Title Page

  • Project Name/ Number

  • Project Location
  • Project Manager

  • Project Engineer

  • Supervisor/ Foreman

  • Number of Employees

  • Conducted on

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General Assessment

Hazard Communication

  • SDS andChemical lists maintained on site

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  • Has SDS and Chemical list been updated for new products?

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  • Proper identification labels on cans/ portable containers

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Housekeeping

  • Proper rebar caps used to eliminate impalement

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  • Work areas clean of excess construction debris

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  • Nails pulled from wood before handling

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  • Proper storage of materials, supplies, and equipment (Gangbox, Sea Box, etc.)

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  • Proper walkway maintained (ice, oil, chords, airlines, etc.)

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Job Site Requirements

  • Emergency Action Plan posted

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  • First aid kits/ Eye wash/ Bloodborne Kits available & maintained

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  • OSHA (5 in 1) minimum wage, discrimination, state posters

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Public/ Other Worker Protection

  • Pedestrian signs; barriers; fences; gates; flagging

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  • Pedestrian walkways protected from trip and slip hazards

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  • Dust curtains are taped W/ doors and access areas

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  • Life rings, 90 feet of rope and air horn near water hazards

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  • Open holes covered or barricaded with fencing or guardrails

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  • Overhead protection (falling; flying debris; tool and equipment)

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  • Property's glass; tile; flooring and vehicles protected

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  • Traffic controls maintained (signs, direction, barricades)

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Safety Culture

  • Project planning documents onsite and have been reviewed with employees

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  • Task planning completed for unidentified or new tasks

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  • Project is utilizing safety culture programs (i.e. Safety 24/7, Frontline Safety, Mentoring Programs)

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Sanitation

  • Drinking water is available

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  • If not using bottled water are drinking coolers properly maintained, sanitized, and labeled

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  • Proper means of disposal (dumpsters, trash cans)

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  • Proper number of toilets and wash-up facility provided

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Industrial (Nuclear, Chemical, Power, Pipe)

Aerial Lifts: (Articulated, Scissor)

  • Area around swing radius is properly barricaded

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  • Workplace hazards identified before use

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  • Employees maintaining fall protection attachment(s)

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  • Railings not used for work access

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  • Stable, level drive area

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  • Equipment not used as a crane to lift materials

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Compressed Air and Gas Cylinder Safety

  • Air compressors properly maintained and used

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  • All connections are double pinned with whip check installed

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  • Compressed air receiver tanks equipped with blow off valve

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  • Threaded connection for airlines (2" or greater)

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  • OSHA valves installed on 1/2" or greater inside diameter hose (3/4" outside diameter or greater)

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  • Compressed gas cylinders stored and secured vertically

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  • Cylinders have caps installed when not in use

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  • Flash back arresters installed at cylinder regulator

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  • Oxygen and fuel gases stored 20' apart or separated by fire proof wall

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Confined Space Entry

  • Natural/ mechanical ventilation in place

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  • Atmospheric gas testing completed (pre-entry/ continuous)

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  • Gas detection equipment is calibrated and used properly

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  • Required permits current and available at entry point

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  • Attendant available at entry point (comm. equip. and permits)

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  • Has emergency services been identified for confined space rescue

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  • Emergency evacuation procedure in place

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Cranes/ Lifting Equipment

  • Equipment swing radius barricaded

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  • Lift plans are complete and reviewed with crew before work starts

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  • Overhead electrical hazards have been identified

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  • Qualified operators and signal person in use

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  • Rated load capacities posted on equipment

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Electrical Safety

  • Adequate lighting for work areas (guarded lenses)

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  • Assured grounding inspection or GFCI is in use

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  • Electric panel boxes have proper covers

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  • Extension cords are 12 gauge/ 3 wire minimum

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Elevated Work Access

  • Elevated work access properly planned

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  • Fall protection measures in place for all work zones

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  • Primary and secondary egress routes available for all work zones

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  • Emergency rescue plan in place for all work zones

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  • Employees are trained on their role in an emergency

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  • Operational non-powered descent device on site

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  • Adequate level of communication between ground/ upper work elevations

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Fall Protection

  • Anchor point of 5000 lbs. per employee or engineered anchorage

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  • Floor and walkway openings protected

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  • Employees are maintaining 100% fall protection program

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  • Vertical and horizontal life lines properly used and inspected

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  • Handrails are properly constructed- top middle and toe board

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Fire Safety

  • Equipment turned off while fueling

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  • Exit, stairs, and walkways are clear (36" minimum walkway)

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  • Fire extinguishers are of adequate size and placement (10 lb. min.)

