  • Are sufficient number of appropriate fire extinguishers present?

  • Are all fire extinguishers inspected with tags attached?

  • Is grounding / bonding in place with acceptable ground source?

  • Has grounding / bonding been checked for continuity?

  • Has the Power Inverter been isolated at the battery?

  • Has the compatibility bucket test been performed successfully?

  • Is the total volume to be poured less than 5 gals? if not, has H&S been contacted?

  • Other comments

  • Containers and bags are closed and free of obvious hazards before handling/transporting?

  • Needlestick resistant gloves available and in use when sharps risk is present?

  • Waste consolidation/transfer limited to MAA only? (only rigid container handling in customer hallways and SAA’s)

  • Employee avoiding using hands to manipulate bagged waste as much as possible?

  • Cut resistant arm guards and cut resistant apron available and in use for bagged waste transfer?

  • Drum and container integrity assessed before handling?

  • Drums and containers free of gross outer contamination?

  • Pinch points avoided by using tools for drums with ring closures?

  • Are Clean Harbors Cut/puncture resistant gloves being worn for the task?

  • Drum carts or dollies available and in use?

  • Drum spinner tools available and used for drum positioning in truck?

  • Drums flat and level while being transported on lift gate?

  • Liftgate capacity not exceeded?

  • Employee standing to the side or top when operating liftgate?

  • Bulging drums not handled, isolated and call made to Health & Safety?

Housekeeping

  • Is the work area clean?

  • Is material and equipment properly stored?

  • Are walkways and passage's clear?

  • Are slip, trip and fall hazards eliminated?

  • Are appropriate warning signs and barriers in place?

  • Are mobile equipment wheels chocked?

  • Company Vehicles are organized and clean?

  • Housekeeping Comments

Emergency Preparedness

  • Is the site prepared for an emergency?

  • First aid Kit onsite and available?

  • Are at least two First Aid Trained personnel onsite?

  • Safety Shower or eye wash available? (10ft) within working area

  • Emergency Numbers documented on Permits / JHA?

  • Location of nearest hospital documented?

  • Are Fire Extinguishers present?

  • Fire Extinguisher(s) are in compliance and tag is attached?

  • A site evacuation procedure has been documented and is understood by the crew?

  • Safe house / area has been identified when dangerous weather occurs?

  • Emergency Preparedness Comments

Job Related Safety Items

  • Have appropriate smoking / Eating areas been designated?

  • Is the proper equipment onsite to complete the project safely?

  • Is a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) used on all equipment and in good condition?

  • Are extension cords in good condition?

  • Have decontamination zones / areas been established?

  • Is the crew's system of communication sufficient?

  • Is the worksite secure?

  • Is the lighting safely illuminating the work zone?

  • Are approved safety knives being used?

  • Job related Safety Items

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

  • Is the head, face, eye and neck protection appropriate for the hazard?

  • is the hearing protection appropriate for the hazard?

  • Is the hand protection appropriate for the hazard?

  • Take a picture of the hand protection

  • Is the foot protection appropriate for the hazard?

  • Are the chemical protective suits appropriate for the hazard?

  • is special equipment appropriate for the hazard? (Hi-vis, FRC, PFD, tape and barrier cream)

  • Is the PPE being used match what is documented on the permit?

  • Is respiratory protection being used?

  • Are the employees clean shaved?

  • Fit test is Complient?

Housekeeping

  • Is the work area clean?

  • Is material and equipment properly stored?

  • Are walkways and passage's clear?

  • Are slip, trip and fall hazards eliminated?

  • Are appropriate warning signs and barriers in place?

  • Are mobile equipment wheels chocked?

  • Company Vehicles are organized and clean?

  • Housekeeping Comments

  • Site Safety Lead established and held pre-job safety meeting with all staff?

  • Heat stress being managed with cold water, shade or AC available and work/rest cycles established?

  • Vehicle traffic safety managed with use of spotters for supply vehicles and designated lanes for customer vehicles?

  • Customers instructed to put car in park and stay in their vehicles?

  • All containers checked for labels prior to removal and questionable materials brought to supervisor attention?

