Information

  • Project Name and Site Address:

  • PROJECT AUDIT CONDUCTED FOR:

  • Conducted on:

  • Prepared by:

  • Superintendent Name and Phone Number:

  • Personnel:

  • Subcontractors:

ADMINISTRATIVE

  • Is there a copy of the company Accident Prevention Program onsite and available for review? 29 CFR 1926

  • Is there a copy of a Accident Prevention Program for each subcontractor onsite and available for review? 29 CFR 1926

  • Are all required OSHA posters posted in an employee common area? 29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)

  • Is the OSHA 300A Log posted in an employee common area? Required from February 1st thru April 30th? 29 CFR 1904.41 (a)(2)

HAZCOM 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part Z

  • Is there a copy of the company Hazcom Program onsite and available for review? 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1)

  • Is there a copy of a Hazcom Programs for each subcontractor onsite and available for review? 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1)

  • Does the company and affected sub-contractors have a Silica Program onsite and available? 29 CFR 1926.1153(a)

  • Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals readily available? 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) & 29 CFR 1926.59

  • Are chemicals in supplier containers properly labeled and legible? 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i)

HOUSEKEEPING AND SANITATION 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part C

  • Are all walking/working surfaces kept clear of debris? 29 CFR 1926.25

  • Are debris and trash picked up and placed in proper containers? 29 CFR 1926.25(b)

  • Are protruding nails, forms, scrap lumber and other debris kept clear from work areas? 29 CFR 1926.25

  • Are materials properly stored? 29 CFR 1926.250(a)(1)

  • Are materials at least 6 feet from openings, roof edges, excavations or trenches? 29 CFR 1926.250(b)(1)

  • Is drinking water available? 29 CFR 1926.51(a)(1)

  • Are single use cups provided with sanitary storage container for unused cups? 29 CFR 1926.51(a)(4)

  • Are multi use drinking cups prohibited? 29 CFR 1926.51(a)(5)

  • Is there a receptacle for the disposal of used drinking cups available at the water site? 29 CFR 1926.51(a)

  • Are toilets provided at jobsite adequate and maintained in a sanitary condition? 29 CFR 1926.51(c)(1)

  • Is a hand cleaning station provided? 29 CFR 1926.51(f)(1)

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part E

  • Is head protection being worn by all workers exposed to overhead hazards? 29 CFR 1926.100(a)

  • Is eye protection being worn by workers exposed to eye injury hazards? 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1)

  • Is the proper footwear being worn for the conditions of the jobsite? 29 CFR 1926.132(b) & 29 CFR 1910.136(a)

  • Is hearing protection being worn by workers exposed to high noise levels? 29 CFR 1926.101(a)

  • Is high visibility clothing required? 29 CFR 1926.28(a)

  • Is respiratory protection or dust masks being worn by workers exposed to hazardous materials? 29 CFR 1926.103 & 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2)

PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEMS 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part M APP C

  • Are personal fall arrest system components inspected prior to each use? 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21)

  • Are anchorage points capable of supporting 5000 lbs. or maintaining a safety factor of 2x the intended load provided and installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions? 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15)

  • Is there a rescue plan in place that assures rescue within 15 minutes in the event that a fall occurs? 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(20)

  • Are lifelines and lanyards protected against abrasion or cutting? 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(11)

  • Are harnesses worn and adjusted correctly? (Snug fit- 2 fingers beneath straps, D-ring in center of back, chest and leg straps adjusted properly) BEST PRACTICES

  • Are PFAS components compatible and used according to manufacturer’s instructions? 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(5)

FALL HAZARDS AND GUARD RAIL SYSTEMS 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part M

  • Are unprotected sides or leading edges more than 6 feet in height properly guarded? 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1)

  • Are holes greater than 2 inches in their least dimension protected by covers, guardrails, or PFAS? 29 CFR 1926.500(b)

  • Are wall openings greater than 30 inches in height and 18 inches in width guarded? 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(14)

