CONSTRUCTION SAFETY CHECKLIST
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NO PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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1. Are safety glasses available for use? 2. Specified protective eyewear used? 3. Face shield used in bulk liquid tasks? 4. Hand protection worn as required? 5. Foot protection used as required? 6. Hearing protection available when required? 7. Are hard hats available where required? 8. Are there adequate supplies for chemical spills incidents? EMERGENCY ITEMS
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1. Are emergency evacuation maps displayed? 2. Are emergency phone numbers displayed/posted? 3. Area for emergency eyewash provided? 4. Are first aid kits available? 5. Are emergency staff available (ie. trained person for giving first aid)? 6. Are BBP kit available? 7. Are fire extinguishers in an accessible area? 8. Are fire extinguishers regularly inspected? ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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____ 1. Are portable electrical hand tools equipped with GFCI? ____ 2. Is the strain relief intact for the use of cords and plugs? ____ 3. Ensure that the extension cords in use are for extra hard usage (ie. three wire cord) ____ 4. Is the use of equipment in accordance with manufacturers service recommendations? ____ 5. Are electrical cords in good condition and with prongs intact? ____ 6. Are electrical panels labeled properly?
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____ 7. Are electrical panel knockouts in place? ____ 8. Are NEC requirements followed for the use of portable generators? ____ 9. Are lightings protected from breakage (ie. light bulbs used for illumination) ____ 10. Are double insulated electric power tools being used? SAFETY & HEALTH
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____ 1. Are there adequate housekeeping? ____ 2. Are OSHA metal safety cans used for flammable liquids storage? ____ 3. Are MSDS available? ____ 4. Are storage containers for flammable liquids properly labeled? ____ 5. Are silica dust training documented? ____ 6. Are fire extinguishers properly inspected, available and accessible? ____ 7. Is there an appropriate label for hazardous containers? ____ 8. Are safety clips attached on impact style air tools? ____ 9. Are lockout/tagout used for specific tasks? ____ 10. Are pneumatic power tools secured to the hose? ____ 11. Does hot work operations have hot work permit? ____ 12. When cleaning, is compressed air limited to 30 psi? ____ 13. Is training & work permit carried out before entering and working at a confined space? ____ 14. Are unused compressed gas cylinders properly closed? ____ 15. Are stored compressed gas cylinders secured? ____ 16. Are covers provided on wall openings or floor holes? ____ 17. Are there flash back arrestors in your acetylene torch units? ____ 18. Is fall protection in place for areas 6 feet high? ____ 19. Is six foot fall protection in place? ____ 20. Does grinder have guard in place? ____ 21. Are trainings provided for lift operators? ____ 22. Are tool rests of a stationary grinding wheel set on inch or less? ____ 23. When working aloft, are safety harness & lanyards used? ____ 24. Are tongue guards of a stationary grinding wheel adjusted to 1/4 inch or less? ____ 25. Upon entering excavations, is it provided with a ladder of 4 feet deep & extend to at least 3 feet above ground level? ____ 26. Are grinders safe to use and in good working condition? ____ 27. When working in an excavation of 5 feet deep, is it provided with cave-in protection? ____ 28. When performing grinding tasks, are safety glasses & face shield used? ____ 29. Are protruding reinforced steel posts guarded by rebar caps? ____ 30. Are ladders in good condition and inspected regularly? ____ 31. Are safety guards fitted to a portable circular saw?
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____ 32. Are handrail provided on stairs with more than four risers? ____ 33. Is the use of unsafe hand tools prohibited? ____ 34. When a break in elevation of 19 or more is present, are ladders provided at worker points of access? ____ 35. Are impact tools undamaged and free of splinters? ____ 36. Ensure that extension or straight ladders being used extend of at least 3 feet beyond landing ____ 37. Are lifting wire ropes free of deterioration? ____ 38. Are commercial ladders used for high access? ____ 39. Are lifting web slings free of deterioration? ____ 40. Are step ladders used only in an open position? ____ 41. Does crane have a written lift plan listing its load capacity? ____ 42. Are scaffolding provided with guardrails? ____ 43. Are lifting hooks provided with a safety latch?
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