DAILY SITE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

TASKS MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED WITHOUT CONTRACTOR PROCEDURE IN PLACE and CONDUCTING OF TOOL BOX TALK.
Frequency of use: Daily

1. Hot Work (Welding, and Gas cutting)  Lifting gears operator been instructed not to leave the load suspended
Contractor procedure in place: YES NO  Electrical power line clearance (12ft) checked  Signal man identified
Precautions Taken  Outriggers supported, Crane leveled  Load chart available in the crane
 Has PTW been obtained?  Barrier Installed  Riggers are competent
 Is a supervisor present on the spot?  Slings are inspected for free from cut marks, pressing, denting, bird caging, twist, kinks or
 Flammables / Combustibles (paper, rags, wood, etc.) removed? core protrusion prior to use.
 Fire Watch Established?  Slings mechanically spliced (Hand spliced slings may not be allowed)
 Welding & Cutting equipment positioned properly  D / Bow shackles are free from any crack, dent, distortion or weld mark, wear / tear
 Leads up and do not pose a tripping hazard  Special lift as per erection / lift plan
 Area hazards reviewed  Job Hazards is explained to all concern thru tool box talk meeting
 Electrical connections through GFCI of 30 mA sensitivity  Guide rope is provided while shifting / lifting the load.
 Electrical equipments are free from damage and earthed properly
 Performer/s are competent and equipped with appropriate PPEs i.e. including face 6. Electrical Work Contractor procedure in place: YES NO
shield/welding goggles/ apron, safety shoes etc Precautions Taken
 No tampering / manipulation attempted in safety device of the equipments LIVE ELECTRICAL WORK PERFORMED BY LICENCED ELECRTRICIAN ONLY
 Only industrial type electrical appliances are in use  Has PTW been obtained?
 Cables / fuses are of adequate size & capacity fit with the requirement  Is a supervisor present on the spot?
 Hoses are free from damage and connected with J clamp.  Power supply locked and tagged  Circuit checked for zero voltage
 No cable joint within 1 Mtr. from the holder / grinding machine and completely insulated  Portable cords and electric tools inspected  Safety back-up man appointed
from with M/C body  Job Hazards is explained to all concern thru tool box talk meeting.
 Gas cylinders used: Oxygen / Industrial LPG / Dissolved Acetylene placed on trolleys?  Physical isolation is ensured If yes, State the method
 Gas cutting torch of reputed make, ISI marked, installed with Flash back arrestors are in  In case of lock applied, ensure the safe custody of the key
use at both ends  If physical isolation is not possible state the alternative method of precaution
 Regulator pressure gauges in working condition, visible and not damaged. Equipment Provided
 Welding cable and earthing cable are crimped with proper size lugs.  Approved rubber and leather gloves  Insulating mat  Fuse puller
 Job Hazards is explained to all concern thru tool box talk meeting  Disconnect pole or safety rope  Non-conductive hard hat
Fire Protection  Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker ( ELCB )is installed
Precautions Taken
 Combustible gas or liquid containers removed 7. Scaffolding Erection & Dismantling: Contractor procedure in place: YES / NO
 Area wet down  Spark shields installed Precautions Taken
 Other (explain) ________________________________  Has PTW been obtained?
Equipments Provided  Presence of competent person assigned to ensure safe erection, maintenance, or modification
 Fire extinguishers of scaffolds. Name:
Type:  CO2  Dry Chemical Powder  Other ______________  That person prior to use by personnel other than scaffolders inspects scaffold.
Size_____________________ Quantity __________________  Job Hazards is explained to all concern thru tool box talk meeting
 All pipes, clamps, H-frames, couplers, boards checked before assembly
2. Excavations Exceeding 1 m (3 ft ) Contractor procedure in place: YES / NO  Scaffolds provided with proper access and egress
Precautions Taken  Standard guardrail (42” top rail, 21” mid-rail, and 4” toe board) been used whenever possible
 Contractor has a competent person assigned to inspect & control condition of excavation  Complete decking provided whenever possible
on site  Platforms, walkways on scaffolds are wide of minimum of 600 mm wherever possible
 Is a supervisor present on the spot?  Precautions taken to ensure scaffolds are not overloaded
 Underground utilities identified  Power equipment grounded  Overhead protection provided where there is exposure
 Electrical or mechanical overhead clearances checked  No opening / Gap in the platform / walkway.
 Hard / Soft Barricades, area warning placed  All component of the scaffold more than 12’ away from any exposed power lines
 Means of egress (ladder or steps) placed –At least 2 no.s  Side walls shored or laid
back 8. Plant & Machinery Contractor procedure in place: YES / NO
 Area adequately lighted  Material or soil removed from excavation edge Precautions Taken
 Excavator is fit for the job  Banks man provided to guide the operator  Is the right plant and machinery being used for the job?
