How to Fill Out Form A-02

Form A-02 at a glance

What it is: Form A-02 is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Accident Prevention Plan Checklist.

Who signs: Enter the Inspector Name (Print) and sign the Inspector Signature.

A filled-in Form A-02 example: an inspector fills in the checklist header

Form A-02 example filled out, example: an inspector fills in the checklist header
Dana Sample, an inspector, fills out the Form A-02 header. Inspection of contract SAMPLE-0001 has not begun, so the Yes, No, N/A and Remarks boxes and the Inspector Signature box stay empty; the inspector signs by hand once the inspection is done. The picture shows the header, and every value in it is made up.

How to fill out Form A-02, box by box

Location, Contract Number, Contractor Name, Project Name and Inspector

Form A-02 example filled out, location, Contract Number, Contractor Name, Project Name and Inspector

Enter the Location (Plant or Facility), Contract Number, Contractor Name and Project Name.

Enter the Inspector Name (Print) and sign the Inspector Signature.

Yes, No, N/A and Remarks (Any NO or N/A item)

Form A-02 example filled out, yes, No, N/A and Remarks (Any NO or N/A item)

Mark Yes, No or N/A for each item, with Remarks for any NO or N/A item.

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a. Signature sheet

Include the name, title, signature, telephone number, and qualifications of the Plan Preparer (Qualified person, i.e. corporate safety staff person, QC).

Include the name, title, signature, telephone number, and qualifications of the Plan Approver (e.g. owner, company president, regional vice president). HTRW activities require approval of a Certified Industrial Hygienist; a Certified Safety Professional may approve the plan for operations involving UST removal where contaminants are known to be petroleum, oils, or lubricants.

Include the name(s), title(s), signature(s), telephone number(s), and qualifications for Plan Concurrence (provide concurrence of other applicable corporate and project personnel (contractor)) (e.g. Chief of Operations, Corporate Chief of Safety, Corporate Industrial Hygienist, project manager or superintendent, project safety professional, project QC.)

b. Background information

Include the Contractor Name, the Contract Number and the Project Name.

4a. Include the Brief Project Description. 4b. Include a Discription of the Work to be Performed. 4c. Include the Location of the Project (map). 4d. Include the Equipment to be Used. 4e. Include the Anticipated High Risk Activities.

Include the Major Phases of Work Anticipated. Within these major phases of work identified, activities [includes Definable features of Work (DFOWs) and tasks] to be performed that will require an AHA shall be specifically highlighted. The AHAs for these activities, tasks of DFOWs are NOT submitted at this time. See Sections 01.A.14 and 01.A.15.

c. Statement of Safety and Health Policy

Provide a copy of current corporate/company Safety and Health Policy Statement, detailing commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace for all employees.

Include Contractor's written safety program goals and objectives.

Include the Contractor Accident Experience (Copy of OSHA 300 Forms, or equivalent documentation).

d. Responsibilities and Lines of Authority

Include statement of the employer's ultimate responsibility for the implementation of his SOH program for his own employees, all sub-contractors and all others on the worksite (includes the strict enforcement of the program).

Include the identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety and health at both the corporate and project level, including their resumes. Qualifications shall be in accordance with Section 01.A.17. Only official OSHA 30-Hour cards will be accepted or, if equivalent training is provided, appropriate instructor qualifications.

Include the names of Competent (CP) and/or Qualified Person(s) (QP) and proof of competency/qualification to meet specific OSHA CP/QP requirements. Must include copies of proof of CP/QP.

Include requirements and details of the employer's Risk Management Process.

Include requirements for initial activity-specific AHAs to be submitted and accepted at preparatory meetings, prior to work being performed. Include requirements that no work by the Contractor shall be performed unless a designated Competent Person/SSHO is present on the job site.

Include policies and procedures regarding non-compliance with safety requirements (to include disciplinary actions for violation of safety requirements).

Include written company procedures for holding managers and supervisors accountable for safety.

e. Subcontractors and Suppliers

1. Include the list of subcontractors and suppliers. Include safety responsibilities of subcontractors and suppliers.

f. Training

Include requirements for new hire SOH orientation training at the time of initial hire of each new employee.

