construction fall safety checklist - hsse world
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FALL SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION
Failing to plan is planning to fail. We’ve all heard it. Having a plan is the #1 thing you can do to prevent falls in construction.
Here’s a checklist to run through before starting work:
PART 1 - PLANNING FOR PREVENTION
1. Will there be any at-height work on this jobsite? If yes, what is the plan to access the work to be performed?
2. Are ladders needed to complete the task? If yes,
YES NO
YES NO
YES NOa. Do you have the right ladder for the job?
b. Is the ladder in adequate working condition?c. Have you been trained how to set up a ladder safely and correctly?d. Is the ladder setup correctly?
4. Is Scaffolding required to complete the task? If yes,a. Is there a competent person on the jobsite who has inspected the scaffold before use?b. Is there a scaffold inspection tag on the scaffold?
c. Have all the workers received proper scaffold training?
d. Is there an emergency escape, rescue, and response plan?
3. Are bucket trucks, scissor lifts, or any other type of lift required to complete the task? If yes,
a. Is there a level surface on the ground for safe footing?b. Have the workers been trained to operate the specific lift equipment being used?c. Have all the workers received fall protection training?d. For the workers wearing harnesses, has each worker inspected their harness today prior to putting it on?d. Did the Job Hazard Assessment point out any overhead or other hazards such as power lines
YES NO
CONSTRUCTION FALL SAFETY CHECKLIST
FULL BODY HARNESSManufacturer:_________________ Model:__________________Manufacture Date:_____________ Serial #:_________________Lot #: _______________ Date of Purchase:__________________
Inspector: ______________Date: __________________
FALL SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION
ITEMS COMMENTSACCEPTED/REJECTED
PART 2 - EQUIPMENT INSPECTION CHECKLIST
CONSTRUCTION FALL SAFETY CHECKLIST
1. Hardware: (Includes buckles, back pads, keepers, and D-rings) Look for damage, distortion, sharp edges, burrs, cracks, and corrosion or rust.
2. Webbing: Look for frays, rips, cuts, burns, abrasion, discoloration, and soiling
3. Stitching: Look for frayed, loose, or missing stitches.
4. Labels: Look to see that all labels are securely held in place and legible.
5. Other:
Overall - Full Body Harness
ACCEPTED
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LANYARDManufacturer:_________________ Model:__________________Manufacture Date:_____________ Serial #:_________________Lot #: _______________ Date of Purchase:__________________
Inspector: ______________Date: __________________
ITEMS COMMENTSACCEPTED/REJECTED
1. Hardware: (carabiners, snap hooks, keepers, thimbles, D-rings, and adjusters). Examine for sharp edges, cracks, distortion, burrs, proper operation, damage, and corrosion.
2. Stitching: Examine for pulled or cut stitches.
3. Labels: Examine to ensure all labels are legible and securely attached.
4. Energy Absorbers: Examine for tears, elongation, and excessive soiling.
5. Webbing: Examine for burns, cuts, abrasion, tears, excessive soiling, frays, and discoloration.6. Synthetic Rope: Examine for pulled or cut yarns, knots, abrasion, discoloration, burns, and excessive soiling.
7. Other:
Overall - Lanyard
ACCEPTED
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CONSTRUCTION FALL SAFETY CHECKLIST
FALL SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION
TIE-OFF ADAPTORSManufacturer:_________________ Model:__________________Manufacture Date:_____________ Serial #:_________________Lot #: _______________ Date of Purchase:__________________
