A free contractor safety program checklist before you buy a template or hire a consultant.

Core written program checklist

• Safety policy and management commitment.
• Named safety responsibilities for owner, supervisors, and employees.
• Hazard Communication / SDS / labeling process.
• Emergency Action Plan and incident reporting procedure.
• PPE assessment and required protective equipment.
• Training, toolbox talks, and employee acknowledgement records.
• OSHA recordkeeping and inspection response basics.

Common contractor add-ons

• Fall protection for roof, ladder, scaffold, or elevated work.
• Respiratory protection for silica, dust, coatings, or chemicals.
• Silica exposure control plan for concrete, masonry, cutting, drilling, or grinding.
• Heat illness prevention for outdoor, rooftop, or hot indoor work.
• Lockout/tagout for electrical, mechanical, or powered equipment service.
• IIPP or accident prevention program requirements in state-plan states.

How to use the checklist

1. Mark the sections your GC, insurer, or platform requested.
2. Compare those sections against your current manual.
3. If you're missing state/trade-specific content, generate the full CrewCompliance program and review it against the request.

Related contractor safety resources

Core hubs

• OSHA safety programs
• OSHA safety manual
• State compliance guides

Program pages

• Construction safety program
• Written safety program for small contractors
• Roofing safety program
• Electrical safety program
• HVAC safety program
• Hazard communication program
• Respiratory protection program
• Heat illness prevention plan
• Silica exposure control plan
• California IIPP for contractors

Common questions

Is this checklist a full safety program document? No. It's a planning tool. It helps identify what your written program may need, then points you to the full generated program.

Can I use this for ISNetworld or Avetta? Yes, as a preparation checklist. Exact requirements vary by hiring client and platform questionnaire, so compare the checklist to the specific request.

What should I do if I'm missing several sections? Generate a trade + state-specific written safety program, then review the output against the checklist and your reviewer's request.