Hydro Cressona Contractor Audit

• Project Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Contractor Management

• Are the contractors in possession of their Contractor Safety Card or ISN Pass?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a JSSP available for the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Safe Work Permit been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Pre Job Safety Briefing been conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the job has lasted longer than 1 day, has a Contractor Safety audit been performed by the contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all contractors parked in designated location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only contractor-owned and insured vehicles on site? (inside main gate)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all contractors rated A, B or C in ISN or working under a current Variance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the contractors been placed on the Contractor Safety Board by the project leader?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Project Leader (Hydro) conducting Safe Work Permit Audits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Free Moving Mobile Equipment

• Is a documented pre-op inspection available for this shift and is it completed properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do observations confirm all operators are wearing seat belts when provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does equipment come to a complete stop at posted intersections and blind corners?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are horns sounded when approaching pedestrians from the rear and at blind intersections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loads on forklifts being carried in a manner that does not obstruct forward vision?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do vehicle operators look while backing up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment turned off and parking brake set when operator is more than 25 feet from the vehicle and anytime the vehicle is out of view? (forklifts)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fall Prevention/Protection

• Has the Roof Work Permit been properly completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the job being conducted in accordance with the provisions of the roof work permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable railing being used around floor openings and holes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If railing is unable to be used, is Red Danger Tape deployed at a minimum of 6 feet from the edge of the hole/opening?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contractors using the handrails when climbing or descending stairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the employees maintaining 3-point contact while ascending, descending or working from a ladder? (six foot ladders and larger)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not maintaining 3-point contact, is the employee wearing fall protection and tied off? (six foot ladders and larger)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ladders stored properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ladders clean and free from grease and debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees tying off to the structure before exiting the basket of the highreach or scissors lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees using anchor points provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All fall protection equipment has been inspected within the last six months (documented) and has undergone a daily inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Elevated Work/Overhead Crane Repair

• If High Reach, Ladder or Scissors lift (including any material or person) is extending into the crane envelope, are rail stops and banners in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If High Reach, Ladder or Scissors lift (including any material or person) is extending into the crane envelope, are blocking cranes in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If High Reach, Ladder or Scissors lift (including any material or person) is extending into the crane envelope, is bay isolated electrically (LTV)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there active cranes adjacent to High Reach, Scissors Lift activity? If so, do the adjacent cranes have an Orange Warning tag on the bridge controller?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adjacent (same bay) cranes operating at a reduced speed inside of the warning zone, which are located 40 feet from the stops?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do adjacent cranes remain at least ten feet from blocking cranes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a pre-op inspection been performed on the equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lockout Tagout Verify

• Are Red and White Danger Tags legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a lock box is used, are Red, Yellow, and Black Lock Box tags attached to the lock box locks and the lock box?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tags filled out properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the job/task will cross shifts or is incomplete at the end of the current shift, is an Orange/Black Equipment Out of Service Tag placed on the lock box and/or the equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Orange/Black Equipment Out of Service Tag Stubs been returned to the Supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the contractor properly isolate the equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the contractor notify personnel affected by their work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did each contractor involved with the isolation place their lock and tag on the energy isolation device(s) or lock box?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the contractor verify the isolation be attempting to start the equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the contractor clear the equipment of personnel prior to verifying the isolation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At the completion of the task, was the lock and tag removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Are electricians using the correct PPE for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Safe Work Zone been created?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fixed lead voltmeters used to verify de-energization?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has voltmeter been tested for proper operation before and after verifying de-energization?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electricians using insulated tools to work in close proximity to energized conductors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cords and power tools being used GFCI protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are insulated tools, rubber hose, blanket and gloves within the inspection window?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Electrical Cabinets closed or guarded when craftsman leave the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all power tools, extension cords and plugs free of obvious damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Space

• Is the Contractor using a Hydro Permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Confined Space Permit completed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the Confined Space Assessment with the Confined Space Permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If possible, is rescue equipment set up at the job site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the contractor using a properly calibrated monitor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machine Guarding

• Is equipment locked and tagged before machine guarding is removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If troubleshooting is required while the equipment is energized, is a Safe Work Permit and an additional person at the E-Stop being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fastening devices in place and secure on the machine guarding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the machine guards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the machine guarding pass the AUTO Test? (Around, Under, Through, Over)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Interview craftsmen. Do they understand that all machine guards must be replaced before equipment is returned to production?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Preparedness and Fire Protection

• Interview several employees. Do they know the emergency phone number and the location of the head count area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguisher inspections up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire extinguishers observed unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hot work permits available and properly completed when performing “hot work” such as welding, cutting and grinding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are two “charged” fire extinguishers provided at the Hot Work job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are yellow flammable liquid cabinets free of combustibles such as boxes, rags, gloves, paper, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are red/yellow flammable liquid cabinets grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammables not in use, stored in flammable liquids cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers for oil and chemical soaked rags provided with a lid, is the lid tightly closed and has the container been emptied daily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the White copy of the Hot Work Permit posted on the board in building 108 during the Hot Work operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all hot work equipment undergone a daily inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plant operating on propane, and if so, are the contractors aware of the increased hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Were all contractors observed wearing hearing protection properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were all contractors observed wearing safety glasses, a hard hat and approved foot protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select several employees and review the fit of their safety glasses. Are they wearing side shields? Do the glasses fit the employee well? The glasses should fit close to the face with very small spaces on the sides and under the eyes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Hard Hats clean and free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the employees wearing the appropriate PPE for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ergonomics

• Is the contractor lifting with legs and not the back?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a hoist is available, is the contractor using the hoist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the proper tools being used for the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Miscellaneous

• Randomly select some work areas and locate chemical containers. Does each container have a readable warning label?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Randomly select work areas that use Mallets. Check for “mushroomed” heads, cracked handles and any other damage. Are the Mallets in serviceable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all safety signs clean and readable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eyewash and safety shower units unobstructed, clearly marked and operable? Activate the shower/eyewash to verify operation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visually inspect designated walkways. Are they free of holes, missing floor blocks or other items that could cause someone to trip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is overhead lighting in working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Barricades are properly installed and tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complete a visual inspection of the lockers and toolboxes. Are the lockers and toolboxes free from chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A