Inspector: ______________Date: __________________
ITEMS COMMENTSACCEPTED/REJECTED
1. Hardware: (Includes D-rings) Examine for damage, distortion, sharp edges, burrs, cracks and corrosion.
2. Webbing: Examine for cuts, burns, tears, abrasion, frays, excessive soiling and discoloration.
3. Stitching: Examine for pulled or cut stitches.
4. Labels: Examine, make certain all labels are securely held in place and legible.
5. Other:
Overall - Tie-Off Adaptors
ACCEPTED
REJECTED
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REJECTED
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REJECTED
ACCEPTED
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CONSTRUCTION FALL SAFETY CHECKLIST
HOOKS/CARABINERSManufacturer:_________________ Model:__________________Manufacture Date:_____________ Serial #:_________________Lot #: _______________ Date of Purchase:__________________
Inspector: ______________Date: __________________
ITEMS COMMENTSACCEPTED/REJECTED
1. Physical Damage: Examine for sharp edges, burrs, cracks, deformities, and the locking mechanism for proper operation.
2. Markings: Examine to make sure any markings are legible.
3. Corrosion: Examine for corrosion that affects the operation or strength of the equipment.
4. Other:
Overall - Hooks/Carabiners
ACCEPTED
REJECTED
ACCEPTED
REJECTED
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REJECTED
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REJECTED
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REJECTED
CONSTRUCTION FALL SAFETY CHECKLIST
ANCHORAGE PLATESManufacturer:_________________ Model:__________________Manufacture Date:_____________ Serial #:_________________Lot #: _______________ Date of Purchase:__________________
Inspector: ______________Date: __________________
ITEMS COMMENTSACCEPTED/REJECTED
1. Fasteners: If fastener is welded, examine the weld for corrosion, cracks, and other damage. Also, examine for tightness, corrosion, damage, and distortion.
2. Markings: Examine to make sure any markings are legible.
3. Physical Damage: Examine for sharp edges, cracks, locking operation, burrs, and deformities.
4. Corrosion: Examine for corrosion that affects the operation or strength of the equipment.
5. Other:
Overall - Anchorage Plates
ACCEPTED
REJECTED
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REJECTED
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CONSTRUCTION FALL SAFETY CHECKLIST
SELF RETRACTING LIFELINES(SRL)Manufacturer:_________________ Model:__________________Manufacture Date:_____________ Serial #:_________________Lot #: _______________ Date of Purchase:__________________
Inspector: ______________Date: __________________
ITEMS COMMENTSACCEPTED/REJECTED
1. Impact Indicator: Examine indicator for activation (rupture of red stitching, elongated indicator, etc.)
2. Screws/Fasteners: Examine for damage and make certain all screws and fasteners are tight.
5. Locking Action: Examine for proper lock- up of brake mechanism.
6. Retraction/Extension: Examine spring tension by pulling lifeline out fully and allowing it to retract fully (no slack).
7. Hooks/Carabiners: Examine for physical damage, corrosion, proper operation and markings (see separate checklist/log for hooks and carabiners).
8. Reserve Lifeline: Examine reserve lifeline retention systems for deployment.
9. Labels: Examine, make certain all labels are securely held in place and legible.
4. Lifeline: Examine for cuts, burns, tears, abrasion, frays, excessive soiling and discoloration, broken wires (see impact indicator section).
3. Housing: Examine for distortion, cracks and other damage. Inspect anchoring loop for distortion and damage.
Overall - Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRL)
ACCEPTED
REJECTED
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REJECTED
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CONSTRUCTION FALL SAFETY CHECKLIST
INSPECTION FOR:Manufacturer:_________________ Model:__________________Manufacture Date:_____________ Serial #:_________________Lot #: _______________ Date of Purchase:__________________
Inspector: ______________Date: __________________
ITEMS COMMENTSACCEPTED/REJECTED
Overall -
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CONSTRUCTION FALL SAFETY CHECKLIST
CONSTRUCTION FALL SAFETY CHECKLIST
FALL SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTIONPART 3 – EQUIPMENT INSPECTION LOG
FALL SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTIONPART 3 – EQUIPMENT INSPECTION LOG
CONSTRUCTION FALL SAFETY CHECKLIST
FALL SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTIONPART 3 – EQUIPMENT INSPECTION LOG
CONSTRUCTION FALL SAFETY CHECKLIST