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Checklist · QC-SCF-CHK-003
PPE & Fall Protection Inspection Checklist
11 checkpoints across 4 sections. Weekly inspection or post-incident; before high-work activities
11 Checkpoints
4 Sections
Weekly minimum
Safety Officer, Site Supervisor

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. SAFETY HELMETS
A1All workers on site wearing approved safety helmets per IS 2750
Acceptance: 100% helmet compliance observed; Type A/B/C per work zone
Cl. 3 — Helmet use
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Helmets free from cracks, dents, UV damage; not older than 3 years from mfg date
Acceptance: Visual inspection; No defects; MFG date <3 years; Label intact
Cl. 4 — Helmet condition
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Chin straps properly fastened; helmet sits level on head
Acceptance: Strap fastened; Helmet level; No backward tilting observed
Cl. 5 — Proper fit
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. SAFETY HARNESS & FALL ARREST
B1Workers at height >1.8m from platform equipped with approved safety harness per IS 14489
Acceptance: All high-work personnel wearing harness; Proper size fit; Type tested & certified
Cl. 6 — Harness requirement
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Harness buckles, D-rings, straps intact and secure; no fraying, cracks, or damage
Acceptance: All components functional; No wear; D-rings solid; Stitching intact
Cl. 7 — Hardware integrity
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Lanyard with shock absorber attached to secured anchor point; length ≤1.5m
Acceptance: Lanyard <1.5m; Shock absorber present; Anchor point robust; No slack
Cl. 8 — Lanyard specification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Harness last tested/certified within 1 year; test certificate available
Acceptance: Test cert on file; Date <1 year old; Lab accredited; No failed harness in use
Cl. 9 — Certification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. SAFETY NETS & EDGE PROTECTION
C1Safety nets installed below high platforms; mesh size ≤100 mm per IS 7205
Acceptance: Net mesh ≤100mm; Secured at all points; No gaps >20mm; Tested for catch load
Cl. 10 — Net installation
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Edge protection systems functioning: handrails, toe boards, mid-rails per design
Acceptance: All rails present; Heights correct; Continuous protection; No bypassing observed
Cl. 11 — Edge safety
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. SAFETY HELMETS
A1All workers on site wearing approved safety helmets per IS 2750
Cl. 3 — Helmet use (IS 2750)
100% helmet compliance observed; Type A/B/C per work zone
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Helmets free from cracks, dents, UV damage; not older than 3 years from mfg date
Cl. 4 — Helmet condition (IS 2750)
Visual inspection; No defects; MFG date <3 years; Label intact
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Chin straps properly fastened; helmet sits level on head
Cl. 5 — Proper fit (IS 2750)
Strap fastened; Helmet level; No backward tilting observed
OKNCNAHOLD
B. SAFETY HARNESS & FALL ARREST
B1Workers at height >1.8m from platform equipped with approved safety harness per IS 14489
Cl. 6 — Harness requirement (IS 14489)
All high-work personnel wearing harness; Proper size fit; Type tested & certified
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Harness buckles, D-rings, straps intact and secure; no fraying, cracks, or damage
Cl. 7 — Hardware integrity (IS 14489)
All components functional; No wear; D-rings solid; Stitching intact
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Lanyard with shock absorber attached to secured anchor point; length ≤1.5m
Cl. 8 — Lanyard specification (IS 14489)
Lanyard <1.5m; Shock absorber present; Anchor point robust; No slack
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Harness last tested/certified within 1 year; test certificate available
Cl. 9 — Certification (IS 14489)
Test cert on file; Date <1 year old; Lab accredited; No failed harness in use
OKNCNAHOLD
C. SAFETY NETS & EDGE PROTECTION
C1Safety nets installed below high platforms; mesh size ≤100 mm per IS 7205
Cl. 10 — Net installation (IS 7205)
Net mesh ≤100mm; Secured at all points; No gaps >20mm; Tested for catch load
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Edge protection systems functioning: handrails, toe boards, mid-rails per design
Cl. 11 — Edge safety (IS 3696)
All rails present; Heights correct; Continuous protection; No bypassing observed
OKNCNAHOLD
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