W. E. O'Neil Safety Audit Template

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) poster is conspicuously located in the job trailer.

E-Verify poster is conspicuously located in the job trailer.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) minimum wage poster is conspicuously located in the job trailer.

OSHA 300 Log is posted (February 1st - April 30th only).

Pre Task Plans are completed and reviewed daily.

Daily Equipment Checklists are completed and reviewed daily.

Hot Work Permits are completed and reviewed daily.

Excavation Checklists are completed and reviewed daily.

Daily Dig Permits are completed and reviewed daily.

Crane Pre-List Coordination Forms are completed and reviewed daily.

Confined Space Permits are completed and reviewed daily.

Dust control logs are completed and reviewed daily.

Safety orientations are required and documented daily.

First aid kit is easily accessible.

First aid supplies are inspected at least weekly and replenished as needed.

Eye wash station is provided and accessible.

A job specific emergency action plan is in writing.

Emergency escape procedures and escape routes are outlined.

Procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical job site operations before they evacuate are outlined.

Procedures to account for all employees after emergency evacuation are outlined.

Evacuation route/type is outlined.

Employees are trained to assist in safe and orderly emergency evacuation.

The Emergency Action Plan has been reviewed with each employee.

Nearest hospital address and route is posted.

Nearest urgent care address and route is posted.

Exit signs are posted and readily visible where the exit is not immediately visible.

Work areas are properly illuminated.

Workers are wearing the appropriate high visibility garments.

Workers are wearing the appropriate safety-toe footwear (ANSI Z41.1).

Workers are wearing the appropriate head protection (ANSI Z89.1).

Workers are wearing the appropriate hearing protection as needed.

Workers are wearing the appropriate face protection.

Workers are wearing the appropriate hand protection.

Workers are wearing the appropriate eye protection (ANSI Z87.1).

Workers are wearing the appropriate respiratory protection.

Only qualified and trained workers are utilizing laser equipment.

Laser equipment operators have proof of qualification.

Laser warning signs are posted where lasers are being used.

Laser equipment is labelled with maximum output.

Scrap lumber and all other debris is kept clear from work areas, passageways, and stairs.

All scrap lumber, waste material, and rubbish is removed from the immediate work area as the work progresses.

Means of egress (exit) is continually maintained free of all obstructions in the case of an emergency.

Potable water is provided to workers.

Temporary toilets are provided.

Hand washing stations are provided.

Temporary toilets and hand washing stations are regularly cleaned and stocked with supplies (toilet paper, hand soap, etc.).

Materials are not dropped more than 20 feet to a lower level outside of a building without a trash chute.

Trash chutes are closed in on all sides.

Areas where debris is dropped through floor openings (without the use of chutes) are completely enclosed with barricades (not less than 42 inches high) and not less than 6 feet back from the edge of the opening.

Signs warning of falling materials (at floor openings) are posted at each level.

Removal is not permitted until debris handling ceases above.

Fire extinguishers (minimum 2A rating) are provided every 100 feet (maximum).

At least one fire extinguisher (minimum 2A rating) is located adjacent to each stairway.

Fire extinguishers (minimum 10B rating) are provided within 50 feet of 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids (or more).

Portable fire extinguishers are inspected periodically (at least once a month) and maintained.

"No Smoke or Open Flame" signs are conspicuously posted where fire hazards may exist.

No combustible material is stored outdoors within 10 feet of a building or structure.

Portable fire extinguishers (minimum 2A rating) are in storage yards within 100 feet.

Only approved safety cans are used for flammable liquids.

Flammable liquids are not stored in areas used for exits, stairways, or areas normally used for the safe passage of people.

Flammable liquids greater than 25 gallons are not stored in doors (outside of an approved storage cabinet).

Storage cabinets are labeled, "Flammable-Keep Away from Open Flames".

No more than three storage cabinets are located in a single storage area.

Only qualified riggers are allowed for hoisting activities.

Only qualified riggers are allowed within the fall zone, hooking/unhooking, guiding a load, or doing the initial connection of a load to a component or structure.

Rigging equipment is inspected prior to use on each shift and as necessary during its use.

Defective rigging equipment is removed from service.

Rigging equipment has tags with safe working loads.

Rigging equipment is not being loaded more than its safe working load.

Slings, all fastenings, and attachments are inspected for damage or defects by a competent person.

Damaged or defective slings are removed from service.

