ANSI/ASSP A10.38 Basic Elements of an Employer's Program to Provide a Safe and Healthful Work Environment Audit Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for auditing and improving construction safety and health programs in alignment with ANSI/ASSP A10.38 standards

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About This Checklist

Establish a comprehensive safety and health program in construction with our ANSI/ASSP A10.38 Audit Checklist. This vital tool assists employers, safety directors, and project managers in developing, implementing, and evaluating a robust safety and health program that aligns with ANSI/ASSP A10.38 standards. By systematically addressing the basic elements of a safe and healthful work environment, this checklist helps create a culture of safety, reduces workplace incidents, and ensures regulatory compliance across all aspects of construction operations.

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Industry

Construction

Standard

ANSI/ASSP A10.38 - Construction Safety

Workspaces

Construction Company Office and Job Sites

Occupations

Safety Director
Project Manager
Construction Superintendent
Human Resources Manager
Risk Management Specialist
1
Is there a documented safety training program for all employees?
2
What is the incident reporting rate per 100 employees?
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 100
3
Are all employees using the required PPE on site?
4
Please describe the process for identifying hazards on the job site.
5
What is the date of the last review of the safety program?
6
Have all employees completed emergency preparedness training?
7
What percentage of required safety equipment is available on site?
Min: 0
Target: 100
Max: 100
8
How frequently does the health and safety committee meet?
9
When was the last safety audit conducted on the construction site?
10
Are workers actively engaged in safety discussions and practices?
11
What is the average response time to safety incidents (in minutes)?
Min: 0
Target: 10
Max: 60
12
Please provide any suggestions for improving safety on the construction site.
13
How would you rate management's commitment to safety on the construction site?
14
Are safety equipment inspections conducted regularly?
15
What is the average number of safety training hours per employee annually?
Min: 0
Target: 40
Max: 100
16
Describe how incident analysis is conducted and feedback is provided to employees.
17
Have all employees received training on hazard identification?
18
How many hazards have been reported in the last month?
Min: 0
Target: 5
Max: 100
19
What are the current hazard control measures in place?
20
Please provide feedback on the effectiveness of hazard control measures.

FAQs

This checklist addresses the ANSI/ASSP A10.38 standard, which outlines the basic elements of an employer's program to provide a safe and healthful work environment in construction and demolition operations.

A comprehensive safety and health program audit should be conducted annually, with more frequent reviews of specific elements as needed or when significant changes occur in operations or regulations.

The checklist covers areas such as management leadership, employee participation, hazard identification and assessment, hazard prevention and control, education and training, program evaluation and improvement, and communication and coordination for employers on multiemployer worksites.

The audit should involve a cross-functional team including senior management, safety professionals, supervisors, and employee representatives to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the program.

By providing a structured approach to developing and maintaining a comprehensive safety and health program, this checklist helps organizations create a sustainable culture of safety, leading to continuous improvement in workplace conditions and reduced incident rates over time.

Benefits of ANSI/ASSP A10.38 Basic Elements of an Employer's Program to Provide a Safe and Healthful Work Environment Audit Checklist

Ensures alignment with ANSI/ASSP A10.38 standards for construction safety and health programs

Promotes a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating workplace hazards

Improves overall safety culture and employee engagement in safety practices

Helps reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and associated costs

Facilitates continuous improvement of safety and health management systems