Checklist template

Contractor safety compliance on site

A ready-to-use checklist with 120 items in 6 sections, covering Orientation, Protective equipment, Permits, Work area, Equipment, Incidents. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 120 Items
  • 101 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 131 Points

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1. Orientation 21 items

  1. Contractor workers on site at the time of the visit Number
  2. Contractor workers with no site safety orientation record Number
  3. 3 contractor workers sampled each have a record of site safety orientation dated before their first day of work Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The orientation covers the evacuation routes and the assembly point Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The orientation covers the sound of the fire alarm and the emergency phone number Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The orientation covers the hazards of this site (lift truck traffic, refrigeration systems, energized equipment, customers nearby) Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The location of asbestos-containing materials was given to contractors whose work disturbs walls, ceilings, floors or pipe insulation Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Orientation is repeated at the interval set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Workers carry a card or hard hat sticker as proof of orientation Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Each contractor crew has a named supervisor on site or reachable by phone Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The contractor submitted a job hazard analysis for the work under way Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The crew reviewed the job hazard analysis at the start of the shift, with a signed record Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Proof of training is on file for workers operating lifts Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Proof of training is on file for workers using fall protection Yes / No 1 pt
  15. A trade license is on file for electrical, gas and refrigeration work where local regulation requires one Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Workers asked knew which site employee to report an injury or a hazard to Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Safety data sheets were provided for the chemicals the contractor brought on site Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Workers asked could point to the nearest exit Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Workers asked knew where to find the first aid kit and the eyewash station Yes / No 1 pt
  20. The orientation was given in a language each worker understands Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Orientation of the contractors on site Rating
    • Every worker oriented and able to answer 5 pts
    • Records exist but workers could not answer 3 pts
    • Workers on site without orientation 1 pt

2. Protective equipment 18 items

  1. Contractor workers observed at work Number
  2. Workers observed without required protective equipment Number
  3. Hard hats are worn where work goes on overhead Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Safety glasses are worn for cutting, drilling and chipping Yes / No 1 pt
  5. A face shield is worn for grinding Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Hearing protection is worn near saws, hammer drills and compressors Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Safety footwear is worn by every worker observed Yes / No 1 pt
  8. High-visibility vests are worn in parking lots, at docks and wherever vehicles move Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Gloves match the task (cut-resistant, chemical-resistant or insulated) Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Respirators are worn for sanding, spraying and cutting concrete or masonry Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Workers in boom lifts wear a harness tied off to the lift's anchor point Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Workers at an unprotected edge above the height set by local regulation are tied off or behind a guardrail Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Harnesses and lanyards show no fraying, cuts or burns Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Lanyards are attached to rated anchor points, not to pipes, conduit or ductwork Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Warning lines or guardrails are set up for roof work near the edge Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Welders wear a welding helmet and flame-resistant clothing Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Arc-rated clothing is worn for work on energized electrical equipment Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Use of protective equipment by the workers observed Rating
    • Worn correctly by all 5 pts
    • Isolated lapses corrected on the spot 3 pts
    • Widespread non-use 1 pt

3. Permits 20 items

  1. A hot work permit was issued for each welding, torch cutting, brazing or torch-applied roofing job under way Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The hot work permit is posted at the place of work Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Combustibles within 35 ft (11 m) of hot work are removed or covered with fire blankets Yes / No 1 pt
  4. A fire watch stays during hot work Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The fire watch stays after hot work for the time written on the permit Yes / No 1 pt
  6. A fire extinguisher is at the place of hot work Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Sprinklers remain in service in the area of hot work Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Detectors covered for dusty or hot work are uncovered at the end of each shift Yes / No 1 pt
  9. A confined space entry permit was issued for work in tanks, pits, vaults or crawl spaces classed as confined Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Air test readings are written on the confined space permit Yes / No 1 pt
  11. An attendant stays at the opening of the confined space during entry Yes / No 1 pt
  12. An impairment permit was issued before a sprinkler or fire alarm system was shut off for the work Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Underground utilities were located before digging Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Suspect materials were tested for asbestos before the contractor cut or drilled into them Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Contractors servicing machinery apply their own locks under the site's lockout procedure Yes / No 1 pt
  16. A lift plan was approved before a crane lifted equipment onto the roof Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Each permit is signed by both the site representative and the contractor's supervisor Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Closed permits are returned to the facility manager Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Hot work permits issued in the last 30 days Number
  20. Compliance with safety permits Rating
    • Every permit in place with its conditions met 5 pts
    • Permits in place but conditions partly met 3 pts
    • Hazardous work without a permit 1 pt

