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Pre-Work Safety Checklist

by Mark Leggett, from the Community

Use this Pre-Work Safety Checklist to confirm site rules and inductions, identify specific hazards, verify access and welfare facilities, and outline emergency procedures. Capture pre work checks including on site risk assessment, lockout tagout for machines and plant, agreed work sequence, required training, PPE, and special equipment such as MEWPs. Record personnel present, transfer of information from the customer, and complete sign off with comments to improve safety and compliance.

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Pre-Work Planning and Coordination Meeting Checklist
Use this comprehensive Pre-Work Planning and Coordination Meeting Checklist to prepare construction teams before work starts. Capture site information and project details, record attendees and roles, verify submittals and material availability, and confirm proper material storage. Walk through specifications and agreed procedures, confirm preliminary work and required permits, and outline testing requirements and approvals. Review the site safety plan, document meeting comments and worksheets, and complete sign off by QC, QA or QC manager, and the owner representative.
by Ryan Hacke, from the Community
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Pre-Construction Plan Template
This Pre-Construction Plan template helps construction teams outline the scope of work, workforce, housekeeping and material handling plans, and required permits and procedures before starting a job. It includes pre-task questions on training, tools, access, lighting, system shutdowns, and potential disruptions, plus checks for special conditions such as public exposure, confined spaces, chemical and electrical hazards, lockout/tagout, hot work, and critical lifts. It also covers PPE requirements including fall, eye and face, hearing, respirators, and full-body protection, as well as COVID-19 considerations, access restrictions, and adjacent occupancy. Record work activities, responsible personnel, surveyor name, and date and time, with a reminder to cease work and complete a new plan if conditions change.
by Dale Whittaker, from the Community
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Pre Work Risk Assessment Checklist
Use this Pre Work Risk Assessment checklist to verify site readiness before starting any task. Record site details, check for vulnerable people, review RAMS and required documentation, and confirm PPE. Inspect tools and ladders, assess access and egress, and note issues with lighting, ventilation or noise. Identify hazards, define control measures, and address risks like working at height, slips, trips and exposure to harmful substances. Confirm first aid availability, fire escape routes and emergency procedures to keep work safe and compliant.
by Martin John, from the Community
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Pre-Start Site Safety Checklist
This pre-start site safety checklist helps teams confirm key requirements before work begins, including risk assessments and method statements, permits, MEWP inspections, PPE condition, and team briefings. Use it to standardize pre-work checks, document readiness, and strengthen compliance and safety performance on construction sites.
by Simon Severn, from the Community
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Pre-Work Planning and Coordination Meeting Checklist

Use this comprehensive Pre-Work Planning and Coordination Meeting Checklist to prepare construction teams before work starts. Capture site information and project details, record attendees and roles, verify submittals and material availability, and confirm proper material storage. Walk through specifications and agreed procedures, confirm preliminary work and required permits, and outline testing requirements and approvals. Review the site safety plan, document meeting comments and worksheets, and complete sign off by QC, QA or QC manager, and the owner representative.

by Ryan Hacke, from the Community

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Pre-Construction Plan Template

This Pre-Construction Plan template helps construction teams outline the scope of work, workforce, housekeeping and material handling plans, and required permits and procedures before starting a job. It includes pre-task questions on training, tools, access, lighting, system shutdowns, and potential disruptions, plus checks for special conditions such as public exposure, confined spaces, chemical and electrical hazards, lockout/tagout, hot work, and critical lifts. It also covers PPE requirements including fall, eye and face, hearing, respirators, and full-body protection, as well as COVID-19 considerations, access restrictions, and adjacent occupancy. Record work activities, responsible personnel, surveyor name, and date and time, with a reminder to cease work and complete a new plan if conditions change.

by Dale Whittaker, from the Community

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Pre Work Risk Assessment Checklist

Use this Pre Work Risk Assessment checklist to verify site readiness before starting any task. Record site details, check for vulnerable people, review RAMS and required documentation, and confirm PPE. Inspect tools and ladders, assess access and egress, and note issues with lighting, ventilation or noise. Identify hazards, define control measures, and address risks like working at height, slips, trips and exposure to harmful substances. Confirm first aid availability, fire escape routes and emergency procedures to keep work safe and compliant.

by Martin John, from the Community

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Pre-Start Site Safety Checklist

This pre-start site safety checklist helps teams confirm key requirements before work begins, including risk assessments and method statements, permits, MEWP inspections, PPE condition, and team briefings. Use it to standardize pre-work checks, document readiness, and strengthen compliance and safety performance on construction sites.

by Simon Severn, from the Community

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Pre-Work Safety Checklist

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