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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Work At Height November 30, 2021

Truck Mounted Man Lift Inspection Checklist

Download the Truck Mounted Man Lift Inspection Checklist

A Truck Mounted Man Lift is used to raise the workers to perform the work activities in a safe manner at height. The equipment is provided with an extendable boom, a cage/work platform for workers to stand and work. The attached checklist can be used to check the parameters that can jeopardize the safety of worker and equipment when in use.

Following parameters are to be verified.

- The body of the equipment is in good condition.

- The cabin interior is in good condition.

- The wirings, control are functional and safe to use.

- The seat, seat blet, are functional.

- The door is provided with lock to prevent misuse.

- Water Level, Engine Oil, Brake Oil, Hydraulic Oil levels are as per requirement.

- Engine and battery are in good condition.

- Fan and Fan Belt are in good condition, functional, and working properly.

- The work bucket is in good condition, provided with door & guard rail to prevent the fall during work.

- The toe boards are installed to prevent the fall of tools and objects.

- Safe work load is mentioned on the bucket.

- Front, Rear, Claxon/ Warning lights, brake and parking lights are installed and working properly.

- On bucket, light arrangements are made for workers.

- Indicators and Cabin interior lights are working properly.

- Reverse horn is working properly.

- Tires are in good condition, air pressure is correct, and spare tire is available.

- Fire Extinguisher and Safety Cones are available.

- First Aid kit is available in the cabin.

The checklist is just a sample. The user can modify it according to the need and equipment.

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Saturday, November 27, 2021

Work At Height November 27, 2021

Telescopic Handler Inspection Checklist

Download the Telescopic Handler Inspection Checklist

A Telescopic Handler also known as Telehandler is a versatile, piece of equipment used for lifting, placing, and moving load on the height. It is also installed with other accessories to use it for other purposes e.g., raising worker to height if installed with cage etc.

Follow the link above to download the inspection checklist to ensure the equipment is safe for use.

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Friday, November 26, 2021

Inspection November 26, 2021

Skid Steer Loader Inspection Checklist

Download the Skid Steer Loader Inspection Checklist

Skid Steer Loader is a small, compact, versatile, unique piece of equipment widely used in construction industry. The primary use of the equipment is digging, loading as well as unloading of the material. It is mostly used for soil, sand, and gravel.

The equipment consists of cabin, wheels, as well as bucket mounted on the front of the equipment. The inspection checklist can be used to ensure it is safe for usage on routine basis. A competent person should use the checklist to inspect the vehicle before start of job.

Use the link above to download the checklist in MS Word format and can be modified as per need of the user. Following parameters shall be checked listed below;

- The cabin of the equipment is neat and clean, safe for use.
- All wirings and hydraulic hoses are properly attached.
- The water level, hydraulic oil level, brake oil level is as per requirement.
- The internal and external lights are working.
- Horn and reverse alarm is functional.
- Hydraulics are working properly and safe for use.
- Brake, Engine, are in good condition.
- Fire extinguisher, and first aid box are available.

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

Work Permit November 25, 2021

PTW Register

Download the PTW Register in MS Word and Excel Format (Conditional Format)

The PTW Register is used to ensure the record of issued and cancelled Permit To Works is maintained and readily available to cross check the issued and cancelled Permits.

The register is developed in MS Word and MS Excel format. The MS Excel format also contains the conditional formatting which means, if any permit exceeds the time limit, the duration will change color.

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Safety and Health November 24, 2021

Fire Safety Management & Emergency Plan

Download the Fire Safety Management (FSM) & Emergency Plan (EP)

This fire safety management and emergency plan is developed, implemented to ensure the fire safety arrangements at the workplace are in line with the legal requirements, the arrangements made for the workers are enough to handle any kind of situation effectively.

The Fire Safety Management and Emergency Plan outlines the responsibilities of the workers, top management with respect to the Fire Safety, arrangements made for the special cases e.g., pregnant lady, disabled person etc.

The forms are also included in the Fire Safety Management & Emergency Plan to ensure the data is recorded.

- Fire Safety Maintenance Checklist is used to inspect the fire safety arrangements that are in place.

- Fire Safety Training Program is used to ensure the workforce is trained and their record is maintained.

- Workforce Training Attendance form is used to record the training attendance.

- Overall Fire Safety Management structure is record with the name of responsible person and signature.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Inspection November 23, 2021

Screeding Work Inspection Checklist

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The attached form can be used to check the screeding work is performed as per agreed standards.

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

Reporting November 11, 2021

Near Miss Report Form - 3

Download the Near Miss Report Form - 3

A near miss report form is used by the organization to report any kind of incident that had potential to cause harm, but in didn't do so. In the work field near miss incidents occur more than loss causing events. The loss causing events can be from minor severity to high severity.

Mostly accidents occur due to non-reporting of near miss incidents. Near miss incidents are neither reported nor corrected right after their occurrence, and ultimately they result in severe accidents.

The attached report form can be used for this purpose. Reporting Near Miss accident is the first stop towards prevention of accident. The report form can be used to report incidents like;

- Physical Damages

- Wrong Working Method

- Work Without PPEs

- Wrong Tool Use

- Unauthorized Tool Introduction on Worksite

- Environmental Aspects and Impacts

- Any Hazardous Condition

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Method Statement November 09, 2021

Method Statement with Inspection Form for Screeding Work

Download the Method Statement with Inspection Form for Screeding Work

Screeding work is a process when the concrete finishers cutoff the extra concrete from the surface and bring its level to the proper grade and smoothness.

