Construction

SAFETY Audit
Construction safety audits are necessary to check your operations against established expectations. This general
construction safety inspection checklist is not designed to supersede existing safety inspection checklists. Rather, it
should be used only as a general guideline. You are encouraged to customize this general guideline to accommodate
your specific operations. Topics noted with an (*) were taken from the OSHA website.

Date Jobsite Location

Senior Site Representative
Person(s) Making Inspection

GENERAL INSPECTION* FIRE PROTECTION /PREVENTION* (continued)

PRO
† Posters and safety signs/warnings posted † Fuel supplies protected from accidental impact
† Safety meetings held periodically † Fire training to appropriate personnel
† First aid kit available and adequately stocked † Equipment shut down prior to refueling
† Job related safety training † Equipment properly grounded to fuel trucks before refueling
† Accident reporting procedures established † “No Smoking” signs posted and enforced
† Substance abuse policy in-place † Hydrants clear, access to public thoroughfare open.
† Injury records being kept † Flame & work permits
† Emergency telephone numbers posted
† Traffic routes identified PERSONAL PR OTECTIVE EQ
PRO UIPMENT (PPE)*
EQUIPMENT
† New employee orientation completed † Hazard evaluation accomplished and certified
† Proper equipment adequate for exposure
SITE SECURITY* † Employees issued PPE where needed
† Warning signs in-place † PPE is being used where needed
† Open ditches protected † Employees trained in use of PPE
† Drop-offs protected † Inspections being accomplished periodically/before and
† Ladders lowered after use
† Hazard lights utilized † Adequate maintenance and sanitary storage available/
† Equipment secured utilized
† Utility ditches flagged or barricaded † Adequate fall protection, harnesses provided
† Eye Protection
ORDERLINESS AND MA TERIAL ST
MATERIAL ORA
STORAGE
ORAGE † Face protection (glasses, goggles, shields)
† General orderliness † Respirators, Masks
† Regular disposal of waste and trash † Respirators used for harmful dust, asbestos, sand blasting,
† Trash containers welding (lead paint & galvanized zinc or cadmium
† Nails removed or bent down † Hearing protection
† Spills cleaned up promptly † Foot protection
† Drinking water available † Hand protection, gloves
† Sanitary facilities † Head protection, hard hats
† Stability of materials in storage † Physicals accomplished as required
† Fire lines maintained
† Control of combustibles CONFINED SP ACE PR
SPA OCEDURE
PROCEDURE
† Men lifting properly † Confined Space entry training conducted
† Correct use of material handling equipment † Signs posted to identify confined spaces
† Dust protection † Personal protective equipment specified
† Standby person
FIRE PROTECTION /PREVENTION*
PRO † Emergency equipment for standby person
† Adequate number and type of fire extinguisher(s) available † Permit required precautions taken
† Fire extinguisher training accomplished † All required signatures for entry/testing
† Phone number of fire department posted † Permits posted prior to start of work
† Fire extinguisher(s) provided on appropriate equipment † Permits retained a minimum of two years
† All flammable liquids in approved containers and correctly
labeled
† Flammable liquids properly stored
† Fire alarm available/fire evacuation plan established
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ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
ONMENTALAL HEAVY EQ
HEAVY UIPMENT (continued)
EQUIPMENT
† Posting temporary waste area properly † Compressed air safety valves
† Hazardous Waste Management † Noise arrestors used
† Hazardous waste storage † Back-up alarms
† Certified shipper and ultimate disposal site † Flagmen where needed
† Proof of insurability of transporter and operations disposal † Fire extinguishers installed on gas fueled equipment
† Natural waterways protection † Rollover protection and seatbelt use
† Personnel training and records
† Personnel protection MOTOR VEHICLES
MOT
† Container integrity and packaging † Regular inspection, maintenance, and service
† Marking & labeling † Licensed operators, on and off road
† Communications for emergencies and operations † Current licenses maintained
† Contingency plan † Local and state vehicle laws and regulations observed
† Inspection procedures † Speed limit control
† Waste storage and area fence integrity – Locked gates † Weight limits and load sizes controlled
† All personnel seated and seats provided
HEALTH HAZARD CONTR
HEALTH CONTROLOL † Glass in good condition
† Sampling & logging † Back up alarms
† Times of exposures on time cards † Accident/incident report forms in glove compartment
† Medical records † Fire extinguishers installed
† Personal protection † Parking not to obstruct traffic or work operations
† Control of personal cars on site
HAZARD COMMUNICA TIONS/RIGHT T
COMMUNICATIONS/RIGHT O KNOW*
TO
† Written program ELECTRICAL SAFETY*
† MSDS on file or available † No exposed electrical wires
† Control and disposal measure(s) established † No broken insulation on cords
† Material properly stored and labeled † Controls are labeled
† Labels legible † No cracked or broken receptacle covers
† Log of all chemicals on site available † GFCI’s in wet or damp areas
† Employees trained in Hazard Communications † No broken or bent ground prongs on plugs
† Documentation of training † Power tools do not have broken or cracked casings
† Electrical PPE available for “authorized employees”
HOISTS, CRANES, DERRICKS, AND RIGGING † Breaker panels have covers & breakers are labeled
