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  • Job Site

  • Subcontractors on site today.

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Personnel participating in inspection.

Program Administration and Documentation

  • Is all signage present and posted (OSHA poster, PPE, ect.)

  • Is there a copy of the site safety plan readily available for review?

  • Is a site safety orientation conducted and documented for employees and subcontractors?

  • Is there adequate supervisory arrangements for the project?

  • Is there a copy of the Safety Manual & SDS's available? - Justus Construction

  • Is there a copy of the Safety Manual & SDS's available? - All Subcontractors

  • Are weekly tool box talks being performed and documented? -Justus Construction<br>

  • Are weekly tool box talks being performed and documented? -All Subcontractors<br>

  • Are weekly project field safety audits being performed and documented?

Emergency Response

  • Are Emergency numbers / contacts clearly posted?

  • Is the emergency action plan posted / up to date?

  • Are Clinics identified and posted on the project with a map of how to get there?

  • Are there fully stocked first aid kits available for use?

  • Is there access to formally trained First Aiders for all shifts?

Work Environment

  • Does the project have an adequate number of amenities? (toilets, wash areas, potable water, etc.)

  • Is potable water available?

  • Are all structures secure and stable? (Masonry walls, false work, Steel, etc.)

  • Are all potential silica exposures being properly mitigated? (Use of water or point of operation vacuums)

  • Are workers free from exposure and/or not exposing others to harmful or hazardous substances? (Silica, Lead, Flammable gases)

General Safety and Health Provisions - Subpart C

Housekeeping

  • Are work areas kept clean and orderly?

  • Are break areas kept clean and orderly?

  • Are storage areas kept clean and orderly?

  • Is there adequate lighting for the tasks?

  • Is the job site free of slips, trips and fall hazards?

  • Are nails removed from scrap lumber?

  • Is trash picked up and put in proper receptacles?

  • Is sharp metal scrap contained in area by container / trash can or other to prevent anyone walking from being cut by a sharp edge?

Occupational Health and Environmental Controls - Subpart D

  • Are chemicals stored in a safe location? (flammables away from ignition sources, spills would not enter storm water drains, etc.)

  • Is there spill containment equipment on site?

  • Is there sufficient ventilation from potential fumes?

  • Are containers suitable for the products in it?

  • Are all containers properly labeled?<br>

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Subpart E

  • Are all employees following company PPE requirements? (Ex. Hard hats, safety glasses, high vis, work boots, gloves)

  • If needed based on task, is specialty PPE being used properly? (Face shields, hearing protections, gloves, etc.)

  • Is all PPE in use safe and free from recognized hazards?

  • Is extra PPE available as needed?

Fire Protection - Subpart F

  • Are there Fire Extinguishers on site? (adequate number, type, maintained, inspected)

  • Are all hot work activities being managed properly to prevent fires? This includes fire extinguishers, hot work permits, and fire watches. (If applicable)

  • Are LP-Gas tanks in use?

  • Are compressed gas cylinders being used properly, including: storage, proper separation, use?

  • Are fuel tanks properly protected from vehicular damage?

  • Are there fuel tanks on site?

  • Are fuel tanks protected from leaking? (Double wall tank or containment tank)

  • Are fuel tanks properly protected from vehicular damage?

  • Is there a fire extinguisher located no closer than 25' but no more than 75' from fueling areas?

Signs, Signals, and Barricades - Subpart G

  • Is work being performed around traffic?

  • Is there a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) in place for work being conducted in the roadway?

  • Are flaggers properly trained?

  • Do controls for TMP function properly and are free from damage? (Physical barriers, bollards, speed limits, flashing lights, spotters, etc.)

Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal - Subpart H

  • Is rigging and signaling being used?

  • Do riggers and signal persons have documentation of qualifications?

  • Are all pieces of rigging inspected prior to use for damage?

  • Are all pieces of rigging safe, properly labeled, and undamaged? (ex. wire ropes, shackles, slings, chains, spreader bars, hooks)

  • Are loads being rigged properly using the correct type and configuration of rigging for the load?

  • Are tag lines being used?

Tools - Hand and Power - Subpart I

  • Are power and hand tools in use?

  • Are all tools in proper working order and without damage?

