SAFETY AND HEALTH AUDIT
PURPOSE
Provide guidelines and tools for management and subcontractors to conduct job site safety
audits.
SCOPE
This procedure applies in its entirety to all operations unless a variance is granted by the
Safety Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
 The Project Manager and Superintendent have overall responsibility for establishing and
ensuring compliance with this procedure.

The field safety and health staff are responsible for implementing and/or monitoring
activities associated with this procedure.

All managers and supervisory personnel will enforce this procedure and ensure each
employee follows it.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Audit Schedule - Each construction executive, senior superintendent, superintendent,
assistant superintendent, and safety manager is required to formally inspect her or his project
weekly using the attached Safety and Health Audit Report format.
Subcontractors – If applicable, a senior supervisor for each subcontractor should accompany
the Safety Manger/Superintendent during the weekly audit of the subcontractor's work area.
Project managers, senior project managers and project executives are required to do this
documented audit monthly.
Correcting Deficiencies - Any discovered unsafe condition or act should be corrected on the
spot by the Foreperson or Superintendent responsible for the work. If the deficiency cannot
be corrected on the spot and is not an imminent danger, then it must be corrected within
three (3) days maximum.
If an unsafe condition or act could result in an injury, the work should be stopped until the
situation is resolved. All employees exposed to hazard should be removed and only those
required to correct the problem allowed to remain – with appropriate protection for the
circumstances.
All unsafe conditions or acts discovered should be documented on the audit forms/checklists
along with the corrective action taken to resolve them. The checklist is provided only as a
guide. Auditing every item on the checklist every week or month is not the intention and is not
required.
Distribution
Copies of the completed audits are to be filed with the project safety files and are submitted to
[_______].
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TOPIC
RATING
DETAILS
General Safety
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
All required Posters, Paperwork, posted in a
visible location, and up to date? Is the
[COMPANY NAME] safety sign displayed?
Are there any outstanding issues which have not
been addressed?
Have orientation forms been completed
Has the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) been updated
for today?
Last JHA update posted:
Are Toolbox Talks being performed?
Topic covered today?
Employees wearing all required PPE (gloves, hiviz vests, glasses, hardhats, etc)?
Signage & Barricades in place where required?
Are employees wearing hearing protection when
noise levels are in excess of 85 dBa?
dBa Measurement during Visit:
Sanitation
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Adequate supply of potable water?
1per 20 workers when fewer than 20 on site?
1 toilet and urinal per 40 workers when more
than 20 on site?
1 toilet and urinal per 50 workers when more
than 200 on site?
Washing facilities provided?
Clean-up & Housekeeping
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Re-Bar Caps in use where necessary?
Are all worksites clean, sanitary, and orderly?
Stairs clear and free of debris?
Dumpster emptied regularly?
Oily rags and combustible refuse stored in
covered metal containers?
Bins or Dumpsters located at suitable points
around Jobsite?
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Chemical Safety
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Have safety data sheets been updated for new
products in inventory? Spot check (3):
First Aid Center
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Is the eyewash station on the safety board
and within the manufacturer’s expiration date?
Is the first aid kit available and stocked?
Fire Prevention & Protection
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Are hot work permits being filled out?
Fire Extinguishers located throughout areas of
work, and freely accessible?
Fire Extinguishers fully charged, and recently
certified?
Fire Extinguishers located within reach where
any hot-work is being performed and
combustible storage areas?
Masonry
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Is proper scaffolding provided?
Are masonry saws properly equipped, and is
dust protection provided?
Is safe hoisting equipment used?
Are limited-access zones established as
required?
Silica
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Silica Plan on site?
Have Hazard Analyses been completed?
Are OSHA Table-one controls being used?
Equipment & Machinery
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Back-up Alarms working correctly?
Adequate roll-over protection provided?
Seatbelts installed and functional on all
Equipment?
Fuel stored in proper containers?
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Power Tools
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Power Tools in good working order?
Guards/Shields functional?
Powder Actuated Tools in good condition
Trenches, Excavations & Openings
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Trenches & Excavations are barricades as
required? (Barricade 6ft from any open
excavation) Controlled Access Zone when
required?
Protective systems in place as required (trench
boxes, etc.)
Air monitoring for all work areas that are
considered confined spaces, or areas
containing airborne contaminants?
Have all openings, holes, etc been covered &
marked as necessary?
Adequate access/egress provided? (Within
75ft)
Excavations adequately benched, with spoils
away from sides?
Cranes and Rigging
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Lifting Chains and Chokers Inspected, Tags
Legible?
Outriggers Extended, And Set On Firm
Foundation
Glass Intact
Steel Erection
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Steel Erection?
Floor Decked as required?
Perimeter protection in place?
Fall Protection in use where required?
Welding & Cutting
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Cylinders stored properly?
Hoses in good condition?
Adequate shielding provided?
Fire Blankets used where necessary?
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Electrical
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Temp or Permanent Lighting adequate (meets
OSHA standards, at a minimum)?
Temp Lighting connections secure and
covered?
Electrical Cords in good condition?
All tools & equipment powered via GFCI
Protected circuits?
All Panels, Boxes, etc secured and covered?
Roofing
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Are all skylights/roof openings protected by
covers or guardrails? Note: Most glass or
plastic covers on skylights will not meet the
structural requirements of a cover, check with
manufacturer. To be safe, the installation of a
proper cover or guardrail is recommended.
Is there a warning line in place?
Perimeter Protection in place?
Is there a safety monitor in visual/verbal range
of employees?
Rooftop Operation Plans developed?
Lifts
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Lift inspected/free of defects?
Lift operated with all wheels in contact of
ground?
Access gate/opening closed during operation?
Workers trained on use of lift?
Floor of lift kept reasonably clean?
Both feet on floor of lift?
Stairways (Permanent or Temporary)
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Pans filled?
Stairs free and clear of debris?
Handrail/Guardrail in place?
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Fall Protection
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Is perimeter protection in place where
necessary?
Personal fall arrest systems in use where
required (all work over 6ft)?
Are harnesses recently inspected?
Are all lanyards, retractables, etc clearly
marked with weight limits and other required
info?
Personal Fall Arrest anchor points adequate?
Ladders
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Ladders tied-off?
Extension Ladders - Ropes, pulley, etch in
good condition?
Frame Ladders – Free of defects?
Ladders extended 3ft above all landings?
All Ladders adequately rated for use?
Ladders used correctly (not standing on top
rung, leaning against walls, etch)?
Non-conductive Ladders used for Electrical
Work?
Scaffolds
C= Compliant
N=Non-Compliant
N/A
Competent person?
Adequate anchor points provided?
Platform clean free of debris?
Is a system square and level and plumb?
Scaffold grade lumber being used?
Platforms - Fully decked?
Foundation /soil good no visible settling or
wash out?
Fall protection provided above 6’?
Walk boards overlapping as required 6-12
inches
Access provided no buck/brace climbing?
Toe boards in place?
Frames have plates leveling jacks
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Action taken to correct deficiencies
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Injuries reported and investigated this week
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Special safety activities this week
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Signature: ___________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________
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