Watson Electric Daily Solar Site Safety Inspection

• Project Name

• Location
  Address

• Inspected by

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspection Purpose

• Project Size (MW)

• Weather

• Reported Near Misses

• Watson Project Manager

Job site Information

• Site Project Manager

• Total number of workers on site

Incident Summary

• First Aids

• Medical Aids

• Critical

• Property Damage

Postings and General Requirements

• Is there a copy of health and safety laws or regulations post?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all mandatory posters properly displayed State and Federal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a list of emergency contact names and numbers including corporate addresses posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the site safety plan available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a map to the nearest hospital or health care facility posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a map of the location of worker welfare facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are "No Smoking" signs posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency response / evacuation procedures posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency gathering points clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there am emergency sounding device present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MSDS sheets available to workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site specific risk assessment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the site safety rules available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Orientation / Induction

• Is orientation / Induction completed with all workers and records available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a knowledge verification quiz

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How are inducted workers identified on site?

• Are site specific hazards addressed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Worker Training

• Are workers operating equipment certifications being verified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Daily Safety

• Are daily "Toolbox Talks" being completed, and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the supervisors communicating safety issues to workers timely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Job Safety Analysis being completed...{ JSA ]?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety issues being communicated to Watson Safety Inspector regularly and timely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are generators located so as to not allow exhaust into trailers of buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Safety Committee

• Are action items being addressed timely with an action plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Worker Welfare Facilities

• Are toilets suitable and sufficient with separate rooms for men and women?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there and adequate number of toilets on site and in locations to meet requirements for number and distance from work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable facilities to enable washing of hands with water and soap?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are facilities positioned in a location as to not endanger the workers using them ( too close to a road)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are facilities properly maintained and stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During hot weather is bottle water available for the workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees getting extra breaks on days that are 95 or hotter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Premise / Site Security

• Is the perimeter fence in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site have night and weekend security?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a worker / visitor sign in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there signs warning of the hazards on the site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there signs advising visitors to sign in

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Is high visibly clothing acceptable, or are class 2 vest required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is eye protection required on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers wearing eye protection properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers wearing hearing protection when job task requires it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers wearing hand protection when job task requires it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety harnesses and lanyards being properly used by workers who are working at height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is respiratory protection worn as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First aid facilities / Emergency response equipment

• Is their a first aid / emergency response plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a plan in place to escort EMS vehicles to incident location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is their first aid kits located on the site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are kits appropriate size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they appropriately stocked and inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a list of certified first aides posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a first aid book available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Housekeeping

• Are waste containers provided and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste generated on site being gathered up daily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are left over or damaged construction material being properly disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Is there a traffic management plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a site speed limit set and posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are seat belts if installed being worn properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles immobilized when not in use ( parking break applied , keys removed)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there off site signs posted warning of construction vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are intersections properly signed to ensure safe passage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are roads in good condition and adequate for the size of vehicles on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flagmen in place when required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are delivery drivers informed of the traffic plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mobile Material Handling Equipment

• Is the equipment appropriate for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lifting machines equipped with the proper forks? (Length)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are attachments appropriate for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is driver wearing their seat belt?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator certified to use the equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the machine driving in reverse or have a spotter when view is restricted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the machines in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loads being transported safe and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are slings and chokers inspected and in good condition and pre use inspections up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Trenching / Excavations

• Are there trenches or excavation on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavations 5' or greater shored, sloped or boxed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is excavated spoils stored at a safe distance from the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access / egress to excavations suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment and materials kept at a safe distance away to prevent cave in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is water removed from excavations as soon as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are excavations being back filled as soon as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ditches, and unsafe areas closed off with warning tape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material Storage

• Is material stored neatly in stacks or piles and properly secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate space between stacks of materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders / Work Platforms

• Check if ladders are in use on site

• Are ladders in use appropriate for the work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders the correct grade ( industrial)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Undamaged and clear of defects with suitable inspection program in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Useed at the correct angle and on a suitable surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used as manufacturers specifications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do mobile work platforms have a proper means of access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• GFCI -ground fault circuit interrupters used where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Underground electrical lines flagged, or warning tape burried above the wires?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Generator- bonded, and grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Hazardous Energy Control program in place (LOTO)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there notifications posted when arrays are energized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warning signs posted on combiner boxes, perimeter fence and electrical panels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combiner boxes designed with a lockable disconnect?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the doors to the combiner boxes closed and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is racking and combiner box grounding in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are switch gears secure to prevent access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables, cords, connectors and plugs suitable and undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are measures in place to prevent contact with overhead power lines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fuel Storage and Handling

• Fuel tank station positioned 25' from all activity, and 20' from building structures/ Port-a-Johns

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fuel tanks double walled or in a suitable containment pit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tanks identified with the fuel type in them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are "No Smoking" posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a properly sized fire extinguisher - Class 20B within 25' to 75', and is monthly inspection current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tanks properly barricaded to prevent being hit? 5' clearance around fuel tank, and 12' wide path from gate to the tank?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do fuel hoses have auto shut off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there spill containment near by, or catch pan being used while fueling containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During fueling is the worker in constant control of the fuel hose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tanks secured to prevent theft or contamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Storage / Compressed Gas

• Are chemicals stored in an approved container with proper labels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye wash stations accessible, current and provide 15 minute flow of tepid water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are paints and solvents stored in fire cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency spill kits complete, adequate and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas lines, hoses and regulators in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Are fire extinguishers the proper type and size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers in appropriate locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are "No Smoking" signs posted near fuel sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers trained on the proper use of fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Hot Work permits required? And being used as per policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heating units and open flames kept away from combustible materials 20'?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lift Plans

• During crane lifts is there a lifting plan required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During a lift is the crane on a firm and level base?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During a lift are there signallers with suitable communication procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During a lift are the correct lifting equipment being used (rigs,straps,slings) and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people prevented from walking under the lifting operation and crane prevented from hanging over occupied areas or buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fabrication Area

• Are workers wearing proper PPE for the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is welding flash or grinding sparks contained or controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards in place on tools and machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools and materials properly stored and controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ergonomics

• Are all panel lifts being done with 2 people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

At Risk Behaviours

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Environmental

• Does the site have any environmental concerns (species at risk, vegetation, archeological)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List concerns:

• Is there a dust control program in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Management

• Are waste streams identified and separated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins being emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Spill Responce

• Is there a plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site have an area for contaminated soil to be stored in bins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storm Water Management

• Is there evidence of proper storm water management?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the construction changed storm water flow patterns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspector signature Lindy Fann

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