Woodruff Construction Site Safety Audit

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

GENERAL

• Is Woodruff Construction the General Contractor for this project?

  YES

  NO

• Are postings in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comprehensive Fed / State poster

• Emergency phone numbers

• Address of site

• Is today's date between February 1 and April 30?

  YES

  NO

• Is injury summary (OSHA 300A) posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

GENERAL SAFETY AND HEALTH SUBPART C

HOUSEKEEPING

• Work areas, passageways and areas around stairs and buildings are clear of debris and scrap

• CORRECTED

• Are materials stacked and stored in an orderly fashion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is scrap and debris collected and disposed of as work progresses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS SUBPART D

MEDICAL SERVICES AND FIRST AID

• Are first aid kits easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CORRECTED

• Are kits checked on a weekly basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does kit contain ANSI minimum requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1 absorbent compress 32 sq in with no side smaller than 4 in

• at least 16 adhesive bandages - 1x3

• 1 roll of adhesive tape - 2.5 yd

• 6 0.14 oz antibiotic treatment

• 10 0.14 oz of antiseptic

• 6 applications of burn treatment

• first aid guide

• 2 pairs of medical exam gloves

• 4 sterile pads - 3x3

• 1 triangular bandage - 40" x 40" x 56"

• Are all supplies unexpired?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there personnel on site trained in first aid and CPR?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this information posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they on site now?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

SANITATION

• Is there an adequate supply of potable water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 

• Is there an adequate number of toilets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Action taken or needed

OCCUPATIONAL NOISE EXPOSURE

• Is noise level a concern?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Proper hearing protection being used?

• CORRECTED

• Action taken or needed

RADIATION

• Are lasers being used?

  YES

  NO

• Lasers are not set up near head level of workers

• CORRECTED

• Are lasers being operated by qualified and trained employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lasers turned off when left unattended for extended periods of time?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is ionizing radiation a concern?<br>example X-rays

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Action taken or needed

GASES, VAPORS, FUMES, DUSTS, MISTS

• Are workers protected from exposure?<br>examples: lead, asbestos

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Proper respiratory protection is being worn

• CORRECTED

• Action taken or needed

ILLUMINATION

• Is there sufficient lighting on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lights protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Action taken or needed

VENTILATION

• Is there sufficient ventilation?

  YES

  NO

• Action taken or needed

HAZARD COMMUNICATION

• Is there a written hazard communication program on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Posted location of MSDS/SDS

• List of chemicals on site w/ product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate SDS

• Container labeling - product identifier (corresponding to SDS) and words, pictures, symbols or any combination thereof

• Are workers informed of hazard of non-routine tasks, e.g. unlabeled pipes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Action taken or needed

PPE SUBPART E

• Are all workers wearing the appropriate PPE for their task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fall arrest components in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are dust masks available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hearing protection available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• hard hats and safety glasses are worn

• Action taken or needed

FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION SUBPART F

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

• Are extinguishers inspected monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers serviced yearly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire extinguisher conspicuously located within 100' of every working area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an extinguisher located adjacent to every stairway of multi-story buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

Propane Storage

• Are propane containers properly stored outside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 500lbs or less-0' from building
  501-6000lbs-10' from building
  6001-10,000lbs-20' from building
  over 10,000lbs-25' from building

• Are containers protected from vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a 20BC fire extinguisher at location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

TEMPORARY HEAT

• Is temporary heat being used on site?

