Safety Walk Checklist

  • Location
  • Job number

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Contractor

  • Type of Roofing system

Work area General Health and Safety

  • Work area clear of clutter (nails, roofing scraps, trash)?

  • Workers trained on hazards they may encounter while carrying out daily tasks?

  • Material Storage/Lay Down organized?

  • Roof openings covered and marked (open holes, skylights, damaged decking)?

  • Integrity of the roof deck is safe to work on?

PPE Personal Propective Equipment

  • Safety Glasses ANSI rated (Z87.1)?

  • Hearing protection available and worn by crew members to carry out specific tasks?

  • Appropriate clothing for (in safe condition)?

  • Gloves available and worn by crew members to carry out specific tasks?

  • Foot protection fit for task and worn by crewmembers?

  • Pictures of PPE

Fall Protection Equipment

  • Employees protected from fall of 6 feet or more?

  • Fall protection equipment inspected before each use (Harness, Lanyards, Anchorage) ?

  • Suitable anchorage points (Butterfly anchors installed according to manufacturer specifications)?

  • Fall protection equipment appropriate for tasks used properly where applicable?

  • Rescue plan and equipment available in case of a fall?

  • Pictures of Fall Protection Equipment

Ladders

  • Straight ladders set at an angle so that the base is out to proper ratio? (4:1 ratio)

  • Ladders are well maintained and in satisfactory condition (Cracks, loose components, bends)

  • Base is set up on stable surface (Ladder base stabilizer)?

  • Workers not exceeding the ladder capacity rating?

  • Ladder extend 3 feet above landing and secured?

  • Proper ladder type used to carry out tasks?

  • Pictures of Ladders in use

Tools and Equipment

  • All grinders, saws, etc. have guards?

  • Air compressor(s) equipped with belt guards?

  • All power and hand tools in good working condition?

  • Proper eye and facial protection being used while using power tools?

  • Pictures of Tools and Equipment

Electrical Safety

  • GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) in use?

  • Extension cords not causing trip hazards or used inappropriately (Entryway, customer’s personal area)?

  • Extension cords in good working condition (Ground pin intact, insulation not damaged, no cuts or splices, not taped up for temporary repair) ?

  • Metal ladders away from energized electrical lines?

  • All electrical tools double insulated?

  • Electrical Safety Pictures

Personnel

  • First aid kit on site and stocked?

  • Drinking water available?

  • Is there a shaded area available for crew members to cool down?

  • Proper lifting technique demonstrated while completing tasks?

  • Behavior orderly and professional conduct (not smoking/consuming alcohol on job site, running on the roof)?

  • Personnel Safety Pictures

General comments

  • Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?

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Sign Off

  • Name & Signature of Inspector

  • Name & Signature of Contractor/Foreman

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