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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