  • Spill supplies, first aid kits, fire extinguishers and safety shower/eye wash all readily available in sorting area?

  • Ergonomics managed with carts for material transport, mechanical assistance or team lifting for heavy/awkward items?

  • Dump and sort techniques or remote handling tools used to eliminate hand injuries?

  • SKE Task Being Inspected

Housekeeping

  • Is the work area clean?

  • Is material and equipment properly stored?

  • Are walkways and passage's clear?

  • Are slip, trip and fall hazards eliminated?

  • Are appropriate warning signs and barriers in place?

  • Are mobile equipment wheels chocked?

  • Company Vehicles are organized and clean?

  • Housekeeping Comments

Emergency Preparedness

  • Is the site prepared for an emergency?

  • First aid Kit onsite and available?

  • Are at least two First Aid Trained personnel onsite?

  • Safety Shower or eye wash available? (10ft) within working area

  • Emergency Numbers documented on Permits / JHA?

  • Location of nearest hospital documented?

  • Are Fire Extinguishers present?

  • Fire Extinguisher(s) are in compliance and tag is attached?

  • A site evacuation procedure has been documented and is understood by the crew?

  • Safe house / area has been identified when dangerous weather occurs?

  • Emergency Preparedness Comments

Job Related Safety Items

  • Have appropriate smoking / Eating areas been designated?

  • Is the proper equipment onsite to complete the project safely?

  • Is a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) used on all equipment and in good condition?

  • Are extension cords in good condition?

  • Have decontamination zones / areas been established?

  • Is the crew's system of communication sufficient?

  • Is the worksite secure?

  • Is the lighting safely illuminating the work zone?

  • Are approved safety knives being used?

  • Job related Safety Items

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

  • Is the head, face, eye and neck protection appropriate for the hazard?

  • is the hearing protection appropriate for the hazard?

  • Is the hand protection appropriate for the hazard?

  • Take a picture of the hand protection

  • Is the foot protection appropriate for the hazard?

  • Are the chemical protective suits appropriate for the hazard?

  • is special equipment appropriate for the hazard? (Hi-vis, FRC, PFD, tape and barrier cream)

  • Is the PPE being used match what is documented on the permit?

  • Is respiratory protection being used?

  • Are the employees clean shaved?

  • Fit test is Complient?

  • Has a Front Line Risk Assessment (FLRA) form been completed as required?

  • Are spotters used when navigating close quarters or areas of restricted access?

  • Slip and trip hazards addressed or eliminated?

  • Environmental extremes (heat, cold noise, etc.) addressed or eliminated?

  • Ergonomic issues (access, lifting, push/pull, etc.) addressed or eliminated?

  • Are sufficient number of appropriate fire extinguishers present?

  • Are any prohibited activities (confined space entry, expired profiles, etc.) being performed

  • mechanical assistance (PIV, dolleys, etc.) available/used for heavy loads?

  • Containers are in shippable condition (Dirty, bulging, no labels, not closed)?

  • Are spotters used when navigating close quarters or areas of restricted access?

  • Slip and trip hazards addressed or eliminated?

  • Environmental extremes (heat, cold noise, etc.) addressed or eliminated?

  • Ergonomic issues (access, lifting, push/pull, etc.) addressed or eliminated?

  • Are sufficient number of appropriate fire extinguishers present?

  • Has grounding / bonding been performed?

  • Have overhead hazards (awnings, trees, cables, doors) been mitigated?

  • Has traffic (vehicle, equipment, pedestrian) been mitigated?

  • Are there uncontrolled hazardous operations (hostile persons/fire/health) in the area?

  • Are any prohibited activities (confined space entry, expired profiles, etc.) being performed

  • Is there sufficient volume in truck compartment?

  • Have safety cones and hose protection been deployed?

  • Has a Front Line Risk Assessment (FLRA) form been completed as required?

  • Are spotters used when navigating close quarters or areas of restricted access?

  • Slip and trip hazards addressed or eliminated?

  • Environmental extremes (heat, cold noise, etc.) addressed or eliminated?