Wire ropes with signs of excessive wear, corrosion, or defects are not in use.

Slings are padded or protected from the sharp edges of their loads.

All splices in rope slings are made in accordance with fiber rope manufacturers recommendations.

All hand and power tools (and similar equipment) are maintained in a safe condition.

Power operated tools designed to accommodate guards are equipped with guards when in use.

Belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets, spindles, drums, fly wheels, chains, and other reciprocating, rotating, or moving parts of equipment are guarded to protect employees against contact or other hazards.

Guards on circular power tools automatically and instantly return to the covering position.

Safety valves on air receivers are tested frequently and at regular intervals determine whether they are in good operating condition.

Gas cylinder protection caps are in place and secured.

Cylinders are secured on a cradle, slingboard, or pallet when hoisted.

Cylinders are moved by tilting and rolling them on their bottom edges.

Cylinders are secured in the vertical position when transported by powered vehicles.

Valve protection caps are not used to lift cylinders vertically.

A suitable cylinder truck, chain, or other steadying device is used to keep cylinders from being knocked over while in use.

Cylinder valves are closed when work is finished, when cylinders are empty, or when cylinders are moved at any time.

Compressed gas cylinders are secured in an upright position at all times except, if necessary, for short periods of time while cylinders are being hoisted or carried.

Oxygen cylinders are separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials, a minimum of 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high with a one-half hour fire-resistance rating.

Cylinders are kept far enough away from welding or cutting operations to avoid sparks, hot slag, or flames. If keeping distance is impractical, fire-resistant shields are in use.

Cylinders containing oxygen or acetylene or other fuel gas are not taken into confined spaces.

No damaged or defective cylinders are used.

Cables in need of repair are not in use.

A ground return cable with a safe current carrying capacity equal to or exceeding the output capacity is in use.

Electrodes are removed from unattended electrode holders and the holders cannot make electrical contact with employees or conducting objects.

Welding, cutting, and heating operations do not require mechanical ventilation, local exhaust systems, or respiratory protective equipment.

Ground fault circuit interrupters or an assured equipment grounding conductor program are utilized.

All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-amp receptacle outlets have approved ground-fault circuit interrupters.

Signs warning of high voltage are posted where unauthorized employees might come in contact with live parts.

Circuit breakers clearly indicate whether they are in the open (off) or closed (on) position.

All lamps for general illumination are protected from accidental contact or breakage.

Temporary lights are not suspended by their electric cord and lights unless designed for this means of suspension.

All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings are covered.

Warning signs are posted and maintained where workers, tools, or equipment may make physical contact with energized electric power circuits.

Warning signs advise employees of the location of lines, the hazards involved, and the protective measures to be taken.

Worn or frayed electric cords or cables are not used.

Extension cords are not fastened with staples, hung from nails, or suspended by wire.

Controls that are to be deactivated during the course of work on energized or deenergized equipment or circuits are tagged.

Equipment or circuits that are deenergized are rendered inoperative and have tags attached at all points where such equipment or circuits can be energized.

Scaffold is fully planked between uprights and the guardrails (maximum 1” between wide spacing between the platform and the uprights).

When side brackets are used to extend the width of the platform, the open space between the platform and the uprights do not exceed 9-1/2”.

Each scaffold platform is at least 18” wide (exemption applies only where narrow platforms are not feasible, if not then must use guardrail/PFAS).

Each ladder jack scaffold, top plate bracket, roof bracket scaffold, and pump jack scaffold is at least 12” wide.

The front edge of all platforms are not more than 14” from the face of the work (unless guardrail systems/PFAS are in place).

The maximum distance from the face of the work for plastering and lathing operations is 18”.

Each end of platform, unless cleated or restrained by hooks or equivalent means, extends over the centerline of its support at least 6”.

Each end of a platform 10’ or less in length does not extend over its support more than 12” unless the platform is designed and installed so that the cantilevered portion of the platform does not tip (or has guardrails which block access to the cantilevered end).

Each platform greater than 10’ in length does not extend over its support more than 18”, unless it is designed and installed to support employees without tipping (or has guardrails which block access to the cantilevered end).

Overlapping of platforms occurs only over supports (minimum 12”) unless the platforms are nailed/restrained to prevent movement.

When platforms change direction, the platform which rests on the bearer is laid first (except at right angles).

