Information

  • Document No.

  • Job Site Safety Inspection Checklist

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Ladders and Scaffolding

  • A. Top of ladder is secured.

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  • B. Ladder rails are 36" or more above the roof edge.

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  • C. Ladder angle is at the 1:4 ratio.

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  • D. Ladder access is clear top and bottom.

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  • E. Ladders do not block doorways or normal pedestrian or vehicle traffic.

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  • F. Materials, supplies or tools are not being carried up or down ladders.

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  • G. Ladder or stair access to different roof levels over 19' high.

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  • H. Ladders are in good condition (no cracks or splinters).

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  • I. Scaffolding is set up properly and stable.

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  • J. Access to scaffold is by secured ladder or stairs.

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Fall Protection

  • A. Work zone system in place.

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  • B. Loading zone guard rails in place and in use.

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  • C. Guard rail system set up properly.

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  • D. Guardrail system cables installed and tightened properly.

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  • E. Ladder access area through guard rails set up properly.

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  • F. Cable positioning "dog line" set up properly & tight.

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  • G. Cable positioning "dog line" being used properly.

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  • H. Rope, rope grab and tie-off point set up properly.

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  • I. Rope, rope grab and tie-off point being used properly.

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  • J. Roof jacks and planks set up and being used properly.

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  • K. Warning lines in place 6' from the edge and 34" - 39" high.

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  • L. Harnesses and lanyards are being used when required.

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  • M. A certified monitor is in use and in position.

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  • N. A catch platform is in place.

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  • O. Roof openings are either securely covered and marked or protected by guard rails.

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  • P. Skylights are covered or protected by guardrails.

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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

  • Ground fault circuit interrupters are being used.

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Extension Cords

  • A. Ground prongs are intact.

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  • B. Cord insulation is free of cuts, splits or gouges.

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Materials and Power Equipment

  • Materials and power equipment are stored and used at a distance greater than six (6) feet from the roof edge outside of flag line.

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First-Aid

  • A first-aid kit is on the job site.

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Drinking Water

  • Drinking water is on the site.

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Fire Safety

  • A. One charged 10 lb. ABC extinguisher is on the roof within 100 feet of the employees and the stored materials.

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  • B. One charged 10 lb. ABC extinguisher is on the roof near any torch or hot work.

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  • C. One charged 2.5 lb. ABC extinguisher is on the truck.

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  • D. No smoking allowed or occurring near flammable materials.

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  • E. Gasoline and flammable liquids cans are metal safety cans with spring-closer lids and properly labeled.

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  • F. Propane (LPG) tanks are stored in a secure and upright position away from the building and other flammable materials.

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  • G. Propane (LPG) tanks being used are upright and used correctly.

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Personal Protective Equipment

  • A. All employees are wearing proper eye protection.

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  • B. All employees are wearing hard hats at loading zone, below roof level, when overhead hazard exists or when required.

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  • C. All employees are wearing leather safety shoes unless directed differently by the foreman (winter boots).

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  • D. Gloves are being worn at appropriate times.

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  • E. Long pants and shirt (company uniform) worn as required.

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Material Handling

  • A. Crane set up and used in a safe manner by a licensed operator.

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  • B. High-lift equipment used in a safe manner by a qualified operator.

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  • C. Crane or high-lift maneuvers being directed correctly by a qualified employee using proper hand signals from a safe location.

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  • D. Roof hoist properly set up, balanced and operated.

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  • E. Crane or high-lift are being inspected daily.

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Power Tools

  • A. All guards are in place.

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  • B. Cord insulation is free of cuts, splits or gouges.

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  • C. Tool is clean and in good operating condition.

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Housekeeping

  • A. Garbage and debris is picked up and disposed of properly.

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  • B. Materials, tools and equipment stored in an organized manner.

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  • C. Working areas are kept clear of tripping/slipping hazards.

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Recognized Hazards

  • All known hazards are recognized and appropriately addressed (ex: power lines, slippery conditions, public traffics, high winds, etc)

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Public Hazard Protection

  • A barrier tape, fence or warning line is in place to protect the public from possible hazards.

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Truck

  • Foreman/crew truck is kept in proper working condition with materials and tools carried in a secure manner.

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HazCom

  • A. Emergency phone numbers are established and known by crew.

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  • B. Emergency site evacuation plan is established and known by crew.

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  • C. Copies of the MSDS sheets and the HazCom program are on site.

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Daily Safety Inspection

  • Dailey safety inspection done before starting work for that day.

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  • Reinspection

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