Ramos Design Build Safety Inspection

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Manual Material Handling

• Are Mechanical devices being used in place of manual handling of material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ropes, slings, hook, cables, and chokers in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper staging of materials to minimize lifting and carrying?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rigging equipment inspected regularly and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the handling of bagged material limited to 50 lbs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are carrying handles being used when a single worker is carrying sheeted materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping: Slips, Trips, Falls

• Are walking and working surfaces clear and free of debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste and trash containers provided and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there regular removal of waste and trash from the containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does each worker clean up after themselves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate temporary light provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is temporary storage of materials and supplies done in an organized fashion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection and Prevention

• Are all flammable liquid containers clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• have proper storage practices for flammables been observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers readily accessible and serviced regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hydrants clear and accessible for fire department personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been proper segregation between flammable gases?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proper labeling of full and empty cannisters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are all switch gear, panels, and devices that are energized marked and/or guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lockout devices available/used on circuits that could become energized while being worked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all temporary circuits properly guarded and grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension cords in continuous lengths without splice?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are GFCI's being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If temporary lighting is provided, are bulbs protected against accidental breakage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are working surfaces clear of cords so as not to create a tripping hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there a sufficient number of temporary outlets on the job site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any visual signs of outlet overloading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazard Communication

• Is there a list of hazardous chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there container labeling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavation/Trenching

• Have utility companies been notified of proposed excavation work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools, equipment, and shoring materials readily available prior to job start up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are overhead utility lines noted and precautions taken to avoid contact with equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the spoil pile at least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the excavation inspected daily or more frequently when conditions could affect the soil?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If needed, are barriers, stop logs, properly placed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has soil classification been made by competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are excavations 5 feet of deeper correctly sloped, benched, shored or is a trench box used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a ladder or other means of egress provided in trenches or excavations 6 feet or deeper?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When ladders are used, do they extend 3 rungs above the surface and are they secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shoring and shielding systems inspected daily by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the trench backfilled as soon a work is completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Barricading

• Are floor openings planked and secured or barricaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are direction signs used to inform the public of upcoming construction work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sidewalk protection effective?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a flag person provided to direct traffic when needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the person been trained on how to direct traffic and the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are open excavations, road drop offs, manholes, uneven barricaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Is the proper ladder for the job being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition? (no missing or broken rung)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the rungs clean of dirt, debris, and/or grease?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non-conductive ladders available for use around live wiring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders tied-off at top or otherwise secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do side rails extend 3 rungs above top of landing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are step ladders fully open when in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolding

• Are scaffold components visibly free of any physical damage? (no bent supports or bracing)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is scaffold properly erected with all pins and braces in place and locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rolling scaffolds equipped with locking wheels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wheels locked when scaffold is in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is scaffold erected on a firm and substantial surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is scaffold erected on a firm and substantial surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is planking of a scaffold grade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Planking in good condition and properly installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toe boards and guardrails in place on scaffolds over 10 feet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers on scaffold protected from falling objects if overhead hazards exist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder provided for access to scaffold work platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Is hearing protection available for personnel that may be exposed to noisy conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is respiratory protection available to personnel and being used when conditions require them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety harnesses, lifelines and shock absorbing lanyards available and being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel using gloves when handling sharp or rough materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required, rubber gloves with protectors-insulators being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Z87 safety glasses being worn on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are high-vis safety vest being worn on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steel toe boots being worn on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the right clothing being worn on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hardhats being worn at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a face shield being worn when grinding or cutting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Medical

• Are first-aid kits available and properly stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency phone numbers posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees aware of the address of the site/ capable of giving directions to emergency crew?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is anyone trained in first aid and CPR?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tools: Hand and Power

• Are tools free of any obvious physical damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools inspected for frayed or damaged cords?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools and cords properly grounded? (ground pins in good condition)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are double insulated tools in use and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handles on all tools in good condition? (not bent, splintered, or broken)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hoses on air or hydraulic tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all shields and guards in place on the tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welding and Cutting

• Are non-combustible enclosures, (screens/shields) provided and used when welding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding goggles, gloves, and clothing being used by welder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspection for fire hazards after welding stops?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas cylinder, hoses, regulators, torches, torch tips and welding carts, in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hoist, Cranes, and Derricks

• Are cables and sheaves checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are slings, hooks, eyelets, chokes inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are load capacities posted in cab?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power lines at a safe distance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do cranes have proper barricades around swing radius?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are crane inspection logs with crane?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Floor, Wall Openings, Stairways

• Floor and roof openings guarded by guardrails and toe boards or a secured cover?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Open-sided floors/platforms 6 feet or higher guarded with railing, toe boards or equivalent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairs with 4 or more risers equipped with standard handrail protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are runways 4 feet or more above ground properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anchor posts and framing capable of withstanding 200lb load in any direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A