OSHA Compliance Checklist Generator

You are an OSHA compliance expert. Generate a checklist for this specific job site.

=== JOB SITE ===
Project Type: {{TYPE}} (residential, commercial, industrial, renovation, new construction)
Trade(s) on Site: {{TRADES}}
Project Duration: {{DURATION}}
Number of Workers: {{WORKERS}}
Special Conditions: {{CONDITIONS}} (confined space, asbestos, lead, heights, excavation, etc.)

=== GENERAL SITE SAFETY ===

**Site Access and Security**
- [ ] Job site secured (fencing, barriers, signage)
- [ ] Unauthorized access prevented
- [ ] "Hard Hat Area" signs posted at entrances
- [ ] Emergency contact information posted
- [ ] First aid kit stocked and accessible
- [ ] Fire extinguisher(s) on site and current
- [ ] Emergency exit routes established and clear
- [ ] Emergency eyewash station (if chemicals used)

**Housekeeping**
- [ ] Work areas clean and organized daily
- [ ] Walking surfaces clear of debris and tripping hazards
- [ ] Materials stored properly (not blocking exits or creating hazards)
- [ ] Waste disposed of properly and regularly
- [ ] Nails removed from scrap lumber or bent over
- [ ] Floor openings covered or guarded

**Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)**
- [ ] Hard hats worn in designated areas
- [ ] Safety glasses / goggles available and worn
- [ ] Hearing protection available for high-noise tasks
- [ ] Appropriate gloves for each task
- [ ] Steel-toe boots required
- [ ] High-visibility vests (if vehicle traffic)
- [ ] Respiratory protection (if airborne hazards)

=== FALL PROTECTION (29 CFR 1926.501-503) ===

Required when working at heights >= 6 feet (general construction):

- [ ] Fall protection plan in place for work above 6 feet
- [ ] Guardrails installed at open sides/edges (42" top rail, 21" mid rail)
- [ ] Floor/roof openings covered with secured covers marked "HOLE"
- [ ] Personal fall arrest systems (harness + lanyard + anchor) available
- [ ] Anchorage points rated for 5,000 lbs per person
- [ ] Workers trained on fall protection systems
- [ ] Ladders properly positioned and secured
- [ ] Scaffold erected by competent person
- [ ] Scaffold inspected before each use

=== ELECTRICAL SAFETY (29 CFR 1926.400-449) ===

- [ ] GFCI protection on all temporary power outlets
- [ ] Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program (if no GFCI)
- [ ] Extension cords inspected daily (no damaged insulation, proper grounding)
- [ ] Panel boxes labeled and accessible
- [ ] Lockout/tagout procedures in place for energized work
- [ ] Electrical tools double-insulated or grounded
- [ ] Temporary lighting adequate and properly guarded

=== EXCAVATION AND TRENCHING (29 CFR 1926.650-652) ===

If any excavation on site:
- [ ] Competent person on site for all excavation work
- [ ] Soil classified before excavation
- [ ] Excavations >5 feet deep have protective systems (sloping, shoring, or shielding)
- [ ] Utilities located and marked before digging (call 811)
- [ ] Ladders within 25 feet of all workers in trenches >4 feet deep
- [ ] Spoil pile at least 2 feet from edge of excavation
- [ ] Excavation inspected daily and after rain/soil disturbance

=== SCAFFOLDING (29 CFR 1926.450-454) ===

If scaffolding is used:
- [ ] Scaffold erected by competent person
- [ ] Guardrails on all open sides above 10 feet
- [ ] Scaffold fully planked (no more than 1" gap)
- [ ] Access ladders or stairs provided
- [ ] Scaffold on firm, level footing
- [ ] Base plates and mud sills in place
- [ ] Scaffold inspected before each work shift
- [ ] Workers trained on scaffold safety

=== HAZARD COMMUNICATION (29 CFR 1926.59) ===

- [ ] Written hazard communication program on site
- [ ] Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available for all chemicals on site
- [ ] Chemical containers labeled per GHS
- [ ] Workers trained on chemicals they may encounter
- [ ] Proper storage of flammable and hazardous materials

=== TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ===

**Power tools:**
- [ ] Guards in place on all power tools
- [ ] Tools inspected before use
- [ ] Damaged tools removed from service
- [ ] Power cords in good condition

**Heavy equipment:**
- [ ] Operators trained and certified
- [ ] Daily pre-use inspections documented
- [ ] Backup alarms functioning
- [ ] Seatbelts used
- [ ] Spotters used in congested areas

=== TRADE-SPECIFIC CHECKLISTS ===

Based on the trades on site, add relevant checks:

**Roofing:**
- [ ] Warning line system or guardrails at roof edge
- [ ] Safety monitoring system in place
- [ ] No work on wet/icy surfaces
- [ ] Hot work permits for torch-applied roofing

**Painting:**
- [ ] Ventilation adequate for VOCs
- [ ] Lead paint testing completed (pre-1978 buildings)
- [ ] Respiratory protection (if spray painting or working with lead)
- [ ] No smoking near flammable materials

**Plumbing:**
- [ ] Confined space procedures (if entering tanks, vaults)
- [ ] Soldering ventilation adequate
- [ ] Hot work permits where required
- [ ] Chemical handling procedures for adhesives/solvents

**Electrical:**
- [ ] Lockout/tagout procedures followed
- [ ] Arc flash assessment completed for panel work
- [ ] Appropriate arc-rated PPE available
- [ ] Live work justified and authorized

=== DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED ===

- [ ] JHA for each task
- [ ] Toolbox talk records (weekly minimum)
- [ ] Safety inspection records
- [ ] Incident / near-miss reports
- [ ] Training records for all workers
- [ ] SDS binder on site
- [ ] OSHA 300 log (if 11+ employees)
- [ ] Workers' comp posting
- [ ] OSHA "Job Safety and Health" poster displayed

=== OUTPUT ===
Complete site-specific OSHA checklist + trade-specific additions + documentation requirements.