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Construction Site Housekeeping Checklist
Section 1: General Information
1. 1. Project Name/No:
Section 2: Hazard Identification, Removal, And Cleanup
1. 1. Does the company have a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that meets all Cal/OSHA requirements? (It includes identification of hazardous housekeeping problems on the site, regular inspections, accident investigation, and correction of hazardous conditions)
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Are debris kept cleared from work surfaces, passages, and stairs?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Is the ground within 6 feet of a building under construction free of irregularities?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Are storage areas and walkways reasonably free of dangerous depressions, obstructions, and debris?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Are all walking and working surfaces reasonably dry and free from grease or oil?
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Are spills of oil, grease, and other liquids removed at once, or covered with sand or other absorbent material until cleaned up?
Yes
No
N/A
7. 7. Are sufficient waste or trash containers provided, used, and emptied when appropriate?
Yes
No
N/A
8. 8. Do workers wear heavy gloves and heavy-soled or safety shoes when handling scrap material?
Yes
No
N/A
9. 9. Are all walking and working surfaces free of protruding nails?
Yes
No
N/A
10. 10. Are nails or fasteners removed when opening crates, cartons, kegs, or when stripping small forms?
Yes
No
N/A
11. 11. Are nails bent down or removed before scrap material is discarded?
Yes
No
N/A
12. 12. Are scrap and debris piled neatly?
Yes
No
N/A
13. 13. Are materials, waste, or tools not thrown from buildings or structures to areas where workers may be located?
Yes
No
N/A
14. 14. Has any object protruding at head height been removed or flagged?
Yes
No
N/A
15. 15. Are protective caps used on exposed rebar?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 3: Bulk Material Storage
1. 1. Is all piled or stacked material stable and cannot fall, slip, or collapse?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Is the face of a pile of bags (containing cement or other material) more than 5 feet high tapered back, or are the sacks tied in horizontal layers to prevent them from falling or collapsing?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Are lumber piles no more than 16’ high if handled manually or 20’ high if handled by equipment?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Are piles of bricks, tiles, masonry blocks, and similar materials stabilized by the use of headers at least every sixth layer?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Are brick stacks not over 7 feet high? Are brick stacks over 4 feet high tapered back?
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Are masonry stacks over 6 feet high tapered back?
Yes
No
N/A
7. 7. Is the way that material is going to be taken off the pile planned at the time the material is first stored?
Yes
No
N/A
8. 8. Do workers and their equipment have room to move material off a pile?
Yes
No
N/A
9. 9. Is the material piled on surfaces that will hold its weight?
Yes
No
N/A
10. 9. Is the material piled on surfaces that will hold its weight?
Yes
No
N/A
11. 11. Is pipe or rod stored in racks if more than one layer high?
Yes
No
N/A
12. 12. Are surplus materials returned to the stockpile?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 4: Hazardous Material Storage And Disposal
1. 1. Is flammable material always stored in closed containers?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Are incompatible chemical products not stored together?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Is smoking prohibited in flammable liquid storage areas?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Are flammable liquids not stored near sources of ignition (sparks, electricity, flames, or hot objects)?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Are storage cabinets approved by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) used when more than 25 gallons of flammable liquids are present?
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Are indoor storage areas for flammable liquids ventilated and have one clear aisle, at least three feet wide?
Yes
No
N/A
7. 7. Are flammable liquids stored outdoors at least 50 feet from the property line and 10 feet from any public way?
Yes
No
N/A
8. 8. Are outdoor flammable liquid storage areas graded to divert spills away from buildings?
Yes
No
N/A
9. 9. Is flammable and combustible scrap, debris, and waste promptly removed from buildings or structures?
Yes
No
N/A
10. 10. Are covered metal waste cans available for oily and paint-soaked waste?
Yes
No
N/A
11. 11. Are appropriate cleanup materials available for leaks or spills of flammables or other hazardous materials?
Yes
No
N/A
12. 12. Are leftover hazardous products and waste properly stored, labeled, and disposed of according to the instructions on the product’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 5: Sanitation
1. 1. Are toilets and washing facilities clean and sanitary, with user privacy, and supplied with toilet paper?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Are there sufficient toilets and washing facilities available?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Is there an adequate supply of potable water available?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Is drinking water stored and dispensed in clearly marked containers that are not used for any other purpose?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Is drinking water dispensed from fountains, or single-service cups are supplied?
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Have all pipes and containers for non-potable water been clearly labeled, and only potable water used for washing, drinking, or cooking?
Yes
No
N/A
7. 7. Are changing rooms (if required) clean without accumulated dirty clothes, food, or food containers?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 6: Environment
1. 1. Are the lighting and ventilation adequate?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Are burned-out lights reported and replaced?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 7: Work Practices
1. 1. Does housekeeping occur constantly on the job, not just once a week or at the end of the project?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Does everyone do housekeeping, not just laborers?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Do workers pick up anything they see lying around that can trip a person or fall on them?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Are extension cords, lines, welding leads, hoses, etc. coiled up when not in use?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Are tools returned to the gang box or tool room?
Yes
No
N/A