TRC General Safety Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Project Number

• Client / Site

• Location

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Personnel

General

• Is the TRC Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP) or Health and Safety Plan (HASP) available onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Emergency Action Plan (EAP), which include muster point and emergency numbers onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• TRC Signage in place for site control?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre-Job Briefing/Tailboard Complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Competent Person onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Qualified Workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping and Sanitation

• General neatness of work areas?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Passageways and walkways clear?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Adequate lighting?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Adequate water provided?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Sanitary facilities furnished/maintained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are cool or shaded break/rest areas provided?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Aerial Lifts

• Are there any aerial lifts onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees have appropriate aerial lift training?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Workers standing firmly on platform floor?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Harness/lanyard worn in accordance with requirements?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Lanyard attached to manufactures specified anchorage point?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) from overhead power lines maintained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is a ground person or spotter provided?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is a drop zone established around elevated work?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Are there any confined spaces onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees have appropriate confined space training?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All personnel can explain what a confined space is, and are aware that entry into a confined space requires specific training, permitting, and safety procedures

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Personnel who may enter a confined space can explain how to conduct a hazard assessment, including examples of hazards that may be created by their work (e.g. CO from oxy/acetylene torches, hydrocarbons from paint or solvent, etc.).

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Air monitoring was conducted at the appropriate time and frequency, continuous monitoring is being conducted if necessary (see CP008 Confined Space Program), gas monitor is properly calibrated.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Employees properly classify whether a confined space is a non-permit required confined space or a permit required confined space (or confirm they are all treated as Permit Required Confined Space[PRCS]).

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Confined spaces are labeled properly.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The PRCS has a valid permit posted in the area.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• LOTO requirements have been met.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Attendant is present at all times when entrants are in the Confined Space, and has no other assignments that might interfere with his/her duties.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency response resources are available, and have been notified that the PRCS has been entered. Appropriate retrieval tools and rescue plans are available for the PRCS.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Effective means of communication between the attendant and entrant(s) is being used.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Entrant and attendant all know the conditions that would prompt immediate evacuation (e.g. Hazardous atmosphere, gas monitor fails, uncontrolled hazard is suspected or observed, entrant experiences symptoms of exposure or medical emergency, communication link fails, outside conditions threaten entrant or attendant, etc.).

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Entrants, entry supervisor, and attendant can explain the specific hazards in the PRCS, and can explain all necessary control measures.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Electrical (Subpart K)

• Is work being performed on or with electrical equipment 600 volts or less?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all exposed employees have appropriate electrical training?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Temporary wiring systems installed/protected?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Covers installed on energized panels?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Proper lockout/tagout procedures used?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• GFCI protection used where required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Extension cords in acceptable condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Extension cords routed to eliminate trip hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Extension cords routed to minimize damage to the cord and is not run through doorways?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Temporary lighting adequately routed and protected?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Electrical Transmission, Distribution and Substations (Subpart V)

• Is there work being performed on or near power lines, substations or other high voltage components in excess of 600 volts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Qualified electrical workers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Line properly de-energized and grounded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Adequate additional protections in place? (one shot, fuse, etc.)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) being maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is proper FR Clothing being worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate protective cover-up installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate bonding and grounding (EPZ)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 100% wood pole fall protection in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Pole top/Bucket/Tower rescue equipment available?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Excavation/Trenching/Shoring

• Are there any underground operations on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees working in and around excavations and trenches have appropriate training?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• One call contacted and locate ticket is onsite for the work location?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Utilities have been properly identified?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Soil classification made by competent person?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Trench inspected daily by competent person?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Proper access/egress provided for excavations with a depth 4 feet or greater?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Access/egress points within 25 feet of workers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Proper sloping/shielding/shoring for excavations 5 feet (4 feet in CA) in depth or greater?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Spoil piles, tools and equipment is positioned at least two feet back from edge?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Adequate barricades in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Stop logs/warning system in place for vehicles?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Precautions have been taken to protect employees from hazards posed by water accumulation?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• An inspection of the excavation, adjacent areas, and protective system is performed and documented after each rainstorm?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fall Protection

• Are employees exposed to falling hazards that are greater than 4 or 6 feet based on site requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees wearing fall protection and working at elevated surfaces have appropriate training?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Employees protected from falls with 100% fall protection at 4 or 6 feet (depending on site requirements)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Employees utilizing adequate anchorage points?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Harness/lanyards in acceptable condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Standard guardrails in compliance?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Openings to lower level properly protected?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Floor openings covered, secured and marked?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there protection from falling objects?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fire Prevention and Protection

• Are fire extinguishers required for the work operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are fully charged and inspected?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Adequate number of fire extinguishers for work location?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hot work permits issued when required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Flammable liquids stored in approved containers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Proper storage practices for flammables observed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Hand and Power Tools

• Are hand or power tools used at this location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visible physical damage to tool?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Damaged and defective tools are tagged and removed from service?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Shields and guards in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• GFCI protection used?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Proper use of tool?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Certification for powder actuated tool operation?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safety clips/pins in place on air hose connections?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Air compressors are equipped with safety relief valves?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

HAZWOPER

• Is this a HAZWOPER site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees have appropriate HAZWOPER training?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are appropriate exclusion zones present?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are TRC Employees working within exclusion zones?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there soil segregation occurring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there appropriate dust mitigation procedures present?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the jobsite have appropriate Industrial Hygiene Plan with a review of current site operations?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has the Industrial Hygiene Plan been reviewed with in the past year?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there dust monitoring?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is substance specific monitoring conducted as needed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are soil stockpiles covered at the end of each day?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there appropriate protections in place for storm drains?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Ladders

