TRC Construction Safety Audit for the University of Connecticut

• UConn Project Number

• UConn Project Name

• UConn Representative

• TRC Project Number

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Contractors Onsite

• Superintendent

• Weather

Administrative

• Have all contractors submitted pertinent safety submittals and reviewed applicable EHS guidelines/SOPs prior to starting work

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Were safety requirements covered during pre-job meetings

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has the contractor "Receipt of Acknowledgement" form been signed by an authorized contractor representative of each subcontractor

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

General Requirements

• Is emergency contact information available

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do contractors know to call 911 for emergencies

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has the proper approval been obtained for any exits that may need disabling of fire alarms

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have entries and exits to the work area been designated and are the contractors using them

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the general public or building occupants being affected by construction activity and/or construction emissions

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has smoking been observed in areas other than designated areas

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have all utility interruptions been coordinated with UConn

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are traffic flaggers being utilized where appropriate

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has any inappropriate behavior towards students or general public been observed

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Contractor Program Management

• Does the contractor have a copy of the approved site specific health and safety plan onsite

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have all identified violations from previous audit been addressed

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are contractors performing/documenting safety inspections

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has a safety representative been assigned by the contractor to monitor compliance with EHS guidelines

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are "competent persons" onsite for situations such as crane operations, electrical safety, excavations, fall protection and scaffolding activities

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have workers completed 10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course or 10 Hour OSHA Telecommunications Safety Course for telecommunication workers, within the last 5 years

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Blasting & Use of Explosives

• Are blasting operations occurring at this site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a blasting plan been submitted and approved

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have all necessary permits and licenses been obtained to perform this work

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are explosive materials stored in a manner consistent with applicable regulations

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Can the Is contractor account for inventory of explosives

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are only trained and qualified workers handling explosives

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are signs and barricades, other visual and audible warning devices being used

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has the contractor taken precautions to prevent accidental discharge of blasting caps from current induced by radio transmitters, radar, lightening, power lines, dust storms and other extraneous electricity

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Chemicals, Hazardous Materials & Hazard Communication

• Are chemicals and/or hazardous materials being used on this site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a complete inventory of all chemicals being used onsite available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals and hazardous materials accompanied by a Safety Data Sheet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all Safety Data Sheets been reviewed, prior to use, by UConn EHS or 3rd party inspector when there is potential for exposure to Uconn personnel (students, employees, residents, visitors, faculty)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are proper work practices being utilized to minimize or eliminate potential for exposure (storage practices, minimum use quantities, substitution or use of green products when possible)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Combustion Engines-Indoor Use

• Are combustion engines being used indoors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the exhaust connected to an approved venting system

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is refueling done with engine off

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is fuel stored outside, in approved and appropriately marked containers and stored in compliant storage areas

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Compressed Air for Cleaning

• Are workers using compressed air for cleaning surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers directing directing air stream away from other workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the nozzle restrict the air pressure to a max of 30 psi

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Compressed Gas Cylinders

• Are compressed gas cylinders onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders properly secured, standing upright and labeled

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are valves closed when cylinders are idle, empty or moved

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are protection caps in place when cylinders are stored or moved

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are cylinders kept a safe distance or shielded from hotwork

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are contractors complying with OSHA requirements and CGA standards on the separation of cylinders containing incompatible chemicals

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are oxygen cylinders in storage separated from fuel-gas or combustible materials (min. dist of at least 20') or by a non-combustible barrier of at least 5' high with an FR rating of one half hour

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are regulators, hoses, torch assemblies in working order and checked for leaks prior to use

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Confined Space Entry

• Is confined space entry occurring onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the contractor enter the confined space under the Permit Required Confined Space Program

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the PRCS been previously identified by Uconn or has the PRCS been assessed for hazards with the contractor, UConn Rep and Uconn EHS prior to entry

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Did the contractor notify Uconn Project Representative prior to conducting work in or around the PRCS to obtain known or anticipated hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the contractor have a PRCS program that meets or exceeds OSHA requirements

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are workers properly trained for their role (Entrant, Attendant, Rescue)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is equipment available and being used to ensure safe entry (atmospheric testing, ventilation, tripod for vertical entries, respirators, FR clothing, harness, taglines etc.)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has the contractor provided for proper emergency rescue services (Documentation of training/equipment onsite if not using Uconn Fire Dept)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has the contractor notified the Uconn Fire Department or Public Safety prior to entry

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If hotwork is occurring in the PRCS, has a permit been issued and being followed

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Cranes & Hoists

• Are cranes and hoists being used onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Crane Pick Plan been submitted and approved for the project

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has an annual inspection been completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator inspect the hoist system verifying and documenting that the system is working properly prior to the first pick of the day

