OSHA CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY CHECKLIST 0101 A construction site safety checklist is a structured document used to identify hazards and help a jobsite meet federal safety standards. It acts as a guide for supervisors to walk through a project area and verify that equipment, environments, and work practices are safe. It helps prevent injuries and fatalities by catching risks like falls, electrical faults, or chemical exposure before they lead to accidents. It also serves as documentation that your company is taking active steps to protect its workers. The following checklist complies with the rules and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). 01 OSHA CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY CHECKLIST An OSHA Construction Site Safety Checklist helps with: Preventing Injuries: Helps spot the "Fatal Four" hazards (falls, struck-by, caught-in/between, and electrocution). Legal Compliance: Ensures a site aligns with OSHA 1926 standards to avoid heavy fines and legal issues. Efficiency: Reduces downtime caused by accidents or equipment failure. Culture of Safety: Shows employees that their health and safety are a top priority for the company. Organized Records: Provides a clear paper trail for safety audits and insurance requirements. This checklist is ideal for: General Contractors: To oversee the safety of the entire project and multiple subcontractors. Site Supervisors: For daily or weekly walk-throughs to maintain site order. Safety Officers: To conduct formal internal audits and training sessions. Small Business Owners: In the construction trade who need a simple way to manage OSHA requirements without a full safety department. Administrative Prerequisites: OSHA 300 records every work-related injury or illness. OSHA 300A shows total incident counts for public display. This document must be finalized before February 1st, for each fiscal year and posted within April 30th. OSHA 301 records the details and people involved in each accident. In addition to this checklist, OSHA recommends recording all occupational injuries and illnesses via forms 300, 300A, and 301 as a prerequisite for administrative purposes. Note: The templates/guides in our Content Library were created by the SDS Manager Team to help you manage site operations effectively. They are provided as reference tools and should be tailored to match your specific project needs, ompany policies, and industry standards. SDS Manager does not guarantee that these templates meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Users are responsible for reviewing and adapting each template to ensure compliance with their operational and legal obligations. 01 02 OSHA CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY CHECKLIST Site Location: Inspectorʼs Name: Inspection Date: 1. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS Verifying that all records, reports, and postings are up to date. Status Compliance Check Notes / Corrective Action Is the OSHA "Safety and Health Protection on the Job" poster displayed where everyone can see it? Yes No Are all work-related deaths, injuries, and illnesses recorded on the OSHA Form 300? Yes No Is the annual summary (OSHA Form 300A) posted from February 1 through April 30? Yes No Is OSHA notified within 8 hours of any fatality or accident that hospitalizes 3 or more workers? Yes No Is a supplementary record (OSHA Form 301) filled out within 7 days of any injury? Yes No 2. GENERAL SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS Managing sanitation, first aid, and environmental hazards. Status Compliance Check Notes / Corrective Action Is a medical facility nearby (within 3 minutes), or is there someone trained in First Aid on site? Yes No Are emergency numbers for doctors, hospitals, and ambulances clearly posted? Yes No Is there clean drinking water and a toilet available at the job site? Yes No Is there enough lighting in all work areas and walkways? Yes No Is there a written Hazard Communication Program for chemicals used on site? Yes No Is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available for every chemical, and are workers trained to read them? Yes No If lead is present, has air sampling been done to check exposure levels? Yes No 03