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Field Observation Checklist

by Barry Regan, from the Community

10+

Use this checklist to conduct onsite field observations and verify safe systems of work. It covers pre-work planning, PPE compliance, housekeeping, tool and ladder safety, manual handling, and adherence to SWMS and JSEA. Specialized sections address construction risks including work at heights, scaffolding, mobile plant, electrical safety, lockout and tagout, line breaking, confined spaces, hot work, trenches and excavations, lifting and cranes, and ceiling space entry. Environmental controls and waste handling are included, with space for comments and observer and employee signatures.

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SWMS JSEA Construction Template

This SWMS JSEA construction template helps teams plan work safely by identifying hazards, assessing risk, and documenting control measures for high risk construction tasks. It covers PPE requirements and common permits such as confined space, hot works, work at heights, and excavation. Sections include working at heights, lifting and loading, excavation and trenching, asbestos and silica, hazardous substances, mobile plant, isolating energy sources, confined spaces, demolition, environmental and psychosocial risks, traffic management, and remote work. The template supports daily review, competence checks, rescue planning, and sign off so crews can confirm controls before starting work.

by Damian Kondoyiannis, from the Community

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Contract HSE Field Verification Tool (Short)

This short HSE field verification checklist helps contract managers and site supervisors review contractor compliance and critical safety controls during on-site work. It covers contractor management, inductions and training, permits and work authorizations, fall protection and work at heights, scaffolds and elevated work platforms, cranes and rigging, hot work, confined spaces, hazardous materials, electrical work and lockout/tagout, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, and environmental requirements. Use it to document findings, set corrective actions, and maintain audit-ready records.

by K Decler, from the Community

40+

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Field Verification and Validation Audit Checklist

This Field Verification and Validation Audit checklist helps teams verify safe work practices and compliance on site. It covers energy isolation and lockout, electrical safety, permit to work controls, job safety analysis, hot work requirements, working at heights, ladder use, confined space entry, scaffolding inspections, lifting and rigging, PPE compliance, powered industrial vehicles, barricading, hand tools and machine guarding, and masonry/plastering activities. Use it to plan work, document permits, communicate hazards, and capture sign-off from site representatives and reviewers.

by Patrick Kleinbussink, from the Community

70+

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Template

District 33 Safe Work Habits Checklist

This behavior-based safety checklist helps supervisors and frontline teams observe and reinforce safe work habits across construction and industrial activities. It covers PPE selection and use, body positioning and line-of-fire, ladders and access, tool and equipment condition, electrical and GFCI checks, housekeeping, lifting gear and rigging, mobile and overhead cranes, traffic control, working at heights, trenching and excavation, confined space entry, lockout/tagout and line break, hot work permits and fire watch, vehicle safety, and office hazards. Use it to record observations, coach positive behaviors, identify opportunities, and track corrective actions.

by Bill Twigg, from the Community

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Field Observation Checklist

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