Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • “In the areas I was able to observe at the time of my inspection, the following safety items needed corrective action and/or were corrected during the inspection:”.

High risk activities?

  • Identified?

Preliminary Supervisor Meeting

  • Have there been any accidents, near misses, or damage since our last visit?

  • If yes, how were they corrected?

General Safety and Health Provisions - Subpart C - 1926.20

  • Adequate dumpsters for trash and recyclables?

  • Housekeeping was in good condition. The jobsite was clean and safe?

  • Exits were clear and unobstructed?

  • Subcontractors on site conducting weekly tool box talks?

  • Site safety inspections being conducted routinely by client.

  • Other?

Occupational Health and Environmental Controls - Subpart D - 1926.50

  • First aid kits available and stocked?

  • All work areas adequately illuminated?

  • Adequate supply of water and individual drinking containers provided?<br>

  • Adequate Toilets available for employees on site?<br># of employees|# of toilets<br>< 20.................| 1<br>> 20.................| 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal/40 workers<br>> 200...............| 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal/50 workers<br>

  • Other?

Personal Protective Equipment - Subpart E - 1926.95

  • Standard PPE - Safety Boots worn by everyone where required? 1926.96

  • Standard PPE - Hardhats worn by everyone where required? 1926.100

  • Standard PPE - Safety Glasses worn by everyone where required? 1926.102

  • Standard PPE - Safety Vests worn by everyone where required?

  • Additional PPE is being utilized as necessary (Hearing Protection, gloves, welding hoods, cutting goggles, face shields)?

  • Respirators are being worn correctly, where required? All users have current Fit Test(s)?

  • Proper clothing being worn by all employees (shirts w/ sleeves, work boots, pants)?

  • Other?

Fire Safety - Subpart F - 1926.150

  • Fire Extinguishers on site (1 for every 3000 SF), 1 per floor in multistory locations?

  • Fire Extinguisher has up to date annual inspection completed?

  • Fire Extinguisher has up to date monthly inspection completed?

  • Metal gas cans properly labeled with flame arrestor? (Plastic cans are not allowed)

  • Smoking in authorized area's only?

  • Other?

Material Handling & Storage - Subpart H - 1926.250

  • All materials are stacked so as to prevent sliding, falling, or collapse?

  • Bricks are not stacked higher than 7' and masonry block does not exceed 6'?

  • Nails,screws, and staples have all been removed from all stored lumber or bent over?

  • No employees are under suspended loads?

  • Tag lines being used?

  • All rigging equipment is being inspected daily? Tags/labels present and legible?

  • All rigging equipment being stored properly?

  • Materials staged a safe distance from leading edge?

  • Other?

Tools (Hand and Power) - Subpart I - 1926.300

  • All tools being inspected prior to use and are in good working condition?

  • Power tools are grounded or double insulated and cord is in good condition?

  • Tools are properly guarded per manufacturer's requirements?

  • Fuel powered tools are shut off prior to refueling?

  • Fuel powered equipment used indoors have adequate ventilation?

  • Powder actuated tools are being used by properly trained employees?

  • Powder actuated tools are attended at all times?

  • Lasers & powder actuated signs posted and users trained?

  • Do tools have a magnetic switch?

  • Other?

Cutting and Welding - Subpart J - 1926.350

  • Hot works permit complete?

  • Back flow preventers in place?

  • Valves closed and capped when not in use?

  • Gas cylinders stored properly? (20' apart, 1/2 hour fire wall, and secured)

  • Fire extinguisher present during hot works operation? Up to date inspection? Immediately available?

  • Air quality has been evaluated as needed?

  • Adequate ventilation is being used?

  • Other?

Electrical - Subpart K - 1926.400

  • Assured grounding program in place, or GFCI's used and checked?

  • Permanent power is GFCI protected?

  • Cords, plugs in good condition? Protected from traffic and damage?

  • Temporary lighting - Properly set up, in good condition, protected from damage?

  • Task lighting properly set up?

  • Panels marked and/or labeled, secured, and weather resistant?

  • All live wiring properly guarded or protected from employee exposure?

  • Lock out/tag out being used where required?

  • Other?

Scaffold - Subpart L -1926.450

  • Employees properly trained on scaffolding?

  • Scaffolding being inspected each day by a Competent Person and documented?

  • Planking meets OSHA requirements and is in good condition?

  • Working level is fully planked?

  • Planking properly installed? (Overlap or cleats)

  • Guardrails and toe boards (as necessary) in place?

  • Tie-ins, pins, braces installed as required?

  • Footing (cribbing, mudsills, screw-jacks, and baseplates/wheels) properly installed?

  • Proper access provided?

  • Height exceeds a 4:1 ratio without proper restraint to prevent tipping, 2:1 if using wheels?

  • All wheels locked?

  • Each employee is using independent anchor point for fall protection?

  • Aerial lifts are working within their limits?

  • Gates are closed or chains are in place on all aerial lifts?

  • Proper PPE being used on aerial/scissor lifts?

  • Employees in aerial lifts have their feet firmly on the ground?

  • Other?

Fall Protection - Subpart M - 1926.500

  • Employee properly trained in fall protection?

