Construction Site Safety Audit Checklist

01 Administrative & Documentation 29 CFR 1926.20

Item	Y	N	NA	Notes / Corrective Action Required
Written safety program available on site and specific to this project
OSHA 300 log current; OSHA poster displayed at job site
Emergency contact numbers posted (supervisor, EMS, poison control)
Subcontractor safety plans reviewed and on file before mobilization
Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) / JHAs completed for high-hazard work today
Incident reporting procedure communicated to all workers
First aid kit present, stocked, and accessible; kit location known by all workers

02 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 29 CFR 1926 Subpart E

Item	Y	N	NA	Notes
All workers wearing hard hats in required areas; Class appropriate for hazard (E/G/C)
ANSI Z87.1-rated safety glasses or goggles worn where required
High-visibility vests worn near moving equipment or active roadway (ANSI Class 2 minimum)
ASTM F2413-rated footwear (steel or composite toe) worn by all workers
Appropriate gloves in use for task (cut, impact, chemical, vibration as applicable)
Hearing protection in use in areas exceeding 85 dB (8-hr TWA)
Respiratory protection selected correctly; fit-tested workers only using tight-fitting facepieces
PPE inspected before use; damaged or expired PPE removed from service

03 Fall Protection 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M

Item	Y	N	NA	Notes
Fall protection in place for all work at 6 ft or above (guardrail, PFAS, or safety net)
Guardrail systems: top rail 42"±3", mid rail present, toe board where required
Full-body harnesses inspected before use; D-ring centered on back between shoulder blades
Anchor points rated for at least 5,000 lbs per attached worker
Lanyards / SRLs in good condition; shock-absorbing lanyards used where free-fall possible
Floor holes and openings covered and marked; covers capable of supporting twice expected load
Leading edge work: written Fall Protection Work Plan present; competent person designated
Ladders: secured top and bottom, extend 3 ft above landing, proper angle (4:1), no missing rungs

04 Electrical Safety 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K

Item	Y	N	NA	Notes
All temporary wiring uses GFCI protection; GFCI devices tested and functional
Extension cords: 3-wire grounded, rated for outdoor use, no splices, no trip hazards
Electrical panels: covers in place, labeled, 36" clearance maintained
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures in place for all energy-control work; authorized workers trained
Overhead power line clearances maintained (minimum 10 ft for lines up to 50kV)
Damaged cords, plugs, or tools removed from service and tagged "Do Not Use"

05 Tools, Equipment & Machinery 29 CFR 1926 Subpart I

Item	Y	N	NA	Notes
Power tools: guards in place, no missing shields, used only for intended purpose
Abrasive wheels / angle grinders: correct RPM rating, tool rest within 1/8", eye shields present
Powder-actuated tools: operators trained and licensed; tool stored when not in use
Heavy equipment: daily inspection logs current; backup alarms functional; cameras/spotters used
Forklifts: operators certified; capacity placards visible; no passengers on forks
Hand tools: no cracked handles, mushroomed heads, or improper modifications

06 Housekeeping & Materials Storage 29 CFR 1926.25

Item	Y	N	NA	Notes
Work areas clear of scrap, debris, and excess materials; aisles and passageways unobstructed
Lumber and materials stored safely; protruding nails removed or bent over
Flammable and combustible materials stored away from ignition sources
Waste containers provided and emptied regularly; no accumulation of combustibles
Stacked materials stable and banded/blocked where required

07 Hazard Communication (GHS / HazCom) 29 CFR 1926.59

Item	Y	N	NA	Notes
SDS (Safety Data Sheets) accessible to all workers for every chemical on site
All chemical containers labeled with GHS-compliant labels (product name, hazard pictograms)
Workers trained on chemicals in their work area; training records on file
No unlabeled or mislabeled containers; secondary containers properly labeled

08 Fire Prevention & Hot Work 29 CFR 1926.150

Item	Y	N	NA	Notes
Fire extinguishers present, accessible, inspected within 30 days, and fully charged
Hot work permit issued; fire watch in place during and for 30 min after hot work
Propane/gas cylinders: upright, chained, stored away from ignition sources and exits
Temporary heating equipment: proper clearance, vented, attended when in use

09 Excavation & Trenching 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P

Item	Y	N	NA	Notes
Competent person designated and on site for all excavation work; daily inspections logged
Utility locate (811) completed and documented before digging; utilities marked
Protective system in place for all trenches 5 ft or deeper (sloping, shoring, or shielding)
Egress (ladder/ramp) every 25 ft lateral travel in trenches 4 ft or deeper
Spoil piles at least 2 ft from trench edge; no equipment or materials within 2 ft

10 Scaffolding 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L

Item	Y	N	NA	Notes
Scaffold erected, moved, or dismantled only under supervision of a competent person
Scaffold fully planked; planks extend 6-18 in. beyond supports; no gaps >1 in.
Guardrails on all open sides and ends at 10 ft or above; toe boards present
Scaffold stable: plumb, level, tied to structure at required intervals; base plates/mud sills used
No overloading; materials not stored on scaffold above the working load

11 Emergency Preparedness 29 CFR 1926.35

Item	Y	N	NA	Notes
Emergency Action Plan written, communicated to all workers, posted at site entry
Nearest emergency room and site address/gate number known by supervisors
At least one first-aid and CPR-certified worker per shift; current certification on file
Eye wash station accessible where corrosive chemicals in use; operational and stocked
Site has a designated muster/assembly point; all workers know location

Corrective Action Log

Summary & Sign-Off

Total Items Inspected

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Overall Site Conditions (circle): ACCEPTABLE MARGINAL UNACCEPTABLE

General Comments / Observations

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Site Superintendent / GC Representative

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