construction self inspection guide
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Construction Self-Inspection Guide
Inspection Guide
Most frequently cited violations which cause a
majority of fatalities & injuries in construction
Most Commonly Cited
• Written programs– Accident prevention
– Fall protection work plan
– HazCom
– Respirators
– Lockout/tagout
Most Commonly Cited
• Direct hazards– Fall protection– PPE – Excavation & shoring– Eye/body wash– Live electrical parts– Noise exposure– Machine guarding
Powerlines
Minimum 10’ clearance
Powerlines
• Under 50 kv - 10’
• Over 50 kv - 0.4” per kv above 50
• Access by qualified electrical utility workers only
Electrical Hazards
Improper Grounding
No cage around bulb
Exposed live circuits
Electrical Hazards
• GFCI-protected
• Approved circuits & connections
Trenching
Any trench 4’ deep or more must be protected
Guardrails
Openings with drop of 4’ must
be guarded
Guardrail Specification
• Top rail 39–45” with mid-rail
• 200 pound load requirement
Scaffolding
Fully planked & with guardrails
Stairways
Four or more risers must
have handrails
Fall Protection
Provided at elevations of 10’ or greater
Fall Restraint
• Prevents you from leaving roof
• Includes either a belt, harness or guardrails
• Belt or harness anchor point rated for 4 times intended load
Fall Arrest
• Catches you in a fall• Full body harness• Maximum 6’ fall allowed• 5000 lb lanyard, lifeline &
anchor strength• 3000 lb strength when
deceleration devices used & fall distance is limited to 2’
Fall Protection Work Plan
A complete work plan This work plan
is too sketchy
Guarding
• Most common offenders– Table saw motor belt &
pulley
– Air compressor motor belt & pulley
– Cement mixer chain, sprocket & auger
Guarding
All power saws guarded
Incomplete guard
• Front
• Blade periphery– Right side
– Left side
• Guarded against contact from all directions
Radial arm saw
• Upper & lower blade guard
• Gentle return upon release
• Blade cannot extend beyond table edge
Angle Grinders
180° Guard Required
Ladders
• Extend 36” above landing
• Secured
Yes No
Articulating Boom Lift
Harness required at all times
Holes & Openings
Covered & secured with no tripping hazards
Minimum Clothing
At least a short-sleeve shirt, long pants & substantial footwear
Yes No
Hard Hats
• Readily accessible
• When overhead hazards exist
Compressed Gas
Properly stored
No chainsChained, but can’t store acetylene next to oxygen
Vehicular Traffic Hazards
High-visibility apparel on road projects
Housekeeping
Continuous cleanup required to eliminate tripping hazards
First Aid
First aid supplies readily available
Accident Prevention
• Written in outline format
• Tailored to particular operation
• Weekly safety meetings
• Walk-around safety inspections
Crew-Leader Meetings
Document meetings & attendance
PPE
• Deficiencies in PPE include:– Failure to use
– Improper use
– Lack of maintenance
– Not replaced when worn out
Noise Protection
• Workers suffer mild to severe hearing loss
• No “getting used to it”
• Muffs or plugs worn at all times
HazCom
• Labels
• MSDS
• Training
Emergency Wash
• Corrosives–Destroy tissue & eyes–Acids & caustics–Ph < 2.5 or > 11
• Strong irritants -–Inflammatory effect –At point of contact
• Toxic chemicals -–Absorbed through skin