Steel Erection Safety Checklist

FREE structural steel erection safety checklist with OSHA 1926 Subpart R compliance. Covers column stability, beam connections, decking, fall protection, and hoisting. Multi-market standards for US, UK (BS 5950), India (IS 800), Brazil (NBR 8800), Mexico (NMX), and Colombia regulations. Download FREE PDF with 50+ safety points.

Industry: Construction
Frequency: Daily
Estimated Time: 25-35 minutes
Role: Operations Manager
Total Items: 35
Compliance: OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart R (Steel Erection), OSHA 1926.752 (Site Layout), OSHA 1926.753 (Hoisting and Rigging), OSHA 1926.754 (Structural Steel Assembly), OSHA 1926.756 (Beams and Columns)

Site Layout & Conditions

OSHA 1926.752 site layout, site-specific erection plan, and access requirements.

Site-Specific Erection Plan (SSEP) available on-site?
Anchor bolt repairs documented per SSEP?
Concrete foundations cured to required strength?
Adequate access roads for equipment and material delivery?
Material laydown area adequate and organized?
Underground utilities marked before any excavation?

Hoisting & Rigging

OSHA 1926.753 hoisting and rigging requirements for steel erection.

Crane operator certified and competent?
Crane capacity adequate for heaviest picks?
Rigging equipment inspected before shift?
Load weights verified before hoisting?
Tag lines used to control loads?
Qualified signal person designated when required?
Multi-crane lifts planned with lift director?

Column Erection & Stability

OSHA 1926.756(a) column stability requirements.

Column splices have minimum 4 bolts before release?
Column anchor bolts fully tightened?
Base plates properly leveled and grouted (if required)?
Temporary guy cables installed where required?
Column plumbness checked and documented?

Beam & Girder Connections

OSHA 1926.756(c) beam connection requirements.

Double connections made according to SSEP?
Minimum 2 bolts installed in beam connections before release?
Connections fit without forcing (proper fabrication)?
Washers installed where required?
Temporary bracing installed per erection sequence?

Fall Protection

OSHA 1926.760 fall protection for steel erection (special provisions).

Fall protection in use above 15 feet (or 2 stories)?
If connectors between 15-30 ft, controlled decking zone used?
Perimeter safety cables installed before decking?
Adequate anchor points for personal fall arrest?
Fall arrest harnesses inspected before use?
Ladder or stair access provided to working levels?

Metal Decking & Open Web Joists

OSHA 1926.757 joist erection and 1926.758 decking requirements.

Joists have minimum 2.5 inch bearing at each end?
Joist bridging installed before releasing load?
Bundle loads placed to prevent tipping/sliding?
Metal deck tack welded or fastened to structure?
Deck openings covered or guarded immediately?
Shear stud installation properly sequenced?