  YES

  NO

• Is there 3' clearance between radiant heaters and combustibles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CORRECTED

• Is there sufficient ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CORRECTED

• Heaters are not directed at propane tanks within 20'

• CORRECTED

• Is there 6' of clearance between heater and container?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CORRECTED

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

STORAGE - COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

• Is combustible material stored indoors or outdoors?

  indoors

  outdoors

  both

• Indoor Storage
  -Does not affect exit
  -Non-compatible materials segregated by a barrier with a 1 hr resistance
  -Clearance of sprinklers at least 36" between material and sprinkler
  -Clearance around lights and heating units
  -Clearance of 24" around path of travel to fire door
  -No material stored withing 36" of fire door opening

• Outdoor Storage

  

• Indoor Storage
  -Does not affect exit
  -Non-compatible materials segregated by a barrier with a 1 hr resistance
  -Clearance of sprinklers at least 36" between material and sprinkler
  -Clearance around lights and heating units
  -Clearance of 24" around path of travel to fire door
  -No material stored withing 36" of fire door opening

• Outdoor Storage

  

• Are combustible materials properly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

STORAGE - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

• Are flammable/combustible liquids stored indoors or outdoors?

  indoors

  outdoors

  both

• Outdoor Storage
  -Does not exceed 1100 gallons in any one pile
  -Not stored within 20' of a building
  -5' clearance between piles
  -Liquid control -- grading, curbs or drains
  -Portable tank storage must be over 20' from building
  -Tanks must be equipped with emergency venting
  

• Is there a 20B fire extinguisher 25'-75' away?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indoor Storage
  -Approved containers for flammable liquids in quantities of 5 gallons or less
  -No more than 25 gallons stored outside of cabinet
  -Over 25 gallons must be stored in a cabinet
  -Not stored near stairways or exits

• Is there a 10B fire extinguisher within 50'?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indoor Storage
  -Approved containers for flammable liquids in quantities of 5 gallons or less
  -No more than 25 gallons stored outside of cabinet
  -Over 25 gallons must be stored in a cabinet
  -Not stored near stairways or exits

• Is there a 20B fire extinguisher within 10' of exterior of room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor Storage
  -Does not exceed 1100 gallons in any one pile
  -Not stored within 20' of a building
  -5' clearance between piles
  -Liquid control -- grading, curbs or drains
  -20B fire extinguisher located 25-75' away from liquid storage
  -Portable tank storage must be over 20' from building
  -Tanks must be equipped with emergency venting
  -

• Is there a 10B fire extinguisher within 50'?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable/combustible materials properly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

HAND AND POWER TOOLS SUBPART I

• Is the right tool being used for the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all guards and handles in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Removed and tagged until guard is replaced

• Are all electric power tools grounded or double insulated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Removed and tagged

• Are all tools maintained in a safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

WELDING AND CUTTING SUBPART J

• Are oxygen and fuel cylinders stored on site?

  YES

  NO

• STORAGE
  -cylinders secured in upright position
  -20' or a 5' high-1/2 hour rated fire wall separating oxygen and any fuel or combustible material
  

• Is oxygen/fuel stored properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Woodruff or subs welding or using cutting torches?

  YES

  NO

• Do all cylinders have labels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are valve protection caps in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only 4" per foot of hose may be taped to secure hoses together

• Is a fire extinguisher readily accessible for work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

ELECTRICAL SUBPART K

• Is Woodruff's GFCI policy being followed by all workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CORRECTED

• Is temporary lighting on it's own circuit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CORRECTED

• Are breaker box panels covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CORRECTED

• Are all openings on breaker boxes covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CORRECTED

• Are all circuits labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CORRECTED

• Are breaker positions labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CORRECTED

• Is a 3-4 working space maintained around electrical equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CORRECTED

• Are work areas and passageways kept clear of cords

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CORRECTED

• Wire and cords are not resting on or secured directly to metal supports i.e. nails, wire or staples

• CORRECTED

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

SCAFFOLDS SUBPART L

• Do Woodruff employees or subs have scaffolding on site?

  YES

  NO

• Name of company using scaffold

• Name and company of competent person

• Are inspections conducted prior to each shift?

  Yes

  No

• Are inspections current?

  Yes

  No

• What kind of scaffold

  Select Supported Suspended

  • Supported
  • Suspended

• If equipped are castors pinned and locked while in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is scaffolding resting on a proper footing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all components compatible and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a ladder or other means of access if over 24" from point of access ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proper fall protection in place at a height of 10'?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• top rail-42" or crossing point of brace-38-48"
  mid rail-21" or crossing point of brace-20-30"
  

• Planking a minimum of 18" wide

• Platform fully planked

• Planking is of scaffold grade

• Less than 1" of gap between planks

• Planking is equipped with cleats or extend 6-12" over ends

• 12" of overlap or secured to prevent movement

• Platform no more than 14" from face of work

• Does height exceed 4:1 ratio?