The work activity can be performed using a team as well as the equipment including the Screed Machine. The other methods include use of timer or wood bar to remove the extra concrete and making it smooth and of proper grade. The activity is performed when the concrete is wet.

During screeding process, the other services e.g., electrical, heating, water piping can be placed to ensure concrete covers them properly.

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Monday, November 8, 2021

Work At Height November 08, 2021

Suspended Personnel Work Platform Inspection Checklist

A Suspended Personnel Work Platform is hanged with the help of crane to perform the job at height. The platform can be a cradle or man basket. The activity is performed by the competent person to ensure the working is under the control.

Hazards

Fall from height

Collapse of structure

Crane overturn

Fall of lifted man basket

Contact with overhead power lines

Personnel fall from height

Precautions

The checklist can be used to ensure the working equipment and lifting equipment both are safe and as per standard. Following items should be check using this checklist;

- The activity is subject to Permit to Work issued and authorized by the competent person.

- The crane operator, rigger, and working team personnel are trained, certified, experienced, and ready to perform the job.

- The lifting accessories e.g., ropes, hooks are inspected, certified and well maintained.

- The crane is sited on a firm, even, open, area away from the surrounding structure.

- The area around the work activity is barricaded and cordoned off.

- Safety Signs are placed to ensure others are aware of the ongoing work activity.

- The work platform is inspected, maintained, and certified for lifting activity.

- The work platform is provided with door for entry and exit with lock capability.

- The mid rail and guard railing is provided on the working platform to prevent the fall of worker.

- The toe board is installed on all sides of platform to prevent the fall of tools, and rolling objects from height.

- The anchoring points of the work platform/ man basket are in good condition.

- The work basket is in good condition, well maintained.

- The surface of the work basket is free of damage, cracks, and fishers.

- The harness anchoring points are provided for the workers.

- The safe working load and maximum capacity of the man basket is mentioned on the visible location.

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Saturday, November 6, 2021

Training November 06, 2021

Training Evaluation Form

Download the Training Evaluation Form

Training is a necessary component in any job execution, that is provided by the organization either internally or externally using the competent 3rd party trainer. It is necessary to ensure the workers are aware of the training provided to them and how they can use their knowledge to perform the job safely and efficiently.

The attached form can be used to supply information to the trainer by the candidate to share feedback.

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Friday, November 5, 2021

Safety and Health November 05, 2021

Daily Wind Velocity Record Form

Download the Daily Wind Velocity Record Form

On worksite, workers face different kind of conditions, and working in high winds is one of them. Specially people working at height, using elevated work platforms for work activity, or use of lifting equipment e.g., crane either mobile or fixed, can pose serious threat to the workers in vicinity, equipment, and public in the surrounding areas.

The form attached along can be used to record the wind velocity using the "Anemometer", and if wind crosses the maximum limit, the work should be stopped. For guidance, local and internal regulations can be consulted.

Anemometer is a device that consists of a rotating wheel, and if the winds blows it moves. The faster the wind blow, the faster the wheel rotates. The number of wheel rotations due to wind are calculated.

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Risk Mitigation November 04, 2021

Road Grader Daily Inspection Checklist

Download the Road Grader Daily Inspection Checklist

A road grader is an equipment used in the construction of highways, roads, and worksites. The equipment is usually used in the construction and maintenance of the Dirt and Gravel Roads.

They are used to prepare a wide flat base course for the final road construction. The vehicle is installed with a mold blade between the front and rear wheels of the vehicle. The blade is lowered to pre-determined point, and vehicle moves forward by collecting the soil from uneven surface and prepare a flat surface behind.

The checklist can be used to check the parameters that can ensure the equipment is safe for use.

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Risk Mitigation November 03, 2021

Onsite Fuel Storage Inspection Checklist

Download the Onsite Fuel Storage Inspection Checklist

Onsite fuel storage is part of an activity but it must be ensured the fuel storage on the site is in compliance with the national legislation. The checklist can be used to ensure;

The area should be free of ignition sources.
Firefighting arrangements are implemented.
Hot work, and flame producing activities are performed away from the storage area.
The storage vessel is in good condition, free of rust, cracks etc.
The vessel is suitable for the material that is being stored.
The bunding is done around the storage vessel to ensure it is able to secure the 110% of the stored material in case of leakage. Bund wall around the storage vessel is at least 20 inches high.
The vessel is made of sound material.
The vessel is grounded by the competent person.
Fencing is done around the storage area to keep people away from it. Height of the fence is 6ft.
Fire safety drills are conducted on regular basis.
Workers are trained to perform the emergency plan in case of accident.
Emergency contact details and gadgets are provided for communication.
Site is inspected daily, trash and rubbish that is easily ignitable is removed from site daily.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Gas Monitoring November 02, 2021

Gas Monitoring Record Form

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A confined space can contain multiple gases, hazardous to health of the workers even death can be experienced. To work in such areas where gases exist, gas monitoring is necessary. The best method to ensure cost-effective compliance is to monitor and record the gas exposure limits.

This record should be maintained and at regular intervals, the gas monitoring should be done to ensure the workers are safe from exposure to these toxic gases. These gases can not only cause death, fire and explosion can be experienced as well. That's why it is necessary to ensure gas tested is identified, the exposure limits are minimum, and appropriate control measures are taken.