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Inspection Scope and Work Area

Inspection area identified and covers all active rebar exposure points critical (required)

Verify the walk includes all accessible areas with exposed vertical reinforcing steel, dowels, starter bars, and adjacent work zones.

Yes No N/A

Exposed vertical rebar locations are clearly visible and accessible for inspection critical (required)

Identify all protruding reinforcing steel that could create an impalement hazard.

Yes No N/A

Work area has been evaluated for fall exposure near rebar hazards critical (required)

Confirm whether employees are exposed to fall hazards while working near open edges, elevated surfaces, or rebar mats.

Yes No N/A

Competent person or designated inspector performed the audit

Document who completed the inspection and whether they are authorized to identify and correct hazards.

Yes No N/A

Rebar Protective Caps and Impalement Protection

All exposed vertical rebar is capped, covered, or otherwise protected against impalement critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Rebar caps are securely installed and not loose, cracked, or missing critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Cap type is appropriate for the rebar size and exposure condition critical (required)

Verify caps are suitable for the diameter, height, and location of the protruding steel.

Yes No N/A

Cut, bent, or mushroomed rebar ends do not create additional impalement or puncture hazards

Check for sharp edges, damaged ends, or exposed tie wire that could injure workers.

Yes No N/A

Temporary protection remains in place during active work and is not removed without immediate replacement critical (required)

Verify that caps or covers are not removed for convenience and are restored after work is completed.

Yes No N/A

Housekeeping and Access Control

Exposed rebar hazards are barricaded, marked, or otherwise controlled where needed critical (required)

Use barriers, tape, signage, or other controls when workers or the public could contact the hazard.

Yes No N/A

Access routes around rebar hazards are clear of debris and trip hazards

Check for scrap material, loose caps, wire, tools, or other obstructions near the hazard area.

Yes No N/A

Stored materials, formwork, or equipment do not strike or dislodge rebar caps

Verify that nearby operations will not knock off caps or expose workers to impalement hazards.

Yes No N/A

Unauthorized personnel are kept out of the rebar hazard zone critical (required)

Confirm the area is restricted to workers who need access and are protected from the hazard.

Yes No N/A

Fall Protection Controls

Required fall protection system is in place for exposed employees critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Guardrails, personal fall arrest systems, safety nets, or other controls are properly used critical (required)

Confirm the selected fall protection method matches the task and exposure.

Yes No N/A

Anchorage, connectors, and lifelines appear serviceable and correctly positioned

Check for obvious damage, improper routing, or unsafe attachment points.

Yes No N/A

Employees working near fall hazards are wearing required PPE

Verify hard hats, gloves, safety footwear, eye protection, and any task-specific PPE are being used.

Yes No N/A

Corrective Actions and Documentation

All deficiencies and non-conformances are documented with location and hazard description critical (required)

Record missing caps, exposed steel, damaged protection, or fall protection failures.

Yes No N/A

Corrective actions were assigned to a responsible person with a completion target critical (required)

Assign repairs, replacement caps, barricades, or fall protection corrections to a responsible party.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature completed

Signature of the person completing the inspection.

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Run: Rebar Cap Audit

Inspection Scope and Work Area

Rebar Protective Caps and Impalement Protection

Housekeeping and Access Control

Fall Protection Controls

Corrective Actions and Documentation

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