This contractor safety inspection checklist contains 9 sections to review safety conditions at a construction site. The sections address general safety, environmental protection, scaffolding, barricades, fall protection, excavations, fire safety, electrical systems, and cutting/welding. The inspector verifies that contractors have completed safety training, proper personal protective equipment is used, hazardous materials are stored appropriately, fall protections are implemented, and hot work is conducted according to permit requirements. Upon completion, representatives from the contractor and construction site sign off on the inspection.
This contractor safety inspection checklist contains 9 sections to review safety conditions at a construction site. The sections address general safety, environmental protection, scaffolding, barricades, fall protection, excavations, fire safety, electrical systems, and cutting/welding. The inspector verifies that contractors have completed safety training, proper personal protective equipment is used, hazardous materials are stored appropriately, fall protections are implemented, and hot work is conducted according to permit requirements. Upon completion, representatives from the contractor and construction site sign off on the inspection.
This contractor safety inspection checklist contains 9 sections to review safety conditions at a construction site. The sections address general safety, environmental protection, scaffolding, barricades, fall protection, excavations, fire safety, electrical systems, and cutting/welding. The inspector verifies that contractors have completed safety training, proper personal protective equipment is used, hazardous materials are stored appropriately, fall protections are implemented, and hot work is conducted according to permit requirements. Upon completion, representatives from the contractor and construction site sign off on the inspection.
a. All contractors have completed safety orientation a. Asbestos measures in place a. Documented scaffolding training b. Hazard Communication program implemented b. Hazardous materials stored appropriately b. Footings sound and rigid c. Storm Water Pollution Prevention in place c. Housekeeping acceptable d. Dust Control measures in place c. Scaffold plumb, square and secured d. Proper PPE being utilized (Hard Hats, Eyewear, Etc.) e. Ventilation altered limit fugitive emissions d. Guardrails/toeboards/screening e. All construction and emergency signs posted f. Noise Control measures in place e. Harnesses/Lifelines used/swinging scaffolds g. Adequate lighting in place
4. Barricades 5. Fall Protection 6. Excavations or Trenches
a. Placed for work site perimeter and street openings a. Documented fall protection training a. All Construction and emergency signs posted b. Placed for excavations 6 ft. or more b. Floor and wall openings covered and b. Barricades present c. Places for drop areas of debris marked c. Underground utility lines marked out d. Placed for swing radius of crane or other equipment c. Roof Edges/Leading Edges protected d. Protective system used e. Placed for exposed electrical circuits d. Guardrails/toeboards used where possible (Shielding, shoring, sloping)
7. Fire Safety 8. Electrical Systems 9. Cutting, welding, or other hot work
a. Egress is not impeded a. Documented lockout/tagout training a. Contractor following a hot work permit b. Sprinkler systems, smoke alarms, or pull stations not b. Lockout/tagout procedures followed b. Fire watch/Fire extinguishers provided obstructed c. Gas cylinders secured properly c. Fire watch implemented when alarm systems and suppression systems are compromised (> 4hrs)
Comments / Item No.
Contractor Representative Signature Date
UTRGV Safety Representative (Print) Signature
White - Contractor Pink - Project Manager Yellow - DEHSRM