CONTRACTORS JOB SITE CHECKLIST
Manual Material Handling Yes No
Are mechanical devices being used in place of manual handling of material? ___ __
Are ropes, slings, chains, hook, cables, and chokers in good condition? ___ __
Proper staging of materials to minimize lifting and carrying? ___ __
Rigging equipment inspected regularly and in good condition? ___ __
Is the handling of bagged material limited to 50 lbs? ___ __
Are carrying handles being used when a single worker is carrying sheeted
materials? ___ __
Housekeeping: Slips, Trips and Falls Yes No
Are walking and working surfaces clear and free of debris? ___ __
Are waste and trash containers provided, and used? ___ __
Is there regular removal of waste and trash from the containers? ___ __
Does each trade clean up after themselves? ___ __
Is adequate temporary lighting provided? ___ __
Is temporary storage of materials and supplies done in an organized fashion? ___ __
Fire Protection and Prevention Yes No
Are all flammable liquid containers clearly identified? ___ __
Are all flammable liquid containers UL of FM listed? ___ __
Have proper storage practices for flammables been observed? ___ __
Are extinguishers readily accessible and serviced regularly? ___ __
Are hydrants clear and accessible for fire department personnel? ___ __
Have gas cylinders been chained upright with valve caps securely fastened? ___ __
Has there been proper segregation between flammable gasses? ___ __
Proper labeling of full and empty cylinders? ___ __
Are temporary heaters located at a safe distance from combustibles? ___ __
Is ventilation adequate for temporary heaters? ___ __
Electrical Yes No
Are all switch gear, panels, and devices that are energized marked and/or
guarded? ___ __
Lockout devices available/used on circuits that could become energized ___ __
while being worked?
Are all temporary circuits properly guarded and grounded? ___ __
Are extension cords in continuous lengths without splice? ___ __
Are GFCI's and/or Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program being
used? ___ __
If temporary lighting is provided, are bulbs protected against accidental
breakage? ___ __
Are working surfaces clear of cords so as not to create a tripping hazard? ___ __
Is there a sufficient number of temporary outlets on the job site? ___ __
Any visual signs of outlet overloading? ___ __
Hazard Communication Does the Program include: Yes No
A list of hazardous chemicals. ___ __
Container labeling. ___ __
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) ___ __
Employee training. ___ __
Informing other contractors. ___ __
Posting. ___ __
Excavation/Trenching Yes No
Have utility companies been notified of proposed excavation work? ___ __
Are all tools, equipment, and shoring materials readily available prior to job
start up? ___ __
Are overhead utility lines noted and precautions taken to avoid contact with
equipment? ___ __
Is the spoil pile at least two feet from the edge of the excavation? ___ __
Is the excavation inspected daily or more frequently when conditions could
affect the soil? ___ __
If needed, are barricades, stop logs, properly placed? ___ __
Has soil classification been made by a competent person? ___ __
Are excavations five feet or deeper correctly sloped, benched, shored or is a
trench box used? ___ __
Is a ladder or other means of egress provided in trenches or excavations six
feet or deeper? ___ __
When ladders are used, do they extend three feet above the surface and are
they secured? ___ __
Are shoring and shielding systems inspected daily by a competent person? ___ __
Is the trench backfilled as soon a work is completed? ___ __
Barricading Yes No
Are floor openings planked and secured or barricaded? ___ __
Are direction signs used to inform the public of upcoming construction work? ___ __
Is the sidewalk protection effective? ___ __
Is a flag person provided to direct traffic when needed? ___ __
Has the person been trained on how to direct traffic and the public? ___ __
Are open excavation, road drop offs, manholes, uneven surfaces barricaded? ___ __
Ladders Yes No
Is the proper ladder for the job being used? ___ __
Are ladders in good condition (no missing or broken rungs)? ___ __
Are there safety shoes/cleats on the bottom of ladders? Are they needed? ___ __
Are non-conductive ladders available for use around live wiring? ___ __
Are ladders tied-off at top or otherwise secured? ___ __
Do side rails extend 36 inches above top of landing? ___ __
Rungs or cleats uniformly spaced 10 - 14 inches apart? ___ __
Are step ladders fully open when in use? ___ __
Scaffolding Yes No
Are scaffold components visibly free of any physical damage? (no bent
supports or bracing) ___ __
Is scaffold properly erected with all pins and braces in place and locked? ___ __
Are rolling scaffolds equipped with locking wheels? ___ __
Are wheels locked when scaffold is in use? ___ __
Is scaffold erected on a firm and substantial surface? ___ __
Is planking of a scaffold grade? ___ __
Planking in good condition and properly installed? ___ __
Are toe boards and guardrails in place on scaffolds over 10 feet? ___ __
Are workers on scaffolding protected from falling objects if overhead hazards
exist? ___ __
Ladder provided for access to scaffold work platform? ___ __
Personal Protective Equipment Yes No
Is hearing protection available for personnel that may be exposed to noisy
conditions? ___ __
Is respiratory protection available to personnel and being used when
conditions require them? ___ __
Are safety harnesses, lifelines and shock absorbing lanyards available and
being used? ___ __
Are personnel using gloves when handling sharp or rough material? ___ __
Where required, rubber gloves with protectors-insulators being used? ___ __
Is life saving equipment available for work over or near water? ___ __
Medical Yes No
Are first-aid kits available and properly stocked? ___ __
Are all emergency phone numbers posted? ___ __