Scaffold components manufactured by different manufacturers are not intermixed unless the components fit without force and the scaffold’s structural integrity is maintained by the user.

Supported scaffolds with a height to base width ratio (including outrigger supports) are restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or equivalent means.

For scaffolds 3’ wide or less, guys, ties, and braces are installed according to manufacturer’s recommendations or at the closest horizontal member to the 4:1 height and be repeated vertically at locations of horizontal members every 20’ or less (26’ or less for scaffolds greater than 3’ wide).

Guys, ties, and braces are installed at horizontal intervals no more than 30’ (measured from one end towards the other).

Supported scaffolds bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation.

Footings are level, sound, rigid, and capable of supporting the loaded scaffold without settling or displacement.

Unstable objects are not used to support scaffolds or platform units.

Hook-on and attachable ladders are positioned so their bottom rung is not more than 24” above the scaffold supporting level.

Stairway-type ladders have a top rail and a mid rail on each side.

Cross bracing is not used as a means of access.

Scaffold clearance from uninsulated lines less than 50 kv is a minimum of 10’.

Scaffold clearance from uninsulated lines more than 50 kv is a minimum of 10’ plus 0.4” for each 1 kv over 50 kv.

Scaffolds are erected, moved, dismantled, or altered only under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration.

Tag lines, or equivalent measures, are used when swinging loads are being hoisted onto or near scaffolds.

Work on scaffolds is prohibited during storms or high winds unless a competent person determines it is safe and those employees are protected by a personal fall arrest system or wind screens.

Debris is not allowed to accumulate on platforms.

Makeshift devices, such as boxes, barrels, or buckets, are not used on top of scaffold platforms to increase the working level height of employees.

Employees on scaffolds more than 10’ above a lower level are protected from falling to that lower level.

Guardrail systems are installed along all open sides and ends of platforms.

Guardrail systems are installed before the scaffold is released for use by employees other than erection/dismantling crews.

The top edge height of top rails are installed between 38” and 45” above the platform surface.

Mid rails are installed at a height approximately midway between the top rail and the platform surface.

When screens and mesh are used, they extend from the top rail to the scaffold platform, and along the entire opening between the supports.

Top rails can withstand at least 200 pounds, without failure, of force applied in any downward or horizontal direction.

Mid rails can withstand at least 150 pounds, without failure, a force applied in any downward or horizontal direction.

Cross bracing crossing point, when used in place of a mid rail, is between 20” and 30” above the work platform, or as a top rail when the crossing point is between 38” and 48” above the work platform.

Overhead protection of employees from falling objects on scaffold is provided via toe boards, screens, debris nets, catch platforms, or canopy structures.

Toe boards are capable of withstanding a force of at least 50 pounds applied in a downward or horizontal direction.

Toe boards are at least 3-1/2” high from the level of the walking/working surface.

Only authorized persons operate aerial lifts.

Employees always stand firmly on the floor of the basket on aerial lifts.

The top edge height of top rails are 42” plus or minus 3” above the walking/working level.

When employees are using stilts, the top edge height of the top rail, or equivalent member, is increased an amount equal to the height of the stilts.

Mid rails are installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working system when there is no wall or parapet wall at least 21” high.

Top rails can withstand a force of at least 200 pounds, in any outward or downward direction.

Mid rails can withstand a force of at least 150 pounds, downward or outward direction.

When guardrail systems are used around holes which are used as points of access (such as ladderways), they are provided with a gate, or be offset so that a person cannot walk directly into the hole.

Dee-rings and snaphooks have a minimum tensile strength of 5,000 pounds.

Lanyards and vertical lifelines have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds.

Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards which limit free fall distance to 2’ or less and are capable of sustaining a minimum tensile load of 3,000 pounds.

Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards which do not limit free fall distance to 2’ or less are capable of sustaining a minimum tensile load of 5,000 pounds.

Anchors for personal fall arrest equipment are capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached.

Anchors for personal fall arrest equipment are used under the supervision of a qualified person.

Anchors are rigged so that employees can neither free fall more than 6’, nor contact any lower level.

There is a rescue plan provided for prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or employees are able to rescue themselves.

Personal fall arrest systems are inspected prior to each use for wear, damage and other deterioration, and defective components are removed from service.

Warning lines are erected around all sides of the roof work area.

When mechanical equipment is not being used, the warning line is erected not less than 6’ from the roof edge.

