Construction Night Work Safety Checklist

Comprehensive night work safety checklist for construction operations during low-light conditions.

  • Industry: Construction
  • Frequency: Per night shift
  • Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Role: Night Shift Supervisor
  • Total Items: 22
  • Compliance: OSHA 1926.56, MUTCD Part 6, State DOT Standards

Lighting

Illumination requirements

  • General area adequately lit?
  • Task-specific lighting adequate?
  • Emergency lighting available?

Worker Visibility

High-visibility

  • All workers wearing high-visibility clothing?
  • Class 3 vests for roadway work?

Traffic Control

Night traffic

  • Reflective devices in place?
  • Arrow boards/message signs operating?

Communication

Emergency contact

  • Communication means available?
  • Emergency contacts known?

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?

Electrical Safety

OSHA 1926 Subpart K

  • GFCI protection on circuits?
  • Extension cords good?
  • Lockout/tagout followed?

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