Information

  • This checklist covers general construction conditions and should not be considered an "end-all" to the inspection. Additional notes are encouraged.

  • Company

  • Job

  • Location
  • Supervisor

  • Prepared by

  • Conducted on

Job site Information

  • Are the OSHA poster and other applicable posters obviously placed on the job site?

  • Was the weekly safety meeting ("tool box talk") held?

  • Is the first aid kit stocked and in a conspicuous, accessible place?

  • Are injury and illness records posted?

  • Are emergency phone numbers posted?

Housekeeping

  • Are the working areas generally neat and free of debris?

  • Is waste disposed of regularly?

  • Have all protruding nails been removed or bent down?

  • Are sanitary facilities adequate and clean?

  • Is there an adequate supply of drinking water and disposable cups?

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Hard hats are required until we have received substantial completion. Hard hats are required unless equipped with a ROPS (roll over protection system). Hard hats must be worn at all times when working on roof areas.

  • Are hard hats being worn at all times?

  • Even in equipment?

  • Is proper eye protection used?

  • Is proper hearing protection used?

  • Are proper work shoes and clothing worn?

  • Are seat belts being used in all equipment at all times?

Fire Prevention

  • Has an emergency action plan been developed for the site?

  • Have fire extinguishers been checked

  • Are "No Smoking" signs posted and rules enforced?

  • Is the route for emergency vehicles accessible?

  • No plastic containers permitted on site, metal containers only.

Ladders

  • Are ladders in good condition and have slip-resistant feet?

  • Are ladders properly maintained and stored?

  • Are metal ladders kept away from electrical exposure?

  • Do ladders extend three-feet above the landing?

  • Are ladders tied off?

  • Are stepladders fully opened when in use?

Fall Inspections

  • Have all floor/wall holes and openings been properly guarded or covered?

  • Have all excavations of greater than five (5) feet been protected with guardrail systems, fences, barricades or covers?

  • Where guardrail systems are used, are the top edge height of top rails 42 inches above the walking/working level and mid rails at 21 inches?

  • Are personal fall arrest systems rigged so that an employee can neither fall more than six feet or contact a lower level?

  • Is all rebar capped?

  • Are safety cables flagged every 6 feet?

Scaffolds

  • Are scaffolds properly erected, under the supervision of a competent person?

  • Are scaffolds tagged and inspections being performed daily?

  • Are guardrails, mid rails, toe-boards and end rails in place?

  • Are scaffolds tied to a structure?

  • Are foot sills and mud sills used?

Hand & Power Tools

  • Is the correct power tool being used for the job?

  • Have associates been instructed in the correct use of each tool?

  • Are tools inspected for defects?

  • Are damaged tools tagged "Out of Service" and repaired or replaced immediately?

  • Do power tools have the proper grounding?

  • Are all mechanical safeguards in use for power tools?

Heavy Equipment

  • Is equipment regularly inspected and maintained?

  • Are all lights, back up alarms, etc. working?

Electrical Work

  • Are electric panels equipped with required covers and are covers used?

  • Have overhead and underground power hazards been assessed and eliminated?

  • Are electrical contractors following NFPA 70E standards?

Illumination

  • Is adequate temporary lighting in place in both work and egress areas?

  • Is temporary lighting in good condition?

  • Are covers over bulbs and are bulbs working?

Material Handling and Storage

  • Are materials stored neatly and properly?

  • Are associates lifting loads correctly both manually and with fork lift?

  • Is traffic flow maintained and controlled?

Hoists, Cranes and Derricks

  • Is visual inspection conducted daily (outriggers checked, tracks on solid ground, swing radius barricaded)?

  • Are power lines inactivated, removed or at a distance far enough away?

  • Are signal men used when needed?

Flammable Gases and Liquids

  • Are all containers clearly labeled?

  • Are proper storage practices observed?

  • Are there adequate fire extinguishers nearby?

Traffic Control

  • Are we managing traffic control properly?

  • Are police officers being utilized if applicable?

  • Is pedestrian traffic being monitored and controlled?

  • Are proper traffic devices being used when applicable (safety vest, flags, etc.)?

Hazard Communication

  • Have all contractors submitted site specific MSDS?

  • Have all contractors submitted HazCom Policy?

  • Are all containers containing chemicals properly labeled and readable?

  • Are contractors using proper PPE when using chemicals (per the MSDS and packaging information)?

  • Are contractors being advised of other contractors' chemicals that are being used?

  • Are contractors instructed on where to find the MSDS books of each contractor?

  • Are contractors aware of what procedures to follow if exposed to a hazardous chemical?

Additional Information

  • Use this space to explain any discrepant condition(s) found. Follow up and closure of all discrepancies is mandatory.

  • Discrepancy
  • Describe Descrepancy

  • Location of Discrepancy

  • Responsible Contractor

  • Notes

  • Superintendent or Foreman

  • Select date

  • Safety Officer

  • Select date

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