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OSHA Fall Protection in Construction Audit Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for auditing fall protection systems and practices on construction sites to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and maintain worker safety when working at heights.

OSHA Fall Protection in Construction Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

Protect your workforce from one of the leading causes of fatalities in construction with our comprehensive OSHA Fall Protection in Construction Audit Checklist. Falls from heights remain a critical safety concern on construction sites, making proper fall protection measures essential. This checklist is designed to help construction managers, safety officers, and site supervisors conduct thorough audits of fall protection systems and practices. By systematically addressing key fall protection areas, this checklist helps prevent fall-related injuries and fatalities while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and fostering a culture of safety at heights.

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Industry

Construction

Standard

OSHA 1926 Subpart M - Fall Protection

Workspaces

Construction site

Occupations

Safety Officer
Construction Manager
Site Supervisor
Fall Protection Specialist
Safety Inspector
1
Is a guardrail system in place where required?
2
Are personal fall arrest systems available and inspected?
3
How many fall hazards were identified on the site?
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 100
4
Are safety net systems installed where necessary?
5
Have all workers received training in fall protection procedures?
6
When was the last fall protection training conducted?
7
Is documentation of training available on site?
8
What content was covered in the fall protection training?
9
Is all fall protection equipment inspected before use?
10
How many defective fall protection equipment items were identified?
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 50
11
Is all required personal protective equipment (PPE) being used?
12
What were the findings of the last fall protection equipment inspection?
13
How many fall incidents have been reported in the last year?
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 100
14
Was an investigation conducted for each reported fall incident?
15
When was the last review of fall incident reports conducted?
16
What recommendations were made based on the last incident reports?
17
Is there a regular maintenance schedule for fall protection equipment?
18
How many maintenance checks have been completed in the last year?
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 100
19
Is the maintenance of fall protection equipment compliant with manufacturer guidelines?
20
What issues were reported during the last maintenance check?

FAQs

The checklist should be used regularly, typically on a weekly basis, before starting work at new heights or locations, and after any changes to fall protection systems or work practices.

The checklist covers areas such as guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, fall restraint systems, hole covers, leading edge work, and fall protection plans for residential construction.

The audit should be conducted by a competent person, as defined by OSHA, who is knowledgeable about fall protection systems, can identify fall hazards, and has the authority to take prompt corrective measures.

The checklist is based on OSHA's Fall Protection Standard for Construction (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M), ensuring that all key fall protection requirements are addressed during audits.

Yes, while the core fall protection principles apply to all construction work at heights, the checklist can be customized to include specific requirements for different activities such as roofing, steel erection, or scaffold work.

Benefits of OSHA Fall Protection in Construction Audit Checklist

Ensures compliance with OSHA fall protection standards for construction

Reduces the risk of fall-related injuries and fatalities

Provides a systematic approach to identifying and mitigating fall hazards

Promotes proper use and maintenance of fall protection equipment

Serves as documentation for safety audits and OSHA inspections