Include requirements for mandatory training and certifications that are applicable to this project (e.g., explosive actuated tools, confined space entry, crane operator, diver, vehicle operator, HAZWOPER training and certification, PPE) and any requirements for periodic retraining / recertification.

Include procedures for periodic safety and health training for supervisors and employees.

Include the requirements for emergency response training.

g. Safety and Health Inspections

Include specific assignment of responsibilities for a minimum daily jobsite SOH inspection during periods of work activity.

1a. Include the name(s) of individual(s) responsible for conducting safety inspections. (e.g., PM, safety professional, QC, supervisors, employees) 1b. Include proof of inspector's training / qualifications.

Indicate when inspections will be conducted.

Indicate procedures for documentation. (Furnished sample forms upon which inspections will be recorded.)

Indicate deficiency tracking system and follow-up procedures.

h. Mishap Reporting and Investigation

The plan identifies how, when, and who shall complete the Exposure data (man-hours worked).

The plan identifies how, when, and who shall complete mishap investigations, reports, and logs. (The contractor shall report, thoroughly investigate, and analyze all mishaps occurring incidentally to an operation, project or facility for which this manual is applicable.)

The plan identifies how, when, and who shall make immediate notification of major mishaps. (Mishaps shall be reported as soon as possible but not more than 24 hours afterwards to the KO/COR.)

Include how, when, and who will provide notice to the KO/COR when corrective actions are completed. (Implement corrective actions as soon as reasonably possible.)

i. Plans (Programs, Procedures, Assessments, and Evaluations) required by the Safety Manual

Based on a risk assessment of contracted activities and on mandatory OSHA compliance programs, the Contractor shall address all applicable safety and occupational health risks and associated compliance plans. Using the EM 385-1-1 as a guide, plans, programs, procedures (assessments and evaluations), may include but not be limited to:

(1) Include a project-specific compliance plan, as applicable to the work being performed. The plans shall incorporate project-wide procedures to control hazards to which the employees of all project employers may be exposed.

(2) These procedures shall be coordinated with all project employers and shall include project-specific, project-wide emergency response and evacuation procedures, PPE requirements, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, and training requirements.

(3) The plans shall be prepared prior to the start of any work activities on the job site (as much as the information can be known at that point in time). The plans shall be updated throughout the life of the project to include changes in personnel, equipment, conditions, etc. Additional revisions shall be incorporated as necessary to reflect changing site conditions, construction methods, personnel roles and responsibilities and construction schedules.

(4) No activity (DFOW) shall be started on site until the APP is revised and submitted to the GDA for acceptance, with the site-specific plans, programs and procedures required to complete the project.

Emergency Plans (01.E): (a) Procedures & Test (01.E.01), (b) Spill Plans (01.E.01, 06.A.02), (c) Fire Fighting Plan (01.E.01; 19.A), (d) Posting of Emergency Telephone Numbers (01.E.05), (e) Man overboard/abandon ship (19.A.04), (f) Plan for prevention of alcohol and drug abuse (01.C.02 & Specs).

Outline on-site medical support and off-site medical arrangements including rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to perform them, and the name(s) of on-site Contractor personnel trained in first aid and CPR. A minimum of two employees shall be certified in CPR and first-aid per shift/site (03.A.01, 03.A.03)

j. Risk Management Processes (AHAs)

Detailed project-specific hazards and controls shall be provided by Activity Hazard Analysis for each activity (DFOW). No work will begin on an activity (DFOW) until the initial AHA has been accepted by the GDA addressing the project-specific hazards.

(01.A.14 & 01.A.15) Note: USACE uses the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) as part of a total risk management process. Contractors and other individual employer's may use the AHAs or their own version [Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), or similar Risk Management assessment tools]. These documents are considered equivalent to, and acceptable substitutes for, the USACE's AHA provided the data collected is the same as that required by the AHA.

Common questions about Form A-02

When is this form not the right one?

This checklist serves as a guide only, it does not replace or eliminate the need to comply with the requirements set forth in Engineering Manual 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, dated 30 Nov 2014. The references included in this checklist correspond to the applicable sections of EM 385-1-1.

Sources

[1] Form A-02 (MAR 15), Accident Prevention Plan Checklist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Official source link on this page).