 Method of dewatering is established and ensured the stoppage of water return  Are all dangerous part guarded?
 Excavated pit edges free from heavy over-burden, stack of materials  Are all safety device (emergency stop devices, limit switches) operating correctly?
 People are prevented from working inside pits if heavy vehicle movement in the vicinity  Are the all operators are trained and competent e.g. do the plant operators hold a valid license
due to which soil collapse may take place. for which they are operating?
 Job Hazards is explained to all concern thru tool box talk meeting.  Are there barricades with warning signs to areas where unauthorized persons must not
venture?
3. Height Work (More Than 1.8 M High) Contractor procedure in place: Y / N  Are stair cases / ladders if any, are properly installed and adequately guarded?
Precautions Taken  Is the machine electrically grounded appropriately and adequately?
 Is a supervisor present on the spot?  Is the level of illumination proper?
 Only medically fit personnel engaged in work and list is available.  Are gauges, look-through glasses and other visual warning devices tested and operational?
 Job Hazards is explained to all concern thru tool box talk meeting.
 Ladder(s) inspected prior to use 9. Vehicles Contractor procedure in place: YES / NO
 Ladder properly supported and leveled Precautions taken
 Tied Top  Tied Bottom  Horn and reverse horns provided and working properly
 Distance between the ladder support and the ladder base is at least ¼ the total length of the  Are all tyres in good condition
ladder  Ladder been provided with skid resistant feet  Head lights, side indicator, back light and brake light provided & functioning properly
 Scaffolds/platforms inspected for good repair and proper construction (secured  Are Brakes / parking brakes in good condition
flooring and guardrails)  Floor openings covered Guarded  Are mirrors available and in good condition
 Work area roped off and warning signs in place  Proper Housekeeping is done  Condition of guards to the moving / rotating parts
 Personnel assigned to warn of floor opening or other hazardous exposure.  Platform, ladder & hand rails (at Churner)-Transit mixer
 Tools and other equipment stored in safe manner  Valid HMV License possessed by the driver
 Area cleared below prior to starting work
Equipment Provided 10. Portable power tools (Circular saws, Board cutters, Drills, Jack hammers,
 Safety Harness and Lanyard anchored to independent rigid object power chippers and Grinders)
 Lifeline with rope grab shock absorber/fall arrestor Contractor procedure in place: YES / NO
 Full Body harness is used by all workmen engaged at height work.  Is the worker qualified to operate the machine and have enough experience with the machine?
 Safety net is provided but not less than 5 M from the work area.  Is operator provided with adequate PPE (Helmet with attached face shield, ear plugs, snugly
 Full Body harness is used by all workmen engaged at height work. fitted hand gloves, tightly fitted apron, stiff leg guard, chipping goggles)?
 Has it been ensured that the spindle speed of the machine does not exceed the rated marking
4. Suspended work basket / Platform Contractor procedure in place: YES / NO on grinding wheel?
Precautions Taken  When in use, is the guard on portable grinders located between the operator and the wheel?
 Use strictly controlled  Certified by third party competent authority  Is the area where the electrical tool is used is dry?
 Lifelines and harnesses approved type with separate anchorage  Is excessively worn grinding disks discarded and replaced?
 Communications established  Basket properly labeled with load capacity  Are screens positioned to prevent flying particles and sparks hitting other workers and
 Lifting appliance is certified by third party competent authority materials?
 Guardrails are provided  Workmen are competent and medically fit  Is the physical condition of the machine inspected and worn or damaged parts replace or
 Proper means of access is provided to the work platform repaired?
 Lifting appliances operator never left the site while man bucket is in use  Are the hose conditions, connections, grips, drill bits etc. checked for the jack hammer?
 Kept at secured mode while not in use.  Is the machine body doubly insulated? Is the insulation in good condition?
 Job Hazards is explained to all concern thru tool box talk meeting.  Is the housekeeping in the area satisfactory?
 Is the magnetic shoe operating properly and having good grip when switched on? (Check by
5. Crane, lifting tools & tackles and Critical Rigging. Contractor procedure in placing on a plate and switching on the electromagnet)[Magnetic drill]
place: YES NO  Is the Drill machine guide bar tight enough so that the drill does not slide down on its own?
Precautions Taken (Check by elevating the drill and releasing the operating lever)[Magnetic drill]
 Safety devices of the lifting appliances are inspected before use  Is the condition of the power chipper checked and found OK in all aspects?
 Operator qualified and medically fit including eye sight examined by authority  Is a long stem wire brush or rod available to break off long pieces of drill burr?[Magnetic
 Lifting appliances (Cranes & Hydra) are certified by competent authority and labeled drill]
properly.  Is rain protection adequate and the area is dry?
