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Construction site workplace safety checklist template

About the Construction site workplace safety checklist template

A construction site workplace safety checklist is used to assess safety hazards within a given construction site. Perform a general site safety walk of your construction site and examine hazards across key areas of PPE, scaffolding, emergency evacuation, signage and toolbox talk processes. Include photo evidence of safety hazards identified on site.

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Audit

Site Control

Hazard board and signage up-to-date

Environmental plans/measures

Toolbox talk last date

Safety inductions for all on site

Safety notice board current

Site Facilities

Offices clean, adequate & good lighting

Smoko sheds – clean, potable water

Tool/equipment sheds adequate

Toilets – clean, washing water

General Site Tidiness and Accessways

Clear, safe access to work areas

Stairways and accessways clear

Hoardings/fence and gates secure

Loose materials secure from wind

Personal Protective Equipment

Signage displayed and legible

Hardhats being worn

Correct footwear being worn

Glasses/ear muffs/vests/masks used

Hazard evaluations been performed and certified

Protective equipment adequate for exposure

Employees issued with PPE where needed

PPE being used and are in good condition

Inspections being conducted before and after use of PPE

Adequate maintenance and sanitary storage available and used

Adequate fall protection provided

Eye protection available

Face protection (glasses, goggles, shields) available and are in good condition

Hearing protection available

Respirators and masks provided

Respirators used to protect against harmful dust, asbestos, sand blasting, and welding (lead, paint, and galvanized zinc or cadmium)

Head protection available

Hand and foot protection available

Physical exams performed as required

Fire Extinguishers and Fire Protection

Fire extinguishers fully charged, operable, and kept in designated places at all times

Portable fires extinguishers inspected monthly

Employees are expected to use fire extinguishers, they've been trained in the general principles of fire extinguisher use and hazards involved with the incipient stage of firefighting

Fire alarm system tested annually

Emergency Evacuation

Written emergency and fire prevention plans made available to building occupants for review

Occupants been trained in emergency evacuation of the building

Emergency drills conducted on a routine basis

Cranes/Hoist/Lifting Equipment

Proper lift assessment plan done

Crane certification current

Slings/chains certified

Operator procedures in place

Inspections being done

Man cage available

Emergency plan in place

Compressed Air Equipment

In good condition

Appropriate guards fitted

Trained user

Excavations

Correctly shored

Access controlled

Hot Works

Hot work permits being issued

Fire extinguishers on hand

Operators using PPE

Electrical Equipment/Plant

Main board lockable/weatherproof

Current tagged and damage-free leads

Current tagged plant

Current tagged lifeguards

Leads safely placed

Electrical equipment/plant – good condition

Electrical equipment/plant – appropriate guards on plant

Adequate temporary lighting

Scaffolding – Planks Secured

Notifiable weekly Scaftag/current

Handrails/mid-rails

Toe boards

Platforms

Ladders/stairs

Base sound

Work platforms clear

Platforms trip free

Planks tied down

Headroom clear

Ties/bracing adequate

Ladders

Good condition

Secured top and bottom

Stays to step ladders

Working 2 steps down

Completion

Additional recommendation

Full Name & Signature of Inspector

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.