When mechanical equipment is being used, the warning line is erected not less than 6’ from the roof edge which is parallel to the direction of the mechanical equipment operation, and not less than 10’ from the roof edge which is perpendicular to the direction of mechanical equipment operation.

Warning lines are flagged at not more than 6’ intervals with high-visibility material.

Warning lines are rigged and supported between 34” minimum and 39” maximum from the walking/working surface.

Warning line stanchions are capable of resisting a force of at least 16 pounds.

Warning line rope, wire, or chains have a minimum tensile strength of 500 pounds.

No employee is allowed between a roof edge and a warning line unless the employee is performing roofing work in that area.

Controlled access zones are defined by a control line or by any other means that restricts access.

Control lines are erected no less than 6’ nor more than 25’ from the unprotected or leading edge (excludes precast concrete members).

When erecting precast concrete members, the control line is erected not less than 6’ nor more than 60’ or half the length of the member being erected (whichever is less) from the leading edge.

The control line extends across the entire length of the unprotected or leading edge.

The control line is connected on each side to a guardrail system or wall.

Controlled access zones control lines for overhand bricklaying and related work are erected not less than 10’ nor more than 15’ from the working edge.

Controlled access zones are enclosed by additional control lines at each end.

A competent person is designated as the safety monitor.

The safety monitor is on the same walking/working surface and within visual sighting distance of the employee(s) being monitored.

The safety monitor is close enough to communicate orally with the employee(s).

The safety monitor has no other responsibilities which could take their attention from the monitoring function.

Covers in roadways and vehicular aisles are capable of supporting at least twice the maximum load expected to cross over the cover.

All other covers are capable of withstanding at least twice the weight of employees, equipment, and materials that may be imposed on the cover.

All covers are secured to prevent accidental displacement.

All covers are marked with the word “HOLE” or “COVER” to provide warning of the hazard (this excludes cast iron manhole covers or steel grates on streets or roadways).

Toeboards are erected along the edge of the overhead walking/working surface where employees are exposed to falling object hazards below.

Toeboards are capable of withstanding a force of 50 pounds.

Toeboards are minimum of 3-1/2” in vertical height from the level of the walking/working surface (with no more than a ¼” clearance above the walking/working surface).

For overhand bricklaying work, no materials or equipment (except masonry and mortar) are stored within 4’ of the working edge.

For roofing work, materials and equipment are not stored within 6’ of a roof edge unless guardrails are erected at the edge.

The fall protection plan is prepared by a qualified person, developed specifically for the site, and must be maintained up to date.

Any changes to the fall protection plan is approved by the qualified person.

A copy of the fall protection plan with all approved changes is maintained at the job site.

The implementation of the fall protection plan is under the supervision of a competent person.

Employees who might be exposed to fall hazards are provided with a training program enabling employees to recognize the hazards of falling and procedures to minimize these hazards.

Employees have been trained by a competent person in correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used.

A written certification record of fall protection training is maintained.

Employees are retrained in fall protection when employees demonstrate inadequacies in knowledge or use of fall protection systems or equipment.

Rates load capacities, recommended operating speeds, and special hazard warnings/instructions are posted on cars and platforms.

Operating rules (including signal system and allowable line speed for various loads) for material hoists are posted at the operator's station of the hoist.

Rules and notices, including the statement “No Riders Allowed” are posted in a conspicuous location.

No person is allowed to ride on material hoists (except for inspection and maintenance).

All entrances of the hoist ways are protected by substantial gates or bars (which are painted diagonal contrasting colors), guarding the full width of the landing entrance.

Gates/bars protecting the entrances to hoist ways (located 2’ from the hoist way line) are equipped with a latching device.

The top of every material hoist cage or platform (including the operator’s station) has overhead protective covering (a minimum of 2” thick).

The material hoist platform or car is enclosed on all sides or caged on all sides for the full height between the floor and the overhead protective covering.

All material hoist towers are designed by a licensed professional engineer.

All personnel hoists outside of structures are fully enclosed on the entrance/exit sides to the structure.

All personnel hoists have at least a 10’ high enclosure on the sides not used for entrance/exit to the structure.

All personnel hoists inside of structures are enclosed on all four sides throughout the full height.

All personnel hoists are anchored to the structure at intervals not exceeding 25’.

All personnel hoists are equipped with a door or gate at each entrance which protects the full width and height of the car entrance opening.

