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Safety Observation Report Template

The document is a safety observation template detailing various unsafe conditions and hazards identified at a construction site, categorized by type and risk rating. Each observation includes specific issues such as unsafe scaffolding, lack of safety equipment, and inadequate safety measures, along with recommended corrective actions and timelines for resolution. The observations highlight the importance of maintaining safety standards to prevent accidents and injuries on site.

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Safety Observation Report Template

The document is a safety observation template detailing various unsafe conditions and hazards identified at a construction site, categorized by type and risk rating. Each observation includes specific issues such as unsafe scaffolding, lack of safety equipment, and inadequate safety measures, along with recommended corrective actions and timelines for resolution. The observations highlight the importance of maintaining safety standards to prevent accidents and injuries on site.

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Completed By: Maya Rajan BSC Event ID: IND-SA/241259

SAFETY OBSERVATION TEMPLATE


Observation Categories Type Types of Hazards Risk Rating Score Close out

Very High UC Unsafe Condition Phy - Physical Psy- Psychological FR - Fire Org - Organizational Acceptable Risk 10 Mutually agreed time

SC Safe Condition Che- Chemical EC - Electrical FL - Fall Ot - Others Low Risk 11 to 19 3 days

UA Unsafe Act Bio - Biological Mech- Mechanical Tran - Transportation Medium Risk 20 to 49 1 day
High
Medium SA Safe Act Erg - Ergonomic Env - Environmental Sec - Security High Risk 50 to 99 4 hrs.

Low Select from drop down menu wherever applicable Unacceptable Risk
100+ Immediate
Very Low
Sr. Observations Location/Site Types of Type of Hazard Exposure Exposure Likelihood Rating Likelihood Severity Severity Risk Rating Score Action Priority Close out Observation Correction Corrective Action Correction dated by Person Responsible (to be filled Remarks
No. observation Rating Rating Images (to be filled by by Prestige)
Prestige)

