4.3 Jobsite Safety Planning Checklist

Prior to the startup of every construction project, consideration must be given to the basic logistics of safety in and around the jobsite. As the project develops in the field, the initial determinations and arrangements for each of the items may require periodic or special modification in order to ensure that all safety considerations remain adequate as conditions on the jobsite change. At a minimum, the items listed below must be addressed. Where necessary, action must be taken during all appropriate stages of job development—prior to, during, and after construction.

The following is a checklist of specific items to be considered during the development of the specific jobsite safety program. It is a helpful aid, but is not necessarily conclusive. Check with the Safety and Health Manager, and review the specific project requirements.

1. Administration: Establish and maintain on-file adequate supplies of:
   1. Site Safety Program _____
   2. Safety Review Checklists _____
   3. Posted listings of emergency services _____
   4. Accident Investigation Report Forms _____
   5. Accident Eyewitness Statement Outline _____
   6. Tailgate Safety Meeting Agendas _____
   7. OSHA forms 101 & 200 (See Section 8) _____
2. Forward “Job Startup Notice” to Carter & Carter insurance carrier _____
3. Identify all formal and available informal safety personnel:
   1. Carter & Carter Safety Officer _____
   2. Carter & Carter On-Site Safety Representative _____
   3. Owner Safety Representative _____
   4. All Carter & Carter employees with first aid, CPR or other safety training _____
   5. All owner employees with first aid, CPR or other safety training _____
   6. All sub-vendor employees with first aid, CPR or other safety training _____
4. Identify safety and emergency services:
   1. Notify of the presence of the jobsite, anticipated work force, and duration of the project:
      1. Fire Department _____
      2. Police Department _____
      3. Medical facilities _____
   2. Identify locations and emergency travel routes to:
      1. Emergency rooms _____
      2. Non-emergency medical facilities _____
      3. Fire Department _____
      4. Police Department _____
   3. Listings of local services:
      1. Physicians _____
      2. Eye experts _____
      3. Orthopedics _____
      4. Paramedics _____
5. Unique owner requirements (in addition to “usual” considerations):
   1. Construction parking _____
   2. Occupied area parking _____
   3. Limited parking or access _____
   4. Strict security _____
   5. “Hot work” permits _____
   6. Full or part-time safety person _____
   7. Insurance wrap-up policy _____
   8. Other: _________________________________
6. Traffic control—a plan to address:
   1. Entering/leaving of the construction work force _____
   2. Material/equipment deliveries _____
   3. Equipment access and storage _____
   4. Street and site cleanup and maintenance _____
   5. Adequate warning signs and other postings _____
7. Utility location protection—locate and protect/relocate:
   1. Water _____
   2. Gas _____
   3. Electric _____
   4. Telephone _____
   5. Telex/cable _____
   6. Communication _____
   7. Storm/sanitary sewer _____
   8. Preexisting condition survey: _____
8. Prior to the start of any construction, record all preexisting damage by whatever means appropriate, including engineered surveys, photographs, or videotape recordings.
   1. Initial survey should be made by the Site Superintendent. _____
   2. Determine the need for additional detailed inspection(s). _____
   3. If sufficient evidence of damage is present, consider retaining a professional photographer to record it. _____
   4. If extreme or unique circumstances, determine if a professional engineer is/may be needed to produce surveys or other documentation. _____
   5. Prior to proceeding with © or (d), secure approval from Carter & Carter Senior Project Manager. _____
   6. In every case, photograph and videotape the entire site, as well as all approach roads and routes. Prior to site mobilization and start of any construction activity, include:
      1. Surrounding buildings _____
      2. Roads _____
      3. Utilities _____
9. Plan the locations and configurations of site services and their relative proximities:
   1. Field offices _____
   2. Material staging and storage areas _____
   3. Fuel storage and fuel distribution arrangements _____
   4. Traffic control _____
   5. Administrative and worker parking _____
   6. Pedestrian access _____
   7. Location and configuration of temporary utilities _____
   8. Ongoing temporary power arrangements _____
   9. Temporary lighting—Site _____
   10. Temporary lighting—Other construction areas _____
   11. Temporary heat _____
   12. Temporary power _____
   13. Welding and cutting torches (friendly fire) _____
10. Identify specific owner requirements that may exceed customary considerations, such as:
    1. Special access requirements or needs _____
    2. Unique security requirements _____
    3. Involvement of owner or other designated safety or security personnel _____
    4. Special insurances or legal considerations _____
    5. Special notices or other required communications _____
11. Determine necessary provisions for protection of the public:
    1. Site fencing _____
    2. Lighting _____
    3. Signs and notices _____
    4. Traffic control _____
    5. Guardrails _____
    6. Walkways (covered/uncovered) _____
12. Determine all fire protection needs. Project-specific planning should include:
    1. Appropriate ABC-type fire extinguishers:
       1. Sizes _____
       2. Quantities _____
       3. Locations _____
    2. Fire-protected storage cabinets and/or areas for vital, sensitive, or special files or materials _____
    3. Establishment and maintenance of all appropriate fire protection measures in accordance with OSHA requirements for specific work operations _____
13. Consider necessary protection of the site and building (if there is one):
    1. Signs and notices posted _____
    2. Special walkways and traffic provisions _____
    3. Barricades and other safety barriers _____
    4. Fences, guardrails, and canopies _____
    5. Parking, traffic and walkway lighting _____
    6. All provisions for handicap access _____
    7. Security and safety personnel _____