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Pre-Work Site Inspection /
Daily Hazard Assessment
Pre-Task Safety Checklist
This is a partial list created from our Pre-Site inspection course
Complete this checklist at the start of each shift and before starting any new task. All items must be checked before work begins.
Worker Name:
_________________
Date:
_________________
Shift:
_________________
Supervisor:
_________________
Site / Area:
_________________
Weather:
_________________
Task(s) Today:
_________________
Trade:
_________________
STEP 1 — PPE INSPECTION
☐ Hard hat: no cracks, dents, or damage; suspension intact
N/A ☐
☐ Safety glasses/goggles: lenses clear, correct type for task
N/A ☐
☐ Gloves: no holes or tears; correct type for hazards
N/A ☐
☐ Boots: laces tied, steel toe intact, soles with grip
N/A ☐
☐ High-vis vest: reflective tape intact and clean
N/A ☐
☐ Task-specific PPE inspected (harness, respirator, face shield, hearing protection)
N/A ☐
STEP 2 — TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
☐ Hand tools: handles intact, no mushroomed surfaces, edges serviceable
N/A ☐
☐ Power tools: cords undamaged, guards in place, safety working
N/A ☐
☐ Ladders: no bent rails or missing rungs, feet present, locks engage
N/A ☐
☐ Large equipment: pre-operation checklist completed
N/A ☐
☐ No defective tools in use — any issues tagged and reported
N/A ☐
STEP 3 — WORK AREA
☐ Walking surfaces clear and slip-free
N/A ☐
☐ Housekeeping: materials secured, cords out of pathways
N/A ☐
☐ Fall hazards: hole covers in place, guardrails intact, edges protected
N/A ☐
☐ No overhead hazards above work area; no active lifts directly overhead
N/A ☐
☐ Lighting adequate for task
N/A ☐
☐ Warning signs and barricades in place
N/A ☐
STEP 4 — SITE CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT
☐ Weather assessed; work plan adjusted as needed
N/A ☐
☐ Cranes, equipment, and other trade locations known; exclusion zones clear
N/A ☐
☐ Utility locations confirmed (overhead and underground)
N/A ☐
☐ Emergency equipment locations confirmed (first aid, extinguisher, eyewash, exit)
N/A ☐
Supervisor briefed — new hazards or work plan changes addressed
N/A ☐
STEP 5 — 60-SECOND MENTAL CHECK (Before each new task)
☐ What can fall on me — or what can I fall from?
N/A ☐
☐ What can catch me, cut me, crush me, or electrocute me?
N/A ☐
☐ Do I have the right PPE for this specific task?
N/A ☐
☐ If something goes wrong, what is my way out — and who knows where I am?
N/A ☐
Worker Signature: ___________________________
Supervisor Review: ___________________________
If any item is checked N/A, document the reason below and notify your supervisor before beginning work.
Notes: ________________________________________________________________________________
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