Safety Walk Checklist
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Location
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Job number
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Contractor
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Type of Roofing system
Work area General Health and Safety
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Work area clear of clutter (nails, roofing scraps, trash)?
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Workers trained on hazards they may encounter while carrying out daily tasks?
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Material Storage/Lay Down organized?
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Roof openings covered and marked (open holes, skylights, damaged decking)?
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Integrity of the roof deck is safe to work on?
PPE Personal Propective Equipment
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Safety Glasses ANSI rated (Z87.1)?
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Hearing protection available and worn by crew members to carry out specific tasks?
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Appropriate clothing for (in safe condition)?
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Gloves available and worn by crew members to carry out specific tasks?
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Foot protection fit for task and worn by crewmembers?
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Pictures of PPE
Fall Protection Equipment
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Employees protected from fall of 6 feet or more?
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Fall protection equipment inspected before each use (Harness, Lanyards, Anchorage) ?
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Suitable anchorage points (Butterfly anchors installed according to manufacturer specifications)?
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Fall protection equipment appropriate for tasks used properly where applicable?
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Rescue plan and equipment available in case of a fall?
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Pictures of Fall Protection Equipment
Ladders
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Straight ladders set at an angle so that the base is out to proper ratio? (4:1 ratio)
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Ladders are well maintained and in satisfactory condition (Cracks, loose components, bends)
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Base is set up on stable surface (Ladder base stabilizer)?
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Workers not exceeding the ladder capacity rating?
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Ladder extend 3 feet above landing and secured?
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Proper ladder type used to carry out tasks?
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Pictures of Ladders in use
Tools and Equipment
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All grinders, saws, etc. have guards?
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Air compressor(s) equipped with belt guards?
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All power and hand tools in good working condition?
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Proper eye and facial protection being used while using power tools?
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- No
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Pictures of Tools and Equipment
Electrical Safety
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GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) in use?
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Extension cords not causing trip hazards or used inappropriately (Entryway, customer’s personal area)?
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Extension cords in good working condition (Ground pin intact, insulation not damaged, no cuts or splices, not taped up for temporary repair) ?
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Metal ladders away from energized electrical lines?
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All electrical tools double insulated?
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Electrical Safety Pictures
Personnel
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First aid kit on site and stocked?
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Drinking water available?
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Is there a shaded area available for crew members to cool down?
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Proper lifting technique demonstrated while completing tasks?
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Behavior orderly and professional conduct (not smoking/consuming alcohol on job site, running on the roof)?
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Personnel Safety Pictures
General comments
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Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?
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Sign Off
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Name & Signature of Inspector
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Name & Signature of Contractor/Foreman