Title Page

  • Job name

  • Location
  • Date

  • Prepared by

  • Team members

  • Description of work - Provide a brief description of the overall job task being completed today.

  • Step 1 - List the first step of the job

  • Step 2

  • Step 3

  • Step 4

  • Step 5

  • Step 6

  • Step 7

Pre-task plan

  • Hand and Power Tools - Will hand and power tools be used?

  • List tools being used

  • Have tools been inspected to ensure safe and appropriate tools for the job?

  • Are electrical cords safely insulated and grounded?

  • Are punches and chisels free of mushrooming or cracks

  • Are power tools in good working order and have cords with ground prong and no frayed insulation?

  • Flying Debris or Silica Dust - Will the work involve flying debris or silica dust?

  • Choose appropriate safety glasses, goggles or faceshield.

  • For silica dust, list control measures that will be used to include water, dust extraction etc.

  • Manual Material Handling - Will material or equipment be lifted?

  • Over 100 lbs? - Use lifting equipment.

  • From 50-100 lbs? - Use team lift.

  • Under 50 lbs? - Use better posture including: Position elbows closer, Flex knees, Align spine, Build a bridge and Use same side hand and foot.

  • Will ladders be used?

  • Is there an alternative to ladders that can be used such as scissor or boom lift or scaffolding?

  • What alternative device will you be using?

  • Is this the appropriate ladder for the job? (non-metal for electrical, rated for the load, a-frame verses extension, proper height)

  • Has the ladder been inspected for cracks, cleanliness of rungs, labels present, material is sturdy, feet in good working condition?

  • Is the area for ladder use level and clean of debris?

  • Is the ladder the proper height for the job?

  • Will hazardous chemicals be used?

  • List chemicals

  • Have Safety Data Sheets been obtained and reviewed?

  • What PPE is required for these chemicals?

  • Heavy Equipment - Will heavy equipment be used?

  • Work at Heights - Will work be done over 6 feet from the ground or lower surface?

  • List which form of fall protection will be used below:

  • Fall arrest or fall restraint system (Anchorage, Body Harness, Compatible lanyard)

  • Warning lines 15 feet from edge of roof on low slope roof with safety officer present.

  • Handrail installed or standard barrier guardrail.

  • Net system

  • Describe fall prevention plan.

  • Hazardous Energy - Will work be done on or around energized electrical devices or other forms of hazardous energy?

  • Are electrical cords free of nicks, cuts, missing ground pins and electrical tape repairs?

  • All damaged cords or wiring must be replaced or repaired by a certified electrician.

  • Are GFCI outlets available?

  • Will work be done on energized equipment?

  • Describe lockout tagout procedures.

  • Are other forms of hazardous energy present? (hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, gravity, kinetic etc.)

  • Describe lockout plan.

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