  YES

  NO

• Scaffold is secured horizontally every 30'

• Scaffold is secured vertically every 20' - frames<3' wide every 26' -frames>3'wide

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

AERIAL LIFTS

• Does Woodruff or subs have aerial lifts on site?

  YES

  NO

• Is the lift in use?

  YES

  NO

• load limits observed

• Work area clear of electrical hazards

• level and solid surface

• clear travel path

• holes and openings are protected

• fall protection in place

• access gate closed

• tools and materials secure in basket

• Aerial lift safety checklist

aerial lift

• Who's machine

  Select Woodruff Rental Sub

  • Woodruff
  • Rental
  • Sub

• make

• model

• ID number

• rental company

• make

• model

• Are daily inspections being done?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• placards, warnings, or operational, instructional and control markings legible

• lights, horn, back up alarm

• safety features not rigged or bypassed

• guardrail system

• anchor points

• operator manual, ANSI manual, AEM manual, service/maintenance manual

• Action taken or needed

• photos

  Media

FALL PROTECTION SUBPART M

• Unprotected sides and edges

  guardrail

  safety net

  PFAS

  N/A

• Wall openings

  guardrail

  safety net

  PFAS

  N/A

• Are all holes 2 -12" covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is leading edge work being done?

  YES

  NO

• Leading edge fall protection

  guardrail

  safety net

  PFAS

  *fall protection plan

• Is there a hoist area?

  YES

  NO

• Hoist area fall protection

  guardrail

  PFAS

• Is work being done over dangerous equipment?

  YES

  NO

• Work over dangerous equipment under 6' fall protection

  guardrail

  equipment guards

  N/A

• Work over dangerous equipment over 6' fall protection

  guardrail

  safety net

  PFAS

  N/A

• Is roof work being done?

  YES

  NO

• ROOF WARNING LINES
  34-39" above working surface
  must be 6' from edge
  must be 10' from edge when machinery is present

• Low slope fall protection

  Select guardrail safety net PFAS warning line/guard rail warning line/safety net warning line/PFAS warning line/safety monitir *safety monitor N/A

  • guardrail
  • safety net
  • PFAS
  • warning line/guard rail
  • warning line/safety net
  • warning line/PFAS
  • warning line/safety monitir
  • *safety monitor
  • N/A

• Steep slope fall protection

  guardrail

  safety net

  PFAS

  N/A

• Is precast erection happening?

  YES

  NO

• Precast erection fall protection

  guardrail

  safety net

  PFAS

  *fall protection plan

MOTOR VEHICLES, MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT SUBPART O

• Does Woodruff or subs have heavy machinery on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy machinery safety checklist

vehicle

• Who's machine?

  Woodruff

  Rental

  Sub

• make

• model

• ID number

• rental company

• make

• model

• head lights

• brake lights

• glass

• wipers

• horn

• back up alarm

• mirrors

• seat belts

• manuals

• capacity chart

• hatches and guards in place

• Action taken or needed

• photos

  Media

EXCAVATIONS SUBPART P

• Is there an excavation or trench on site at this time?

  YES

  NO

• What is the name of the company excavating/trenching or working in excavation/trench?

• Has Iowa One Call been given 48 hour notification?

  YES

  NO

• Have adjacent structures been stabilized or supported?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barricades and or fences in place 6' from edge or hole monitoring being done?

  Yes

  No

• Are there bridges or walkways over the excavation/trench?

  YES

  NO

• Are they equipped with a guardrail?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a warning system in place for vehicles?

  Yes

  No

• Are there workers in the excavation/trench?

  YES

  NO

• Name and Company of the competent person

• Are inspections being conducted daily or as conditions warrant by the competent person?

  Yes

  No

• All workers must exit the excavation/trench until this is corrected.

