Construction Safety Checklist For Retail Outlet ( To be followed on receipt )

R/OUTLET:__________________DIST:________DIV.OFFICE_____________
STATE OFFICE:____________________
CAT:_____YR COM:______PROP:_______________INSP
BY:_________________DATE:___/___/___
Sr DESCRIPTION YES NO NA REMARKS

1) Excavation

a. Whether safe angle of repose (usually 450 ) maintained while excavating trenches
exceeding 1.5m to 3m.
b. Whether suitable bench of 0.5m width at every 1.5m depth of excavation in all soils
except hard rock.
c. Whether proper shoring and strutting to prevent cave-in or slides.
d. Whether proper precaution taken for live electrical cable
passing under the area.
e. Whether minimum 2m distance from edge of excavation maintained from vehicles
operating near excavation or whether the support work has been specially designed
to permit the vehicle come close to excavation with adequately anchored stop blocks
and barriers.
f. Whether area has been cordoned off with warning board displayed.
g. Does the excavation not affect the stability of neighbouring structure.
h. Are excavated earth kept away from edge of the pit.
i. Personal Protective Equipment are in use by the persons.
j. Whether proper arrangement is provided in case of flooding of pit with water (Ring
buoys and de-watering pumps etc.)
k. Whether sufficient lighting arrangement has been made (in case working in dark).

2) Welding
a. Check whether acetylene cylinders are not kept near the hot area and kept in right
position.
b. Whether electric cables in use for electric arc welding, are armoured and properly
insulated.
c. Whether separate earthing conductor provided for the item being welded, in addition
to welding current return cable.
d. Whether painting and welding work is not carried out simultaneously at same work
site.
e. Whether work area is free from obstruction and combustible material.
f. Whether personal protective equipments are in use during welding (face shields
overall, goggles, gloves, shoes).
g. Whether the welder during welding work is in ‘Dry’ condition.
3) Electrical Safety

a. Whether licensed electricians carrying out electrical installation

b. Whether ELCBs/double insulation provided in hand tools and tackles
c. Whether armoured cables are in use
d. Whether electrical equipments are protected from rain/ water
e. Whether all electrical equipment are properly earthed
f. Whether temporary electrical connections are absent
g. Whether bare wire ends are not used in sockets
h. Whether guards are provided on all rotating equipments including grinder
i. Whether overhead un-insulated electrical lines are deenergised during construction
work.
j. Whether proper fire fighting equipments are at place near the electrical equipment.
k. Whether electrical shock treatment chart displayed at site.
l. Whether proper Do’s and Don’ts displayed at site.

4) Building Construction Safety

a. Whether enough barriers or protection provided to stop people falling from height.
b. Whether workers use personal protective equipment (helmet,safety shoes, safety
belt, hand gloves).
c. Whether proper ladders are in use for working at height.
d. Whether metallic scaffoldings are in use.
e. Whether loose clothes are not in use by workers working on roof for reinforcement.
f. Whether shuttering is stable or not
g. Whether earthing of electrical mixer or vibration have been done.
h. Whether people excluded from the area below the roof work or additional precautions
been taken to stop debris falling on them.

5) Structure/facility demolition

a. Whether initial survey of the structure to be demolished has been carried out and
method of demolition has been formulated.
b. Whether all electrical connections have been cut off before start of demolition
c. Whether proper supporting temporary structure has been erected before demolishing
the structure.
d. Whether information on previous use of the structure has been obtained to prevent
any hazard from chemicals/flammable material.
e. Whether danger zone round the structure has been adequately fenced off and caution
sign board displayed.
f. Whether personal protective equipment are in use during demolition work in
progress.
g. Whether proper supervision is ensured during demolition work.
h. Whether proper precautions have been taken to avoid collapse of neighbouring
facilities which may occur during demolition of the structure.
i. Whether clearing of debris from the site is being done from time to time.
6) General

a. Whether work is being done under proper supervision.

b. Whether DOs / DON’Ts displayed in local language at conspicuous place.
c. Whether part of GCC pertaining to safety precaution available at site.
d. Whether first aid kit with proper medicines is available.
e. Whether no overhead (energized) HT/LT line passes through the area of work.

