Construction Project Checklist - Ensures the Successful Project Accomplishment
When it comes to ensuring the progress of a construction project, it is important to get reviewed a construction project checklist. Some points should not be missed as your construction project checklist is meant for ensuring the success of a project. If you want to double sure for the success of your construction project, you need to make sure for having a list of project checklist consisting of all important points:
General Safety
A contractor is responsible to do everything in compliance with all OHSR's and WCA requirements. Owners will be responsible for the general safety and health until a written agreement is signed with the directing contractor, employer and other responsible person is in place.
Notice of Project
Prime contractor must submit a "Notice of Construction Project", which includes demolition or at the beginning of the excavation for the total construction cost above $100,000 or more than 1.2m (4ft.)
A contractor must provide a proper training, instruction and necessary supervision to ensure the total safety of the workers during the construction progress.
Demolition and Renovations
- Hazardous material assessment
- Electrical, Gas and Water services
- Safe glass removal
- Well-maintained handrail & staircase
Safety gear, including eye wear and clothing that protects against abrasion as and when required. High visibility apparel and respirators used in compliance with OHSR wherever applicable, e.g. exposure to asbestos fibres and silica dust.
Trenches, Excavations & underground Service
Excavation work must be done under the professional engineers or in accordance of the requirements of OHSR according to which:
Workers should not enter in any trench more than 4 feet in depth. Sides should be sloped to a safe angle. sides have been supported with the use of shoring and bracing. The entire process will be done by the professional engineer.
During pre-job safety meetings, it is important to review the general limits of electricity. Electrical power tools and cords should be inspected to ensure that it is not missing ground prongs.
Complete stairways with handrails before the beginning of the work. Accessible walkways at least 20" wide. Well-guarded and covered floor and roof-top. Suitable ladder, work platforms and scaffolds required for several activities.
Pre-planned fall protection is required for all contractors and sub-contractors. Following requirements should not be neglected to trades working at height e.g. framers, roofers, gutter installer and rooftop equipment installer.