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the crane operator and rigger properly trained and competent in the use of the equipment

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is a competent person onsite to oversee the crane operations

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has the contractor established a restricted area using barricades around the entire swing radius to minimize hazards to personnel and public

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is pedestrian traffic being effectively controlled (Chain link fencing for heavy traffic/ stanchions, danger tape,signage, ground crew for light traffic)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have as-built utility tunnel structure plans been reviewed to ensure crane support and vehicles will not adversely impact structures

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Is energized equipment being serviced, installed or replaced on this project

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For work on live circuits has an Energized Work Permit been obtained

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is proper PPE/insulation/guarding being used to protect from contact with live circuits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Competent Person been identified and is that person onsite

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are Lockout/Tagout procedures required and are they being used properly to eliminate electrical hazards through shutdown and isolation (Locks, Tags, Isolation Devices, Verification of No Energy)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the workers qualified, properly trained and licensed to perform the work

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there any unattended, exposed voltage concerns

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all tools, cords, plugs free from damage

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is work being performed on the Uconn 13.8 kV equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the contractor using the 13.8 kV System, Accident Prevention Permit Procedure to coordinate with Facilities Operations Clearance Holder

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Emergency Equipment / Eyewashes / Showers

• Are eyewash and/or safety showers supplied to workers, operational and in compliance

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is necessary emergency equipment ( fire hydrants, eye wash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, emergency generators, transformers, self contained breathing apparatus etc...) unobstructed and accessible

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Excavation & Trenching

• Is excavation/trenching/penetration of ground deeper than 12" occuring onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has CBYD been contacted and utilities marked for each contractor

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is proper warning signs and barricades, or fencing, on all sides being utilized to prevent pedestrians/workers from crossing the opening

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there potential for a hazardous atmosphere inside the excavation/trench and if so are proper Confined Space safety measures being followed

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has soil been classified (Stable Rock,Type A, Type B or Type C)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If greater than 4' deep is proper egress (ladders, ramps, stairs) within 25' of worker in all directions of travel

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If greater than 5' deep are proper protective systems in place (trench box, sloping, benching)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If sloping or benching is being used, does slope meet the maximum allowable angle based on soil classification (Stable Rock-Vertical) (Type A-3/4:1) (Type B-1:1) (Type C-1 1/2:1) Horizontal : Vertical Ratio

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If excavation is 20' deep or greater, has the protection plan been designed and executed by a Professional Engineer

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is a competent person onsite to oversee related work within excavation/trench

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fall Protection / Floor Openings

• Are there fall hazards 6' or greater from workers foot level and/or are workers working over dangerous conditions/equipment at any height<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is proper fall protection provided (guardrails, fall restraint/arrest systems)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is fall protection equipment in good condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the area below any elevated work adequately barricaded off to protect workers below from falling objects

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are workers within 6' of any floor opening (skylight, hole, hatch, etc.) using appropriate fall protection

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are floor openings protected with secure covers of sufficient strength and marked "Danger-Hole- Do Not Remove" or guarded by a standard OSHA guardrail system

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Ladders

• Are ladders being used on-site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition and free of any defective parts

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are only non-conductive ladders being used for electrical work

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is work with ladders within the swing area of doors being done safely

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are step ladders being used correctly (opened fully, locked in place, no standing on top two rungs etc.)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are extension ladders being used correctly (secured, 3:1 lean ratio, 36" above landing, 3 points of contact etc.)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Roof Work

• Is there work being performed on a roof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate fall protection being utilized (railings, personal fall protection, warning lines and monitor). If "New Construction" safety monitor system may not be used.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have all necessary permits been obtained (Hot Work, Confined Space)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has information been obtained for any potential hazards related to laboratory exhaust fans

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are people below protected from falling objects

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Are contractors familiar with the locations of fire alarms, fire extinguishers and emergency exits

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are contractors trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are contractor supplied fire extinguishers clearly marked with a current inspection tag

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all flammable, combustible liquids labeled, stored and used properly

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are fuel supplies protected from impact

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are oily rags being controlled properly

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Hot Work

• Is there welding, saw cutting that produces sparks, brazing, torch cutting, torch applied roofing, soldering, grinding that produces sparks or the use of high temperature heat guns occurring onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Uconn Fire Department been contacted and has a Hot Work Permit been obtained

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the permit requirements being followed (fire blankets, fire watch, ventilation etc.)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do Oxy-Acetylene torches have flashback preventers on both gas lines and the torch handle

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are flame proof or non-combustible shields being used to protect nearby personnel from direct rays of welding arcs

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Housekeeping & Maintenance of Site

