Site Safety Inspection Checklist Assess your project s safety program based using criteria from AECOM s SH&E Management System. Location: Business Group: Business Unit: Prepared by (name/title): Project: Supervisor: Manager: Date: Project Number: Section/ Item No. Summarize the findings and attach photographic references below upon completion of the inspection. Summary and Recommendations: Post and file (Safety Board, uploaded to online database, etc.) Acts / Conditions Requiring Attention Corrective Action(s) Priority (L/M/H)* Actioned By Date Complete * Prioritize the concern or condition identified using a hazard classification of either Low (not an immediate SH&E hazard), Medium (must be addressed in the short term), or High (requires immediate attention). General Remarks & Comments: Acknowledgement Site Supervisor Signature: Reviewed by Manager Signature: Date: Date: 1/11
Use this checklist when conducting site safety inspections to determine compliance with the company s Safety, Health and Environment Safety Management System. 1. Documentation and Communication a. Site office has a Safety Bulletin Board prominently located / organized? b. Site-specific SH&E plan on-site? c. Appropriate jurisdiction s regulations available? d. Company SH&E policy and procedures readily available on- site? e. Daily tailgate safety meetings performed and documented? f. Client issued or required documentation available and complete? g. Does SH&E documentation (e.g., SH&E Plans, Tailgate Meetings, etc.) reflect coordination with clients or those conducting concurrent operations? h. Personnel medical monitoring information up to date as applicable? i. Are Authorized Drivers identified? j. Are safety metrics reported, maintained and posted (e.g., key performance indicators, regulatory logs, etc.) as required? k. Are Behavior-Based Safety observations documented and appropriately submitted (e.g., online database, etc.)? l. Are subcontractors pre-qualified and documented as included in communications (e.g., Tailgate Meetings, ERP, orientations, etc.)? 2. Emergency Response Plan a. Is the Location Specific Emergency Response Plan (ERP) current (reviewed at a minimum annually), in place and posted? b. Have personnel been trained in the ERP procedure, and drills been conducted and documented in accordance with the SH&E Plan? c. Are evacuation routes / muster points appropriately located and clearly identified? d. Are there plans in place to identify special needs evacuees to ensure their exit during emergencies? e. Do employees who remain to operate critical operations before they evacuate know the proper procedures? f. Is the employee alarm system that provides a warning for emergency action recognizable and perceptible? g. Do employees know their responsibilities for reporting emergencies? h. Have visitors signed any required documentation (e.g., Tailgate Meeting, THA, etc.) and are they accompanied by a company employee? 3. Hazard-specific Documentation a. Task Hazard Assessment completed prior to work commencing and as new hazards are identified? b. Hazardous substance exposure sampling documented? c. Hot work permits completed, signed and posted? d. Lockout/Tagout procedures implemented and documented? e. Confined Space procedures implemented and documented? f. Utility Clearance procedures implemented and documented? 4. Incident Reporting, Notifications & Investigation a. Are incidents, including near misses, reported to Supervisor and/or SH&E Manager and documented in the on-line incident management system? b. Are incident investigations completed as required? 2/11
c. Is a root cause analysis performed (e.g., Why Tree, 5 Why, TapRoot)? d. Are corrective actions entered into in the on-line incident management system and tracked to completion? e. Has post-injury management been effective? 5. Training a. Site specific safety orientations provided to staff and documented? b. Have visitors completed site specific safety orientations? c. Site/task specific SH&E personnel training documented/available in LMS? d. Are workers adequately trained for the tasks at hand (e.g., forklift, respirator use, fall protection, etc.)? e. Do workers have documentation verifying current and applicable training (e.g., certificates, tickets, licenses, etc.)? f. Are Competent Persons identified and designated for the applicable operations conducted? g. Are SH&E communications and any regulatory posters displayed in an area where all employees are likely to see them? 6. Housekeeping a. Drinking water containers and potable water provided and labelled? b. Adequate waste receptacles provided and waste routinely removed? c. Are break /lunch areas clean/sanitary and appropriately separated from toilet or janitorial areas? d. Are toilet facilities adequate and clean? e. Walkways, corridors and work areas kept clear of trash and debris? f. Is lighting adequate in passageways, stairways, and work areas? g. Unused materials, equipment and tools appropriately stored? h. Are temporary sleeping quarters heated, ventilated, and lighted? 7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) a. Are PPE requirements identified in the Safety, Health & Environment Plan and Task Hazard Assessments? b. Is PPE used as required? i. Safety boots? ii. Hard hats? iii. Reflective vests? iv. Safety glasses? v. Respiratory protection? vi. Hearing protection? vii. Fall protection? viii. Hand protection? ix. Other c. Is PPE adequate to the hazards identified? d. PPE properly stored, maintained and clean? e. PPE in good condition? f. Personnel instructed on use and care of PPE? 8. Fire Protection a. Are No Smoking or Flammable signs posted at all storage or fueling 3/11
