Ironworker Safety Procedures Checklist

Once this information is digitized, it can be accessed via a smartphone, tablet or desktop.

The construction industry can be a hazardous place to work, and ironwork in metal fabricating is no exception. Building a standardized safety checklist is crucial. You can also use the App Builder to customize this form to include relevant fields that document date, potential health, and safety hazards, personal protective equipment, safety standards issues, and punch steps. Once completed, contractors and subcontractors may use this data, along with other inspection checklists, to ensure an organized safety plan going forward. Having this checklist in place will ensure compliance with building code, permit and license applications, a construction contract and expedite liability insurance coverage.

A general contractor can ensure safety by following precise lock-out procedures when performing maintenance or conducting any work within 12” of an exposed pinch point. NEVER put your hands or feet near an exposed pinch point or gears! Most ironworker manufacturers recommend punch and die alignment is checked before each set-up and periodically throughout longer runs. Before installing a punch or a die into the ironwork, they must be slipped checked. Failure to do so could cause tooling damage and/or personal injury.

Once the mobile app is completed, a secure PDF is generated. The PDF is easy to share, and a copy is stored in your account for your ironworker records.