 Hoist chain (Chain pulley Block) or hoist rope free of kinks or twists and not wrapped  Is a push stick used to push forward the last section of the timber into the saw blade?
around the load.  Is the upper half of the saw blade is permanently guarded?
 Lifting Hook has a Safety Hook Latch that will prevent the rope from slipping out.  Is an emergency switch installed near the operator? Is the operator wearing loose clothes?
 Has adequate lightning protection provided where necessary?
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 DAILY SITE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
TASKS MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED WITHOUT CONTRACTOR PROCEDURE IN PLACE and CONDUCTING OF TOOL BOX TALK.

11. Temporary Electrical Connection 16. Concreting (Using a concrete pump& Boom placer)
Contractor procedure in place: YES NO Contractor procedure in place: YES NO
Precautions Taken Precautions Taken
 Is a supervisor present on the spot?  Has the shuttering/ formwork been inspected for stability?
 Are all power panels, DBs, power points protected from weather?  Is a supervisor present on the spot?
 Are ‘Danger’ (approved) sign displayed mentioning the voltage involved?  Has the staging been checked for stability?
 Are welding / electrical booths providing adequate shelter from weather? Is the base hard  Is the approach to the work area having a gentle slope, is free from obstructions and free from
(preferably PCC)? tripping hazards?
 Are all the welding machines individually grounded (series earthing is not allowed)?  Is the work platform used (if required) meeting all the requirements of 13?
 Are all DBs and Electrical Panels located in easily accessible area?  Have all persons been briefed about the hazards through a tool box?
 Are bare cables inserted into sockets?  The persons engaged in the job physically fit?
 Are all floodlights covered with protective glasses?  Has the vibrator in used been grounded?
 Is only 4 core double insulated flexible wire with 4 pin industrial sockets used for power  Is diesel vibrator being used while concreting inside an enclosed area?
connection to 3 phase power supply?  Is the concrete pump (if in use) stably placed on the ground?
 Is only 3 core double insulated flexible wire with 3 pin industrial sockets used for power  Has the concrete pump (if in use) been barricaded to prevent unauthorized entry?
connection for single phase supply?  Are all the moving parts guarded?
 Are double layer electrical insulation tape and ferrule used for jointing of flexible wire /  Is the operator trained and competent?
cable?  Is the approach for the transit mixer safe and a wooden runner been used as a stop block?
 Are welding & Electrical Cables overlapping?  Are signalman posted to guide the logistics?
 Are the DBs being overloaded?  Are all components e.g. pipes, bends, clamps wedges are of proper specification and in good
 Has earthing been provided with heavy duty, 40 mm dia , hollow GI pipe with 3.15 mm condition?
GI wire ( up to 63 Amp.) and GI flat of 25 X 5 mm?  If concrete pump is diesel operated then place DCP type fire extinguisher and if electrical
 Are trip devices e.g. Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers (ELCBs) sensitivity <= 30mA been operated then check connection through ELCB, proper cable, earthing & DCPs or CO2 type
used? fire extinguisher?
 Are cables, cable joints and leads checked and protected from damage by:  Is a ‘Ball Catcher’ available and shall be used for ball passing through pipe line?
a) Protective enclosure (conduit) b) Positioning c) Protected from sharp edges d) Tied  Are adequate persons on the platform to control the elephant hose?
using plastic strips (Not binding wires) e) Preventing bad workmanship?  Is the boom placer placed on a stable ground?
 Are fire extinguishers maintained in the welding booth?  Is the boom placer free from technical snags?

12. Material Storage Contractor procedure in place: YES / NO 17. Work inside Confined space Contractor procedure in place: YES / NO
Precautions Taken Precautions Taken Specify the job to be performed:
 Is a supervisor present on the spot?  Presence of fully trained attendants Name:
 Are similar members stacked separately and identified?  Presence of fully trained entrants Name:
 Are members uniformly stacked and not posing a toppling hazard?
 Are the members placed on packing woods and not directly on the ground?  Has PTW been obtained?
 Is the area clear of trip hazards? Is there sufficient area for movement?  Has Atmospheric test been done? What is the percentage of oxygen?
 Is adequate illumination provided?  What is the interval for testing? Mention: _____ checks / hour.
 Are the stack heights within acceptable limits and are the stacks staggered?  Safe access provided to enter the confined space?
 Is there adequate and obstruction free space for movement?  24 Volt hand lamp provided?
 Is any dust control system in place and operative? (cement go down)  Forced ventilation/ exhaust fan provided?
