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Planning Checklist

SECTION 18: Health and Safety Planning Checklist

Name of Project Manager:
Work Site(s) and Location(s):
Contractor:
Contractor Representative:

Section	Action Required	Yes	No
2.0	Will work be performed in occupied spaces? Have appropriate site control procedures been discussed with Contractor?
3.0	Site is in area used for pedestrian or vehicular traffic? Plans in place for fencing or barricading of work site perimeter. Plans in place for protection of those that must pass near or through work site.
4.0	Will work require utility mark out? New Jersey One Call contacted for marking of underground utility lines 3 full working days before work begins? (1-800-272-1000)
5.0	Will work involve excavations or trenches? New Jersey One Call contacted for marking of underground utility lines 3 full working days before work begins? (1-800-272-1000) Contractor has competent person on site?
6.0	Contractor will use scaffolding? Contractor has competent person on site?
7.0	Will work be performed six feet or more above the surrounding area? Has appropriate fall protection been selected?
8.0	Will work be performed from aerial lifting equipment? Has appropriate fall protection been selected?
9.0	Will work involve cutting, welding, or other hot work? Has contractor obtained a fire code permit? Procedures for disabling building fire protection systems discussed?
10.0	Will work by contractor involve electrical or mechanical systems? If yes, obtain the Contractor’s lockout/tagout procedures, and inform any University maintenance personnel working in the area of the Contractor’s procedures.
11.0	Will work by contractor involve entry into confined spaces? Inform contractor of hazards associate with the space to be entered. Discuss confined space rescue procedures, including University’s arrangements with Princeton First Aid and Rescue. Debrief contractor at end of job to determine if changes were made to the space. Inform EHS of any changes made to the space.
12.0	Is an Asbestos review needed?
13.0	Is lead paint testing required?
14.1	Site is in area where chemicals are stored or used? If yes, inform contractor about safety procedures, how to obtain MSDSs and what to do in the event of an emergency
14.2	Contractor will use hazardous chemicals? If yes, contractor has MSDS on site? MSDSs for volatile chemicals used in or near areas occupied by University personnel sent to EHS. Methods in place to minimize fugitive emissions.
14.3	Work conducted on roof of building where fume hood exhausts are located? If yes, either coordinate with department and maintenance personnel or inform contractor of the potential hazards.
15.0	Work will create dust or debris in/near occupied areas? If yes, methods in place to minimize contamination of occupied spaces.
16.0	Work in science or engineering building will impact departmental operations? Discuss project with interested parties. List systems to be shut down, valved off, etc. prepared. Include list of systems which cannot be shut down. Project hazard review completed. Contact EHS if monitoring must be done. Copies of MSDSs requested. Need for fire suppression or detection shutdown or silencing arranged. Faculty and staff notified of project schedule and impacts. Affected areas posted. Affected individuals or departments notified when project completed and postings removed.
17.0	Are any tritium exit signs to be removed? If yes, contact EHS (8-5294)

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