• Are ladders in use at work location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees have proper ladder training?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ladders are in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Non-conductive ladders used when risk of contact with energized components is present?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Extension ladders properly secured when in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Side rails extend a minimum of 36 inches above top landing when used for access?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Step ladders are used in the fully open and locked position?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Lifting/Rigging

• Are lifting/rigging operations occurring at the work location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Crane operators have proper certifications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lift Plan performed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Minimum approach distance (MAD) from overhead power lines maintained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Outriggers/pads placed and used for all lifts?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Documented Inspections (annual/monthly/daily)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Proper barricade around swing radius of crane?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Load charts available in crane cab?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Signal charts available?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Load Line/Hook/Crane Component Condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Sling/Shackle Condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Designated Rigger/Spotter?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Workers are not under suspended loads?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Tag Line Used?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Material Handling

• Mechanical lifts used where practical?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Material staged to minimize lifting and carrying?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are forklifts being utilized at the work location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators properly trained/certified?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Alarm/Spotter is view is obstructed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Seat belts worn by operators?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Operating horn and back up alarm?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Appropriate type of forklift is utilized for the environment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Medical Services & First Aid

• Are personnel adequately trained to render first aid if a hospital, clinic, or infirmary aren't in near proximity?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are employees aware of WorkCare and understand TRC's injury reporting process?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is a first aid kit readily accessible and inspected monthly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are eye wash stations or bottles readily accessible, marked, and inspected monthly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Motor Vehicle/DOT/Earth Moving Equipment

• Are motor vehicles being used at this location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicle Inspection (DVIR) completed for both DOT and Non-DOT Vehicles?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Proper insurance and registration is in vehicle?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Seat belts properly worn?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are vehicles/equipment properly set up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles parked where the first move is forward where possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles and/or trailers wheels chalked when neccessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper load securement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there DOT regulated vehicles at this location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drivers log complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• DOT inspection current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Approved eye protection with side shields worn where required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Head protection worn where required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hand protection worn when engaged in physical activity?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Reflective safety vest/clothing worn where required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Approved safety footwear worn where required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hearing protection worn in designated areas?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Face shield worn where required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire Resistance (FR) clothing utilized where required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are respirators being worn at this work location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did workers complete pulmonary function test and fit test?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are respirators being worn in compliance with regulator requirements?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Scaffolds

• Are scaffolds being used at the work location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees have appropriate scaffolds training?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Competent person available onsite?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Scaffold properly tagged/inspected by competent person?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Guardrails/toe boards on scaffold over 6 feet?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ladder provided for access to scaffold platform?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Platform fully decked and of scaffold grade?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Scaffold free of visible damage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All pins/braces in place and locked?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Wheels locked on rolling scaffolds when in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Scaffold erected on firm and substantial surface?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Toxic and Hazardous Substances

• Are there toxic and hazardous substances at the work location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees have HAZCOM training?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Was an appropriate job safety analysis performed for the work activity, identifying the hazards and implementing controls? Did the work instructions address use of specific PPE such as safety glasses with side shields, rubber gloves, aprons, hood, etc.?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that also provides a reference to appropriate Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are SDSs readily available during each work shift to employees in their workplace for each hazardous chemical?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Were workers provided the opportunity to review and understand the SDSs for chemicals associated with the activity?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Can workers describe the correct response to an emergency involving chemical hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is each container containing a hazardous chemical labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity of the chemical, and appropriate hazard warnings? (Labels are not required on portable containers into which chemicals are transferred from labeled containers and which are intended only for immediate use of the employee who made the transfer)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are suitable fire control devices, such as fire extinguishers, available at locations where flammable or combustible liquids are stored?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are users of flammable/combustible liquids familiar with the hazard classification of the liquid?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are incompatible chemicals/materials segregated to prevent accidental contact with another? (i.e. storing oxidizing acids and flammable solvents in separate locations) NFPA Standard 45, 7-2.3.4

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are safety showers and/or an eyewash stations provided within the work area for immediate emergency use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there flammable storage cabinets/rooms in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do flammable storage cabinets contain less than 60 gallons of Class I or CLass II liquids or less than 120 gallons of Class III liquids?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are flammable storage cabinets conspicuously labeled "Flammable Keep Fire Away"?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the flammable storage cabinet meet the design requirements of 29 CFR 1910.106 (d)(3)(ii)(a)?<br><br>Metal cabinets shall:<br> **the bottom, top, door and sides of cabinet shall be at least No 18 gage sheet iron and double walled with 1.5" air space<br> **Joints shall be riveted welded or made tight by some equally effective means<br> ** Doors shall be provided with three-point lock, and the door sill shall be raised at least 2 inches above the bottom of the cabinet

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do flammable storage rooms meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4) for room design, quantiy of liquid stored, ventilation, storage spacing, electrical requirements, etc.?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Welding and Burning Operations

• Are there welding or cutting operations at the work location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees have appropriate hot work training?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hot work permit completed if required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Combustible's removed or cover with fire blankets?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire watch present with fire extinguisher when required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Welding screen used when required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Welding goggles, gloves and clothing being worn as required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Areas inspected for fire hazards after welding stops?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Work Zones

• Is there traffic concerns associated with the work operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees setting up and working within work zones have appropriate training?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Traffic control devices appropriate for work location?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Signage appropriate for work location?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Properly trained flaggers used where appropriate?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Other

• Are there other unsafe acts or conditions that need to be documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Signatures

• Supervisor

  Sign

• Auditor

  Sign