Wheel lock is not Unsafe Condition Physical 50+ 5 10 Major High Risk 50 All wheels of the mobile scaffold shall Mobile scaffold safety
applied to mobile be applied while performing the task checks are to be made a
scaffolds used at C3 irrespective of the level of the mandatory element of the
tower level 1. ground. corresponding work permit
1 Makeshift mobile Tech Forest High A safe access ladder shall be provided system.
scaffold with no safe for all mobile scaffolds. An inspection tag system
access and inspection shall be established for
tags being used. mobile scaffolds.
1 Likely Ṅ
DBs placed at higher Unsafe Condition Electrical 1 to 5 Persons 5 15 Major High Risk 75 Provide body earthing for DBs placed at Prevent the use of DBs that
levels in the towers various levels in each tower. are not provided with body
are not given body earthing.
2 earthing. Tech Forest High DBs are to be protected
using barriers/ enclosures
and place caution/
1 Likely restriction signage. Ṅ
PP ropes tied at ends Unsafe Condition Fall 6-50 Persons 5 15 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 150 A horizontal lifeline shall be provided Establish lifeline
with considerable with strong anchoring and intermediate standards for the whole
sagging are used as stanchions to support the potential site in conformance with
lifelines for height load. ISO 16024 or similar
works. Ensure that at no point does the free- standards.
3 Tech Forest Very High fall distance exceed 06 feet. Conduct dynamic tests for
horizontal lifelines in a
test environment and
implement the same
standards throughout the
2 Likely site.
Scaffold structures Unsafe Condition Fall 6-50 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 100 The base of the scaffolds shall be The guard rails/ barricades
near the traffic are protected from external impacts using a provided for the protection
not protected from hard barricade. of the scaffold shall be
external impact. placed at a safer distance
4 Tech Forest Very High
from the scaffolds to
prevent any falling
material drops on road
2 Quite Likely users/ traffic.
Toe boards are not Unsafe Condition Fall 1 to 5 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 Provide toe boards around the edge Toe boards/ brick guards
used as part of protection system. shall be installed as part
collective fall of the collective fall
5 protection. Tech Forest High protection in all
corresponding areas to
prevent any loose materials
1 Likely from falling downwards
Traffic controls, Tech Forest Unsafe Condition Transportation 3 50+ 5 Likely 10 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 150 Very High Establish site traffic controls as per Toe boards/ brick guards
information and road IRC 55 or other relevant standards. shall be installed as part
safety signs for Provide signs, markings and physical of the collective fall
vehicles and barriers to prevent collision between protection in all
pedestrians are not vehicles and pedestrians. corresponding areas to
6
present. prevent any loose materials
from falling downwards.
The Work at Height permit
system shall include this
as a mandatory check.
DBs are open for Tech Forest Unsafe Condition Electrical 1 1 to 5 Persons 5 Likely 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 High Ensure all cables are routed through DB inspection checks should
unauthorised use and the outlet port of DBs. consider these conditions
cables are routed DB doors shall be kept closed all the and defects / unsafe
through the door time. conditions shall be
7
instead of the outlet Provide a protection sheet to prevent recorded and rectified.
port. No protection accidental contact with live parts.
sheet is available
inside.
The Trawler operator Tech Forest Unsafe Condition Physical 1 1 to 5 Persons 5 Likely 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 High Ensure that the activities that have Appropriate footwear shall
8 and helper were not the potential to cause injuries are be provided for the floor
using safety shoes. closely supervised. finishing works and the use
be enforced.
No fire extinguishers Unsafe Condition Physical 1 to 5 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 Provide appropriate fire points/ fire DB inspection checks should
are provided near DBs extinguishers near electrical panels include the effectiveness
9 at higher levels in Tech Forest High and DBs. of fire safety measures.
the towers.
1 Likely
Stairways and Unsafe Condition Physical 6-50 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 100 All stairways shall be cleared of Inspect the stairways daily
landings are not free materials. and ensure that these are
from materials. Prevent storage of materials on free from trip/slip
10 Safety nets, step Tech Forest Very High landings and stairs. hazards.
ladder, C&D wastes
etc. are obstructing
free walk. 2 Likely
Safety nets, and Unsafe Condition Fall 1 to 5 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 Ensure regular housekeeping and removal Site inspection should
catch platforms of waste from safety nets and catch include checks for safe
11 provided in the lift Tech Forest High platforms. safe-worthiness of fall
shaft are not protection measures.
regularly cleaned. 1 Likely Ṅ
Cutouts at various Unsafe Condition Fall 1 to 5 Persons 5 15 Serious Injury High Risk 75 All cutouts are to be covered with Cutouts shall be
levels were found safety nets/ planks. highlighted and covered
12 uncovered or Tech Forest High properly to prevent
partially covered. jumping/ stepping over and
1 Likely falling.
De-shuttered boards Unsafe Condition Physical 6-50 Persons 5 5 Minor Injury High Risk 50 Secure the de-shuttered boards away The housekeeping team shall
13 are stored with the High from pedestrian movement areas. be instructed on the safe
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nail ends up. Ensure nails are removed. stacking of shuttering/ de-
2 Likely shuttered materials.
Unauthorised welders Unsafe Condition Security 1 to 5 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 No work shall be performed by The site team shall be
were found in the unauthorised persons at the site. strictly advised to report
work area with an Ensure that every person who enters the unsafe acts to the work
uninspected welding site carry appropriate authorisation supervisor as the interface
14 Tech Forest High
machine. for the works. of unsupervised sub-
contractors may cause harm
during simultaneous
1 Likely activities.
Unsafe passage with a Unsafe Condition Fall 1 to 5 Persons 10 15 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 150 The unsafe passages are to be removed/ Survey open edges and
single mesh from the restricted from entry by workmen. unprotected passages and
building to a 2 m take necessary corrective
distant scaffold measures.
15 Very High
platform observed at Tech Forest Discuss the subject in TBT.
C3 tower. No edge/
fall protection, no
lifeline used. 1 Quite Likely
No safety enclosure Unsafe Condition Fall 6-50 Persons 5 15 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 150 Provide interlocked guard/door for Ensure that the hoist is
for the builder hoist landing levels of the hoist. never kept unattended
landing levels. Provide a hoist calling system. during working hours.
No hoist-calling Conduct emergency brake tests. Take measures to prevent
16 system. Tech Forest Very High the unauthorised use of
No emergency brake holistic controls.
tests were conducted.