  • Are open sides of stairs and stair landings protected by guardrails and a handrail provided? 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i) & (ii)

  • Are unattended excavations protected by barricades or fencing? 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(7)(i)

  • Are straight sided wells, pits, or shafts protected by guardrails or covers? 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(7)(ii)

  • Are top guardrails located at a height of 42 inches +/- 3 inches from the walking/working surface? 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1) & (2)

  • Are mid-rails located at a height of 21 inches or halfway between the top rail and the walking/working surface? 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(2)

  • Are toe boards or other falling object protection provided? 29 CFR 1926.502(j)(4)

  • Are vertical supports spaced at intervals not exceeding 8 feet? BEST PRACTICES

  • Are guard rails constructed and installed to resist a load of 200 pounds in an outward and downward direction? 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(3)

  • Are wire rope guardrails taunt and flagged every 6 feet with high visibility material? 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(9)

  • Are guardrail systems used at hoisting areas? 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(10)

HOLE COVERS 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part M

  • Are covers capable of supporting without failure twice the weight of employees, equipment, and materials that may be imposed on the cover at any one time? 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii)

  • Are covers secured against accidental displacement by employees, equipment, or wind? 29 CFR 1926.501(i)(3)<br>

  • Are covers color coded or marked with the words “Hole” or “Cover” to provide warning of the hazard? 29 CFR 1926.501(i)(4)

LADDERS AND STAIRS 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part X

  • Do portable ladders in use have a duty rating of at least Type 1 or heavier duty? 29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(1)(ii)

  • Are ladders inspected for defects prior to use and after any hazard producing occurrence? 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1)15) & (16)

  • Are extension ladders secured against displacement, set to proper 4-to-1 pitch, and extend at least 3 feet above working surface? 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i)

  • Are step ladders set up on a level surface and fully opened and locked? ( Step ladders are NOT to be used as a straight ladder and no one is to work or stand on the top step or cap.) 29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(8) & (b)(13)

  • Are ladder rungs inspected prior to ladder use to eliminate any slippery substances such as mud, grease, or ice? 29 CFR 1926.1052(b)(13)

  • Are job built ladders properly constructed? 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(8)

  • Are stairs installed between 30 deg. and 50 deg. ? 29 CFR 1926.1052(a)(2)

  • Is foot traffic prohibited on pan stairs where treads and landings are to be filled later? 29 CFR 1926.1052(b)(1)

  • Are stairways with four or more risers protected by stair rails on unprotected sides or edges?

SCAFFOLDING 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part L

  • Are scaffolds inspected by a Competent Person at the beginning of the shift? 29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3)

  • Are scaffolds more than 10 feet in height protected by guardrails on the back and both ends? 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)

  • Is there an adequate means of access? 29 CFR 1926.451(e}

  • Are ground supported scaffolds erected using base plates, screw jacks and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation (Concrete, Solid Wood Decking)? 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)

  • Are working levels fully planked or decked a minimum of 18 inches and secured against displacement? 29 CFR 1926.451(b)(2)

  • Are enclosed scaffolds guyed, tied, or braced against wind loads? 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(1)

  • Are scaffolds more than 4 times the height of their least base dimension tied into the structure or otherwise secured? 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(1)

  • Are employees working on or near scaffold wearing hard hats and implementing falling object protection (toe boards, screens, solid sheeting, etc.)? 29 CFR 1926.451(h)(1)

  • Is area below scaffold barricaded to prevent other workers from entering? 29 CFR 1926.502(g)(1)

  • Are outriggers for suspended scaffolds adequately counterweighted to support intended loads? 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(4)

  • Are anchorage points and vertical lifelines for PFAS secured independently of the supported scaffold suspension system? 29 CFR 1926.451(q)(3)(iv)

ELECTRICAL PROTECTION 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part K

  • Are GFCIs in use for all electrical tools or equipment on temporary circuits? 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii)

  • Are extension cords and power tool cords inspected for wear, damage, missing ground prongs? 29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6) & 29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1)

