Construction Incident Investigation Checklist
Comprehensive incident and near-miss investigation checklist for construction sites.
- Industry: Construction
- Frequency: Per incident
- Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
- Role: Safety Manager/Supervisor
- Total Items: 21
- Compliance: OSHA Recordkeeping, Best Practices
Immediate Actions
First response
- Medical attention provided (if needed)?
- Scene secured/preserved?
- Photos/videos taken?
Fact Gathering
Information collection
- Witnesses interviewed?
- Written statements obtained?
- Physical evidence collected?
Root Cause Analysis
Why it happened
- Contributing factors identified?
- Root cause(s) determined?
Corrective Actions
Prevention
- Corrective actions identified?
- Responsibility assigned?
- Timeline established?
PPE Compliance
PPE inspection
- Hard hats worn?
- Safety glasses worn?
- High-vis vests worn?
- Steel-toe boots worn?
Fall Protection
OSHA 1926 Subpart M
- Fall protection above 6 feet?
- Guardrails intact?
- Harnesses inspected?
Housekeeping & Organization
Site organization
- Walkways clear?
- Materials stored safely?
- Debris removed?
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