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  • Flammable storage area is 20' from buildings

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  • Flammables and combustibles stored separately

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  • Fuels cans no larger than 5 gallon with flash arrestor/ spring locks

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  • Fuel storage area: signs/ containment/ >20 lbs. extinguisher

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  • No smoking signs posted (smoking areas clearly marked)

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  • Oily rags stored in proper container W/ self closing lid

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  • Welding/ burning: No combustibles/ fire extinguisher present

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  • Hot work permit in use (when required)

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Hand Tools and Power Equipment

  • Power equipment clean and free of damage

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  • Grinders used with guards and handles at all times

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  • Hand tools clean and free of damage

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  • Hand tools secured from falling (working at heights)

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  • Power tools are double insulated with proper grounding connection

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  • Running equipment not left unattended

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  • Sand pots: properly used, clean, and free of damage

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  • Pressure washers: properly used, clean, and free of damage

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  • Saws: properly used, clean and free of damage

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Lock-Out/ Tag-Out Program

  • Energy isolation devices identified and secured

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  • Group lock-out box in use with supervisor's lock in place

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  • Individual employee locks are labeled and in use

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  • Lock-out point has a "Do Not Operate" tag attached

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  • Written program in place (company or client provided)

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  • Tags are completely filled out

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Motorized Equip. (Forklift; Con. Buggie; Skid Steer)

  • Equipment inspection completed before use (daily)

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  • Lift is used within rated capacity

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  • Attachments inspected and manufactured for intended use

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Mixing/ Grouting/ Gunite Equipment

  • Dust containments are established in public areas

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  • Employees are wearing correct PPE for identified tasks

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  • Equipment is shut down for cleaning (LO/TO where needed)

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  • Machines are maintained and appear to be fully operational

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  • Material placement does not create tripping hazards

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  • Team lifting practices for bags (50 lb. or greater)

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  • Safety devices are in place and operational

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Personal Hoist and Man Cages

  • Installed correctly (per drawings or manufacturer's recommendation)

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  • Inspected on a frequent basis

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  • Defective items are removed from service and/or corrected

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  • Qualified employee is operating hoist machine

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  • Drop test procedures in place

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  • Hoist variance on site

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  • Hoist machine engine vented to fresh air (CO Monitoring)

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  • Overhead lifting zone barricaded and properly signed

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  • Proper signage posted outside lifting zones

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  • Lifting cables are properly guarded

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  • Sheaves, pulleys, blocks, etc. properly guarded and installed

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  • Access landings have proper clearance and fall protection guards

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  • Man basket usage:

  • 1.) Load rating marked on basket

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  • 2.) Properly inspected (daily, weekly, monthly, annual)

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  • 3.) Operator at controls while load is suspended

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  • 4.) Three full wraps on winding drum

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Personal Protective Equipment

  • Chemical Protective Clothing (Tyvek, Rain Suits, Etc.)

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  • Hard hats are being worn properly and are in good condition

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  • Eye protection (Z-87.1 and rated for Task)

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  • Flotation devices (PFD- Personal Flotation Device)

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  • Appropriate gloves for the identified task

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  • Hearing Protection (Noise levels greater than 85 dB)

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  • Work Boots: Leather/ Safety Toe (Steel or Composite)

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  • Reflective Clothing/ Vests- As determined by project

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Respiratory Protection

  • All airborne (respiratory hazards) have been identified

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  • Employees are clean shaven when using respiratory protection

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  • Fitted respirator users trained, provided physicals, and fit tested

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  • Proper respiratory protection has been selected for hazards

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  • Respiratory cleaning/ disinfection supplies provided

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  • Respirators are stored in protective bags when not in use

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  • Respirators are being worn properly

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Scaffold And Ladder Access

  • Ladder tip extends 36" beyond landing area

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  • Ladders are inspected daily and in good working condition

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  • Ladders are installed with 4:1 standard ratio

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  • Ladders are secured before employee work begins

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  • Ladders are non-conductive and have non-skid feet

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  • 3 points of contact maintained on ladder

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  • Scaffold has adequate cross bracing with positive locking devices

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  • Scaffold modifications made by competent person only

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  • Scaffolding system is properly tagged and inspected

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  • Work decks are secured to scaffolding and free of debris

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  • Work decks are complete without spacing/ openings

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Trenching/ Excavation Safety

  • Competent person evaluating: shoring, benching, sloping

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  • Excavation access are properly guarded at ground level

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  • Excavation is being monitored for gases (greater than 4' deep)

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  • Ladder access provided (min. 25' travel distance) for entry and exits

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  • Shoring devices are engineered and in good working condition

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