Are employees aware of the address of the site/ capable of giving directions
to emergency crew? ___ __
Is anyone trained in first aid and CPR? ___ __
Tools: Hand and Power Yes No
Are tools free of any obvious physical damage? ___ __
Are tools inspected for frayed or damaged cords? ___ __
Are tools and cords properly grounded (ground pins are in good condition? ___ __
Are double insulated tools in use and in good condition? ___ __
Are the handles on all tools in good condition (not bent, splintered or
broken)? ___ __
Are all hoses on air or hydraulic tools in good condition? ___ __
Are all shields and guards in place on the tools and in good condition? ___ __
Operator qualified and instructed to use powder actuated tools? ___ __
Welding and Cutting Yes No
Are non-combustible enclosures, (screens/shields) provided and used when
welding? ___ __
Welding goggles, gloves, and clothing being used by welder? ___ __
Inspection for fire hazards after welding stops? ___ __
Are gas cylinder, hoses, regulators, torches, torch tips and welding carts, in
good condition? ___ __
Welding and ground cables properly insulated, sized and located to avoid
tripping hazards? ___ __
Natural or mechanical ventilation adequate? ___ __
Surrounding areas free of flammables and combustibles? ___ __
Proper storage of gas cylinders? ___ __
Hoist, Cranes and Derricks Yes No
Are cables and sheaves checked? ___ __
Are slings, hooks, eyelets, chokes inspected? ___ __
Are load capacities posted in cab? ___ __
Are power lines at a safe distance? ___ __
Do cranes have proper barricades around swing radius? ___ __
Are crane inspection logs with crane? ___ __
Floor, Wall Openings, Stairways Yes No
Floor and roof openings guarded by guardrails and toe boards or a secured
cover? ___ __
Open-sided floors/platforms six feet or higher guarded with railing, toe
boards or equivalent? ___ __
Are stairs with four or more risers equipped with standard hand rail
protection? ___ __
Runways four feet or more above ground properly guarded? ___ __
Anchor posts and framing capable of withstanding 200lb load in any
direction? ___ __
Powder Activated Tools Yes No
. Operators properly trained and authorized? ___ __
Operators use eye, face, hearing and hand protection? ___ __
Tools inspected and tested daily before use to assure safety devices
operational? ___ __
Anchors and charges comply with tool manufacturer's specs? ___ __
Anchorage limited to recommended materials? ___ __
Tools loaded immediately prior to use? ___ __
Other employees warned to expect loud noise and possible airborne debris? ___ __
Employees who may be in harms way relocated? ___ __
Unattended and stored tools always rendered unloaded and secure? ___ __
Concrete Yes No
. Employees working with concrete properly clothed to protect skin? ___ __
PPE (gloves, boots, hard hats, eye/face protection) used where required? ___ __
Employees trained to avoid hazards of cement burns and inhalation? ___ __
Form work designed, fabricated, erected, supported, braced and maintained
to support vertical and lateral loads? ___ __
Shoring inspected prior to, during and after concrete placement? ___ __
Scaffolding or platforms used by employees properly designed and
constructed to support load? ___ __
Scaffold platforms equipped with standard guard rails? ___ __
Raising or lowering of concrete buckets over heads of people prohibited? ___ __
Employees forbidden from riding concrete buckets? ___ __
Safe access provided for equipment and vehicles? ___ __
Safe shoring and form removal procedures established? ___ __
Vertical reinforcing steel protected from impalement hazards? ___ __
Lift slab operations designed and planned by a PE with all employees
trained? ___ __
Required distances maintained between overhead electrical power lines and
concrete placement equipment? ___ __
Masonry Yes No
Limited access zone established on the un-scaffold side of the wall? ___ __
Walls properly supported to prevent overturn or collapse? ___ __
Dust protection used during sawing, mortar mixing, or other dust generating
activities? ___ __
Structural Steel Yes No
Permanent and/or temporary flooring requirements been met? ___ __
Temporary planking sized and installed correctly? ___ __
Employees using the required fall protection equipment? ___ __
Company approved fall protection program in place? ___ __
Danger zone beneath the steel erection designated to limit unauthorized
employee? ___ __
Hoisting equipment and accessories inspected as required? ___ __
Tag lines used to control loads? ___ __
Proper erection bolting and bracing procedures followed? ___ __
Floor, roof and wall openings protected immediately as they appear? ___ __
Ladders, stairways, approved personnel lifts or other safe means or access? ___ __
Heavy Equipment Yes No
Operators properly trained and authorized? ___ __
Inspection and maintenance performed on a regular schedule? ___ __
Bi-directional machines have operational signal horns? ___ __
Back-up alarms operational? ___ __
Roll over protection provided as required and with seat belts? ___ __
Equipment clean and free of grease, oil, mud, fluids and other slipping
hazards? ___ __
Moving parts protected by guards? ___ __
Engines shut off during refueling? ___ __
Glass free of defects and rated as safety glass or equivalent? ___ __
Lights, reflectors, wipers, defrosters, brakes, tires, etc. in good condition? ___ __
Employees prohibited from riding on heavy equipment without a proper seat? ___ __
Are haul roads properly maintained? ___ __
Aerial Lifts Yes No
Employees using aerial lifts are trained and authorized? ___ __
Manufacture's operation and safety rules obeyed? ___ __
Unit safety inspected and all controls tested prior to each days use? ___ __
Unit positioned on solid, level ground? ___ __
Boom and basket load limits within manufacture's specs? ___ __
Everyone in lift basket standing firmly on the floor, wearing fall prevention
or protection equipment? ___ __
Brakes set and outriggers positioned as required? ___ __
