GENERAL FACILITY SAFETY INSPECTION

Manual Material Handling

Are mechanical devices being used in place of manual handling of material

YES
NO
N/A

Are ropes, slings, chains, hook, cables, and chokers in good condition

YES
NO
N/A

? Proper staging of materials to minimize lifting and carrying

YES
NO
N/A

?Rigging equipment inspected regularly and in good condition

YES
NO
N/A

?Is the handling of bagged material limited to 50 lbs

YES
NO
N/A

Are carrying handles being used when a single worker is carrying sheeted materials

YES
NO
N/A

Housekeeping: Slips, Trips And Falls

?Are walking and working surfaces clear and free of debris

YES
NO
N/A

Are waste and trash containers provided, and used

YES
NO
N/A

Is there regular removal of waste and trash from the containers

YES
NO
N/A

?Does each trade clean up after themselves

YES
NO
N/A

?Is adequate temporary lighting provided

YES
NO
N/A

Is temporary storage of materials and supplies done in an organized fashion

YES
NO
N/A

Fire Protection And Prevention

?Are all flammable liquid containers clearly identified

YES
NO
N/A

?Are all flammable liquid containers UL of FM listed

YES
NO
N/A

?Have proper storage practices for flammables been observed

YES
NO
N/A

?Are extinguishers readily accessible and serviced regularly

YES
NO
N/A

Are hydrants clear and accessible for fire department personnel

YES
NO
N/A

Have gas cylinders been chained upright with valve caps securely fastened

YES
NO
N/A

Has there been proper segregation between flammable gasses

YES
NO
N/A

?Proper labelling of full and empty cylinders

YES
NO
N/A

Are temporary heaters located at a safe distance from combustibles

YES
NO
N/A

? Is ventilation adequate for temporary heaters

YES
NO
N/A

Electrical

Are all switch gear, panels, and devices that are energized marked and/or guarded

YES
NO
N/A

Lockout devices available/used on circuits that could become energized while being worked

YES
NO
N/A

?Are all temporary circuits properly guarded and grounded

YES
NO
N/A

?Are extension cords in continuous lengths without splice

YES
NO
N/A

Are GFCI's and/or Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program being used

YES
NO
N/A

If temporary lighting is provided, are bulbs protected against accidental breakage

YES
NO
N/A

Are working surfaces clear of cords so as not to create a tripping hazard

YES
NO
N/A

Is there a sufficient number of temporary outlets on the job site

YES
NO
N/A

?Any visual signs of outlet overloading

YES
NO
N/A

Excavation/Trenching

Have utility companies been notified of proposed excavation work

YES
NO
N/A

Are all tools, equipment, and shoring materials readily available prior to job start up

YES
NO
N/A

Are overhead utility lines noted and precautions taken to avoid contact with equipment

YES
NO
N/A

Is the spoil pile at least two feet from the edge of the excavation

YES
NO
N/A

Is the excavation inspected daily or more frequently when conditions could affect the soil

YES
NO
N/A

?If needed, are barricades, stop logs, properly placed

YES
NO
N/A

?soil classification been made by a competent person

YES
NO
N/A

Are excavations five feet or deeper correctly sloped, benched, shored or is a trench box used

YES
NO
N/A

Is a ladder or other means of egress provided in trenches or excavations six feet or deeper

YES
NO
N/A

When ladders are used, do they extend three feet above the surface and are they secured

YES
NO
N/A

Are shoring and shielding systems inspected daily by a competent person

YES
NO
N/A

?Is the trench backfilled as soon a work is completed

YES
NO
N/A

Barricading

? Are floor openings planked and secured or barricaded

YES
NO
N/A

Are direction signs used to inform the public of upcoming construction work

YES
NO
N/A

?Is the sidewalk protection effective

YES
NO
N/A

? Is a flag person provided to direct traffic when needed

YES
NO
N/A

Has the person been trained on how to direct traffic and the public

YES
NO
N/A

Are open excavation, road drop offs, manholes, uneven surfaces barricaded

YES
NO
N/A

Ladders

?Is the proper ladder for the job being used

YES
NO
N/A

Are ladders in good condition (no missing or broken rungs)

YES
NO
N/A

Are there safety shoes/cleats on the bottom of ladders? Are they needed

YES
NO
N/A

Are non-conductive ladders available for use around live wiring

YES
NO
N/A

? Are ladders tied-off at top or otherwise secured

YES
NO
N/A

?Do side rails extend 36 inches above top of landing

YES
NO
N/A

? Rungs or cleats uniformly spaced 10 - 14 inches apart

YES
NO
N/A

?Are step ladders fully open when in use

YES
NO
N/A

Scaffolding

Are scaffold components visibly free of any physical damage? (no bent supports or bracing)

YES
NO
N/A

Is scaffold properly erected with all pins and braces in place and locked

YES
NO
N/A

Are rolling scaffolds equipped with locking wheels

YES
NO
N/A

Are wheels locked when scaffold is in use

YES
NO
N/A

?Is scaffold erected on a firm and substantial surface

YES
NO
N/A

? Is planking of a scaffold grade

YES
NO
N/A

?Planking in good condition and properly installed

YES
NO
N/A

Are toe boards and guardrails in place on scaffolds over 10 feet

YES
NO
N/A

Are workers on scaffolding protected from falling objects if overhead hazards exist

YES
NO
N/A

?Ladder provided for access to scaffold work platform

YES
NO
N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

Is hearing protection available for personnel that may be exposed to noisy conditions

YES
NO
N/A

Is respiratory protection available to personnel and being used when conditions require them

YES
NO
N/A

Are safety harnesses, lifelines and shock absorbing lanyards available and being used

YES
NO
N/A

Are personnel using gloves when handling sharp or rough material

YES
NO
N/A

Where required, rubber gloves with protectors-insulators being used

YES
NO
N/A

?Is life saving equipment available for work over or near water

YES
NO
N/A