Construction Project Safety Checklist

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1. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SAFETY & HEALTH

The prime contractor is responsible to do everything reasonably practicable to ensure compliance with all legal requirements.
#1.1
Sub Contractors Registered
#1.2
WSBC Clearance Letters Obtained

2. NOTICE OF PROJECT (NOP)

The Owner or Prime must submit a NOP before any construction project (including demo or excavation) where the total costs exceed $100K, or the project includes an excavation more than 1.2m(4ft) in depth, in which a worker may be required to enter.
#2.1
Notice of Project Obtained

3. TRAINING, INSTRUCTION, AND SUPERVISION OF WORKERS

#3.1
Workers are provided with the information, instruction, training, and supervision necessary to ensure their safety and the safety of any other workers at the workplace. This requirement applies to each contractor on site.

4. HAZARD ASSESSMENT

#4.1
Voltage of overhead power lines in the work area determined through power authority & minimum distance of approach.
#4.2
Power authority contacted if minimum distance from electrical conductors cannot be maintained and movement by a worker or equipment may result in entering the minimum distances.
#4.3
Underground Services Identified. BC One Call: 1-800-474-6886 or *6886 from mobile phone
#4.4
Construction fencing & KC barriers in place as required.
#4.5
“Construction Site – Do Not Enter Without Hard Hat & Safety Boots” sign is clearly visible and in good order.
#4.6
“Keith Construction” sign clearly visible and in good order.

5. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL HAZARDS

#5.1
WHMIS Education and training; current applicable safety data sheets (SDS) readily available; online is ok.
#5.2
Procedures in place for: use, storage, and disposal of chemicals and designated substances (eg. roof tar, damp proofing, isocyanates, glues, coatings, concrete grinding, drywall sanding).
#5.3
Use of Internal combustion engines indoors: venting, service & maintenance, emission control (eg. gas powered cut off saws, skid steers, loaders, excavators, soil compactors)

6. FIRST AID SUPPLIES AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

#6.1
First Aid Services and Equipment Provided (in accordance with First Aid Assessment for site).
#6.2
Written First Aid procedures in place; map showing directions to nearest hospital on site.
#6.3
Charged, certified, Fire Extinguisher on site

7. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

#7.1
Safety footwear worn, in good condition, and with green CSA triangle.
#7.2
Safety eyewear worn when applicable (flying debris).
#7.3
Safety headgear worn when applicable (overhead/side hazards).
#7.4
High visibility apparel when applicable (working in proximity to mobile equipment).
#7.5
Respirators used where applicable (eg. exposure to asbestos fibers or silica dust).

8. HEARING CONSERVATION

#8.1
Construction workers’ hearing is tested annually.
#8.2
Hearing protection provided/worn where exposure exceeds 82 dBa over eight hours:

  • Carpenter/Framer (91dBa)
  • Concrete Worker (92 dBa)
  • Crane Operator (90 dBa)
  • Drywaller (89 dBa)
  • Electrician (89 dBa)
  • Jackhammer Operator (97 dBa)
  • Labourer (93 dBa)
  • Mobile Equipment Operator (91 dBa)
  • Roofer (95 dBa)
  • Truck Driver (88 dBa)
  • Welder (92 dBa)

9. TRENCHES, EXCAVATIONS, AND UNDERGROUND SERVICES

#9.1
Excavation work carried out in accordance with instructions of Geotech or the requirements of the WCB.  Workers shall not enter any trench or bulk excavation more than 1.2 m (4 ft) in depth unless:

  • The sides are sloped to a safe angle at least 3 horizontal to 4 vertical, or
  • The sides have been supported by shoring and bracing, or
  • A combination of both sloping & shoring is used, or
  • There are stamped/sealed written instructions for safe worker entry available on-site by a p. Eng.
#9.2
Excavations sloped/shored appropriately or evaluated by a p. Eng./Geotech.

10. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

#10.1

Overhead high-voltage electricity.

#10.2
General limits of approach reviewed with all workers.
#10.3
Electrical power tools and cords.
#10.4
Electrical cords inspected.  Cords with broken/frayed insulation or missing ground prongs not in use.
#10.5
Class A GFCI used for portable electrical tools when working outdoor &/or in wet/damp conditions.

11. SAFE ACCESS, OPENINGS, & LADDERS

#11.1
Elevated walkways at least 50 cm (20 in) wide.
#11.2

Stairways complete with handrails installed before beginning work on the next floor level.

#11.3

Floor and roof openings effectively covered/guarded.

#11.4

Suitable access openings for safe delivery of drywall from boom truck/forklift into structure as applicable.

#11.5

Suitable ladders, work platforms, and scaffolds provided for activities above a floor or grade.

#11.6

Ladders in good condition and secured from slipping.

#11.7

Ladders project at least 1 m (3ft) above upper landing to which they provide access.

12. SCAFFOLDS

#12.1

Major components of scaffolds used in accordance with technical data provided by manufacturer, or written instructions of a p. Eng. (as applicable).

#12.2
Documentation on site.

13. YOUNG AND NEW WORKERS

#13.1

Health & Safety Orientation and training (specific to the workplace) provided to young & new workers before starting work in the workplace.

#13.2

Orientation is documented.

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