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Safety Questionnaire for Contractors

Safety Questionnaire for Contractors

General Safety Practices

Are there any written safety programs in place?

Yes

No

How often do employees go through training?

Are there Toolbox Talks presented?

Yes

No

How often?

How do employees receive safety information: posters, online or handouts?

Are different languages available?

Yes

No

Jobsite Conditions

What are the most common hazards on a jobsite? (i.e. falls, heat, sharp edges, noise, other trades)

Are the jobsite conditions changed based on the weather such as heat, cold, rain, wind?

Yes

No

Are stand downs taken seriously?

Yes

No

Are climate-controlled break areas available?

Yes

No

Equipment and Tools

Are tools inspected before and sometimes after use per the manufacturer’s guidelines?

Yes

No

Are machines inspected for proper safety features such as a break with guards to prevent someone from placing their hand pass the dies?

Yes

No

Do employees receive training on equipment and tools, especially when the equipment or tools are new?

Yes

No

Incidents and Emergencies

Are First Aid and AED kits on the jobsite?

Yes

No

Is there a member of the crew who is properly trained to use the kits?

Yes

No

In the event of an emergency, if 911 is not the proper number to call to get medical attention, do employees know what that number is?

Yes

No

What is that number?

Are there systems in place to report a near miss or incident?

Yes

No

Mental Health or Wellness

Do the contractors know what an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) is, its purpose and how to access it?

Yes

No

Does company leadership know how to respectfully approach an employee who may be experiencing distress?

Yes

No

Does company leadership and managerial staff know employees well enough to recognize when something is wrong and they may need help?

Yes

No

Once an employee who needs help is identified, does company leadership and managerial staff know how to direct them to the proper resources?

Yes

No

What are the biggest challenges contractors face?

Maintaining jobsite safety

Equipment or tool safety

Getting information to the employees

Employees or general contractors who don’t take safety seriously

Other

Explain the challenges.

What would you like to see SMOHIT implement?

What Can SMOHIT Do

Provide resources contractors and their employees need, including mental, physical, health and wellness.
Provide enriched educational safety support and materials. (keeping in mind what is taking place with NIOSH)

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