Daily Site Hazard Assessment & Pre-Work Safety Form

1. Site & Personnel Information

Complete this mandatory safety assessment before commencing any work activities on site. This form must be submitted daily and retained for safety records.

 

Assessment Date & Time

Site Location/Project Name

Work Area/Zone

Assessor/Supervisor Name

Number of Workers Present Today

Is there a designated Safety Officer on site today?

 

Safety Officer Name and Contact:

 

Explain alternative safety supervision arrangement:

2. Environmental Conditions & Site Status

Evaluate current environmental factors that could impact safety during work operations.

 

Current Weather Conditions

 

Describe slip prevention measures implemented:

 

Describe work suspension protocols and site protection measures:

 

Describe wind speed and securing procedures for materials/equipment:

 

Describe heat stress prevention measures and hydration protocols:

 

Describe cold exposure controls and warming arrangements:

 

Describe visibility enhancements and traffic control measures:

 

Specify other weather conditions and control measures:

Rate Overall Site Lighting Conditions (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

Are there any extreme temperature concerns affecting worker safety?

 

Specify temperature range and mitigation measures in place:

Is air quality or dust level a potential hazard today?

 

Describe air monitoring results and respiratory protection provided:

How would you rate current site housekeeping and cleanliness?

Are all walkways, stairways, and access routes clear and unobstructed?

 

Identify obstructed areas and immediate corrective actions taken:

3. Equipment & Machinery Safety Verification

Inspect and verify all equipment and machinery intended for use today meets safety standards.

 

Daily Equipment Inspection Checklist

Equipment/Machinery ID

Last Service Date

Condition Rating (1=Unsatisfactory, 5=Excellent)

Safe to Operate?

Operator Certified?

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Are there any equipment defects or malfunctions identified?

 

Detail defective equipment and isolation/quarantine actions taken:

Are all machinery guards and safety devices in place and functional?

 

Identify missing or faulty guards and immediate actions:

 

I confirm that all equipment operators have been briefed on today's operational safety requirements

4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

Verify that appropriate PPE is identified, available, and properly used for today's tasks.

 

Select all PPE categories REQUIRED for today's work activities:

 

Are sufficient helmets available for all workers with no defects?

 

Describe helmet shortage or defect issues and resolution:

 

Has respiratory protection equipment been fit-tested for all users?

 

Explain fit-testing status and alternative arrangements:

 

Are fall protection anchor points inspected and certified?

 

Detail anchor point concerns and work restrictions:

 

Have all workers been trained on proper PPE selection, use, and maintenance?

 

Identify untrained personnel and immediate briefing plan:

Rate overall PPE compliance and availability on site (1-5 stars)

5. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Systematically identify and evaluate potential hazards specific to today's work activities and site conditions.

 

Daily Hazard Register

Hazard Type

Location/Activity

Risk Level (1=Low, 5=Critical)

Control Measures Implemented

Responsible Person

Risk Adequately Controlled?

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Are there any high-risk activities requiring special permits or authorizations today?

 

Select all high-risk activities requiring permits:

 

Is a valid hot work permit issued and posted at the work location?

 

Explain why hot work permit is not available and immediate actions:

 

Is confined space entry permit, gas testing, and standby rescue in place?

 

Detail confined space safety deficiencies:

 

Is fall protection plan approved and anchor points certified?

 

Specify fall protection deficiencies and work restrictions:

Have all workers been briefed on today's specific hazards and control measures?

 

Explain communication gap and corrective action:

6. Emergency Preparedness & Response Readiness

Confirm that emergency response systems are functional and all personnel are prepared to respond effectively.

 

Is there a qualified first aider on site today?

 

Describe alternative medical response arrangement and nearest medical facility:

Nearest Hospital/Medical Facility Name and Distance

Have all workers been briefed on emergency evacuation routes and procedures today?

 

Detail emergency briefing gaps and immediate actions:

7. Work Activity Specific Safety Review

Provide details on specific work tasks planned for today and associated safety considerations.

 

Describe primary work activities planned for today:

Are there any changes to the planned work method or sequence today?

 

Describe changes and revised risk assessment completed:

Are all necessary isolations, lockouts, or tagouts completed for safe work?

 

Identify incomplete isolations and work restrictions imposed:

Are temporary structures (scaffolding, shoring, platforms) inspected and tagged safe?

 

Specify temporary structure concerns and access restrictions:

Is there adequate signage and barricading to protect workers and the public?

 

Identify signage/barricading gaps and immediate improvements:

8. Final Declaration & Authorization to Proceed

By signing this declaration, you confirm that a thorough hazard assessment has been completed, all identified risks have been adequately controlled, and it is safe to proceed with work activities.

 

I confirm that this assessment has been reviewed with all workers on site today

I acknowledge that all hazards identified have appropriate control measures implemented

I understand that work must stop immediately if new hazards are identified or conditions change

Is it safe to proceed with today's work activities based on this assessment?

 

Specify reasons work cannot proceed and actions required before re-assessment:

Assessor/Supervisor Signature

Signature Date & Time

Additional Comments or Observations:

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