OSHA 1926.501 Fall Protection Plan Audit - FREE PDF

Audit fall protection compliance per OSHA 1926 Subpart M. Verify employers provide fall protection for work surfaces 6 feet or more above lower levels and document protective systems in use.

Industry: Construction
Frequency: Weekly / Project start
Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
Role: Safety Manager / Competent Person
Total Items: 28
Compliance: OSHA 1926.501, OSHA 1926.502, ANSI Z359.1

Guardrail Systems

1926.502(b) requirements

Top rail 42 inches +/- 3 inches?
Mid rail at 21 inches?
System withstands 200 lbs force?
Surfaces smooth (no splinters, puncture hazards)?
Toeboards installed where required?

Personal Fall Arrest Systems

1926.502(d) requirements

Full body harnesses used (not body belts)?
Anchorages capable of 5,000 lbs per worker?
Lanyards limit free fall to 6 feet?
Deceleration distance 3.5 feet max?
Sufficient clearance below to prevent contact?
PFAS inspected before each use?

Covers & Openings

Hole covers

All holes covered?
Covers secured to prevent displacement?
Covers support twice maximum load?
Covers marked 'HOLE' or 'COVER'?

Ladders & Stairways

Proper use at height

Ladders secured to prevent slipping?
Ladders extend 3 feet above landing?
Stairways have handrails?

Training & Documentation

Worker competency

All workers trained on fall hazards?
Rescue plan in place for fall arrest?
Written fall protection plan available?
Fall Protection Status
Findings/Corrective Actions

Pre-Inspection Setup & Documentation

Initial documentation and site preparation verification

Inspector Name
Inspection Date
Project Name / Job Number
Current Weather Conditions
Previous inspection findings reviewed?