2 Likely
Workmen were found Unsafe Condition Organizational 1 to 5 Persons 5 10 ill-Health Unacceptable Risk 100 Provide a clean and tidy place for Conduct welfare-specific
17 having food and rest Very High eating and resting. inspections.
Tech Forest
on the dusty floors
of the tower. 2 Likely
Lunch for workmen is Unsafe Condition Organizational 6-50 Persons 5 10 ill-Health Unacceptable Risk 100 Food shall be kept in clean metal Restrict the use of untidy
18 stored in untidy Very High containers with lid and served hot. plastic buckets for storing
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conditions and prepared food.
plastic buckets. 2 Likely
Heavy dust dispersal Unsafe Condition Chemical 6-50 Persons 5 10 ill-Health Unacceptable Risk 100 Dust suppression methods shall be
was observed at the provided at the chute discharge area.
19 chute discharge area. Tech Forest Very High Prevent direct disposal of C&D waste
from above floors to chute discharge
2 Likely enclosure.
Safe access is not Unsafe Condition Fall 6-50 Persons 5 15 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 150 Ensure safe access to the scaffold Ensure availability of
provided to scaffold platform using ladders/ stair towers as access ladders.
platforms. A scarcity required.
20 Very High
of access ladders was Tech Forest
observed at the site.
2 Likely
No safe access was Unsafe Condition Fall 6-50 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 100 Provide access stairs/ ladder for the Excavation checklists shall
provided into the excavation. be used.
deep excavation Fixed access to deep
21 adjacent to the Tech Forest Very High excavations shall be
retaining wall around provided.
the periphery.
2 Likely
The base of the Unsafe Condition Fall 1 to 5 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 Clear the soil around the base of the Scaffold inspection shall
22 scaffolds is covered High scaffold to ensure visibility. ensure that the baseplates
Tech Forest
by soil. are visible and checked for
1 Likely any depression/ settlement.
Very old wheeled Unsafe Condition Mechanical 6-50 Persons 5 15 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 150 Replace/ restrict the operation of old Set fitness criteria for
Tower crane (ACE work equipment. work equipment and
model) is being used Carry out maintenance and inspection of machinery for initial
23 Tech Forest Very High
without safety the tower crane. selection and screening.
inspection, and with
low maintenance. 2 Likely
No daily inspection Unsafe Condition Mechanical 1 to 5 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 Carry out daily inspections and Prepare and publish daily
and maintenance establish periodic maintenance inspection and maintenance
24 schedule for work Tech Forest High schedules for work equipment and checklists.
equipment and machinery.
machinery. 1 Likely
Tower crane operator Unsafe Condition Organizational 1 to 5 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 Prepare rescue plans for tower crane Tower crane operator rescue
25 rescue arrangements Tech Forest High operators and conduct tests. drills shall be planned.
are not available. 1 Likely
Vertigo test for Tech Forest Unsafe Condition Fall 50+ 5 10 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 150 Arrange to conduct vertigo tests for Workmen's medical screening
height workers not height workers. shall consider the work-at-
26 performed. Very High height fitness checks
endorsed by an approved
3 Likely medical practitioner.
Earth pits are Unsafe Condition Electrical 1 to 5 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 Earth pits shall be maintained. Earth pit construction
generally of non- Resistance test frequency and values shall conform to standards
standard construction should be displayed at each location. such as IS 3043.
27 and test frequency Tech Forest High
and values are not
displayed.
1 Likely
DBs at the batching Unsafe Condition Electrical 1 to 5 Persons 5 15 Serious Injury High Risk 75 Ensure that all DBs are periodically Ensure that electrical
plant area were not inspected for integrity status. accessories and system
maintained in a safe Timely maintained efforts and service components maintain IP
state. The doors are of DBs shall be ensured. integrity (Eg. IP 55).
28 Tech Forest High
open and dust Periodic electrical audits
accumulation is shall be undertaken to
observed inside. monitor electrical hygiene
1 Likely and safety.
Miscellaneous store Unsafe Condition Fire 6-50 Persons 5 15 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 150 Clear off the store of combustibles and Fire safety inspections
with combustible used materials from the electrical should include checks for
waste found near the panel area. such high potential risk
29 Tech Forest Very High
panel room in conditions at every part of
batching plant. the site and ensure
2 Likely remedial actions.
Emergency contact Unsafe Condition Fire 1 to 5 Persons 5 15 Serious Injury High Risk 75 Update emergency contact numbers at the The batching plant
numbers are not operator's cabin. inspection checklist shall
updated at the Provide appropriate fire extinguishers. be updated with checks of
batching plant emergency readiness.
operator cabin.
30 No fire extinguishers Tech Forest High
are available near
the cabin, despite
the presence of
electrical panels.
1 Likely
The fire extinguisher Unsafe Condition Fire 1 to 5 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 Provide a fire point for the DG area. Toe boards/ brick guards
