Title Page

  • Site inspected

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Weather Conditions

  • Project Manager or Superintendent

Instructions

  • Select Yes, No or N/A for each question.

  • Provide photos for good catches or other positive observations.

  • Provide a photo for each "No" answer.

  • Provide notes for each question as appropriate.

  • Add action for each "No" answer.

  • Send a copy of the audit to the Safety Manager and PM/Superintendent.

  • Save a copy of the completed audit in sharepoint.

Site Conditions

Site Conditions

  • Posters Displayed?

  • First Aid Kits Stocked?

  • JSA filled out and signed?

  • SDS files readily accessible

  • Housekeeping adequate?

  • Weekly toolbox meeting file current

PPE

  • Hard hats being worn?

  • Is hi-visibility clothing being worn?

  • Safety glasses being worn?

  • Face shields used when required?

  • Gloves being worn?

  • Respirators being used?

  • Do we have fit test?

  • Safety toed boots being worn?

  • Is PPE in good condition?

Hand Tools

  • Power tools have proper guards installed

  • Electric power tools properly grounded

  • PPE being worn

  • Safety clips and retainers on air hoses

  • Hand tools in good condition

Vehicles and Equipment

  • Windows and Exterior clean

  • Floor boards clear of trash and debris

  • Pre-operation checks completed

  • Tires/Tracks in good order

  • Lights and signals operating correctly

  • Deficiencies being reported

Continued Instructions

  • A minimum of one of the following inspection topics must be completed.

Fall Protection

  • Do Fall Hazards Exist?

  • Top rail on guard rails 42 inches (+ or - 3 inches)

  • Midrail in place

  • Vertical members of guard rail spaced no more than 8 feet apart

  • Body harness being used and worn properly

  • Climbing hooks being used when needed

  • Harnesses and fall protection equipment inspected

  • Holes larger than 2 inches have marked covers

  • Housekeeping adequate to prevent trips

Fire Protection

  • Do fire hazards exist?

  • No Smoking signs posted where needed

  • Portable extinguishers placed as required

  • Portable extinguishers inspected as required

  • Fuel (5 gal. or less) stored in DOT approved containers

  • LP containers secured on firm level ground

Excavation

  • Are there excavations?

  • Correct protective system used for soil type

  • Protective system installed correctly

  • Spoils piles minimum 2 feet from edge of excavation

  • Open excavations marked by barricades or other means

  • Inspection made as required of excavation prior to entry by competent person

  • Adequate ingress and egress provided and equally spaced

  • Hazardous atmosphere identified and tested

Concrete / Masonry

  • Is there concrete/masonry work being performed?

  • Rebar capped or covered to prevent impalement

  • Forms properly braced

  • 100% fall protection used when climbing forms

  • Form scaffold properly installed

  • Guard rails on form scaffold installed properly

  • Controlled access zone for masons identified

  • Masonry saw has guard installed

  • Proper PPE used for concrete & masonry work

Confined Space

  • Is ther confined space work being performed?

  • Signs posted for permit required confined space

  • Atmosphere tested prior to entering confined space

  • Rescue equipment readily available

  • Adequate ventilation and air supply provided

  • Permit required policies and training being followed

Electrical

  • Are there electrical hazards present?

  • All power sources are GFCI protected

  • Extension cords in good condition no tears or cuts

  • Junction boxes of approved type for construction

  • Temporary lighting cord not in contact with conductive material

  • Temporary lighting in good condition no broken bulbs, wire or cages

  • Energized panels secured to restrict access

  • Energized receptacles have cover plates

Scaffolding

  • Are there scaffolds on the project?

  • Scaffolds inspected by competent person daily

  • Scaffolds plumb

  • Each working level fully planked

  • Proper overlap on all planks

  • Planking in good condition no cracks or splits more than 12 inches

  • Platforms and walkways at least 18 inches wide

  • Base plates and mud sills level on firm foundation

  • Scaffolding secured from tipping at 4 : 1 ratio by approved means

  • Toe boards installed on all working levels (minimum 1"X4")

  • Appropriate ingress and egress provided

  • Front of scaffold no more than 14 inches from building unless guardrails used

Welding and Cutting

  • Are welding and/or cutting tasks being performed?

  • Oxygen/Acetylene bottles properly secured and stored

  • Gauges removed and caps on bottles when not in use

  • Gauges, hoses and tips in good condition

  • Welding cables in good condition and free of defects

  • Adequate ventilation provided

  • Proper eye, face and body protection worn

Cranes

  • Are cranes being used on the project?

  • Inspected prior to use and load charts posted

  • Crane operator certified

  • Swing radius marked with tape or barricades erected

  • Rented cranes inspected for any deficiency prior to use

  • Tag lines used with all lifts

  • Picks preplanned

  • Loads properly rigged

  • Outriggers fully extended and mats used

  • Critical lift documentation complete

Ladders

  • Are ladders being used?

  • Ladders in good condition and no damaged parts

  • Ladders extend 3 feet above landing

  • Ladders secured

  • Ladder rungs and stair steps free of grease, oil, debris and other hazards

  • Extension ladders place at proper angle to structure (4 to 1)

  • Step ladders have locking device engaged

  • Top two steps of ladder not used or straddled

Steel Erection

  • Are steel erection tasks being performed?

  • Proper access provided

  • Picks and routes preplanned for all lifts

  • All loads rigged by qualified rigger

  • Tag lines used on all lifts

  • Beams and columns supported prior to release

  • Floor openings are covered or barricaded

  • 100% Fall protection used over 6 feet

  • Controlled access zone identified

  • Controlled decking zone established for decking work

  • Guard rail system properly installed

Energy Isolation (LOTOTO)

  • Is there any work on live or potentially energized systems/equipment?

  • Have personnel received training for LOTOTO

  • Has the LOTOTO procedure been reviewed with all affected personnel

  • Has a LOTO permit been filled out

  • Have all isolation points been identified and locked to prevent release

  • Have all affected personnel locked out correctly

  • Has the energy source been tested after isolation (Try Out)

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