  • All floor and/or roof openings adequately protected or covered and marked accordingly?

  • Overhead protection provided where necessary?

  • Employees exposed to falls are properly trained in fall protection and rescue?

  • Guardrails in place and able to withstand 200# of outward downward force?

  • Guardrails consist of a top rail, mid rail, and a toe board, installed at proper height?

  • Guardrails are smooth and there is no potential of snags, cuts, or punctures?

  • Horizontal lifeline is inspected by a competent person and designed by a qualified person?

  • All employees are using 100% fall protection above 6'?

  • Proper anchor points are being utilized? Overhead? Rated for 5000#?

  • Fall protection equipment is being inspected daily by the end user?

  • Other?

Hoists, elevators, and conveyors - Subpart N - 1926.550

  • Rated load capacity is posted?

  • Personnel hoist has doors in good working order and will not operate while open?

  • Emergency stop button is on the hoist and clearly marked "STOP"?

  • Weekly inspection and maintenance is being conducted?

  • Operator properly trained and certified to operate the hoist/elevator?

  • Overhead Protection?

  • Other?

Motor vehicles, Mechanized equipment - Subpart O - 1926.600

  • Daily Inspection is complete and on the equipment?

  • Operator's all have their certification cards on them (fork, aerial/scissor lifts)?

  • All equipment - Level/stable work pad, proper distance from excavations/trenches?

  • Is there a working fire extinguisher on all pieces of equipment, as required?

  • Equipment back-up alarms functional and audible?

  • All equipment is equipped with an audible warning device (Horn)?

  • Work zone protection - Traffic Control Plan (Proper Reflective Vest/Materials/Signs/Cones & Barricades)?

  • Reflective devices are clean and working?

  • Barriers set up to avoid blunt impacts?

  • Equipment turned off and parking brake set while unattended.

  • All raise able implements lowered to the ground prior to operator leaving it unattended.

  • Equipment is equipped with seat belt(s) and operator is using?

Excavations - Subpart P - 1926.650

  • Daily excavations and trenching inspection completed by Competent Person prior to each shift and after any weather event?

  • Utilities located (current and documented)?

  • Trench box safety procedures in place (tabulated data available)?

  • Ramps/Ladders every 50' (25' either direction) when 4' or deeper?

  • Existing utilities shored/supported properly?

  • Trenches 20' or deeper have engineering and certificate?

  • Trenches/excavation deeper than 5', cave in protection provided (trench box, shoring, sloping, benching).

  • Open excavations, road drop offs, trenches, manholes, uneven surfaces - barricaded and have proper notification?

  • Spoil piles at least 2' away from edge of excavation?

  • Other?

Concrete and Masonry Construction - Subpart Q - 1926.700

  • Concrete is able to support all loads placed upon it?

  • Rebar protection (e.g. caps) used?

  • Rebar stakes are not impalement hazard?

  • Shoring/bracing properly installed?

Stairways - Ladders - Subpart X - 1926.1050

  • Stairrails on stairs and exposed edges?

  • Stairwells clear and unobstructed?

  • Stairs with >4 risers or >30" high, equipped with stairrails?

  • All elevation changes of 19" or more have a ladder, ramp, or stair?

  • Ladders extend 3' above landing?

  • Ladders secured from movement?

  • Ropes or other means provided for material/tool retrieval?

  • Ladders are being inspected prior to each use?

  • Ladders properly set up?

  • All required labels/tags are on the ladders?

  • Other?

Toxic and Hazardous Substances - Subpart Z

  • Employees have the proper level of silica awareness training?

  • Air monitoring conducted when necessary?

  • Is the silica policy up to date?

  • Do subs on site have updated silica policy?

  • Are exposure control plans reviewed and current?

  • Has air monitoring data been collected if not using Table 1?

  • Are tools in good condition and connected to a HEPA filter when working on silica containing products?

  • Other?

Cranes & Derricks - Subpart CC - 1926.1400

  • Controlling entity has provided all known ground condition information (utilities, site drawings, and soil analysis if available)?

  • All underground hazards have been identified (voids, tanks, utilities) and operator has been informed?

  • Operator properly trained and certified (NCCCO, NCCER, Union)?

  • Required post assembly inspection has been completed?

  • Cranes flagged, swing radius protected?

  • Outriggers are fully extended?

  • Outriggers are on adequate pads?

  • Crane annual certification/inspection up to date on the crane?

  • Daily inspection are completed each shift?

  • All rigging operations conducted by a qualified rigger?

  • Crane and hoisting operations are sufficient distance from energized power lines (20' or more)?

  • The operator remains in the cab while load is suspended?

  • Proper distance maintained from all power lines?

  • All signaling operations conducted by qualified signalman (Hand signals, voice, audible, new)?

  • Hand signal charts are on the equipment or conspicuously posted in the vicinity of the hoisting operations?

  • Hooks have appropriate latches and are in good working order?

  • Is there a lift plan in place?

  • Other?

Miscellaneous Items

  • Positive Items noted?

  • Training or other recommendations for this client?

  • Site Contact: Name and Signature

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