Every personnel hoist is provided with an overhead protective covering of 2” planking, ¾” plywood or other solid material.

Doors or gates are provided with electric contacts which do not allow movement of the hoist when the door or gate is open.

Personnel hoists are secured with a capacity and data plate in a conspicuous place on the car.

An emergency stop switch is provided in the car, marked “Stop”.

An inspection and test of all functions and safety devices is made under the supervision of a competent person following assembly and erection of hoists (prior to being put into service).

All hoists are inspected and tested at not more than 3-month intervals.

Hoists are inspected and maintained on a weekly basis.

Whenever hoisting equipment is exposed to winds exceeding 35 miles per hour, it is inspected and put in operable condition prior to reuse.

All equipment left unattended has appropriate lights or reflectors (or barricades with lights/reflectors).

The minimum clearance between power lines and equipment/loads is 10’ for lines rated 50 kV or below.

The minimum clearance between power lines and equipment/loads is 10’ plus 0.4” for each 1 kV over 50 kV, for lines rated over 50 kV.

For equipment in transit with no load and boom lowered, the equipment clearance is a minimum 4' for voltages less than 50 kV, and 10’ for voltages over 50 kV, up to and including 345 kV, and 16’ for voltages over up to and including 750 kV.

Equipment has an audible reverse signal alarm above the surrounding noise level.

If motor vehicle equipment view is obstructed from the rear the vehicle is backed up only when a spotter signals that it is safe to do so.

Equipment operators utilize seat belts.

Equipment operators utilize seat belts as required.

All equipment is equipped with a horn in operating condition.

Contractors conducting excavation operations have an active AZ 811 ticket.

Existing underground utility lines have been determined by safe and acceptable means (potholing, hand digging, etc.).

For excavations 4’ or deeper, a stairway, ladder, ramp, or other safe means of egress is provided at a minimum of every 25’.

Employees exposed to public vehicular traffic are wearing reflectorized or high-visibility material.

Employees are required to stand away from equipment loading or unloading material (no employee under overhead loads).

The atmospheres of excavations with potentially hazardous atmospheres deeper than 4’ are tested prior to employees entering.

Emergency rescue equipment is provided (such as breathing apparatus, safety harness and line, or basket stretcher) where hazardous atmospheric conditions exist in an excavation.

Excavation spoils, other materials, or equipment are kept at least 2’ away from the edge of excavations.

The excavation competent person inspects excavations prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift.

Walkways are provided where employees or equipment are required/permitted to cross over excavations (with guardrails where walkways are 6’ or more above lower levels).

Employees in excavations deeper than 4' are protected from cave-ins by appropriate sloping/benching, shoring, or shielding.

The bottom of shield systems such as trench boxes are not more than 2’ above the excavation.

Protective systems for excavations deeper than 20’ deep are designed by a registered professional engineer.

The competent person has classified the excavation soil type (Type A, Type B, or Type C).

Support or shield systems extend at least 18” above the top of the vertical sides of the excavation.

Construction loads are not placed on a concrete structure until a qualified structural engineer determines the structure can support the loads.

All impalement hazards (such as reinforcing steel) are guarded.

Non-essential employees are not allowed behind the jack during tensioning operations.

Signs and barriers are erected to limit employee access to the post-tensioning area during tensioning operations.

Employees are not permitted to work under concrete buckets while buckets are being elevated or lowered.

Employees operating concrete pumps or similar are wearing head and face protective equipment.

Masonry saws are equipped with a semi-circular guard over the blade.

Proper face, hearing, and head protection are worn by employees when masonry saws are used.

All shoring equipment is inspected prior to erection.

Shoring design is prepared by a qualified designer and the erected shoring is inspected by qualified structural engineer.

Forms and shores (excludes slabs on grade) are not removed until the concrete has gained sufficient strength to support its weight and superimposed loads.

Reshoring is not removed until the concrete being supported has attained strength to support its weight and all loads placed on it.

Employees are not permitted under precast concrete members being lifted or tilted into position except for those employees required for the erection of those members.

Lift-slab operations are designed and planned by a registered professional engineer; design and plans include detailed instructions, sketches, method of erection, and provisions ensuring the lateral stability of the building/structure.

Jacks/lifting units are marked to indicate their rated capacity (per manufacturer).

Jacking operations ensure even and uniform lifting of the slab (within ½” level).

