Workplace Inspection Policy and Procedure

Policy
Workplace inspections will be conducted to identify and correct potential safety and
health hazards. A standard inspection checklist will be used to conduct these
inspections.
Procedure
Responsibilities
1. Manager - Projects
Conduct a formal inspection of the workplace twice of the year using the
workplace inspection checklist and by reviewing the site engineers inspections.
Ensure corrective action is taken to address hazards identified.
2. Site Engineer

Conduct formal inspections frequently using the Workplace Inspection

Checklist. Ensure corrective action is taken to address hazards identified.
Provide a copy of your inspection to senior management.
Review site supervisors daily inspections. Ensure appropriate corrective
actions are taken. Initialize and date the inspection report and file it in job
file.

3. Supervisor

Conduct formal inspections daily using the Workplace Inspection

Checklist. Ensure corrective action is taken to address hazards identified.
Provide a copy of your inspection to middle management at the end of the
week.
Warning signs should be posted at the location of the hazard.

Training
All parties who conduct formal workplace inspections will be trained on their
responsibilities and on how to complete the Workplace Inspection Checklist.
Appendix
Workplace Inspection Checklist.

Workplace Inspection Checklist

Contact Person
Company/Project:
Number of Employees:

Copies to:

Date:

1.

SITE ACCESS

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

Clean, level ground

Easy Access for area where excavation to be
done
Easy Access for area where erection works
to be done

2.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Hard hats worn

Fall protection worn
Skin protection:

Worn
Available

Eye & face protection:

Worn
Available

3.

BARRICADES

Located where required

Properly fixed
Adequately secured

4.

LADDERS

Secured
Proper angle (extension ladders)
Proper size and type
Safe, usable condition
Properly used
Proper Handrail and landings

Non-slip bases
OK

5.

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

FIRE PROTECTION

Extinguishers where required

Fully charged
Adequately identified
Master emergency plan

6.

PUBLIC WAY PROTECTION

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

Properly located (within 4.5 m)

Covered where required
Min. height, width requirement
Proper rail on street side
Proper lighting, where required

7.

HOUSEKEEPING

Clear walkways
Clear work areas
Clear access and landing

8.

FALL PROTECTION

Properly worn
Safe, usable condition
Working from:

Ladders
Scaffolds

SCAFFOLDS

Properly erected (all parts used)

Properly secured
Proper access to platform
Acceptable loading

9.

POWER TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

General condition

Proper guards, cords, PPE

Tagging as DEFECTIVE

10. GAS CYLINDERS

Properly located
Properly secured
Properly moved or lifted
Properly hooked up

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

11. FIRST AID REQUIRMENTS

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

Trained first aiders on jobsite

First aid kits:

Adequate number
Adequate contents

12. CRANES, HOISTS, ETC.

Safe setup of equipment
Maintenance log available
Competent operator
Condition of slings, hardware
Safety catches on all hooks

13. WELDING
Rods & cylinders properly labeled
Proper eye protection worn
Proper screens and exhaust
Gas cylinders upright and secured
Fire extinguisher readily available

14. SIGNS & PRINT MATERIAL

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

OK

Not OK

ACTION TAKEN

Warning signs
Emergency phone list
Report forms

15. MATERIALS STORAGE

Properly located
Safely piled, stacked, bundled
Properly moved or lifted
Properly labeled

16. TRENCHES & EXCAVATIONS

Properly sloped, where required
Excavated soil properly placed
Appropriate shoring used
Proper access to trench
Proper storage of materials in and above
Trench

17. FORMWORK
Guardrails and fall-arrest system
Design drawings kept on project
Inspection statement by engineer or
competent worker

18. HYGIENE
Cleanliness of facilities