Ceso Form A 02 PDF Details

The Ceso Form A 02 is an Accident Prevention Plan Checklist made by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Contractors on federal building and civil works projects must fill out this form before work begins. It makes sure each project has an approved safety plan that meets the rules in Engineering Manual 385-1-1, the Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

What Is the Ceso Form A 02 Used For

The main purpose of the Ceso Form A 02 is to verify that a contractor has a complete and current Accident Prevention Plan. The Corps of Engineers inspector reviews the completed form during the pre-construction safety conference. If the form shows any gaps, the contractor must fix them before work can start on site. This process protects workers by catching safety problems early, before anyone steps onto the job site.

General contractors are the main users of this form, but subcontractors may also need to fill out parts of it for their own scope of work. Prime contractors are responsible for making sure that all subcontractor safety plans are included in the overall project Accident Prevention Plan. On large projects with multiple subcontractors, the prime contractor must collect and review each subcontractor's safety plan and attach them as appendices to the main form.

Sections Covered by the Checklist

The form is split into clear sections. Each one covers a different part of the safety plan. Here are the main areas the checklist reviews:

Each item on the checklist is marked Yes, No, or N/A. If an item is marked No or N/A, the contractor must add a note explaining why. This helps the inspector see exactly where the safety plan needs more work before the project can move forward.

Signature and Background Sections

The first part of the Ceso Form A 02 collects the basic facts about the project and the people in charge of safety. The signature sheet must include the name, title, and signature of every person with safety authority on the project. This typically includes the project manager, the site safety and health officer, the quality control manager, and any additional safety staff assigned to the job.

The background section asks for the contractor name, contract number, project name, project location, a brief description of the work, a list of equipment to be used, the anticipated high-hazard activities, and the major phases of work. Inspectors use this section to get a quick overview of the project before diving into the detailed safety plans.

Safety Policy and Chain of Command

Every Accident Prevention Plan must include a written safety and health policy statement. This statement should describe the contractor's commitment to keeping workers safe and outline the steps the company takes to meet federal safety standards. The policy must be signed by a senior company official to show top-level support for the safety program.

The chain of command section defines who is responsible for safety decisions at each level of the project. It must clearly state who has the authority to stop work when unsafe conditions are found. This section also covers how safety information flows between the field crew, supervisors, the project manager, and the Corps of Engineers contracting officer.

Hazard Control Programs

The Ceso Form A 02 includes a large section on hazard control programs. Contractors must show they have specific written plans for each type of hazard on the job site. The most common hazard areas covered by the form include:

For each hazard area, the contractor must name a competent person who holds the right certifications. That person is responsible for daily safety checks and has the authority to stop work if conditions become unsafe. The form also asks for proof that each competent person has completed the required OSHA training courses for their assigned hazard area.

Training and Certification Requirements

Training is a key part of the Ceso Form A 02. Contractors must document three types of training for every worker on the project. First, all workers need initial safety orientation before they start any tasks. Second, workers must complete task-specific training for the hazards they will face, such as scaffold erection, trenching, or electrical work. Third, ongoing refresher training must be scheduled throughout the project to keep safety knowledge current.

Supervisors and foremen have extra training requirements. They must complete the OSHA 30-hour construction safety course and any additional Corps of Engineers training modules. The form asks for the names and certification dates of every supervisor to make sure all training is up to date before the project begins.

Mishap Reporting and Investigation

The Ceso Form A 02 requires contractors to have a written plan for reporting and investigating workplace mishaps. This plan must cover how accidents, near misses, and property damage incidents are documented and reported to the Corps of Engineers. The contractor must also explain how root causes are identified and what corrective actions are taken to prevent the same type of incident from happening again.

All mishaps that result in injury, illness, or property damage above a set dollar threshold must be reported within 24 hours. The contractor's plan must name the person responsible for filing these reports and describe the notification chain from the field to the contracting officer.

By filling out this form before work starts, contractors show they are ready to keep workers safe on federal projects. You may also need the construction safety form, the OSHA 300A form for tracking workplace injuries, or the accident register form to log site incidents.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameCeso Form A 02
Form Length7 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out1 min 45 sec
Other namesform prevention plan, corps engineers checklist, form accident prevention, form a 02 form