• Are excess and scrap materials promptly removed from site

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there any equipment or materials blocking exits, aisles, stairs, electrical panels or emergency equipment

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are temporary cords supported at least 6' above the floor or secured to floor to protect from damage and trip hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are nails, screws or other sharp objects protruding from floor, wall or overhead surfaces

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there adequate potable water

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Mobile Equipment / Mobile Work Platforms

• Is mobile construction equipment being used onsite (excavators, manlifts, bulldozers, fork trucks etc..)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees operating aerial lifts, scissor lifts, properly trained and authorized to do so

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is equipment being inspected prior to each shift and are inspections being documented

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are spotters being used when moving equipment from one location to another or when working near overhead power lines

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If working closer than 50' to overhead utilities has approval been obtained from the Uconn Project Representative

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are aerial lifts being used onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators trained, properly tied off, and working from the floor of the platform only

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has a restricted work area been established using barricades

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all building exits into the established restricted area being monitored

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Personal Protection Equipment

• Have workplace hazard assessments been performed to identify proper PPE

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all workers wearing the minimum UConn requirement of hard hats, safety glasses, and safety work boots

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are workers wearing hearing protection when necessary

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are high visibility vests or shirts being worn when traffic/construction vehicles are of concern

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are face shields and safety glasses being worn during cutting,hammer drilling or grinding operations

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are respirators being worn at this site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the workers wearing respirators part of a respirator program that complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.103

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the correct respirators being worn the to protect the worker from the stated hazard

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there any other PPE issues

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Powder Actuated Tools

• Are powder actuated tools being used onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has authorization been obtained from the Uconn Project Representative for use of Powder Actuated Tools

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are personnel trained and licensed

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are tools being left unattended

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are tools being used in or near explosive or flammable atmospheres

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do tools meet ANSI/ASSE A10.3-2006 standard "Safety Requirements for Powder Actuated Tools"

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Powered Industrial Vehicles

• Are PIV's being used onsite- forklifts, pallet jacks, manned rail, wire guided equipment or other equipment used to move heavy loads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators properly trained

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has a method of identification of trained operators being utilized (badge or vest)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are daily documented pre-use inspections occurring

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If diesel, propane or gas and used indoors is there an approved plan to control exhaust

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is refueling occurring while engines are still running

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Radioactive Materials / X Ray Equipment

• Are radioactive materials or equipment that uses X Rays being used onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the UConn Radiation Safety Officer been notified

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Scaffolds

• Is scaffolding being used onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has scaffolding been erected and inspected by a competent person

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If in the process of being erected is the competent person within the line of sight of the erecting activity

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the scaffolding inspected daily or before each shift, and the Green Tag signed and dated by the competent person

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are guardrails present on all scaffolding 6' or higher or are workers 100% tied off if no guard rails are present

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there any notable deficiencies in the construction of the scaffolding system (missing toeboards, anchors, mud sills, mid rails, damaged components, loose ladders, fall hazards, damaged or missing planking etc.)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are workers and public protected from falling objects

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Signs, Signals, Barricades

• Is the signage "Construction Area", "Restricted Area", and "Hard Hats, Safety Glasses and Work Boots Required" posted at all entrances of the construction site

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the signage "Lasers In Use" posted when lasers are being used

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are construction parking areas posted with signs stating "Parking for Construction Only" or "No Parking"

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• In locations within occupied buildings where construction activities are occurring , are barricades being utilized to restrict access

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Specific Regulated Materials of Concern

• Have Asbestos Containing Materials, Lead Based Paint, Polychlorinated Biphenyls been identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the materials being handled, removed and disposed of properly by certified and licensed personnel

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Vapor & Particulate/Welding Emissions

• Are vapor and/or particulate hazards present that could negatively impact building occupants

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an Air Quality Control Plan been submitted and approved

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the AQC being followed and is it adequate in preventing any negative impact on building occupants

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are dust suppression measures adequate in keeping dust levels down

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are emissions from machinery being controlled from entering air intakes, AC's, entry's, windows etc..

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have solvents and other noxious emissions been evaluated to determine engineering controls/PPE

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If Welding Indoors, are appropriate shields, smog hog filtering unit and AQC in place to prevent exposure to building occupants

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Spill Control/Response

• Are fuel/oil/chemical/hydraulic spills a concern on this site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits present and easily located

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If storage onsite exceeds 55 gallons has an SPCC been prepared and appropriate spill kit available

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• For hydraulic equipment, is a spill kit available to adequately accommodate the largest reservoir in the contractor's inventory

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Other Environmental/Health/Safety Concerns

• Are there any other Environmental. Health or Safety issues

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Comments/ Conversations/ Reoccurring Issues to Document

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