  • Are all tools properly guarded?

  • Are all tools being used properly?

  • Are tools properly grounded or labeled as double insulated?

  • Are electrical cords free from damage? (if applicable)

  • Handles not broken/splinter free?

  • Are tools properly dressed to prevent mushroomed heads? (form stakes, punches)

  • Are powder-actuated tools in use?

  • Are employees trained to use powder-actuated tools?

Welding and Cutting - Subpart J

  • Is welding or cutting being performed?

  • Are all compressed gas cylinders secured to prevent being knocked over?

  • Are compressed gas cylinders stored with proper separation?

  • Are regulators and gauges in working condition?

  • Are welding cables free from damage?

Electrical - Subpart K

  • Are electrical cords free from any and all damage?

  • Is GFCI protection being used on all temp power?

  • Are outlets and circuits free from overloads?

  • Are all live parts protected from accidental contact?

  • Are electrical cords protected from being placed on sharp ground or hung by conductive metal?

  • Are electrical cords and equipment in a safe location, not near flammables, or lying in water?

  • Is electrical work being conducted on de energized locked and tagged equipment? (LOTO)

  • Are all breakers properly labeled

  • Are receptacles installed in a wet or damp location designed for the location?

  • Is temporary lighting guarded?

  • Are electrical panels labeled HOT and covered?

Scaffolds - Subpart L

  • Are scaffolds in use?

  • Was the scaffold assembled under the supervision of a "Competent Person"?

  • Is the scaffolding properly tagged?

  • Is the competent person performing daily scaffold inspections?

  • Are scaffolds free from damage and are they complete?

  • If electrical power lines are near the scaffold, are necessary precautions being taken?

  • Are all scaffold components compatible?

  • Are all cross braces properly installed?

  • Are all scaffolds plumb and level?

  • Are adequate sills and base plates being used?

  • Is the maximum extension for screw jacks less than 18"?

  • Are work surfaces fully planked (minimum width 18") and level?

  • Are scaffold planks installed past their end supports no less than 6" and no more than 12"?

  • Have damaged scaffold planks been cut back or removed from service?

  • Is the work side of the scaffold no more than 14" away from the wall? (18" for plaster work)

  • If there is a chance of uplift, are all required pins in place?

  • Is the scaffold within it's weight capacity?

  • Is there safe access to the scaffold? (Access ladder, steps, or equivalent means)

  • Is scaffold secured every 30 feet horizontally and 24 feet vertically against movement if taller than 4 time its base width?

  • Are guardrails/protection installed on all open ends of scaffolds?

  • Does scaffold have adequate top rail and mid rail?

  • Are toe boards or barricades installed to protect from falling objects?

  • Are toe boards at least 3 1/2" in height?

  • Are scaffolds with a (4:1) base to height ratio?

  • Is fall protection being used in areas where required?

  • Are aerial or scissor lifts in use?

  • Are operators properly trained or certified?

  • Is equipment being inspected daily?

  • Is all equipment free from recognized hazards and free from damage?

  • Scissor Lift: Safety chain is in use?

  • Aerial Lift: Harnesses and lanyards being used?

  • Is equipment being operated properly and in a safe manner?

  • Are drywall benches in use?

  • Are all drywall benches free from damage and are they complete?

  • Are all rubber feet properly attached and in working condition?

  • Are legs secured to prevent collapsing?

  • Are utility scaffolds in use?

  • Are scaffolds properly tagged and dated?<br>

  • Are scaffolds free from damage and are they complete?

  • Are all scaffold components compatible?

  • Do all scaffold have either base plates or wheels properly installed?

  • Are all pins properly installed?<br>

  • Are wheels locked prior to allowing employees on scaffold?

  • Are painters scaffolding in use?

  • Are painters scaffolding free from damage and are they complete?

  • Are all pins properly installed?

  • Are wheels locked prior to allowing employees on scaffold?

  • Are stilts in use?

  • Are stilts free from damage and are they complete?

  • Are employees utilizing stilts properly trained?

  • Are floors clean to prevent stepping on items while wearing stilts?

Fall Protection - Subpart M

  • Are employees working 6' or more above a lower level?

