TRC Observation Program: PG&E

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Personnel

General

• Is the TRC Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP) available 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

Aerial Lifts

• Are there any aerial lifts onsite?

  Yes

  No

  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

• Other?

  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

• 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

• 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

• One call contacted for location of existing utilities?

  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 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

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fall Protection

• Are workers exposed to falling hazards that are greater than 6 feet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General trades - 6 foot 100% fall rule applies?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Workers 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

• 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

• Other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Ladders

• Are ladders in use at work location?

  Yes

  No

  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

• Other?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Motor Vehicle/DOT/Earth Moving Equipment

• Are motor vehicles being used at this location?

  Yes

  No

  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

• 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

• DVIR 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

• 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 10 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

Welding and Burning Operations

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

  Yes

  No

  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

• 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