MSC Safety Solutions: Steel Erection Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Administration and Project Controls

• 1) New hire and/or site orientation given prior to work assignment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Toolbox meeting held by each supervisor. Review documentation & sample ee's.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Copy of Safety Policy and Steel Erection Plan available on site 1926.752(e)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Right to Know training conducted and SDS's on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Safety Pretask planning (SPTP) & Task Haz Analysis developed and reviewed with employees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6) All required Federal & State posters and notices are posted at jobsite (

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7) Subcontractors are monitored for safety compliance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8) Writen notice to begin steel erection received? 1926.752(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9) Documentation of concrete footing obtaining 75% of the intended minimum compression design strength obtained? 1926.752(a)(1)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10) Engineer approved method of anchor bolt repairs? 1926.752(a)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hoisting and Rigging Equipment

• 1) All hoisting and rigging equipment in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) All hoisting and rigging equipment inspected prior to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Proper rigging techniques used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Rigging properly stored, (out of the weather/dirt/mud)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Multiple lift rigging fabricated and rated by rigging manufacturer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6) Multiple lift rigging members rigged at least 7' apart? 1926.753(e)(4)(iii)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7) Softeners used as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Space Entry

• 1) Confined Spaces clearly identified with signs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Employees properly trained in confined space work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Proper atmospheric testing done prior to entry and as needed throughout occupancy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Effective communication established between workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Proper lighting available to workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6) Buddy system implemented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7) Rescue equipment available as needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8) Toxic or dangerous gases not taken into confined spaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9) Permits used as needed, completed at beginning of each shift and kept on file

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cranes/Signalpersons

• 1) Daily and Annual Inspection is done as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Operator has certifications for crane being operated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Cribbing is in good condition and being used properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Qualified Riggers/ Signalpersons

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Hand signals posted and communication established with operator and ground personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6) Swing radius properly barricaded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7) Established crane communication plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical: General Hazards

• 1) Welding lead in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) No repairs within 10' of the stinger?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Assured Grounding Program or GFCI's used at jobsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Wiring performed only by qualified personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Electrical hazards posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavations

• 1) Competent person at jobsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Proper access and egress provided every 25-ft. (ladders, ramps, stairs)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Soils properly classified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Underground utilities have been properly located

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Daily documented inspections conducted/tab data available for trench boxes/shoring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6) Excavations properly sloped, shored or employees protected by a rated trench box

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7) Spoil piles and materials stored at least 2' from top of excavation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fall Protection

• 1) Documented fall protection training has been conducted for all employees working at height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Fall protection equipment used according to manufacture recommendations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Lanyards/shock absorbing, are adequately secured to suitable anchorage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Horizontal Life Lines installed properly and capable of supporting 5000 lbs. or twice the intended load as designed by a qualified person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Fall protection equipment is used only for fall protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6) Fall protection equipment/systems maintained and have current inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7) 100% tie off policy being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8) Floor and wall openings properly guarded and identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9) Anchor points / Horizontal life lines provide adequate access at all working elevations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10) Is fall protection system adequate to prevent employees from contacting next lower level? (1926.502(d)(16)(iii)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11) Has a fall protection rescue plan been established for project?(1926.502(d)(20)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12) Over head work/ falling object hazards identified and mitigated as needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Decking - Studs

• 1) Metal decking is secured against displacement? 1926.754(e)(1)(v)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Decking bundles are not further than 1' to carrier line.1926.757(e)(5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Decking bundle spans 3 bearing points? 196.757(e)(4)(ii)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Decking bundles do not exceed 4000# when loaded on joists? 1926.757(e)(4)(v)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Joist

• 2) 1 Run of horizontal bridging installed prior to placing loads on floor. 1926.757(e)(4)(iv)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) No load exceeding 1000# landed on unbridged bar joist? 1926.757(e)(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Bundles of bar joists secured against accidental displacement? 1926.757(a)(6)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Erection bridging installed per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection

• 1) Flammables stored properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Containers labeled as to content

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Fire extinguishers properly located within 35' of hotwork and inspected (SESAC Welding & Cutting Safety Policy section 25)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Flash arrestors installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Regulator gauges properly attached and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressed gas cylinders stored upright with rope or chain?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oxygen bottles separated from flammables by at least 20' or by one 1/2 hour fire wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid/Medical Facilities

• 1) Facility or personnel within 5 minutes or qualified job site personnel identified (Personnel onsite with current CPR-First Aid/AED training)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) First Aid supplies available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3)Emergency numbers and facilities identified and posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• 1) Project work areas are clean and free of excess trash, debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Walkways and passageways clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Material or equipment properly stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Scrap material free of protruding nails or other puncture hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Trash receptacles are provided, drinking water w/ cups and bathrooms provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6) Barricades, and/or rebar caps installed and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7) Laydown Area clean and organized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• 1) Stairs or ladders in use for elevations changes as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Regularly inspected and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Metal ladders not used around electricity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Ladders properly secured, properly angled (4:1) and extend 36" above working surface

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Step ladders fully opened and locked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manlifts/Aerial lifts

• 1) Manlifts/Aerial lifts inspected prior to use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Employees trained in proper use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Fall protection used as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Lifts & baskets kept at least 10' from power lines, plus .4" for each 1kv over 50,000 volts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Platforms are cleaned out and unnecessary items removed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6) Lift is being used within it's capacity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7) Employees are standing flat on platform (feet and legs are inside the basket

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8) Lift is on a solid surface, to prevent tip over

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• 1) Hard hats worn and maintained as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Hearing protection worn as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Eye protection when required, worn in a proper manner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Proper foot protection worn for job performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Face shield or goggles worn as required for grinding, welding, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6) Respiratory protection hazards evaluated and addressed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7) Employees wearing proper hand protection when needed, i.e. gloves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8) Safety vest worn when exposed to traffic or where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9) SLEEVES ON SHIRT - COVER SHOULDERS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolds

• 1) Erected under direction of a Competent Person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Built on a secure base

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Structural members are sound and properly secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Planking of adequate grade and properly secured against movement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Proper planking overhang of 6" minimum and 12" maximum observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6) Adequate top & mid railing installed to withstand 200 lbs.; toe boards installed as needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7) Scaffold properly tagged to indicate compliance after inspected by competent person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tools and Equipment

• 1) Electrical cords in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Tools are maintained in a safe condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Tools are properly carried and stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Pneumatic / hydraulic hose connections properly secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Proper tools are used for the job performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Control

• 1) Proper set-up & clean (signs, buffer, tapers etc.) (MHT or TCP available)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Traffic control personnel using proper signaling and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Traffic control personnel have received proper training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Techniques and Body Positioning

• 1) PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES USED

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) PROPER BALANCE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) WORKING WITHIN LIFTING CAPACITY - 50LBS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) LIFTING WITH LEGS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) OVER EXTENSION OF ARMS OR LEGS MINIMIZED

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6) PINCH POINTS IDENTIFIED / EXPOSURE MINIMIZED

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicles / Mobile Equipment

• 1) Daily walk arounds conducted on all equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2) Seat belts provided and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3) Lights, brakes, horns, back-up alarms, etc. appear to be functioning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4) Pickups, trucks, suvs are cleaned inside and out on a regular basis

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5) Forklift operators have documentation of passing forklift training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6) Employees use 3-point contact when entering and exiting equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7) Licenses or certifications as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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