facilities? b. Are suitable fire extinguishers (type and size) provided, marked and placed as required? c. Fire extinguishers accessible, properly working and fully charged? d. Fire extinguishers inspected in the last month? e. Are flammable liquids stored in approved containers? f. Are large fuel tanks properly diked and separated? 9. First Aid a. First Aid trained personnel on site? b. Names of First Aid Personnel posted? c. First aid supplies appropriate and suitable to the number of workers and potential hazards and available at suitable locations on site? d. Are first aid kits inspected monthly and documented? 10. Hazardous Materials a. Materials in storage kept in safe condition? b. Is there an inventory of the hazardous materials present and the associated Safety Data Sheets (SDS) readily available and up to date? c. Hazardous materials properly labelled? d. Are procedures followed when handling hazardous materials? e. Are gas cylinders in safe condition, properly segregated, secured upright, and capped when not in use? f. Are explosives being used, stored and transported in compliance with regulations? g. Hazard Communications / WHMIS / GHS training complete? h. Are significant quantities of highly hazardous chemicals, or flammable liquids, or gases in excess of 10,000 pounds (4535.9 kilograms), in proximity to the company s work areas? i. If yes, have the company s employees been provided Process Safety Management (PSM) training? ii. Has the training been documented? 4/11
11. Welding and cutting on site? a. Is the eye protection proper for the welding or cutting application? b. Are gauges, valves, torches, and lines in good condition, clean, and free of oil and grease? c. Are cylinders not in use capped and properly stowed and segregated? d. Are cylinders in use or stored secured in an upright position? e. Are there anti-flashback valves at the cylinders? f. Is there a fire extinguisher near each welding or cutting operation? g. Is there adequate ventilation in the areas of welding or cutting? h. Is the arc-welding machine properly grounded? i. Is medical surveillance required for workers (e.g., lead or asbestos exposure) properly maintained? j. Are all parts of the arc-welding outfits properly insulated? k. Is appropriate combustible gas indicator air monitoring conducted? l. Is the Hot Work Permit completed? m. Are personnel wearing appropriate fire-resistant clothing? 12. Heavy Equipment and Powered Industrial Trucks? a. Proper warning signs and barricades in place? b. The company s employees are operating equipment properly trained (e.g. Excavator operation, Forklift operation, etc.)? c. Equipment safely operated according to procedures? d. Equipment properly inspected (inspection reviewed) and maintained? e. Is dust control required and properly performed? f. Does equipment that is parked or unattended have all implements lowered to the ground? g. Are ground personnel working with the Equipment Operator properly located and provided with adequate communication means and PPE? 13. Drill rigs on site? a. Are drill rig masts and structures at least 20 feet (6.1 meters) from power lines? b. Are rigs inspected daily and are inspections documented and available? c. Is the rig kill switch operational? d. Is the work area clear of debris? e. Are wire rope, hydraulics, controls, and mechanical apparatus in good condition? f. Are workers trained in the use of power tools? Is this documented? g. Have proper underground utility clearances been obtained? h. Have overhead utility clearances been considered? i. Are flammable liquids in approved containers? j. Is the emergency rig shutoff within reach of the operator? k. Is the drilling platform properly stabilized? l. Are ropes and chains in good condition? 5/11
14. Cranes on site? a. Is the Crane Operator certified as Qualified? b. Are crane inspections and certifications completed and documented? c. Are critical lifts (e.g., >75% rated capacity, personnel lifts, lifts over utilities, etc.) conducted according to procedure? d. Does the Operator complete a daily inspection and test? Is this documented? e. Are crane masts and booms located at least 20 feet (6.1 meters) away from power lines? f. Is the annual inspection current? Is documentation present with the crane? g. Are cables inspected and in good condition? h. Is rigging inspected and in good condition? i. Is rigging of loads performed in accordance with the company s procedures? j. Do employees remain clear of suspended or swinging loads? k. Are tag lines used to control suspended loads? l. Has the operator provided for rear swing protection and pinch point guarding? m. Are exposed belts and pulleys properly guarded? n. Are the following properly installed / posted? iii. iv. Fire extinguisher Boom -angle indicator v. Load capacity vi. Hand-signal poster o. Are signs (e.g., Wide Load ) and/or flags properly displayed on the crane while in transit? p. Are Crane Suspended Personnel Platform (Manbaskets) used in compliance with the company s procedures? q. Are employees a minimum of 2 pile lengths from where piles are being cut and dropped? 15. Fall Protection present on site? a. Is fall protection in place to address falls > 6 feet (1.8m) (construction activities), >4 feet (1.2m) for all other activities, or as per jurisdiction? b. Are workers properly trained in fall protection hazards and procedures? c. Is a Fall Protection Plan developed when passive fall protection controls are impractical? d. Is an Alternative Fall Protection Permit completed when required? e. Are personal fall arrest systems properly designed, with acceptable anchorage point? f. Are harnesses (no body belts) and lanyards properly maintained, inspected, and worn? g. Are guardrails constructed properly (with toprail, midrail and toeboard at appropriate heights and of required strength)? h. Are floor openings provided with guard rails or adequately covered? i. Are there standing guard rails on scaffolds, bridge decks, floors of buildings, work platforms, and walkways? j. Is protection provided over rebar when workers are working above (e.g. 6/11