All welding on connections is performed by a certified welder.

The limited access zone is equal to the height of the wall to be constructed plus 4’ and runs the entire length of the wall.

The limited access zone is established on the side of the wall without scaffold.

Only employees actively engaged in constructing the wall can enter the limited access zone.

The limited access zone remains in place until the wall is adequately supported to prevent overturn and to prevent collapse (for walls less than 8’ tall).

All masonry walls over 8’ in height are adequately braced to prevent overturning and to prevent collapse unless the wall is adequately supported.

Bracing for masonry walls over 8’ in height remains in place until permanent supporting elements of the structure are in place.

Approvals to begin steel erection have been verified (75% minimum compressive design strength/sufficient strength of concrete to support the loads imposed during steel erection).

There are access roads into and through the site for safe delivery and movement of equipment and the material related to steel erection.

A firm, properly graded, drained area, readily accessible to the steel erection work with adequate space for the safe storage of materials and the safe operation of the erector’s equipment is provided.

All hoisting operations in steel erection are pre-planned to ensure hazards are identified and a plan for mitigation is implemented.

A site-specific erection plan is developed by a qualified person and available at the work site.

A pre-shift visual inspection of the crane(s) has been conducted by a competent person.

A qualified rigger has inspected the rigging prior to each shift.

Routes for suspended load are pre-planned to ensure that no employee is required to work directly below a suspended load.

Routes for suspended load are pre-planned to ensure that no employee is required to work directly below a suspended load (excludes employees engaged in the initial connection of the steel and employees necessary for the hooking or unhooking of the load).

When working under suspended loads, materials being hoisted are rigged to prevent unintentional displacement and hooks with self-closing safety latches or their equivalent are used to prevent slippage.

All loads are rigged by a qualified rigger.

A fully planked or decked floor or nets are maintained within two stories or 30 feet, whichever is less, directly under any erection work being performed.

Metal decking, or other walking/working surfaces, are installed prior to shear connectors (such as headed steel studs, steel bars or steel luds).

Shear connectors (such as headed steel studs, steel bars or lugs), reinforcing bars, deformed anchors or threaded studs are not attached to the top flanges of beams, joists or beam attachments until after the metal decking, or other walking/working surface, has been installed.

Sheer connectors are not installed from within a controlled decking zone.

Metal decking is secured against displacement at the end of the shift or when environmental or jobsite conditions warrant it.

Roof and floor hole openings are decked over.

Metal decking holes and opening are not cut until immediately prior to being permanently filled with the equipment or structure needed (or is immediately covered).

Covers for roof and floor openings are capable of supporting twice the intended load.

All covers are secured when installed to prevent accidental displacement.

All covers are painted with high-visibility paint or marked with the work “HOLE” or “COVER”.

Wire mesh, exterior plywood, or equivalent, are installed around columns where planks and metal decking do not fit tightly.

Metal decking is laid tightly and immediately secured upon placement to prevent accidental movement or displacement.

All columns are anchored by a minimum of 4 anchor bolts.

All columns are evaluated by a competent person to determine where guying or bracing is needed; if guying or bracing is needed, it is installed.

Perimeter columns are only erected if they extend a minimum of 48” above the finished floor to permit installing perimeter safety cables.

Perimeter columns have holes or other devices in or attached at 42”-45” above the finished floors and the midpoint to permit the installation of perimeter safety cables.

The bottom chords of steel joists at columns are stabilized to prevent rotation during erection.

Hoisting cables are not released until the seat at each end of the steel joist is field bolted, and each end of the bottom chord is restrained by the column stabilizer plate.

Steel joists and steel joist girders are not used as anchorage points for a fall arrest system unless a qualified person issues written approval.

Work below steel erection is prohibited unless overhead protection for the employees below is provided.

Employees engaged in steel erection activities exposed to an unprotected side or edge more than 15’ above a lower level are protected from fall hazards.

Connectors and employees working in controlled decking zones are protected from fall hazards of more than two stories or 30’ above a lower level (whichever is less).

Connectors have completed connector training.

A controlled decking zone is established where metal decking is initially being installed and forms the leading edge of the work area.

Access to controlled decking zones is limited only to employees engaged in leading edge work.

The boundaries of the controlled decking zone(s) are designated and clearly marked by control lines (or equivalent) no more than 90’ wide and 90’ deep from any leading edge.

