Title Page
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Client / Site
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Conducted on (Date and Time)
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Inspected by
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Location
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, REMOVAL, AND CLEANUP
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Debris is cleared from work surfaces, passages, and stairs.
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Ground within 6 feet of a building under construction is free of irregularities.
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Storage areas and walkways are reasonably free of dangerous depressions, holes, obstructions, and debris.
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All walking and working surfaces are reasonably dry and free from grease or oil.
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Spills of oil, grease, and other liquids are removed at once, or covered with sand or other absorbent material until cleaned up.
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Sufficient waste or trash containers are provided, used and emptied when appropriate.
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Workers wear heavy gloves and heavy soled or safety shoes when handling scrap material.
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All walking and working surfaces are free of protruding nails.
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Nails or fasteners are removed when opening crates, cartons, kegs, or when stripping small forms.
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Nails are bent down or removed before scrap material is discarded.
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Scrap and debris are piled neatly.
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Materials, waste, or tools are not thrown from buildings or structures to areas where workers may be located.
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Any object protruding at head height has been removed or flagged.
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Protective caps are used on exposed rebar.
BULK MATERIAL STORAGE
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All piled or stacked material is stable and cannot fall, slip, or collapse.
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The face of a pile of bags (containing cement or other material) more than 5 feet high is tapered back, or the sacks are tied in horizontal layers to prevent them from falling or collapsing.
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Lumber piles are no more than 16’ high if handled manually or 20’ high if handled by equipment.
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Headpieces, crosspieces, or other means are used as needed to prevent slipping, tipping, or collapsing.
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Piles of bricks, tiles, masonry blocks, and similar materials are stabilized by the use of headers at least every sixth layer.
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Brick stacks are not over 7 feet high. Brick stacks over 4 feet high are tapered back.
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Masonry stacks over 6 feet high are tapered back.
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The way that material is going to be taken off the pile is planned at the time the material is first stored.
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Workers and their equipment have room to move material off a pile.
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Material is piled on surfaces that will hold its weight.
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Material is piled on ground stable enough for a heavy load (not too near an excavation).
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Pipe or rod is stored in racks if more than one layer high.
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Surplus materials are returned to the stockpile.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
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Flammable material is always stored in separate closed containers.
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Incompatible chemical products (which may cause a hazardous reaction if they come in contact) are not stored together.
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Smoking is prohibited in flammable liquid storage areas.
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Flammable liquids are not stored near sources of ignition (sparks, electricity, flames, or hot objects).
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More than 25 gallons of flammable liquids present are kept in a storage cabinet approved by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
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Indoor storage areas for flammable liquids are ventilated and have one clear aisle, at least three feet wide.
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Flammable liquids stored outdoors are at least 50 feet from the property line and 10 feet from any public way. (Requirements change for very large quantities.)
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Outdoor flammable liquid storage areas are graded to divert spills away from buildings.
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Flammable and combustible scrap, debris, and waste are removed promptly from buildings or structures.
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Covered metal waste cans are available for oily and paint-soaked waste.
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Appropriate cleanup materials are available for leaks or spills of flammables or other hazardous materials.
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Leftover hazardous products and waste are properly stored, labeled, and disposed of according to the instructions on the product’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
SANITATION
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Toilets and washing facilities are clean and sanitary.
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Toilets are designed to ensure user privacy, and are supplied with toilet paper.
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Sufficient toilets and washing facilities are available.
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Adequate supplies of potable water are available.
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Drinking water is stored and dispensed in clearly marked containers that are not used for any other purpose.
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Drinking water is dispensed from fountains, or single service cups are supplied.
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All pipes and containers for non-potable water have been clearly labeled, and only potable water is used for washing, drinking, or cooking.
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Change rooms (if required) are clean without accumulated dirty clothes, food, or food containers.
ENVIRONMENT
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Lighting and ventilation are adequate.
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Burned out lights are reported and replaced.
WORK PRACTICES
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Housekeeping occurs constantly on the job, not just once a week or at the end of the project.
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Everyone does housekeeping, not just laborers.
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Workers pick up anything they see lying around that can trip a person or fall on them.
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Extension cords, lines, welding leads, hoses, etc. are coiled up when not in use.
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Tools are returned to the gang box or tool room.
COMPLETION
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Recommendations
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Full Name and Signature of the Inspector