4. Work area 20 items

  1. The work area is separated from customers and employees by cones, tape or a temporary wall Yes / No 1 pt
  2. A sign at each approach to the work area names the hazard (overhead work, closed area, wet floor) Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The floor below overhead work is kept clear of people Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Floor openings are covered Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Covers over floor openings are marked and secured against sliding Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Cords and hoses across walkways are taped down or covered by a ramp Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Materials and tools do not block exits or aisles Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Dust is contained by plastic sheeting or by a vacuum attached to the tool Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Return air grilles in the work area are covered during dusty work Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Debris is cleared during the shift so none builds up underfoot Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Nothing is stacked within 3 ft (1 m) of the front of an electrical panel Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Temporary lighting is in place where the work has removed the normal lighting Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Flammable liquids are in closed safety containers Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Only one day's supply of flammable liquids is kept in the work area Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Gas cylinders are upright, chained and capped when not in use Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Oxygen cylinders are stored apart from fuel gas cylinders Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Temporary power is taken from outlets with ground-fault protection Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Exterior work zones are fenced, with a marked detour for pedestrians Yes / No 1 pt
  19. At the end of the shift no live wire is left exposed Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Control of the contractor's work area Rating
    • Separated, clean and safe for others 5 pts
    • Separated but with housekeeping lapses 3 pts
    • Hazards exposed to the public or employees 1 pt

5. Equipment 22 items

  1. Ladders, scaffolds and lifts checked during the visit Number
  2. Ladders, scaffolds and lifts found with a defect Number
  3. Ladders in use have no bent rails, cracked rungs or missing feet Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Extension ladders extend 3 ft (1 m) above the landing Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Extension ladders are tied off at the top or held at the base Yes / No 1 pt
  6. No worker was seen standing on the top cap of a stepladder Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Fiberglass ladders are used for electrical work Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Scaffold platforms have guardrails on every open side Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Scaffold platforms are fully planked Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Scaffolds carry an inspection tag dated today Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Wheels of rolling scaffolds are locked while someone is on the platform Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The daily inspection checklist of each aerial lift in use is filled in Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Aerial lifts are used on level ground Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The gate or chain of each aerial lift platform is closed while it is raised Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Guards are in place on grinders and saws Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Extension cords have no cuts, splices or missing ground pin Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Powder-actuated tools are used only by workers carrying an operator card Yes / No 1 pt
  18. A spotter guides contractor vehicles reversing near pedestrians Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Fuel-powered equipment is not run indoors unless carbon monoxide is monitored Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Welding hoses and torches have flashback arrestors Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Contractors use the site's lift trucks, lifts or ladders only with written authorization Yes / No 1 pt
  22. Condition and use of contractor equipment Rating
    • Sound and used correctly 5 pts
    • Minor defects corrected during the visit 3 pts
    • Unsafe equipment in use 1 pt

6. Incidents 19 items

  1. The contract or the orientation requires contractors to report injuries, near misses and property damage to the site the same day Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Contractor incidents are entered in the site's incident log Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The last contractor incident has a written investigation naming its cause Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Corrective actions from the last contractor incident have been completed Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The manager on duty knows he or she can stop contractor work that is unsafe Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Stop-work events are recorded Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Repeated violations by a contractor led to a documented warning or removal from the site Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Damage by contractors to sprinklers, alarms or other safety systems is recorded Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Emergency contact numbers for each contractor company are on file Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The contractor has a first aid kit at the work area Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The facility manager documents safety walks of contractor work Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Safety results are part of the periodic review of each standing contractor Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Date of the last contractor incident Date
  14. Contractor incidents in the last 12 months Number
  15. Stop-work events in the last 12 months Number
  16. Name of the contractor company observed Short text
  17. Name of the facility manager Short text
  18. Overall safety compliance of contractors on site Rating
    • Oriented, permitted and working safely throughout 5 pts
    • Lapses found and corrected during the visit 3 pts
    • Work had to be stopped or should have been 1 pt
  19. Corrective actions required Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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