  • Ergonomic issues (access, lifting, push/pull, etc.) addressed or eliminated?

  • ChlorDtect or ph checked?

  • Fall hazards (pits/trenches/manholes, etc) addressed?

  • Are any prohibited activities (confined space entry, expired profiles, etc.) being performed?

  • Hoses secured to prevent jumping and whipping?

  • Proper tools available/used when removing grates and man hole covers?

  • What Field Service task is being Inspected?

CSE Permit

  • Entry Supervisor, Attendant and Entrant named on the Permit?

  • All sections of the permit completed or marked NA?

  • Safety Meeting Documented?

  • Entrant in/out times are documented?

  • FS Work Permit completed along with CSE Permit? (FS Work permit authorizes the work outside of the space)

  • Document the deficiencies from the permit (take picture of Permit)

Ventilation

  • Ventilation set up is appropriate (exhausted away from employees or other personnel)?

  • Air flow is being exhausted not forced?

  • Does the ventilation equipment provide adequate Air Exchanges for the space? (8-10 Per air changes/hr and 3 air changes prior to entry)

  • Is equipment bonded and grounded?

Air Monitoring

  • Is the proper Air Monitoring equipment onsite?

  • Are action levels understood and documented?

  • Bumped checked (daily) / Calibrated (weekly)?

  • Monitoring frequency is appropriate for the hazard? (Readings are documented for: 15 Min Periodic "Gastec/Dragger Tubes", 30 min for continuous "4/5 Gas Meter")

  • Pre entry readings have been conducted and documented on the permit?

Rescue

  • Are required Harnesses being worn by all entrants and designated rescue personnel?

  • Are horizontal/Vertical lifelines attached?

  • Are additional hazards present that make wearing the lifeline more dangerous?

  • Did H&S approve the removal of Lifeline?

  • Is CHES Rescue being utilized?

  • Is the Rescue teams training up to date?

  • Can all entrants be seen?

  • Rescue plan on Permit is complete? (Section 10)

  • First Aid / CPR is in compliance?

  • Is a Mechanical extraction device being used for spaces greater than 5 ft?

  • Confined Space Entry Comments

  • If manual HPWJ is being performed (shot gunning, hand lancing, etc), has Critical HPWJ Approval Form been completed?

  • HPWJ Checklist completed?

  • Hoses are hydro tested and marked per CHES standard?

  • Are all hoses and fittings rated for 1.5X Maximum pressure?

  • Have hoses been inspected prior to use and appear in good condition?

  • Are we Shot Gunning?

  • Is a protective hose shroud (10ft Minimum) in place on the shot gun?

  • Blast Boots and Metatarsal/shin guards are being worn?

  • Appropriate wand length (48 inches not including handle) per CHES standard?

  • Is manual flex lancing taking place?

  • is Anti Withdrawal Device in placed?

  • Does flex lance have a warning mark 3 Ft from the tip?

  • Is the flex lance fitted with a rigid stinger 1.5X the inside diameter of the pipe?

  • Body Armor is worn while flex lancing?

  • HPWJ comments

  • Is the pressure washing wand 48" long?

  • Are all hose connections threaded? (no quick connects)

  • Are whip checks used between the pump hose and between individual hose lengths?

  • Are metaltarsal and shin guards being worn?

  • Pressure Washing Comments

  • Has bonding and grounding been performed and checked for continuity?

  • Hands and Feet are kept 2 ft away from hose end?

  • Safety T is in place, being utilized and manned for jobs with more than 20ft of hose?

  • Is the flex hose secured to eliminate whipping action?

  • Double Hearing protection worn by crew?

  • Does the crew have line of sight on the employee working the end of the hose?

  • Task Description

  • Substance of Concern

FS Work Permit / Supporting Documents

  • All sections of the FS Work permit completed or marked NA?

  • Has Health and Safety reviewed Sections 1-3 prior to day of the job?

  • What required support documents are onsite?

  • Has JHA been approved by Health and Safety?

  • Has JHA been reviewed and signed off by field crew prior to job starting?

  • Has the HASP been approved by Health and Safety?