rebar caps)? k. Are stairways provided with handrails? 16. Confined Spaces present on site? a. Has the location been surveyed to identify and, as applicable, designate confined spaces (e.g., permit, non-permit, high hazard, etc.)? b. Employees who enter or monitor confined spaces have required training? c. Confined spaces identified and posted? d. Confined space hazard assessment forms completed? e. Confined space entry permits properly completed, signed and immediately available? f. Are rescue personnel available, trained and properly equipped? 17. Tools, equipment or machines present on site? a. Are damaged or broken tools, equipment and machines tagged out of service? b. Is storage space adequate for tools, equipment and machines? c. The tools and equipment appropriate to the job and properly used? d. All required guards in place on the tools, equipment and machines? e. All tools, including electrical and pneumatic tools, in safe condition? f. Electrical cables and hoses in good condition and out of the way? g. Are extension cords tested for assured ground? h. Are air hose couplers properly secured (e.g. whip checks)? i. Personnel using tools, equipment and machines properly trained? 18. Electrical present on site? a. Electrical installations in a safe condition? b. Equipment grounded as required? c. Are GFCIs in use for all portable equipment? d. Has the grounding circuit been tested? e. Panels, disconnects or breakers covered and clear access provided? f. Lock out/tag outs used? g. Live circuits protected from worker contact? h. If potentially explosive atmospheres exist, is the electrical equipment intrinsically safe? 19. Scaffolds present on site? a. Scaffolds erected by a qualified individual? b. Are scaffolds properly braced, anchored, and plumb? c. Handrails, mid-rails, and toe-boards in place? d. Platforms fully planked and secured? e. Screens installed where personnel are required to work/walk below? f. Scaffold parts in safe condition, free from damage? g. Mobile scaffold wheels locked when the scaffold is used? 7/11
h. Proper fall protection used when guardrails are not used? 20. Floors, Wall Openings and Stairways present on site? a. Barricades placed to guard all floor and wall openings that are 4 feet (1.2m) or more above the lower level? b. All floor openings covered, secured and marked? c. Handrail provided for stairs having more than 4 risers? d. No materials stored within 6 feet of floor or wall openings? e. Stairways kept clear of trash, obstructions and tripping hazards? 21. Ladders present on site? a. Ladders stored properly? b. Are ladders properly rated and of appropriate capacity for the task and hazards? c. Ladders, including stepladders, used safely? d. Straight ladders angled properly and tied in or secured? e. Ladders extend a minimum of 36 inches (1m) above level of access? f. Job made ladders constructed properly? 22. Excavation and Trenching present on site? a. Underground utilities have been identified, marked, protected AND verified before digging? b. Has appropriate documentation been completed? c. All trenches/excavations supervised by a competent person? d. All trenches/excavations inspected daily by a competent person? e. Equipment or materials stored no closer than 5 feet (1.5m) from edge of excavation/ trench? f. Spoils no closer than 2 feet (0.6m), or as specified by the applicable jurisdiction, from edge of excavation/ trench? g. Are support systems (e.g. piling, cribbing, shoring) appropriate for the job (e.g. stress due to adjacent structures, vibration from traffic, etc.)? h. Is the trench or excavation protected from traffic or equipment (stop logs or other barriers)? i. Excavations requiring employee entry appropriately sloped or benched and/or shoring/ boxes provided? j. Excavations properly barricaded and/or identified with signage, barrier tape, warning lights or fencing? k. Safe access and exit provided? l. Is the air tested prior to entry for O 2, CO, H 2S, and LEL as appropriate? m. Is the trench adequately ventilated? n. Is there suitable access by stairs, ladders, ramps, hoists? o. Ladders for egress placed no greater than 25 feet (7.6m) from workers? 23. Exposure Monitoring required? a. Is health and safety instrumentation available and in use per the safety plan? b. Are air monitoring instrumentation maintenance and calibration logs available and current? c. Is air monitoring performed every time a different operation is initiated? 8/11
