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OSHA Confined Space Entry in Construction Audit Checklist

A detailed checklist for auditing confined space entry programs and practices on construction sites to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and maintain worker safety when entering and working in confined spaces.

OSHA Confined Space Entry in Construction Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

Protect your construction workers from the dangers of confined spaces with our comprehensive OSHA Confined Space Entry in Construction Audit Checklist. Confined spaces in construction present unique hazards that can lead to serious injuries or fatalities if not properly managed. This checklist is designed to help construction managers, safety officers, and competent persons conduct thorough audits of confined space entry programs and practices. By systematically addressing key areas of confined space safety, this checklist helps prevent accidents, ensures proper entry procedures, and promotes compliance with OSHA's Confined Spaces in Construction Standard.

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Industry

Construction

Standard

OSHA 1926 Subpart AA - Confined Spaces

Workspaces

Construction site

Occupations

Safety Officer
Construction Manager
Site Supervisor
Confined Space Entry Supervisor
Competent Person
1
Is there a valid permit for confined space entry?
2
What were the results of the atmospheric tests?
3
What is the ventilation rate in the confined space (in cubic feet per minute)?
Min: 0
Target: 50
Max: 500
4
Are rescue services readily available during the entry?
5
What are the steps outlined in the entry procedure for the confined space?
6
Have all workers received the required training for confined space entry?
7
What is the hazard evaluation score for the confined space?
Min: 1
Target: 5
Max: 10
8
When was the last safety inspection conducted for the confined space?
9
Is all emergency equipment in good working condition?
10
What are the details of the rescue plan in place for confined space entry?
11
How often are rescue drills conducted (in months)?
Min: 1
Target: 3
Max: 12
12
When was the last rescue drill conducted?
13
Is appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) available and used by all workers?
14
What percentage of workers have completed confined space entry training?
Min: 0
Target: 100
Max: 100
15
What is the hazard communication plan in place for this confined space?
16
When is the next scheduled training for confined space entry?
17
Have all potential hazards been identified for this confined space?
18
What risk mitigation measures are in place for the confined space?
19
What is the estimated emergency response time to the confined space (in minutes)?
Min: 1
Target: 5
Max: 30
20
What are the incident reporting procedures for this confined space?

FAQs

The checklist should be used before initial entry into a confined space, when conditions change, and periodically (e.g., monthly) to ensure ongoing compliance and safety.

The checklist covers areas such as identification and evaluation of confined spaces, permit-required confined space programs, entry permits, atmospheric testing, ventilation, communication procedures, rescue and emergency services, and worker training.

The audit should be conducted by a competent person, as defined by OSHA, who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in confined spaces and has the authority to take prompt corrective measures.

The checklist is based on OSHA's Confined Spaces in Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA), ensuring that all key requirements for confined space entry in construction are addressed during audits.

Yes, while the core confined space entry principles apply to all construction sites, the checklist can be customized to include specific hazards and entry procedures for different types of confined spaces encountered in various construction projects.

Benefits of OSHA Confined Space Entry in Construction Audit Checklist

Ensures compliance with OSHA's Confined Spaces in Construction Standard

Reduces the risk of injuries and fatalities related to confined space entry

Improves identification and evaluation of confined spaces on construction sites

Provides a systematic approach to developing and implementing confined space entry procedures

Serves as documentation for safety audits and OSHA inspections