Falling-Object Inspection Checklist
Falling-Object Inspection Checklist
Project Date
Areas Inspected
Inspected By
Inspection Items
1. Job Safety Analysis □ JSA has been developed and reviewed.
2. Exclusion Zones Barricades
□ There is an accessible area below the work.
□ Barricades are in place.
□ Signs are in place to explain the reason for the barricades.
□ The exclusion zone is large enough.
Overhead Protective Structures
□ There is an accessible area below the work.
□ The area must remain accessible, so it requires overhead protection
instead of barricades.
□ Overhead protective structures are installed correctly.
3. Guardrails □ Toeboards are installed.
□ There are no gaps between the toeboards and the work surface.
□ There are no gaps between adjoining toeboards.
□ Toeboards are at least 3 ½ inches high (89 mm).
□ Guardrails have a mid-rail and a top rail.
4. Opening Covers □ Openings near the work area that require covers have been identified.
□ Existing covers are in place.
□ Existing covers are properly secured and marked.
5. Scaffolding □ All debris and unnecessary materials around the scaffold are removed
regularly.
□ Proper guardrails and toeboards are installed.
6. Hoisting and Rigging □ An exclusion zone has been established and barricades installed.
□ Warning signs have been posted where needed.
□ No workers are under the path of the overhead load.
□ Loads are properly secured.
□ Slings and other hardware are in good condition.
□ Tag lines are used to control loads.
□ Proper lifting containers are used.
□ Signallers are used when required.
7. Housekeeping □ Material is properly secured.
□ Material and equipment is kept at least 6 feet away from the edge.
□ Debris is cleaned up and removed regularly.
□ No tools or equipment is stored near edges or on railings or elevated
surfaces.
□ Material is stacked properly to prevent tipping.
□ Material is stored on level surfaces.
8. Tools and □ Hand tools are secured in work belts.
Equipment □ Carts are the correct size for the material being moved.
□ Carts are stable and have sides.
□ Anything extending over the sides of the cart is secured.