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