  • Are wall and floor openings/holes properly covered, marked and secured? (capacity of 2x intended load)

  • Are personal fall arrest systems in use?

  • Are employees properly trained in fall protection?

  • Are personal fall arrest systems being inspected prior to each use?

  • Are damaged personal fall arrest systems immediately removed from service?

  • Are personal fall arrest systems being properly used?

  • Are guard rails being used?

  • Is the top rail 42" (+/- 3") above the walking/working level?

  • Is the mid rail halfway between top rail and working level?

  • Is guardrail system capable of supporting 200 lbs.

  • Is wire rope flagged at 6' intervals?

Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations - Subpart O

  • Is heavy equipment in use?

  • Are proper maintenance and documented inspections being conducted?

  • Are operators properly trained or certified?

  • Is all equipment free from recognized hazards and free from damage?

  • Are brakes, lights, signals, and alarms operative?

  • Is equipment being operated properly and in a safe manner?

  • Is seat belt being worn?

  • Are forklifts in use?

  • Are operators properly trained or certified?

  • Is all equipment free from recognized hazards and free from damage?

  • Are brakes, lights, signals, and alarms operative?

  • Is equipment being operated properly and in a safe manner?

  • Is seat belt being worn?

  • Is the forklift being inspected before the beginning of each shift and documented?

  • Is small equipment in use?

  • Are operators properly trained or certified?

  • Is all equipment free from recognized hazards and free from damage?

  • Is equipment being operated properly and in a safe manner?

  • Are all guards properly installed and in working order?

Excavations - Subpart P

  • Are there open excavations?

  • Is "Competent Person" conducting documented inspections as required?

  • Soil Type

  • Depth of excavation?

  • Width of excavation

  • Length of excavation?

  • Are spoils set back at least 2' from the edge of the excavation?

  • Is there proper access/egress to the excavation?

  • Is water being properly pumped out?

  • Has the air been tested prior to allowing employees to entering excavation?

  • If excavation is over 20' in depth has it been designed by a registered professional engineer?

  • Means of protection?

  • Is tab data available on site for all trench boxes?

  • Are trench boxes no more than 2' from the bottom of the excavation?

  • Are trench boxes free from damage and recognized hazards?

  • Are spreader bars properly installed and pined?

  • Are all trench boxes rated for the depth being used?

  • Is proper benching being used?

  • Are there underground utilities in the area

  • Have all underground utilities been properly located with a current locate number?

  • Are utility locates visible and undisturbed?

  • Are utilities being pot holed prior to excavating?

  • Are non-mechanical means being used to excavate within 2' of each side of marked utilities? (hand digging, vac truck)

  • Are underground utilities protected/supported?

Concrete and Masonry Construction - Subpart Q

  • Is concrete or masonry work being performed?

  • (Masonry) Limited access zone is in place on the non scaffold side and is back 4' plus the wall height.

Steel Erection - Subpart R

  • Is steel being erected?

Demolition - Subpart T

  • Is demolition work going on?

  • Has an engineering survey been made by a competent person?

Stairways and Ladders - Subpart X

  • Are stairs in use?

  • Are all stairs on site safe and free of recognized hazards?

  • Are all stairs on site properly constructed? (Metal pans stairs filled, hand rails, proper rise to run, Properly secured, and slip resistant)

  • Are ladders in use?

  • Are all ladders on site safe and free from damage?

  • Are all ladders on site being used in a safe manner that is consistent for the use they were intended?

  • Are all ladders properly secured?

  • Do all ladders meet minimum OSHA requirements? (Proper weight rating for the work being done)

  • Do ladders extend 36" above landing?

Cranes & Derricks in Construction - Subpart CC

  • Are cranes in use?

  • Are all cranes on site free from damage and recognized hazards?

  • Are all loads being lifted in a safe manner? Avoid loads lifted over persons, close proximity to obstacles incl. overhead power lines?

  • Are proper maintenance and documented inspections being conducted?

  • Are operators properly trained and certified for the equipment they are using?

  • Is the cranes swing radius adequately protected?

  • Are seat belts being worn?

Misc.

  • Are impalement hazards properly protected? (Rebar, pipes, stakes)

Other Observations

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