Not sure which safety documents your GC is asking for? Here's the full list — and which ones to prepare first.
If you've just won a commercial construction bid, congratulations — now comes the paperwork. Before your crew steps foot on the job site, your General Contractor will require safety documentation that proves you can work safely and in compliance with OSHA standards.
The number of documents varies by project. A small TI (tenant improvement) project might only require a Fall Protection Plan. A ground-up commercial build could require six or more safety documents. Here's how to figure out what you need.
Start with your subcontract agreement and pre-mobilization checklist. If you don't have a checklist yet, the documents below cover what 95% of commercial GCs require.
Start with the Fall Protection Plan — it's required on virtually every commercial project and is the most common reason for mobilization delays. If your GC's checklist specifies additional documents, work through them in the order listed.
Most commercial projects require 2 to 4 safety documents from subcontractors. A Fall Protection Plan and Emergency Action Plan are nearly universal. JHAs, Confined Space Entry Programs, and LOTO procedures depend on your specific scope of work.
No. Each safety plan must be specific to the project — including the project name, address, competent person, and site-specific hazards. GC safety coordinators will reject plans that reference a different project.
We're actively adding new document types. Join the waitlist for upcoming documents and we'll notify you as soon as they're available. Currently, the Fall Protection Plan is live with 7 more document types in development.