Construction Safety Inspection Checklist (HS95-063G) at a glance
What it is: Construction Safety Inspection Checklist: a checklist to answer questions to help employers conduct effective inspections to protect employees from potential hazards on construction jobsites.
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OSHA requires employers to perform regular inspections of jobsites, equipment, and materials to ensure the safety of workers.
The purpose of this checklist is two-fold: 1) to answer questions to help employers conduct effective inspections to protect employees from potential hazards on construction jobsites; and 2) to provide employers with a self-audit tool to ensure their company complies with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Safety and Health Provisions in Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1926.20.
A filled-in Construction Safety Inspection Checklist (HS95-063G) example: an inspector answers the first three Jobsite (General) questions
How to fill out Construction Safety Inspection Checklist (HS95-063G), box by box
Company, worksite, date and inspector
Enter the Company name, the Physical address of worksite, the Supervisor, the Date, the Time and the Inspector.
Yes, No, N/A and Date Corrected
Mark Yes, No or N/A. Each question allows the employer to include a date indicating when a known hazard is corrected: enter it as the Date Corrected.
A negative answer to any question indicates an area of safety or health concern.
Jobsite (General) to Construction Area
The form lists these: Jobsite (General); Housekeeping and Sanitation; Hazard Communication; Fire Prevention; Flammable Liquids and Materials; Electrical; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Hand Tools; Power Tools; Ladders; Scaffolds; Excavation and Shoring; Tunneling; Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks; Heavy Equipment; Motor Vehicles; Garages and Repair Shops; Barricades; Handling and Storage of Materials; Demolition; Blasting; Welding and Cutting; Steel Erection; Concrete Construction; Masonry; Highway Construction; Asbestos; Work Permits; and Construction Area, Secured Access or After Hours.
More rules for Construction Safety Inspection Checklist (HS95-063G)
Construction inspections must identify all potential jobsite hazards, including safe roads to transport equipment, safe gear for workers to use, and any other dangers that might occur.
This fillable, interactive publication is organized in a yes-no-question format to highlight information that employers and employees need to know to prevent workplace accidents.
This checklist should be used only as a general guideline. You are encouraged to customize this checklist to accommodate your specific operations.
Common questions about Construction Safety Inspection Checklist (HS95-063G)
When is this form not the right one?
This checklist provides an overview of the standard. It is not intended to supersede requirements in the standard or in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. For compliance with all of the standard's requirements, refer to the regulatory text in 29 CFR 1926.20.
Sources
[1] Construction Safety Inspection Checklist HS95-063G (05-22), Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (the Official source link on this page).