Free checklist

Free OSHA Safety Program Checklist for Contractors

Before you buy a template or hire a consultant, use this checklist to see what your contractor safety program may need to address. It is built for GC, insurer, ISNetworld, Avetta, and jobsite documentation requests.

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

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

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Common questions

Is this checklist a complete safety program?

No. It is a planning tool. It helps identify what your written program may need, then points you to the full generated safety 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 am missing several sections?

Use CrewCompliance to generate a trade and state-specific written safety program, then review the output against the checklist and your reviewer’s request.

Generate a state + trade-specific program

CrewCompliance is designed for contractors who need practical written safety documentation quickly. It is not a law firm and does not replace professional legal or safety review for unusual operations, but it gives you a stronger starting point than a generic manual.