† Rented cranes inspected & all deficiencies corrected † Electric utility rooms are posted “Authorized Employees
† Operators properly trained/licensed Only”
† Crane chart is cab † Employees trained to know that only authorized employees
† Tag line in use may conduct repairs;
† Correct rigging & proper storage † In the hazards of electricity;
† Equipment firmly supported † To inspect electrical tools before use;
† Outriggers used fully extended † To report electrical hazards immediately;
† Power lines de-energized, clearances maintained † To inspect plug, cord and receptacles before plugging in
† Signalmen work as instructed and trained equipment;
† Proper signals understood & posted † Not use broken or damaged electrical tools or equipment;
† Inspection and maintenance logs maintained † To use Lockout Tagout before repairs;
† Swing radius barricades † To get specific authorization before working on energized
† Chokers, chains, slings & shackles inspected & maintained equipment;
† High wind operating restriction level (30 mph or mfg.’s † To boundary-off electrical work areas;
limits) † Electrical devices have current inspection and coding
† Elevator floor gates and signal system † Electrical equipment properly maintained
† Chain fall used correctly † Equipment properly grounded
HEAVY EQ
HEAVY UIPMENT
EQUIPMENT † Assured equipment grounding program established
† Proper operation † GFCI used and tested where required
† Operators qualified/tested † Fuses provided
† Regular monthly inspection, maintenance & service † Electrical dangers posted
† All personnel seated † Proper fire extinguisher(s) provided
† Correct parking procedures † Terminal boxes equipped with required covers (covers
† Wheels chocked when necessary used)
† Speed limit control † To properly inspect and use electrical PPE;
† Dump bed chocks and tie-downs † Electrical high voltage identification
† Terminal boxes covered
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY* (continued) BARRICADES
† Lighting, temporary light guards & bulbs provided † Floor openings
† Electric service designated 220 V or higher † Roadways, sidewalks, and stairs
† Equipment and structure grounding † Adequate lighting
† Protection insulation rubber protective equipment † Traffic controls
† Rubber goods test program – gloves, sleeves, blankets, † Trenches and excavations
client/vendor † Special work – overhead, sandblasting, radiation,
hydrolasing
LOCK OUT T
LOCKOUT AGOUT*
TA † Signs as required
† No broken valve hand-wheels, controls or switches † Elevator shaft openings
† All control valves and switches are labeled
† Each authorized employee has been issued locks & tags LADDERS*
† Locks & tags are standardized throughout facility † Ladders inspected & in good condition
† Locks & tags are identifiable to a specific employee † Ladders used properly for type of exposure
† Locks & tags are not used for other purposes † Ladders secured to prevent slipping, sliding, or falling
† Locking devices are available for every type isolation device † Siderails extended 36” above top of landing
† Material used to affix tag rated at 50 pounds or greater – † No ladders spliced
no strings allowed † Rungs or cleats not over 12” on center
† All breakers are labeled † Proper maintenance and storage
† Workers trained that only authorized employees may attach † No painted ladders
a lock & tag; † Ladders exceeding 20 ft have fall protection
† That only the person who attached the lock & tag may † Aluminum ladders of sufficient strength for task
remove it; † Metal ladders not used near electrical equipment
† To verify isolation before beginning work;
† To notify “affected” employees before locking out equipment; SCAFFOLDING*
† To re-install machine guards before removing locks & tags; † Erection properly supervised
† To notify “affected” employees before removing locks or † All structural members free from defects and meet safety
re-starting factor
† All connections secure
HAND TOOLS*
TOOLS* † Scaffolds erected on solid footing
† Proper tool for each job † Scaffold tied to structure
† Correct use † Working areas free of debris, snow, ice, grease, etc.
† Inspection & maintenance † Workers protected from falling objects
† Neat storage † Scaffold plumb and square, with cross-bracing?
† Safe carrying † Guard rails, intermediate rails, and toeboards in place
† Tool defects – repair facilities † Ropes and cables in place
† Fall protection available and in use
POWER T OOLS*
TOOLS*
† Proper operator protection BACK INJURY PREVENTION*
† Tools and cords in good condition † Hand trucks, push carts & dollies are available, in good
† Proper instruction in use repair and properly used
† Mechanical guards in place † Cranes & hoists are available, in good repair and properly
† Tools stored properly used
† Correct tools for the job † Containers of over 10 pound capacity have well engineered
† Inspected – maintenance and repair grip points
† Adequate protection for nearby personnel † Large loads are broken down before manual lifting
† Properly grounded or double insulated † Loading & offloading points are adjustable to keep material
† Damaged or malfunctioning tools tagged out until repaired between knees and shoulder level
or replaced † Worker do not have to bend or twist to get production
† All operators qualified material
† Tools protected from unauthorized use † Awkward postures such as leaning forward or stooping are
† Cords included in electrical inspections not required
† Heavy material is not carried up or down ladders
POWDER-A CTIV
POWDER-ACTIV ATED T
CTIVA OOLS