in the DG room is not shall be installed as part
inspected. of the collective fall
31 Tech Forest High protection in all
corresponding areas to
prevent any loose materials
1 Likely from falling downwards.
Body earthing is Unsafe Condition Electrical 1 to 5 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 Ensure the DG body is earthed (Double Daily inspection checks
discontinued for the earthing). shall be strictly followed
DGs in the DG room. Clean the earthing terminals. for DGs to ensure that the
Earthing terminals Make the emergency stop switch equipment is always ready
32 Tech Forest High
are not clean. functional. to meet the emergency power
The emergency stop backup requirements.
button is not
functional. 1 Likely
Used oil, used tyres Unsafe Condition Physical 1 to 5 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 Provide designated areas for dumping Maintain and track records
33 and other P&M High hazardous and non-hazardous waste. of waste being generated
Tech Forest
discards are and disposed of.
scattered around. 1 Likely
No control for Unsafe Condition Physical 1 to 5 Persons 5 15 Serious Injury High Risk 75 Appoint signalmen for the movement of Heavy vehicle movements
34 vehicle, and plant High heavy machinery and vehicles. shall be restricted to
Tech Forest
movements in the controlled areas.
batching plant area. 1 Likely
The sweeping machine Unsafe Condition Mechanical 1 to 5 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 Include the machine in the master list The maintenance schedule
used in the basement of equipment. shall be updated for the
is not maintained. No Conduct daily checks and periodic sweeping machine.
beacon or lights are inspections.
35 Tech Forest High
functional, no
evidence of
inspection or checks.
1 Likely
No visible emergency Unsafe Condition Fire 6-50 Persons 5 15 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 150 Display reflective signage in the Ensure that provisions for
36 exit information in Very High basement area to guide people to safe emergency response are
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the basement area. exit & assembly point. adequate and functional
2 Likely throughout the site.
Multiple manholes Tech Forest Unsafe Condition Fall 6-50 Persons 5 15 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 150 Close all manholes. Basement area shall be
leading to drain pits Provide warning signs. periodically inspected for
37 are kept open/ Very High Improve the lighting in the area. safe conditions and records
partially closed in shall be maintained.
the basement. 2 Likely
Conduit not provided Unsafe Condition Electrical 1 to 5 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury High Risk 50 Provide a conduit for all electrical The electrical safety audit
for electrical cables cables routed along metal structures. shall include checks for
38 inside the temporary Tech Forest High additional protection of
stores in the conductors laid through
basement. 1 Likely metal structures/ sheets.
Basement stores used Unsafe Condition Fire 6-50 Persons 5 15 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 150 Provide adequate numbers of fire points Fire risk assessment for
by contractors have in the basement. the basement stores shall
no fire points be undertaken.
39 Tech Forest Very High
nearby. Conduct regular fire safety
inspections in the basement
2 Likely stores.
Lack of mobile Unsafe Condition Organizational 6-50 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 100 Ensure that emergency communication Mock drills shall be
40 network coverage in Tech Forest Very High channels are rigged up for the undertaken at the basement
the basement. 2 Likely basement. area to check readiness.
Used paint drums in Unsafe Condition Fire 6-50 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 100 Remove the highly hazardous waste from Restrict stock of such
41 bulk quantities are Very High the basement. flammables in the basement
Tech Forest
stored in the area.
basement. 2 Likely
The store of Unsafe Condition Fire 6-50 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 100 Segregate the store and ensure the Relocate the store to a
42 waterproofing Very High safety of the area. safer area if possible.
Tech Forest
contractors is in a Ensure that the store is laid out in a
risky state. 2 Likely manner to prevent fire incidents.
Safety harnesses are Unsafe Condition Fall 6-50 Persons 5 10 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 100 Ensure periodic visual inspection of Mark/label safety harnesses
43 not marked and Tech Forest Very High safety harnesses. with an ID number and
labelled. 2 Likely inspection status.
The floodlights used Unsafe Condition Physical 6-50 Persons 5 5 Minor Injury High Risk 50 Relocate the lights to a higher level Ensure temporary lighting
for general lighting so that these won't cause glare. arrangement is safe and of
are kept on the standard layout.
44 ground in the Tech Forest High
basement area causing
excessive glare.
2 Likely
DA and oxygen Unsafe Condition Fire 2 6-50 Persons 5 Likely 10 Serious Injury Unacceptable Risk 100 Very High Separate storage of DA and Oxygen Fire safety inspection
45 cylinders are stored cylinders by a fire protection wall or should cover critical areas
Tech Forest
together at the P&M at a safe distance. such as flammable stores.
workshop area.
OHS policies, plans Unsafe Condition Organizational Prepare and establish project-specific Involve top management and