• Are inspection logs current?

  Yes

  No

• Is the excavation/trench over 4' deep?

  YES

  NO

• What kind of protective system is in place?

  Select sloping benching shoring trench box none

  • sloping
  • benching
  • shoring
  • trench box
  • none

• All workers must exit the excavation/trench until this is corrected.

• Is a 2' buffer maintained around the perimeter of the excavation/trench?

  Yes

  No

• All workers must exit the excavation/trench until this is corrected.

• Is proper ingress and egress provided within 25' of each employee?

  Yes

  No

• All workers must exit the excavation/trench until this is corrected.

• Is the excavation greater than 20' in depth?

  YES

  NO

• Name of PE who designed the protective system

• Is there a protective system in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the competent person listed above determined there is no indication of a possible cave-in?

  Yes

  No

• All workers must exit until the competent person has determined there is no indication of a possible cave-in.

• Is a 2' buffer maintained around excavation?

  Yes

  No

• All workers must exit until the competent person has determined there is no indication of a possible cave-in.

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

CONCRETE AND MASONRY SUBPART Q

CONRETE

• Does Woodruff have concrete work on site?

  YES

  NO

• Fall protection

  Select safety net PFAS positioning device N/A

  • safety net
  • PFAS
  • positioning device
  • N/A

• Are the drawings or plans, including all revisions, for the jack layout, formwork (including shoring equipment), working decks, and scaffolds, available in site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is reinforcing steel protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ground personnel cleared out of overhead route/location of concrete bucket?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do concrete buckets have safety devices to prevent accidental dumping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are powered troweling machines equipped with safety release to prevent auto pilot?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

MASONRY

• Does Woodruff have masonry work on site?

  YES

  NO

• Fall protection for overhand brick laying

  guardrail

  safety net

  PFAS

  controlled access zone

  N/A

• Fall protection for overhand brick laying reaching 10" below

  guardrail

  safety net

  PFAS

  N/A

• Has the limited access zone been properly established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The limited access zone shall be established prior to the start of construction of the wall.
  The limited access zone shall be equal to the height of the wall to be constructed plus four feet, and shall run the entire length of the wall.
  The limited access zone shall be established on the side of the wall which will be unscaffolded.
  The limited access zone shall be restricted to entry by employees actively engaged in constructing the wall. No other employees shall be permitted to enter the zone.
  The limited access zone shall remain in place until the wall is adequately supported.

• Are walls over 8' braced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

STEEL ERECTION SUBPART R

• Does Woodruff have steel erection on site?

  YES

  NO

• Fall protection

  safety net

  PFAS

  positioning device

  N/A

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

STAIRWAYS AND LADDERS SUBPART X

• Are there slippery conditions on stairs?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all ladders in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• damaged ladder(s) have been removed from service and tagged to prevent use

• Are ladders being used properly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A
UNSAFE LADDER USAGE

• WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHY, HOW

• Are changes in 19" or more equipped with a step?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairs with 4 or more risers/higher than 30" equipped with a hand rail and stairrail system along unprotected side?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The height of handrails shall be not more than 37 inches nor less than 30 inches from the upper surface of the handrail to the surface of the tread, in line with the face of the riser at the forward edge of the tread.
  Stairrails installed shall be not less than 36 inches (91.5 cm) from the upper surface of the stairrail system to the surface of the tread, in line with the face of the riser at the forward edge of the tread.
  Midrails, when used, shall be located at a height midway between the top edge of the stairrail system and the stairway steps.

• photos

  Media

• Action taken or needed

CRANES AND DERRICKS SUBPART CC

• Are cranes being used by Woodruff or subs?

  YES

  NO

• Is the cab in order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the swing radius delineated and protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is work being done at a safe distance from overhead power lines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the crane have a proper footing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the crane equipped with outriggers?

  YES

  NO

• Are they fully deployed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loads calculated and properly rigged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is overhead path planned and workers alerted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the inspection log with the crane and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are load capacities in the cab?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Near Miss Reporting

• Near misses