TOOLS † Back belts are not worn continuously
† Laws and ordinances complied with † Workers are trained in proper lifting & carrying techniques
† Operators qualified – vendor trained † Workers are trained in safe use of carts and hoists
† Controlled storage
† Competent instructions & supervision
† Inspection & maintenance
† Protection of other workers
† Safety goggles or face shield
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GARAGES AND SHOPS
GARAGES EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING (continued)
† Eye and face protection † Blasting mats utilized as required
† Fire hazards controlled † Detonators tested before each shot
† Safe dispensing of fuels and lubricants † Audible signals properly used – 5 minute, 1 minute, and all
† Carbon monoxide protection clear
† Fuels and lubricants in proper containers † Area cleared of men and equipment
† Proper grounding and bonding † Inspection after each shot
† Tools inspected and maintained † Proper protection and accounting for all explosives at all
† Battery charging fire protection, “no smoking” signs posted times
and area well ventilated † Proper disposition of wrappings and waste
† Preblast surveys of potential damage points before and
WELDING AND CUTTING after shots
† Welding hoses and cords controlled – out of the way † Check radio frequency hazards and post signs at all
† Shields and spark catches entrances and exits
† Goggles, gloves, clothing † Applicable project permits
† Electrical equipment grounded properly † Security and theft protection
† Power cables and hoses protected and in good repair
† Rods not left in holders PILE DRIVING
† Fire extinguishers † Proper storage of piles
† Fire hazard inspections and protection/flame permits issued † Material handling controlled
† Gas cylinders secured upright † Equipment inspected and maintained
† Fuel gas and oxygen separation in storage † Piledriving rigs properly supported
† Flow gages and regulators maintained, removed when not † Ladders on frames and stirrups used – emergency access
in use routes
† Cylinder caps as required † Cofferdams maintained and inspected
† Inert gas protection, sampling, and monitoring † Adequate pumping available
† Reverse and straight polarity controlled † Tag line use
† Bulk gas manifold systems properly installed, routed, † Safety harnesses and lifelines
identified, and maintained † Proper signaling
† Barricades for piledriver work area and coffer dam edges
FLAMMABLE GASES AND LIQ UIDS
LIQUIDS † Ear protection area posted
† Correct containers used
† Containers clearly identified CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
† Proper storage – fire rated cabinets † Forms properly installed and braced
† Fire hazards checked – after hours inspections † Adequate shoring, plumbed, and cross braced
† Grounding and bonding systems † Concrete truck chocked - when required
† Fire extinguisher protection † Hands away from chute pinch points
† Carts for moving cylinders – secured upright during moves † Check heating devices; prevent fire and asphyxiation
† Dikes – bulk storage facilities hazards
† Traffic planned and routed
EVACUA
EVA TION AND SHORING
CUATION † Adequate runways and scaffolds free of debris
† Excavation permits executed † Protection from cement dust and concrete contact
† Adjacent structures properly shored † Hard hats, foot protection, shirts, splash goggles
† Shoring and sloping for soil type † Stripped form material removed promptly
† Adjacent roads and sidewalks supported and protected † Truck and crane signaling/flagging
† Soil material stored away from edge, minimum 2 feet † Pump guards in place while in operation
† Excavation barricaded and lighting provided † Waste concrete placement
† Equipment kept a safe distance from edge of excavation
† Ladders and ramps every 25 feet STEEL ERECTION
† Equipment ramps adequate † Perimeter guard rail
† Proper supervision – including competent person † Safety nets or platforms
designated daily inspection † Taglines
† Underground piping and electrical lines and identified – † Containment of fire , sparks, and slag
adequate support provided † Floor openings covered or barricaded
† Ladders, stairs, or other access provided
EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING † Floats, stages, boatswain chairs inspected, load capacities
† Licensed operators and supervision and reach distances calculated
† Transport fuses and explosives † Safe man position while climbing, changing position or
† Local laws and regulations observed stationary
† Storage magazines constructed per codes and distances † No use of headache ball, hook or load for man raising
maintained
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STEEL ERECTION (continued)
† 2 connecting bolts at each end prior to disconnect of hook
and chocker from load line, line from steel members
† Steel grounded
† No work on wet steel/high wend – personnel and lifting
equipment
DEMOLITION
† Operation preplanned
† Shoring of Adjacent structures
† Trash chutes, hoppers, gondolas, barrels
† Sidewalk barricades; protection of public
† Clear operating space for truck and other vehicles
† Adequate access ladders or stairs
† Dust and falling debris control – headache covers
† Personal protective equipment
† Fire protection maintenance
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH HAZARD SAMPLING
HEALTH
INSTRUMENTS
† Oxygen analyzer
† Explosimeter
† Detector tube sampler
† Air sampling pump
† Sound level meter
† Radiation dosimeter and film badges
† Electrical circuit tester
† Monitoring equipment and alarms
† Camera(s)
† Tape recorder/video camera