Each employee working in a CDZ has completed CDZ training.

A stairway, ladder, ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided where there is a break in elevation of 19”.

Points of access between levels are kept clear to permit free passage for employees.

Portable ladders used to access an upper landing extend at least 3’ above the upper landing.

Ladders are used only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental displacement.

The top or top step of a step ladder is not used as a step.

Portable ladders with structural defects are immediately tagged out and withdrawn from service.

Employees do not carry any object or load that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall.

Employees using ladders and stairways are trained to recognize relevant hazards and hazard mitigation.

Permitted confined spaces have proper signage posted including, “DANGER-PERMIT REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE, DO NOT ENTER”.

Effective measures are taken to prevent unauthorized employees from entering permitted confined spaces.

A written permit space program is implemented and available for inspection.

When entrance covers are removed, the opening is immediately guarded by a railing, temporary cover, or other temporary barrier (fall protection and falling object protection).

Direct-reading instruments, for oxygen content, for flammable gases and vapors, and for potential toxic air contaminants, are calibrated.

Forced air ventilation is directed to ventilate the immediate areas where employees will be present and must continue until all employees have left the space.

The atmosphere within the permitted space is continuously monitored unless the entry employer can demonstrate periodic monitoring is sufficient.

If continuous monitoring is used, the monitoring equipment has an alarm that will notify all entrants.

A safe method of entering and exiting the space is provided.

Prior to entry, written certification is provided that verifies that the space is safe for entry and contains the date, the location of the space, and the signature of the person providing the certification.

All information regarding permit space hazards and entry operations has been obtained.

After entry operations, a debrief is held with all entry employers regarding the permit space program followed and any hazards confronted or created in the space.

Barriers protect entrants against pedestrian, vehicle, or other hazards.

Adequate lighting is provided for safe work and to exit the space quickly in an emergency.

At least one attendant is provided at the entry.

Each person having an active role in entry operations is designated (for example, authorized entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, etc.).

Rescue and emergency services procedures are developed and implemented.

Procedures for concluding the entry after entry operations have been completed have been developed and implemented.

Workers are trained on the safe performance of permit space work along with the hazards and the methods used to protect employees from these hazards.

Ground conditions (slope, compaction, and firmness) are adequate.

Supporting materials (blocking, mats, cribbing, or similar) are adequate.

Equipment user/operator has been informed of any voids, tanks, utilities, or other hazards via site plans, as-builts, or soil analyses.

There is only one assembly/disassembly director who meets the criteria for both a competent person and a qualified person.

The crew receives instructions on their tasks, the hazards, and positions/locations to avoid.

Rigging work is done only by a qualified rigger.

A visual inspection for apparent equipment deficiencies has been conducted by a competent person prior to each shift the equipment is used.

An annual/comprehensive equipment inspection has been conducted by a qualified person.

A visual inspection of wire rope prior to each shift has been conducted by a competent person.

Rated capacities (load charts), recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings, instructions, and operator’s manual, is readily available in the cab at all times for use by the operator.

The operator does not engage in any practice or activity that diverts their attention while actually engaged in operating the equipment.

Barricades or caution lines, and notices, are erected to prevent all employees from entering the fall zone. No employees are permitted in the fall zone.

Travel with a load is prohibited if the practice is prohibited by the manufacturer.

A signal person is provided when the point of operation is not in full view of the operator, when the equipment is traveling and the view is obstructed, or when there are site specific safety concerns.

For assembly/disassembly work, fall protection equipment is provided for walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15’ above a lower level.

For work other than erecting, climbing, and dismantling, fall protection equipment is provided at walking/working surfaces with an unprotected side or edge more than 6’ above a lower level.

Control lines, warning lines, railings, or similar barricades to mark the boundaries of swing radius hazard areas are erected/maintained.

Swing radius hazards are clearly marked “Danger—Swing/Crush Zone” and there are high visibility markings on the equipment that identify the hazard areas.

Only employees needed to receive a load are permitted to be within the fall zone when a load is being landed.

Only Certified Crane Operators with valid certification are permitted to operate crane equipment.

Signal persons have proper training.

A proper lift plan is developed by a qualified person.

Before each crane component is erected, it is inspected by a qualified person for damage or excessive wear.

A post-erection inspection is conducted, including a load test using certified weights or scaled weights (using a certified scale with a current certificate of calibration).