Safety Tools
Free checklists and templates to help you manage safer, compliant jobsites.
Use these resources on your projects to support EM 385-1-1 and OSHA requirements.
Free Safety Tools & Resources
These tools are designed for owners, general contractors, and subcontractors who want practical, field-ready support for safety. You are welcome to download and use them on your jobsite. Over time, this page will expand as we add more templates and checklists to support
EM 385-1-1 and OSHA-compliant work practices.
Daily Jobsite Safety Checklist (PDF)
A simple daily inspection checklist for construction and industrial sites. Covers housekeeping, access and egress, fall protection, scaffolds, cranes, equipment, electrical, PPE, and more. Use it for morning walk-throughs or pre-task checks.
Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA/JHA) Template
A clean, fillable template for documenting tasks, hazards, and controls. Supports EM 385-1-1 and OSHA requirements for planning work safely before the work starts.
Toolbox Talk Sign-In Sheet (PDF)
A simple sign-in sheet to document safety meetings and toolbox talks. Includes project, date, topic, and crew signatures to help you keep clear records.
Incident & Near Miss Log Template (Excel or Word)
A basic log for tracking incidents and near misses over the life of a project. Helps you identify trends, follow up on corrective actions, and support continuous improvement.
Access to these forms by request
EM 385-1-1 Site Safety & Health Plan (SSHP) Template (Word)
A structured template for a Site Safety & Health Plan on USACE and other EM 385-1-1 projects. Includes sections for project information, responsibilities, AHAs, training, inspections, incident reporting, emergency procedures, and more.
EM 385-1-1 SSHO Daily Report Log (Excel or PDF)
A daily report log for SSHOs on EM 385-1-1 projects. Tracks crews on site, work activities, AHAs in use, inspections, deficiencies, incidents, and corrective actions.
Pre-Phase Safety / Preparatory Meeting Checklist (PDF)
A checklist to document EM 385-1-1-style preparatory and pre-phase meetings before starting critical activities. Helps verify AHAs, training, equipment, and controls are in place.
Crane & Critical Lift Planning Checklist (PDF)
A basic planning checklist for crane operations and critical lifts. Supports EM 385-1-1 expectations for lift planning, communication, and controls.
Have an idea for another safety tool or template?
Contact HIT Safety Solutions and let us know what would help your project teams the most.