and objectives are well-being policies. all relevant stakeholders
not available for the in the preparation of OHS&W
project. policy and objectives.
Consider the context of the
organisation, needs and
expectations of internal
46 Tech Forest and external stakeholders
while deciding aims and
objectives.
Ensure wide publicity of
the policy(s) in languages
familiar to most of the
workforce.
Toolbox talks are Unsafe Condition Security TBT/ pep talks shall be made part of TBT themes are to be
random and every day pre-task briefing. planned and circulated.
insufficient Each work permit shall be underpinned Ensure that maximum workmen
47 Tech Forest
considering the size by a corresponding TBT document. are covered in the TBTs and
of the project. Random checks for TBT compliance shall records of attendance shall
be done by staff. be maintained.
Batching plant Unsafe Condition Organizational Maintain a handing/taking over Make sure that every non-
operators are not procedure for the batching plant routine activity is
48 familiar with Tech Forest operators. recorded in the register
handing/taking over along with handing over
procedures. instructions.
The sedimentation Unsafe Condition Organizational 50+ 1 10 ill-Health High Risk 10 Ensure the concrete slurry and For the collection of
tank is not wastewater from batching are routed wastewater generated from
operational for the through settling tanks. plant washing, transit
batching plant. mixer washing,
vehicle tyre washing and
floor washing, an adequate-
size collection and
settling tank should be
provided.
There shall be no disposal
of wastewater outside the
premises; instead, it
should be
reused for processes like
49 Tech Forest Medium
dust suppression, tyre
washing or concrete
preparation after
necessary treatment.
The solid waste generated
from a plant shall be
managed as per the
Construction and
Demolition (C & D) Waste
Management Rules,
2016.There shall be no
disposal of wastewater
outside the premises;
1 Remote instead, it should be
Fire risk assessment Unsafe Condition Organizational Fire safety inspection and fire risk Prepare checklists for fire
for combustible assessments shall be conducted in every safety inspection and
stores not undertaken store and other risky areas such as circulate the fire risk
offices, panel rooms, transformer area, assessment format.
50 gas cylinders, HSD stores, etc. Ensure that fire risk
Tech Forest
assessment findings are
displayed and shared with
the concerned.
Inspect the stores and
other facilities to verify
Mock drill scenarios Unsafe Condition Ergonomic Mock drills should test the responses Prepare a mock drill plan
used at the site of alternate systems and people to with a clear description of
don’t consider the varying conditions such as worst emergency scenarios with
worst possible cases. possible scenarios rather than respect to the intended
51 Tech Forest monotonous ones. outcomes (testing of
responses of alternate
systems and people in
varying conditions).
A work permit copy is Unsafe Condition Organizational Keep a copy of the work permit at the Implement an effective work
not kept at the work work location for verification and permit process to make it
location. Hence not recording of remarks by the permit foolproof.
available for issuer. Multiple copies of the work
52 Tech Forest
verification. permit should be made
available such that a copy
of it shall be displayed at
the work site.
No clear agenda and Unsafe Condition Organizational Prepare agenda points for all safety A follow-up action plan for
communication set for meetings and display this in notice every meeting shall be
contractors' boards in advance. prepared and actions
interface safety Share the agendas and minutes of tracked.
53 Tech Forest
meetings and safety meetings through mail communication Ensure participation of
committee meetings. with all attendees. contractors &
subcontractors in safety
committee meetings.
HIRA periodic review Unsafe Condition Organizational Conduct periodic reviews of HIRA, and Update the HIRA format with
is not evident. The update findings from events/ alerts if a provision for identifying
format has no any. risks and opportunities.
provision for Maintain a separate OFI
identifying risks and (opportunities for
54 opportunities. Tech Forest improvement) register with
a provision to record
improvement opportunities
arising from OHS&W
initiatives, suggestions
from stakeholders etc.
Induction training of Unsafe Condition Organizational Update the induction training contents Ensure that each contractor
workmen - the with information regarding well-being maintains their induction
55 contents do not cover Tech Forest and welfare. records and that the
welfare/ wellbeing contents of such training
aspects. are relevant and complete.
OH&S training needs Unsafe Condition Organizational Analyse the training needs for the Obtain OHS&W training
analysis is not project. matrix from contractors and
undertaken. The Prepare OHS&W training matrix for staff verify for relevancy.
56 Tech Forest
training matrix is and workmen. Ensure that OH&S training
not prepared. sessions are planned and
undertaken regularly.
Competency criteria Unsafe Condition Organizational Establish competency criteria for Conduct periodic OHS&W
for critical critical employees. competency assessments for
employees are not all critical employees and
57 defined. No evidence Tech Forest provide refresher training
of assessment and wherever applicable.
approval for such
roles.

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