Construction Steel Erection Daily Safety Checklist

Comprehensive steel erection daily safety checklist covering OSHA 1926 Subpart R requirements.

  • Industry: Construction
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Role: Steel Erection Foreman/Competent Person
  • Total Items: 23
  • Compliance: OSHA 1926.750-761, AISC Code of Standard Practice, ANSI Z359

Site Preparation

Site conditions

  • Site layout provided by controlling contractor?
  • Adequate access roads and material storage?
  • Overhead protection for other trades?

Column Stability

Structural stability

  • Anchor bolts meeting specification?
  • Columns plumbed before loads applied?
  • Minimum 4 bolts per column installed?

Connections

Structural connections

  • Minimum 2 bolts per connection?
  • Connections properly torqued before releasing?

Fall Protection

Worker protection

  • Perimeter safety cables installed?
  • Workers wearing fall protection (above 15 ft)?
  • Adequate anchor points available?

Controlled Decking Zone

CDZ requirements

  • CDZ established and marked (if used)?
  • CDZ not exceeding 90 feet?

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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