Steel/Pre Cast Erection Safety Inspection

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Was there a filled and signed JHA addressing all hazards observed onsite?

Does the foreman have a record of JHA's logged?

Are there inconsistencies in the JHA's such as lack of task detail, or similar?

Did you address the JHA inconsistencies with the supervisor?

Is all required PPE being used?

Are all workers involved with at- heights risks using a fall protection system?

Are the fall protection systems used adequate for the task? (Ex. Fall clearances, proper tie off locations, elimination of swing falls, etc.)

Are tags and other markings legible and in place?

Was the equipment tagged as unusable and removed from service?

Are workers performing visual inspections prior to each use of the fall protection systems? (Ask workers involved with such tasks.)

Have workers been trained in fall protection use and inspection?

Has training been scheduled with the appropriate parties?

Is the Foreman trained to recognize fall related hazards and unsafe conditions?

Is there a proper method of communication between the crew members? (Ex. Radio communications, hand signals, etc.)

Are all workers receiving panels using a portable ladder to access the truck beds?

Are riggers communicating with the crane operator and nearby workers to ensure all unneccessary parties are out of the fall zone?

Are whistles, taglines and the crane's horn being used to signal when hoisted loads are in transport?

Are erectors receiving the loads via tagline? (Note: Coach against hand- handling of loads when unnecessary.)

Are erectors over- reaching for the loads as they receive them?

Are panels being secured into place before the crane is disconnecting from the panel?

Does the lead erector/ foreman have clear communication with the crane and crew once the panel has been cleared for disconnection?

Are workers using ladders or MEWP's to safely access their elevated work position?

Does the crane operator have the appropriate inspection forms readily available and filled?

Does the crane have a properly set swing radius barricade?

Are there any hazardous obstructions or unnecessary workers within the crane's swing radius?

Does the crane operator have clear communication with the crew?

Are there any visual deficiencies with the crane? (Ex. Leaking oils, excessive smoke, lack of markings on the cranes body?)

Is the crane operator current with their NCCCO certifications?

Are all riggers trained to perform their duties?

Has supervisions been notified and training been scheduled?

Does all rigging equipment have affixed and clearly legible identification tags?

Has the rigging been tagged as unserviceable and removed from service?

Does any rigging equipment show signs of overuse or deficiency? (Ex. Abrasion, kinking, knotting, missing tags, etc.)

Has the rigging been tagged as unserviceable and removed from service?

Are riggers using the whistles or audible communication tools to ensure the site recognizes when a love load is in transport?

Are riggers visually inspecting equipment prior to each use?

Is all rigging being properly stored?

Are all ladders being used of the appropriate type? (Ex. A- frame ladders cannot be used in place of extension ladders.)

Do ladders being used show signs of excessive wear, rust, or damage?

Are ladders being used outside of the marked capacity ratings?

If an extension ladder is being used to access an upper landing, is it 3" past the surface?

If an extension ladder is being used, is it staged at the appropriate 4':1' safety ratio?

Are all ladders equipped with slip resistant feet?

Is work being performed atop the ladder's top step, or beyond the manufacturer recommended height?

Are all welding leads free from damage within 10' of the electrode holder?

Are fire extinguishers posted where each welding operation is taking place?

Have accommodations been made to obtain the needed fire extinguishers?

Is the fire extinguisher properly inspected with an appropriate tag?

Are welders using the required PPE when preforming hot work?

Are all gas cans used onsite of the appropriate type? (Ex. Safety cans.)

Do all handheld grinders have their guards in place?

Are all grinders operated with an integrated deadman switch?

Are workers wearing adequate face protection when grinding?