STEEL ERECTION SAFETY CHECKLIST

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--- PLANNING & PRE-ERECTION ---
[ ] Review of Steel Shop Drawings and Calculations
[ ] Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Conducted? (Yes, No)
[ ] Date of Last Site Survey
[ ] Wind Speed Limit for Erection (mph)
[ ] Qualified Rigger Assigned? (Yes, No)
[ ] Copy of Approved Erection Plan
[ ] Description of any identified environmental concerns (e.g., proximity to utilities)
[ ] Permit Required for Erection? (Yes, No)
[ ] Summary of Pre-Erection Meeting Attendees and Key Decisions

--- SITE PREPARATION & ACCESS ---
[ ] Verify Ground Conditions: Assess soil stability and bearing capacity. Record findings.
[ ] Ground Bearing Capacity (psi):
[ ] Identify Potential Hazards: Select all that apply (e.g., underground utilities, uneven terrain, overhead obstructions). (Underground Utilities, Uneven Terrain, Overhead Obstructions, Slopes/Drop-offs, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Other Hazards (If Selected Above):
[ ] Temporary Access Routes Established? (Yes, No)
[ ] Upload Site Survey/Plan (if available)
[ ] Distance from Edge (min. safe working distance - feet):
[ ] Describe any existing temporary supports and their condition.

--- EQUIPMENT & RIGGING ---
[ ] Crane Capacity (Tons)
[ ] Crane Inspection Status (Up-to-Date & Compliant, Needs Attention, Out of Service)
[ ] Rigging Gear Certification Status (Current & Certified, Needs Inspection, Removed from Service)
[ ] Crane Inspection Report (Attach PDF)
[ ] Wire Rope Diameter (inches)
[ ] Signal Person Present? (Yes, No)
[ ] Any Rigging Gear Deficiencies Noted?
[ ] Angle of Load (degrees)

--- STEEL MEMBER HANDLING & LIFTING ---
[ ] Member Condition Upon Arrival (Acceptable - No Visible Damage, Minor Damage - Documented and Approved, Significant Damage - Reject and Investigate, Unacceptable - Reject and Return)
[ ] Member Weight (lbs/kg)
[ ] Lifting Method (Crane, Gantry, Other (Specify))
[ ] Specific Lifting Plan Notes
[ ] Lifting Angle Verification (Within Specified Tolerance, Outside Tolerance - Corrected, Not Applicable)
[ ] Photo Documentation of Lifting
[ ] Tag Line Attached & Secured? (Yes, No, N/A)

--- BOLTING & CONNECTIONS ---
[ ] Bolt Diameter (inches)
[ ] Bolt Torque (ft-lbs)
[ ] Bolt Grade (A325, A36, Other (Specify))
[ ] If 'Other' Bolt Grade Selected, Specify:
[ ] Torque Verification Method (Torque Wrench, Turn-of-Nut Method)
[ ] Comments/Observations Regarding Bolting (e.g., lubricant used, unusual conditions)
[ ] Number of Bolts Verified
[ ] Bolt Condition (Select all that apply) (Clean, Rusty, Damaged, Correct Grade, Incorrect Grade)
[ ] Photo Documentation of Bolting (if issues observed)

--- FALL PROTECTION ---
[ ] Working Height (Feet)
[ ] Type of Fall Protection Used (Full Body Harness & Lanyard, Harness & Double Lanyard, Harness & Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL), Guardrail System, Safety Net)
[ ] Fall Protection Equipment Inspections Performed? (Harness, Lanyard/SRL, Anchor Points, Helmet)
[ ] Anchor Point Certification Status (Certified, Not Certified, N/A)
[ ] Notes on Fall Protection Setup/Observations
[ ] Date of Last Fall Protection Equipment Inspection

--- WELDING & CUTTING (IF APPLICABLE) ---
[ ] Welding Processes Used: (SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), FCAW (Flux-Cored), Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Specify 'Other' Welding Process (if selected above):
[ ] Welder Qualification Status: (Certified, Uncertified - Under Supervision, Certification Expired – Not Permitted)
[ ] Welder Certification Expiration Date (YYYY):
[ ] Ventilation Adequacy: (Adequate, Requires Improvement, Not Adequate - Work Stopped)
[ ] Describe Ventilation Issues (if applicable):
[ ] Welder Certification (if applicable):
[ ] Fire Safety Equipment Available: (Yes, No)
[ ] Fire Safety Plan Documented and Communicated?

--- CONFINED SPACE ENTRY (IF APPLICABLE) ---
[ ] Is a Confined Space Entry Permit Required? (Yes, No)
[ ] Describe the Confined Space (Dimensions, Features, Potential Hazards)
[ ] Potential Hazards Present (Select All That Apply) (Oxygen Deficiency, Toxic Gases, Flammable Atmospheres, Engulfment Hazards, Physical Hazards (e.g., trip hazards))
[ ] Oxygen Level (%)
[ ] Combustible Gas Level (%)
[ ] Ventilation Method Used (Forced Air, Natural Ventilation, Other (Specify))
[ ] Describe Ventilation Procedures and Monitoring Frequency
[ ] Authorized Entrant Signature
[ ] Attendant Signature

--- COMMUNICATION & COORDINATION ---
[ ] Describe the communication plan for crane operations (e.g., hand signals, radio channels).
[ ] Which communication methods are being used on site? (Two-Way Radios, Hand Signals, Line of Sight, Written Instructions, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Who is the designated signal person for crane operations? (Assigned and Qualified Individual, Not Applicable, To Be Determined)
[ ] Signal Person's Name:
[ ] Date of last coordination meeting:
[ ] Time of last coordination meeting:
[ ] Describe any potential communication barriers and how they are being mitigated.
[ ] Are all personnel aware of emergency communication procedures? (Yes, No, N/A)

--- DAILY INSPECTION & SAFETY BRIEFINGS ---
[ ] Date of Inspection
[ ] Time of Inspection
[ ] Weather Conditions Observed
[ ] Briefing Topic(s) Covered
[ ] Equipment Condition (Crane, Rigging, etc.) (Good, Fair - Requires Attention, Poor - Out of Service)
[ ] Crane Inspection Report Number (if applicable)
[ ] Identified Hazards & Corrective Actions Planned
[ ] Overall Safety Readiness for the Day (High, Moderate, Low - Requires Immediate Action)
[ ] Inspector Name
[ ] Inspector Signature

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