  • Are all live parts over 50 volts protected against accidental contact by limiting access, use of safety signs, and/or use of dead fronts or covers on panels? 29 CFR 1926.403(i)(2)(i)

  • Are employees that are required to work on electrical circuits protected by proper use of PPE or a lock-out/tag-out procedure? 29 CFR 1910.269(d)(2)(i) & (d)(2)(ii)(B) & (d)(2)(ii)(B)(i)

  • Are live panels secured and marked with a safety sign indicating voltage? 29 CFR 1926.403(g) & (h)

  • Have power lines (Both above and below ground) been identified and procedures set in place to maintain safe distances (at least 10 feet on up to 50K volts lines) or protected against incidental contact by deenergizing and grounding, moving, or insulating circuits? 29 CFR 1926.1411(b)(3)

  • Are aluminum ladders and other equipment kept at a minimum distance of 10 feet from power lines up to 50K volts? 29 CFR 1926.955(b) & (c)

  • Are generators, compressors, portable light stands grounded per the manufacturer’s recommendations? 29 CFR 1926.404(f)(3)(i)

  • Is temporary lighting supported by a proper fixture and protected by the use of a guard? 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(F)

  • Is the temporary lighting maintained without missing or broken bulbs? 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(E)

POWER TOOLS And EQUIPMENT 29 1910 Sub Part P and 29 Sub Part 1926 I

  • Are power tools being used to manufactures specifications? BEST PRACTICES

  • Are tools operated with required manufactures' guards and attachments? 29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1)

  • Are electrical tools protected by grounding or double insulated? 29 CFR 1926.404(f)(1)(v)

  • Are electrical tools protected by GFCI's? 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(v)

  • Are power cords in good condition(NO frays, splices, taped repairs, strain relief)? 29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv) 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(ii)(1)

  • Are ground wires provided with a ground prong? 29CFR 1926.405(i)(1)(v)

  • Are operators of powder actuated tools certified? 29 CFR 1926.302(e)(1)

  • Are unspent shots of powder actuated tools properly discorded? BEST PRACTICES

  • Is fuel operated equipment (portable generators, airless pumps, LP fueled forklifts, etc.) properly maintained? BEST PRACTICES

  • Is fire protection located at the site of fueled equipment? 29 CFR 1910.157

  • Is operation of fueled equipment prohibited in confined spaces or unventilated areas? BEST PRACTICES

WELDING & CUTTING 29 CFR 1926 SUB PART J

  • Are cables & hoses in good condition? 29 CFR 1926.351(b)(2) & 29 CFR 1926.350(f)(4)

  • Are flash-back arrestors installed? 29 CFR 1910.253(c)(5)(iii)

  • Are cylinders properly stored? (secured, safety collars) 29 CFR 1910.350(e)(2)

  • Is a Competent Person trained for "Hot Work?" 29 CFR 1926.354(a)

  • Are fire protection systems present and working? 29 CFR 1926.150(a)(2) & (3)

  • Are fire watch personnel present? 29 CFR 1926.150(a)(5)

  • Have combustibles been cleared within 25 feet of the work area? 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)

  • Is proper PPE for welding, cutting or grinding provided and being used? 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part E

  • Is work being preformed by trained and experienced workers? 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(4)

HEAVY EQUIPMENT - HOISTING, FORKLIFT, CRANE, AERIAL/BOOM LIFTS 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part O

  • Are forklift operators certified? 29 CFR 1926.178(l)(1)(i)

  • Are backup alarms operable on heavy equipment? 29 CFR 126.601(b)(4) & 29 CFR 1926.602(a)(9)

  • Are seat belts or PFSA being used by equipment operators and passengers? 29 CFR 1926.602(a) & (b)

  • Is required inspection & maintenance being performed on equipment? 29 CFR 1926.178(q)(7)

  • Are gates and doors scissor lifts and boom lifts closed during operation? 29 CFR 451.(g)(1)(vii)