  • Has the HASP been reviewed and signed off by field crew prior to job starting?

  • Chapter 13 is onsite and completed by supervisor?

  • Chapter 13 has been reviewed / signed off by crew?

  • SDS available and reviewed when specific chemicals are present?

Site Hazard Assessment

  • Tailgate safety meeting completed and documented?

  • Have the hazards of the job site been communicated / identified / controlled?

Housekeeping

  • Is material and equipment properly stored?

  • Are walkways and passage's clear to and from the truck to the work area?

  • Are slip, trip and fall hazards eliminated?

  • Are appropriate warning signs and barriers in place?

  • Are mobile equipment wheels chocked?

  • Company Vehicles are organized and clean?

  • Are safety cones in place?

  • Has all critical safety equipment been inspected prior to use (Harnesses, Lifelines, DBI's etc..)?

  • Housekeeping Comments

Emergency Preparedness

  • First aid Kit onsite and available?

  • Are at least two First Aid Trained personnel onsite?

  • Safety Shower / eye wash / fresh water source available and functioning with in the general work area?

  • Emergency Numbers / Nearest hospital location documented on Permits / JHA?

  • Are Fire Extinguishers present?

  • Fire Extinguisher(s) are in compliance and tag is attached?

  • A site evacuation procedure has been documented and is understood by the crew?

  • Safe area has been identified when dangerous weather occurs?

  • Emergency Preparedness Comments

Job Related Safety Items

  • Have appropriate smoking / Eating areas been designated?

  • Is the proper equipment onsite to complete the project safely?

  • Is a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) used on all equipment and in good condition?

  • Are extension cords in good condition?

  • Have decontamination zones / areas been established?

  • Is the crew's system of communication sufficient?

  • Is the worksite secure?

  • Is the lighting safely illuminating the work zone?

  • Are unapproved safety knives not present on the jobsite?

  • Job related Safety Items

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

  • Is the head, face, eye and neck protection appropriate for the hazard?

  • is the hearing protection appropriate for the hazard?

  • Is the hand protection appropriate for the hazard?

  • Is the foot protection appropriate for the hazard?

  • Are the chemical protective suits appropriate for the hazard?

  • is special equipment appropriate for the hazard? (Hi-vis, FRC, PFD, tape and barrier cream)

  • Is the PPE being used match what is documented on the permit or JHA?

  • Is respiratory protection being used?

  • Are the employees clean shaved?

  • Fit test is Compliant (Proof of fit test completion available onsite or at branch location)?

  • Is bonding and grounding in place and been verified?

  • Have all ignition sources been eliminated?

  • Is LEL area monitoring been conducted?

  • Is there a Excavation Competent Person onsite?

  • Has the daily trenching & excavation checklist been completed?

  • Have all utilities been identified and marked by Dig Safe?

  • Has a "NO MAN's LAND" been established 3/4 of the excavations depth away from the edge?

  • Has the excavation been evaluated for potential confined space hazards?

  • Does this task involve trenching?

  • For excavations greater than 4ft are sloping or shoring options in place?

  • Is a ladder available in the excavation every 25ft?

  • Are excavation spoils located at least 2 ft from the edge of the excavation?

  • Is standing water in the excavation being controlled?

  • Is work on scaffolding being performed?

  • Scaffold erected according to guidelines?

  • All personnel "scaffold user" or "aerial lift" trained?

  • All scaffold components are in good condition?

  • Daily inspection is documented?

  • Is there a Scaffold Competent Person on site?

  • Is a Aerial Lift being utilized onsite?

  • Required fall protection equipment is being utilized?

  • Are you working from Heights?

  • Is fall prevention being used instead of fall protection (Barriers 6ft from edge)?

  • Tie off / Anchor points are appropriate and rated for 5000lbs or higher?

  • Appropriate Lifelines (lanyards, SRL's) have been selected based on Fall clearance?

  • Fall protection equipment has been inspected prior to use?

  • Are you utilizing a Motorized water craft?

  • Is the boat operator certified by Clean Harbors?

  • Has a boating checklist / float plan been completed?

  • Are USCG approved

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