 Are fire extinguishers installed? (in case of storing inflammables)  Is the work inside the confined area as described conforming to the requirements in relevant
 Are NO SMOKING sign boards posted? (in case of storing inflammables) checklists?
 Are the salient points of the MSDS displayed? (in case of storing chemicals)  Are energy sources like DBs, compressed gas cylinders, etc. being taken inside the confined
 Are the cylinders so arranged that full Oxygen cylinders are 20 ft away from full DA / space?
LPG cylinders? Are sign boards provided to identify the same?  Have the hazards been explained to the workers?
 Is an electrical power source running through or nearby the shed where inflammables  Is an attendance register being maintained?
and compressed gases are stored?  Is there an established means of communication?
 Are there hard stands available with chains to prevent cylinders from toppling?  Are means of rescue in place? First aid box and team ready?
 Have concerned departments been informed?
13. Scaffold and work platform Contractor procedure in place: YES / NO
Precautions Taken 18. Personal protective equipments Contractor procedure in place: YES / NO
 Has PTW been obtained? Precautions Taken
 Is a supervisor present on the spot?  Have safety helmets been worn by all the persons?
 Only medically fit personnel engaged in work and list is available.  Have safety shoes been worn by all the persons?
 Has the Safety briefing made to all people working on / for scaffolding?  Have safety goggles been worn by all the persons?
 Has the erection site been evaluated for hazards such as earth fills, ditches, debris,  Have full body harness been worn by persons working at a height of 1.8 meters and above?
underground electric wires, unguarded openings, or conditions created by other trades?  Have gum boots been worn by persons working in slushy and wet conditions?
 Is the footing sound and rigid - not set on soft ground, frozen ground (that could melt), or  Have the persons, engaged in material handling worn suitable hand gloves?
resting on blocks?  If the area is noisy, are persons wearing ear plugs/ earmuffs?
 Whether proper sole plates and base plates provided?  If the area is dusty or full of fumes, are persons wearing suitable nose musk?
 Is the scaffold level?  Are persons doing specialized activities wearing the entire job specific PPEs (check up with
 Have all the members (verticals, transoms, bracings, putlogs etc.) been properly placed? the relevant checklist)?
 Is the platform complete front to back and side to side (fully planked or decked, with no
gaps greater than 1 inch)? 18. Material handling Contractor procedure in place: YES / NO
 Is the width of a working platform properly maintained according to usage? Precautions Taken
 If wooden plank, whether thickness is maintained as per standard or not?  Is the job planned? Is a supervisor present on the spot?
 Is overhanging of the working platform restricted to less than 50mm/four times the  Are the persons competent and experienced?
thickness of the board?  Is the route or path along which the material shall be transported surveyed?
 Are guardrails 980 mm inches high?  Is the methodology adopted suitable for the material to be handled?
 Are toe boards at least 6 inches high?  Is the lifting appliance fit for use?
 Has mid rail been provided below the guardrail to avoid falling of objects from working  During manual material handling, is the number of people engaged for the job sufficient?
platform?  Are the lifting tools and tackles free from visible defects?
 Has the scaffold been supported vertically at every 6 meters with a stable structure?  Is SWL written on all the lifting tools and tackles?
 When employees are working on suspended scaffolds, are lifelines firmly anchored to an  Are all accessories like tag line, crowbar, turn buckles etc. needed for the job present on the
overhead structure and not to the scaffold? spot?
 Does the scaffold meet electrical safety clearance distances?  Have wooden packing, ropes etc. materials needed for stacking and securing the load been
 Has adequate lightning protection provided where necessary? arranged well in advance to avoid haste?
 Are suitable numbers signal men trained and experienced present to guide the job?
14. Housekeeping Contractor procedure in place: YES NO
Precautions Taken 18. General site conditions Contractor procedure in place: YES / NO
 Are there any tripping /slipping Hazards? Precautions Taken
 Are sufficient skips, bins located at all work area?  Is the weather suitable for the job in hand?
 Is material stored orderly and not causing obstruction/ Hazards?  Is the wind speed below 25 Kmph?
 Are all flammable materials kept in proper way?  Is the atmosphere humid?
 Is safety signage displayed to aware the workmen?  Is there any possibility of a thunder storm?
 Is the designated housekeeping gang existing?  Any adversities noticed in the climate or any forecasts intercepted?
 Are wooden boards with projected nails lying scattered?  Any possibility of labour unrest?
 Are there any signs of oil spillage?
 Is the level of illumination in the site adequate? 19. Others
 Are all the pits / trenches cordoned off? Precautions Taken
 Has adequate lightning protection provided where necessary?  __________________________________
 __________________________________
 __________________________________

Checked by: Designation: Received by: Designation:

Area: Area:
Date: Date:
Time: Time:
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