  • Are power line minimum clearances being maintained? 29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(2)

RIGGING 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part H

  • Are rigging shackles, hooks and lifting accessories operating freely and in good working order? 29 CFR 1926.753(c)(1)(i) & 29 CFR 1910.154(d)

  • Are wire rope slings free of kinks, signs of bird-caging, excessive wear and/or other defects? 29 CFR 1910.184(f)(5)

  • Are tags present on all slings that list manufacturer and recommended safe working load? 29 CFR 1910.184(c)(14)

  • Are synthetic/nylon straps in good condition (no tears, cuts, frays, no visible red string, no uv and/or chemical damage)? 29 CFR 1910.184(h)(6)

  • Are all rigging components and/or slings being used correctly and within lifting capacity? 29 CFR 1910.184(c)(13)

MASONRY 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part Q

Cutting Station

  • Is cutting station properly set up? BEST PRACTICES

  • Is station positioned away from high traffic areas (sidewalks, doorways, general public areas, etc.)? BEST PRACTICES

  • Is dust control adequate (ventilation, vacuum, wet cutting)? 29 CFR 1926.55(a)

  • Is housekeeping at cutting station free of slip, trip and fall hazards? 29 CFR 1926.25(a)

  • Is saw functioning properly and not left running unattended? BEST PRACTICES

Mixing Station

  • Is the mixing station properly set up? BEST PRACTICES

  • Are covers and guards in place on mixer? 29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1)

  • Is proper PPE being worn (safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, respirators, etc.)? 29 CFR 1926.28(a) & 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part E

  • I housekeeping at the mixing station free of slip, trip and fall hazards? 29 CFR 1926.25(a)

FIRE PROTECTION 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part F

  • Is fuel clearly identified and being stored in approved self-closing, metal containers? 29 CFR 1926.152(f)(3)

  • Is there a proper fire extinguisher with inspection tag up to date? 29 CFR 1926.150(a)(4)

  • If required, is Hot Work Permit and Fire Watch on duty? 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(A)

  • If required, are combustibles 35 feet and/or area below protected from sparks and is there a fire extinguisher on hand? 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(A)(1)

  • Are portable tanks stored outside and no closer than 20 feet from any building? 29 CFR 1926.152(c)(4)(i)

  • Are portable tanks storage areas protected by fire extinguishers? 29 CFR 1926.152(d)(2)

EXCAVATIONS 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part P

  • Has a risk assessment been completed by a Competent Person? 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) &(2)

  • If excavations are deeper than 5 feet, are they protected by sloping, benching or trench box? 29 1926.652(a)(1) & (b)

  • Is spoil pile at least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation? 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2)

  • Is a ladder or ramp access available to workers a minimum of every 25 feet in trenches 4 feet or greater in depth? 29 CFR 1926.651 (c)(2)

  • Is traffic control in place where required? 29 CFR 1926.651(d)

  • Have underground utilities been located, marked and noted? 29 CFR 1926.651(b)(1) & (2)

CONFINED SPACE 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part AA

  • Has a Competent Person identified a confined space onsite? 29 CFR 1926.1203(3)

  • Does the contractor/sub-contractor whose workers will be entering the confined space have a written Confined Space Program? 29 CFR 1926.1203(d)

  • If a confined space has been identified, has it been determined that it is NOT a Permitted Confined Space? 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)

  • Has the confined space been monitored, tested and inspected to identify oxygen, toxic atmosphere, flamable atmosphere or electrical hazards? 29 CFR 1926.1203(a) & 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(ii)

  • Is rescue and retrieval equipment available? 29 CFR 1910.269(e)(3)

  • Have workers been trained in the use of rescue and retrieval equipment? 29 CFR 1926.1211(a) & (b)(2)

Miscellaneous (Items not captured in other in other catagories)

  • Is the attitude of the supervisor good?

  • Is the attitude of the subcontractors good?

  • Hazards not captured in other categories?

  • Hazards not captured in other categories?

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