Information
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This checklist covers general construction conditions and should not be considered an "end-all" to the inspection. Additional notes are encouraged.
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Document No.
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Company
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Job
Job site Information
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Are the OSHA poster and other applicable posters obviously placed on the job site?
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Was the weekly safety meeting ("tool box talk") held?
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Is the first aid kit stocked and in a conspicuous, accessible place?
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Are injury and illness records posted?
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Are emergency phone numbers posted?
Housekeeping
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Are the working areas generally neat and free of debris?
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Is waste disposed of regularly?
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Are sanitary facilities adequate and clean?
Personal Protective Equipment
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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.
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Are hard hats being worn at all times until substantial completion?<br>Hard hats are required in equipment unless equipped with a ROPS (roll over protection system).
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Is proper eye protection used?
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Is proper hearing protection used?
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Are proper work shoes and clothing worn?
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Are seat belts being used in all equipment at all times?
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Are required lime green safety vests/shirts being worn?
Fire Prevention
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Has an emergency action plan been developed for the site?
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Have fire extinguishers been checked
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Are "No Smoking" signs posted and rules enforced?
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Is the route for emergency vehicles accessible?
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Are metal containers being used for gasoline, diesel and kerosene?
Ladders
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Are ladders in good condition and have slip-resistant feet and away from electrical exposures?
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Do ladders extend three-feet above the landing and are being tied off?
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Are stepladders fully opened when in use?
Fall Inspections
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Have all floor/wall holes and openings been properly guarded or covered?
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Have all excavated areas been protected?
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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 and toe boards in place?
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Are personal fall arrest systems rigged so that an employee can neither fall more than six feet or contact a lower level?
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Is all rebar and anchor bolts capped?
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Are safety cables flagged every 6 feet?
Scaffolds
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Are scaffolds properly erected, under the supervision of a competent person?
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Are scaffolds tagged and inspections being performed daily?
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Are guardrails, mid rails, toe-boards and end rails in place?
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Are scaffolds tied to a structure?
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Are base plates secured to mud sills using four nails?
Hand & Power Tools
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Is the correct power tool being used for the job?
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Have associates been instructed in the correct use of each tool?
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Are tools inspected for defects?
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Are damaged tools tagged "Out of Service" and repaired or replaced immediately?
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Do power tools have the proper grounding?
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Are all mechanical safeguards in use for power tools?
Heavy Equipment
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Is equipment regularly inspected and maintained?
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Are all lights, back up alarms, etc. working?
Electrical Work
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Are electric panels equipped with required covers and are covers used and labeled?
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Have overhead and underground power hazards been assessed and eliminated?
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Are electrical contractors following NFPA 70E standards?
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Do all electrical cords have ground pins?
Illumination
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Is adequate temporary lighting in place in both work and egress areas?
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Is temporary lighting in good condition?
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Are covers over bulbs and are bulbs working?
Material Handling and Storage
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Are materials stored neatly and properly?
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Are associates lifting loads correctly both manually and with fork lift?
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Is traffic flow maintained and controlled?
Hoists, Cranes and Derricks
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Is visual inspection conducted daily (outriggers checked, tracks on solid ground, swing radius barricaded)?
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Are power lines inactivated, removed or at a distance far enough away?
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Are signal men used when needed?
Flammable Gases and Liquids
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Are all containers clearly labeled?
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Are proper storage practices observed?
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Are there adequate fire extinguishers nearby?
Traffic Control
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Are we managing traffic control properly?
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Are police officers being utilized if applicable?
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Is pedestrian traffic being monitored and controlled?
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Are proper traffic devices being used when applicable (safety vest, flags, etc.)?
Hazard Communication
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Have all contractors submitted site specific MSDS and hazard communication policy?
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Are all containers containing chemicals properly labeled and readable?
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Are contractors using proper PPE when using chemicals (per the MSDS and packaging information)?
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Are contractors being advised of other contractors' chemicals that are being used?
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Are contractors instructed on where to find the MSDS books of each contractor?
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Are contractors aware of what procedures to follow if exposed to a hazardous chemical?
Additional Information
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Use this space to explain any discrepant condition(s) found. Follow up and closure of all discrepancies is mandatory.
Discrepancy
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Describe Descrepancy
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Location of Discrepancy
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Responsible Contractor
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Add signature
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Notes
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Superintendent or Foreman
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