Signature of Signature of
Proprietor / Manager Inspecting Officer
Distribution of 4 (Four) sets:

⇒
Original copy to Inspecting Officer
⇒
1st & 2nd photo-copy to Divisional & State Office by Inspecting Officer
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3rd photo-copy for Retail Outlet.
 Do’s and Don’ts for Construction site at Retail Outlet
Name of the RO : _______________________________
Work Order No : _______________________________
Period of Contract : _______________________________
Name of the Contractor : _______________________________

Do’s
1. Before commencement of work give sufficient input to the workers on safety
requirement of the job.
2. Use personal protective equipment (safety belt, safety shoes, safety helmet etc) at
construction.
Safety belts (ISI approved) must be used when working at heights above 3 m height.
3. Keep the site clean from all unwanted materials and properly store the equipment
for easy access.
4. Keep the visitors away from the construction site.
5. Use safety net whenever required.
6. Keep fire fighting equipment handy at site.
7. Keep the escape route clear.
8. Provide adequate lighting at site.
9. Use electrical hand tools with double insulation or fitted with ELCB protection.
10. Maintain safe angle of repose while excavating pit exceeding 1.5M depth. (450 ).
Suitable bench of 0.5 M width at every 1.5 M depth of excavation in all soils to be
provided expect in case of hard rock or proper shuttering and shoring . Necessary
steps to be provided for escape.
11. Protect the neighbouring structure from collapse where excavation is planned.
12. Take adequate precaution for underground utility lines (cables, sewers) before
carrying out excavation.
13. Make necessary arrangement for de-watering of the pit .
14. Ensure Mechanised excavator is operated by well-trained experienced operator.
Ensure the wheel / belt of the excavator are suitably jammed to prevent accidental
movement.
15. Ensure use of metallic scaffolding designed for their maximum load.
16. Check for any overhead electric wire running over the construction site. If exist,
ensure the same is de-energised.
17. Cordon off the excavated pit with proper red and white band / caution board.
18. Provide suitable rubber mat around electrical panels/switches.
19. Provide First Aid kit with proper medicine at the site.
20. Openings of manholes etc should be kept in close condition.
21. Cordon off the area where field radiography is carried out.
22. Ensure all electrical connections, water connections etc have been cut off before
start of demolition.
23. Use 24 Volt FLP lamp fitting only for illumination inside confined space.

Don’ts

1. Do not start any work without presence of contractor’s skilled supervisor.

2. Do not wear loose clothing while working near rotating machine or working at height.
3. Do not keep inflammable material, waste and debris near the construction site.
4. Do not carry out hot work where inflammable materials are present and also while
carrying out painting job.
5. Do not keep the excavated earth within 1M of the edge of the pit.
6. Do not allow vehicles within 2 M distance from the edge of the pit.
7. Do not allow personnel to come within 1 M of extreme reach of the mechanical
shovel.
8. Do not exceed safe working load marked on lifting equipment.
9. Do not use unamoured electric cable in construction site.
10. Do not allow electrician without license for carrying out electrical job.
11. Do not use bare wire ends in the socket.
12. Do not use temporary electrical connection.
13. Do not use barrels, boxes, loose bricks etc as working platform
14. Do not allow welding work if the welder is not in ‘Dry’ condition and not wearing
protective goggles / face shield.
15. Do not start the job without proper work permit.
16. Do not keep any load / equipment near the edge of excavated pit.
17. Do not enter the confined space such as empty product tank without proper safety
checks and in absence of competent persons.
18. Do not demolish any structure without initial survey and formulating the method of
demolition
19. Do not keep the lighted gas torch left unattended.
20. Do not throw or drop material / equipment from height.

Site specific Do’s & Don’ts (Date of visit by Site Engineer …………………………………………… )

SITE SPECIFIC DO’S AND DON’TS TO BE NOTED BY THE SITE ENGINEER AFTER MAKING
THE SITE VISIT AND THE SAME ALONG WITH ABOVE Do’s & Don’ts SHOULD BE EXPLAINED
TO THE CONTRACTOR / HIS SUPERVISOR

1.
2.
3.

Name of the Site Engineer: :

Signature of the Site Engineer :

Date :

ALL THE ABOVE POINTS ARE EXPLAINED TO ME BY THE SITE ENGINEER. AND HAVE ALSO
BEEN UNDERSTOOD BY ME AND I AGREE TO THE SAME AND TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY
FOR COMPLIANCE OF ABOVE POINTS.

Name of the Contractor :

Signature of the Contractor :

Date :

NOTE : The above list of Do’s and Don’ts broadly cover the requirement with and aim
to Highlight specific points related to safety. This does not override the details
mentioned in the contract in addition to the OISD 192 Guidelines / other safety
requirement mentioned therein and included in the GCC.