Construction Site Setup Safety Checklist

Purpose: Ensure the safe setup of a construction site by identifying and mitigating potential hazards.

Instructions: Use this checklist before commencing construction activities. Mark each item as complete/incomplete and note any corrective actions required.

1. Site Preparation

• Housekeeping: Ensure the site is clean and free from materials or equipment that could cause slips or trips [1].
• Lighting: Verify that lighting is sufficient for safe work and that emergency lighting is available and functional [1].
• Signage: Install appropriate warning signs for hazards such as open shafts or falling objects [2].

2. Equipment and Material Handling

• Pallets and Storage Racks: Ensure pallets and racks are loaded, moved, and stored safely to prevent danger to workers [1].
• Securing Equipment: Confirm that all equipment and materials are restrained to prevent dislodgement or spillage [3].
• Hoses and Piping: Ensure hoses and piping are restrained if operating under pressure [3].

3. Structural Safety

• Skeleton Structures: Verify that erection drawings and procedures are certified by a professional engineer and that the structure is stable during assembly [3].
• Bracing and Supports: Ensure all temporary supports are designed and erected according to certified specifications [4].

4. Safety Equipment

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ensure all workers have and use appropriate PPE for the tasks they are performing [5].
• Fall Protection: Install and verify the use of fall-arrest systems where necessary [6].

5. Emergency Preparedness

• Emergency Plan: Ensure an emergency response plan is in place and communicated to all workers [7].
• First Aid: Verify that first aid kits are available and accessible on site [7].

6. Procedural Checks

• Training: Confirm that all workers are trained in site-specific safety procedures and equipment use [5].
• Signallers: Designate competent signallers for operations requiring signals and ensure they wear high-visibility apparel [3].

7. Corrective Actions

• Notes/Comments:
• Follow-up Actions:

Signature: ______________________ Date: ________________

References:

• Occupational Health and Safety Code
• Spider by Brand Safway: Swing Stage Operator’s Manual