d. Is air monitoring performed when personnel are working in an area with obvious liquid contamination? e. Is air monitoring performed any time that new contaminants are encountered that differ from those initially encountered? f. Is air monitoring performed any time new work begins on a different portion of the site? g. Is the air monitoring log available and current? h. Does the monitoring log reflect excursions above action levels? i. Has personal sampling been performed? j. Have any exposure symptoms been reported? k. Is the appropriate respiratory protection available? l. Have personnel received a medical clearance and been fit-tested prior to respirator use? m. Is heat stress monitoring conducted and appropriate actions taken (e.g., work to rest schedules established)? n. Is cold stress monitoring conducted and appropriate actions taken (e.g., work to rest schedules established)? 24. Noise a. Are noise sources identified and subsequently eliminated or reduced where possible? b. If noise levels exceed 85 decibels, is a hearing protection program available? c. If noise levels may exceed 85 decibels, is hearing protection worn by personnel? d. Is audiometric testing available to employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels? 25. Traffic control required on site? a. Are appropriate traffic control elements in place (e.g., barricades, flag person, road identifiers, speed limit signs, etc.)? b. Are the advance signage and approaches to work area adequate? c. Are the flag persons properly trained, dressed, and equipped? d. Are the flag persons performing properly? e. Are both traffic and ground personnel complying with the traffic control requirements? 26. Hazardous Waste Operations Site Control a. Site Safety Officer appointed / present? b. Site security and control measures evident in the field? c. Site work zones clearly defined on-site? d. Communication systems (walkie-talkies, air horns) to alert personnel in the event of a site evacuation? e. Is at least 1 person on site at all times current with CPR and First Aid training? f. Route to the nearest comprehensive medical treatment facility available to personnel? g. Emergency phone numbers conspicuously posted at site? 27. Hazardous Waste Operations - Training a. Documentation of initial health and safety training (e.g., 40-hour)? b. Documentation of on-the-job training as required? 9/11
c. Documentation of annual health and safety refresher training (as applicable) (e.g., 8-hour)? d. Documentation of additional training relating to site operations for on-site managers and supervisors directly responsible for supervision of personnel engaged in hazardous waste operations? e. Documentation of Hazardous Materials Shipping training (as applicable)? f. Documentation of training received in the following elements of the sitespecific health and safety plan? i. Site control measures? ii. iii. iv. Chemical hazards? Decontamination procedures? Physical hazards? v. Emergency response plan? vi. vii. viii. ix. Location of SDSs? Confined-space entry procedures? Location of emergency equipment? Spill containment? x. Use, maintenance, and storage of PPE? 28. Hazardous Waste Operations Drum Handling Procedures a. Are drums and containers used for the clean-up on-site? i. If yes, do the drums meet appropriate jurisdictional regulations (environmental, safety, transportation, etc.) for the wastes they contain? b. Are all drums and containers inspected for structural integrity before moving? c. Are personnel warned of the potential hazards associated with the contents of drums or containers prior to movement? d. Are drums moved using appropriate mechanical devices to avoid injury? e. Is there a potential for a major spill during transfer of drums or containers? i. If yes, is there a spill containment program in place to contain and isolate the entire volume of the spill? 29. Hazardous Waste Operations Drums of Unknown Content a. Is a detection system being used to estimate location and depth of drums and containers on site prior to excavation activities? b. Are drums or containers being handled on-site? i. If yes, is a fire extinguisher on site during any drum- or containermoving operation in the event of a fire? c. Does an instructional program for personnel detail procedures for drum or container-opening operations? d. Are only required personnel present during drum or container openings and are other personnel at a safe distance from the operation? e. Does an instructional program for personnel indicate either that drum openings will occur remotely with pressure relief or that an appropriate shield will be placed between personnel and the drum container during opening? f. Are personnel informed not to stand upon or work in proximity to drums (except when the task requires this)? 10/11
g. Are sampling procedures for drums, tanks, containers, vaults, etc., appropriately documented and available to personnel for review as part of a field sampling plan? 30. Hazardous Waste Operations Decontamination a. Are decontamination areas situated to minimize contamination potential of uncontaminated personnel or equipment? b. Does the site safety and health supervisor monitor decontamination procedures? c. Are applicable decontamination procedures observed? d. Do established equipment drop-off decontamination and protective clothing doffing procedures minimize personnel exposures? e. Are personnel, clothing, and equipment decontaminated properly prior to leaving a contaminated area? f. Are protective clothing and equipment decontaminated, cleaned, laundered, maintained, or replaced as needed to maintain effectiveness? g. Is the proper order of PPE removal observed? h. Where decontamination procedures indicate a need for showers and change rooms, are soap, hot and cold water, individual clean towels, and separate storage facilities for street and work clothes? i. Are unauthorized personnel (e.g., administrative and support staff) denied access to decontamination areas, decontamination equipment, and change rooms? j. Are washing facilities away from hazardous substances and adequate to permit personnel to remove hazardous substances from their bodies? k. Are decontamination solution(s), equipment, and clothing properly marked and left on-site or disposed of? 11/11