Subcontractor safety inspection

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Job name
Job number
Job site address
Safety inspector
Branch
Roof height
Date

Rooftop dangers

Electrical lines and gas lines or other potential hazards on the roof have been identified and communicated to the project manager
All outside safety concerns have been taken into account and the project planned around them (hazardous ventilation, falling debris, power lines)
Safety plan has been made to facilitate recovery of potentially injured personnel in case of fall or rooftop injury

Ladder

Ladder is at proper angle
Ladder is in good working condition and is inspected before each use
Ladder extends past the roof edge a minimum of three feet when used to access the roof
Top and base of ladder are free from debris and have a system in place to redirect heavy foot traffic
Ladder’s load does not exceed manufacture’s rated capacity
Hard hats worn whenever ascending or descending the ladder
Ladder placed at any break in elevation greater that 19”
Ladders have nonconducting side rails when used near electrical equipment
Personnel ascending or descending the ladder face the ladder at all times with a minimum of one hand grasping the ladder
Personnel ascending or descending the ladder do not carry a load that could cause them to lose balance or fall
Ladders appear to be above OSHA minimum standards

Warning lines

Entryway present in warning line system
Entryway meets OSHA standards
Warning lines present around roof work area
Warning line system is 34”-39” from the roof surface
Warning lines have flags a maximum of 6’ apart
Warning line tensile strength is a minimum of 500lbs
Warning lines and stansions are able to support 16 pounds of horizontal force without tipping
Sections between the stanchions are unable to influence the tension of other sections
Points of access, material handling areas, storage areas, and hoisting areas are connected to the work area by an access path formed by two warning lines
Staggered pathway to roof section meets OSHA regulations
Safety monitor in place at all times when work outside the lines was performed
Safety monitor is on same plane as work being performed
Safety monitor is able to communicate orally with the personnel they are monitoring
Safety monitor is able to see all personnel that they are monitoring
Safety monitor is competent person who is able to recognize and warn personnel of potential fall hazards

Mechanical equipment in use

Lines set back 6’ from roof edge (parallel to equipment operation)
Lines set back 10’ from roof edge (perpendicular to equipment operation)

Mechanical equipment not in use

Lines set back a minimum of 6’ from roof edge
Warning line systems appear to meet OSHA minimum standards

Holes

All holes greater than 2” need a cover designed to withstand two times the intended applied weight. Must be secured and labeled (“hole”, or “cover”)
Holes greater that 6’ above lower levels are protected against tripping or falling into via personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems
All skylights are fall rated or have proper fall protection (ie safety nets)
Personnel below holes are protected from falling objects
All holes managed with the proper fall protection means

Fall arrest

Anchor point able to support 5000lbs per person attached
D rings and snap hooks are capable of withstanding 5000lbs
Snap hooks used for fall arrest have a corrosion resistant finish, are locking type, and are properly sized for connection to the anchor point
Fall arrest system meets OSHA minimum standards

Fall restraint

Anchor able to support a minimum of 3000lbs per person attached
Fall restraints used limit free fall to 2’
Snap hooks and D rings used are properly sized, have a corrosion resistant finish and are capable of withstanding 5000lbs of force
Fall restraint equipment is inspected regularly and is in good working condition
Fall restraint system meets OSHA minimum standards

Equipment

All equipment is in good working condition
All generators have GFCI in good working condition
Equipment/material stored within flag lines secured from wind
Handheld tools intended to be used with a guard (ie. Saws and grinders), have guard properly in place when in use
Extension cords are proper gauge for tool being used
Extension cords and other electrical equipment connections are protected from water intrusion
Extension cords are free from damage
Internal combustion equipment exhausts are directed away from flammable materials at all times
Trash chute properly secured on buildings greater than 20’
Trash chute has proper guardrail system in place
Equipment and material placed in area that can properly support the load
All equipment is serviced regularly and meets OSHA minimum standards

PPE

Proper PPE worn at all times
PPE in good working condition
Harness’ are free from damage and are inspected before use
Hard hats are damage free and are inspected before each use
Respirators have fresh filters, are in good working condition, and are inspected before each use
Flame retardant clothing worn during grinding or when working with open flames
No baggy or loose clothing used around reciprocating or rotating assemblies
Z28+ rated safety glasses used during cutting, grinding, or any other work that could bring injury to the eyes
Proper hearing protection worn in high decibel areas
Safety equipment is in good working condition and has a recorded log of inspections
All PPE provided complies with OSHA minimums

Guardrails

Top edge of guardrail falls between 39”-45”
Midrails installed when there is not parapet at least 21” high
Top rail able to support 200lbs of horizontal or downward force at any point
Midrails able to support 150lbs of horizontal or downward force at any point
All guardrail systems meet OSHA minimum standards

Safety nets

Safety nets are installed 8’ past the exposed edge and installed a maximum of 25’ below the working surface
Mesh size does not exceed 6”x6”
Safety net meets 17,500 ftlb minimum impact resistance
Edge ropes provide a minimum breaking strength of 5000 lbs
Nets mounted prevent impact with structures or surfaces below and are impact tested before use
Forged steel safety hooks used to secure net to supports are capable of withstanding the implied forces on the net
Connections between net panels are able to withstand the implied forces on the net

Chemical, fire, and airborne contaminants hazards

Respirators provided when air quality standards fall below OSHA minimums
Rubber gloves worn whenever handling hazardous chemicals
Hazardous or flammable chemicals stored in labeled safety cans away from ignition sources
Hazardous or flammable materials stored away from ignition sources
No smoking around combustible materials or on the rooftop
Fire extinguishers are provided in trailers and job boxes
Fire extinguishers are serviced regularly and have ample pressure
SDS book provided on trailer and is easily accessible
First aid kit in trailer and job box fully stocked
All chemical, fire, and airborne hazards have been accounted for and equipment meets OSHA minimum standards

Third Party Protection

Personnel below/surrounding working area are safe from falling debris at all times
Toe boards capable of withstanding a minimum of 50lbs of downward/outward force
Toe boards are a minimum 3.5” in height with a maximum 1” space between boards, and no more than 1.25” off the working surface
Areas directly below holes are flagged off to prevent injury
Protection for personnel surrounding/below the work area meets OSHA minimum standards

Elements

Workers are not exposed to dangerous weather conditions
Working conditions meet OSHA minimum standards

Scaffolding

Scaffold and components able to support its own weight plus 4x the intended load applied
Fall protection used at heights greater than 10’
Scaffold secured properly from wind
Each platform is completely decked between the guardrails and front uprights
Scaffold deck able to support 4x the intended weight to be applied
Scaffolding erected meets OSHA minimum requirements

Hoisting

Hard hats worn at all times when hoisting operations are taking place
No part of the hoist equipment, load line, or load get closer than 20’ to any hot power lines
No personnel operate below an active hoist unless that person is guiding or receiving the load
Weather conditions are not hazardous to hoisting operations (ie. high winds, lightning, etc.)
The signal person is able to communicate clearly with the operator and is free from distraction
The signal person and operator are properly trained/licensed in hoisting operations
The load weight does not exceed the capacity of the equipment being used
All equipment used during hoisting operations is inspected regularly and is in good working condition