IPC Project Inspection Checklist

Project

Date

Location

Inspector

Email

example@example.com

Position

Project Manager

Field Manager

General Requirements and Postings - CFR 1926 Subpart C & D

Rows	Yes	No	N/A
1. 1st aid kit on site and stocked? 1926.50(d)(2)
2. 1st aid kit readily accessible? 1926.50(d)(1)
3. Emergency phone numbers posted? 1926.50(f)
4. OSHA & employment posters in place and visible?
5. OSHA 300A Summary posted? (Feb 1 - April 30 only) 1904.32(b)(6)
6. IPC Safety Bill of Rights posted?
7. IPC Management Commitment posted?
8. Emergency action plan posted? 1926.35(a)
9. Field Manager &/or designated person is certified in 1st Aid/CPR 1926.50(c)
10.Field Manager has OSHA 30
11.Is there a copy of the IPC Safety Manual on site?
12.Is there a copy of the IPC HAZCOM manual onsite that is GHS compliant? 1926.21(b)(3)
13.Are SDS/MSDS & chemical inventory up to date & current for the project? 1926.21(b)(3)
14.Do all employees have an IPC Safety Training Card on their person?

Comments

Safety Expectations - CFR 1926 Subpart C

Rows	Yes	No	N/A
1. Is a copy of the pre-con Job Hazard Analysis on site and have all employees reviewed it? 1926.21(b)(2)
2. Are weekly toolbox safety meetings being performed before work on the first day of the work week and documented?
3. Are Daily Job Briefing being performed and documented? Verify pre-task JSA’s matches work observed and employees have signed off.
4. Do employees understand their STOP WORK Authority?
5. Is there documentation of all employees being given a Jobsite Orientation?

Comments

Working on or near exposed energized parts. 1910.269(I)

Rows	Yes	No	N/A
1. Are lines or equipment being worked de-energized when possible?
2. Are only “Qualified” employees being allowed to work on energized lines?
3. Are at least two employees present when energized work is performed?
4. Are trucks grounded when being used for energized work?
5. Is there sufficient amount of cover-up available? Are proper cover-up procedures being followed?
6. Rubber gloves and sleeves being worn inside of approach distance?
7. If de-energizing lines, are opens visual?
8. If de-energizing lines, are lines being tested before grounds are installed?
9. If grounds are installed are they equipped with ground flags?
10. If lines are grounded are “Men Working on Line” pole wraps installed?
11.Are employees working on the ground wearing rubber gloves if setting poles near energized lines?

Comments

Fall Protection/PPE 1910.269 (g)

Rows	Yes	No	N/A
1. Fall protection being used if needed or required?
2. Training been performed and documented? Check training cards
3. Fall protection equipment inspected before use each time? Verify with employees to see if they know how to perform inspection
4. Is climbing gear being inspected before each use?
5. Are climbing hooks being put on and taken off at the bottom of the pole?
6. All employees wearing safety glasses?
7. All employees wearing leather work boots above ankle?
8. Are all employees wearing gloves?
9. Employees wearing cut resistance gloves/Kevlar sleeves when stripping wire?
10. All employees wearing hardhats?
11. Are all employees wearing high-vis outerwear?
12. Are employees doing energized work wearing FR clothing?
13. Face shields/hearing protection being used while using a chainsaw?

Comments

Mechanical Equipment 1910.269(p)

Rows	Yes	No	N/A
1. Are trucks equipped with reverse audible alarms?
2. Are trucks only backed up when a designated employee signals to do so?
3. Are all vehicles/trailers properly licensed? Are all DOT annual inspections within the last 12 months?
4. Are outrigger pads being used on all outriggers?
5. Are outriggers being fully retracted before trucks are moved?
6. Are employees maintaining the 3-point rule while ascending and descending trucks?
7. Are trucks free from excessive debris and material?
8. Have employees received IPC training? Check training cards 1926.1060(a)
9. Are chock blocks being used on all trucks?

Comments

Hand and Portable Power Tools - 1910.269 (i)

Rows	Yes	No	N/A
1. Are all power tools equipped with proper guards? 1926.300(b)(1)
2. Are electrical cords and plugs in proper working order? 1926.300(a)
3. Power tools either grounded or double insulated? 1926.302(a)(1)
4. Are tools being inspected and properly stored? 1926.300(a)
5. If required, are power tools being operated using 2 hands?

Comments

Live-Live Tools - 1910.269 (j)

Rows	Yes	No	N/A
1. Is each live-line tool whipped clean and visually inspected for defects before each use each day?
2. Has each live-line tool on the project been sent in for testing within the last two years?
3. Are Live-line tools properly stored when not in use?

Comments

Overhead Lines - 1910.269 (q)

Rows	Yes	No	N/A
1. Are poles being hauled properly, (secured and flagged)?
2. When conductors are being strung is the rolling ground in use?
3. Are employees protected from falling objects?
4. Is reel handling equipment, including pulling and tensioning equipment in safe operating condition, leveled and aligned?
5. Are stringing lines, pulling lines, conductor grips, load-bearing hardware and accessories, rigging, and hoist being used within their load ratings.
6. Is there reliable communications, through two-way radios or other equivalent means, between the reel tender and the pulling rig operator?
7. Are energized conductors being strung over or near properly covered or protected.
8. Are all nylon and chain setting slings in compliance?

Comments

Confined Space - CFR

Rows	Yes	No	N/A
1. Has space been tested for quality of air? 1910.146(d)(5)(iii)
2. Is all required PPE in place? 1910.146(d)(4)
3. Communication established between entrants/attendant? 1910.146(d)(4)(iii)
4. Is there site specific procedures or requirements?
5. Is the competent person present? 1910.146(b)
6. Are required permits completed? 1910.146(f)
7. Is the emergency action plan posted? 1926.35(a)
8. Is LOTO being used? 1910.147
9. Are entrants and attendants properly trained? Check training cards 1910.146(g)(1)

Comments

Aerial Lifts and Platforms

Rows	Yes	No	N/A
1. Are employees trained/certified on equipment? Check training cards
2. Are employees remaining on the platform at all times?
3. Are all safety devices operational?
4. Have bucket trucks been die-electric tested within the last 12 months?
5. Are employees running the lower controls as part of their daily inspection?
6. Are daily inspections being performed?

Comments

Housekeeping and Material Handling - CFR 1926 Subpart C

Rows	Yes	No	N/A
1. Are stairways and aisles clear of obstructions? 1926.25(b)
2. Are materials properly stored or stacked? 1926.25
3. Are pipes/conduit blocked to prevent rolling? 1926.25
4. Are nails removed or bent over? 1926.25(a)
5. Are employees using proper lifting techniques? 1926.20(b)(1)
6. Is their adequate material handling equipment on the job?
7. Any small pieces of conduit or flex on walking or working surfaces? 1926.25(a)

Comments

Special Conditions - 1910.269 (w)

Rows	Yes	No	N/A
1. Are signs and barricades used to protect the public? 1926.200
2. Are signs and barricades adequate? 1926.200
3. If flaggers are needed are they trained?
4. Are open holes covered and barricaded if left unattended?

Comments