To ensure thorough workplace safety inspections, consider the following elements for your inspection template:

1. Hazard Identification:

• Explanation of the hazard(s) or hazardous condition(s) 1, 2.
• Identification of machinery or equipment involved (type, manufacturer, model, serial number) 1, 2.
• Specific location of the hazard and potential employee exposure 1, 2.
• Type of injury or illness likely to result from exposure 1, 2.
• Employee proximity to the hazard and any measurements taken 1, 2.
• For contaminants/physical agents, include relevant Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) 1, 2.

2. Employee Information:

• Names, addresses, phone numbers, and job titles of exposed employees 1, 2.

3. Exposure Details:

• Approximate duration of time the hazard has existed and frequency of exposure 2, 7.

4. Employer Knowledge:

• Document facts establishing whether the employer knew of the hazardous condition and what steps they failed to take to reveal it 2, 7.

5. Abatement:

• Appropriate and consistent abatement dates should be assigned and documented [1].

6. Additional Information:

• Any other relevant comments or information that may be helpful [2].
• Names, addresses, and phone numbers of other persons contacted during the inspection [2].
• Names and job titles of individuals who accompanied the Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) on the inspection [2].
• Scope and purpose of the inspection [2].

7. Regular Inspections:

• Regularly and diligently inspect the worksite to discover hazards [3].

8. Equipment-Specific Checks (for derricks, as an example):

• Frequent Inspections (daily to monthly): Check control mechanisms, chords, lacing, tension in guys, plumb of the mast, air/hydraulic systems, hooks, rope reeving, hoist brakes, clutches, operating levers, and electrical apparatus [4].
• Periodic Inspections (one to 12-month intervals): Include all frequent inspection items, plus structural members, bolts/rivets, pins, bearings, shafts, gears, sheaves, drums, rollers, locking/clamping devices, gudgeon pins, power plants, and perform magnetic particle or other crack detection on hooks [4].

9. Excavator-Specific Checks:

• Inspect the swing drive for leaks 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
• Ensure all covers and guards are securely attached and inspect for damage 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
• Inspect and clean steps, walkways, and handholds, making necessary repairs 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
• Inspect the operator compartment for trash buildup and keep clean 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
• Adjust mirrors for best visibility 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.

Using a detailed inspection template ensures comprehensive hazard identification and promotes a safer work environment.