Steelwork Erection Checklist
Author: Novade Solutions
Use this template to conduct inspections before starting steelwork erection activities.
Published on: 12/13/2022Steelwork Erection Checklist
General Information
Steelwork
*1. Is the contractor, who is responsible for steelwork erection, competent?
*2. Has a risk assessment been undertaken for the project?
*3. Does the contractor have a method statement?
*4. Does it specify the sequence of erection and how the structure will be kept stable at all times?
*5. Does everyone know what types of temporary support will be used?
*6. Does everyone know the requirements for safe erection?
*7. Does everyone know how the structure components will be erected and connected safely?
*8. Will as many connections as possible be completed at ground level?
*9. Where work must be done at height, have safe means of access and safe places of work been planned?
*10. If lifting equipment is being used, is there a lift plan in place?
*11. Has the site been surveyed for hazardous features (such as overhead power lines)?
*12. Is there sufficient access for off-loading lorries?
*13. Is there a planned delivery sequence of components?
*14. Are there plans to deal with lorries that have to reverse?
*15. How will components be off-loaded and stacked safely?
*16. Are the weights of individual components known?
*17. Does all lifting equipment that is to be used have adequate rated capacity (safe working loads)?
*18. Have lifting equipment capacities been calculated?
*19. Have steps been taken to eliminate the need for manual handling?
*20. Are the steel erectors competent? Have they been adequately trained?
*21. Will all lifts be supervised by a competent person?
*22. If MEWPs are to be used, are all the operators trained and competent?
*23. Is it necessary to survey and prepare the ground so that MEWPs can operate safely?
*24. Will work at height be carried out other than from a MEWP?
*25. Does everyone know what measures will be taken to prevent or arrest falls?
*26. Are emergency rescue procedures in place?
*27. Have any special risks been identified (for example, work in confined spaces)?
*28. Is there a plan to monitor the weather?
*29. Is there a contingency plan?
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Steelwork Erection Checklist
General Information
Steelwork
*1. Is the contractor, who is responsible for steelwork erection, competent?
*2. Has a risk assessment been undertaken for the project?
*3. Does the contractor have a method statement?
*4. Does it specify the sequence of erection and how the structure will be kept stable at all times?
*5. Does everyone know what types of temporary support will be used?
*6. Does everyone know the requirements for safe erection?
*7. Does everyone know how the structure components will be erected and connected safely?
*8. Will as many connections as possible be completed at ground level?
*9. Where work must be done at height, have safe means of access and safe places of work been planned?
*10. If lifting equipment is being used, is there a lift plan in place?
*11. Has the site been surveyed for hazardous features (such as overhead power lines)?
*12. Is there sufficient access for off-loading lorries?
*13. Is there a planned delivery sequence of components?
*14. Are there plans to deal with lorries that have to reverse?
*15. How will components be off-loaded and stacked safely?
*16. Are the weights of individual components known?
*17. Does all lifting equipment that is to be used have adequate rated capacity (safe working loads)?
*18. Have lifting equipment capacities been calculated?
*19. Have steps been taken to eliminate the need for manual handling?
*20. Are the steel erectors competent? Have they been adequately trained?
*21. Will all lifts be supervised by a competent person?
*22. If MEWPs are to be used, are all the operators trained and competent?
*23. Is it necessary to survey and prepare the ground so that MEWPs can operate safely?
*24. Will work at height be carried out other than from a MEWP?
*25. Does everyone know what measures will be taken to prevent or arrest falls?
*26. Are emergency rescue procedures in place?
*27. Have any special risks been identified (for example, work in confined spaces)?
*28. Is there a plan to monitor the weather?
*29. Is there a contingency plan?