Quality and Safety Pocket

Diary for Site Civil Activities

This quality and safety pocket diary is designed to assist site personnel in
documenting and monitoring quality and safety aspects during soil filling
and foundation activities, in compliance with the relevant IS (Indian
Standard) codes and IEC standards where applicable.

by shri ram Pandey

Table of Contents
Daily Observations Quality Inspections Safety Inspections

Record observations Document issues or Note any safety concerns,

related to safety hazards,
quality concerns, or work
progress on a daily basis.
Include photos if
applicable.
observations related to violations, or corrective
quality. Ensure compliance actions taken. Review and
with relevant IS codes and adhere to relevant IS codes
standards. and IEC standards.

Incident Reports Checklists

Describe any incidents and the actions taken Perform checks and inspections based on
to address them. Include information about the relevant IS codes to ensure adherence to
medical attention provided if applicable. quality and safety standards.
Daily Observations

1 Date: 2 Weather Conditions: 3 Work Location:

Record the date of the Record the prevailing Specify the location
observation. weather conditions where the observation
during the observation. was made.

4 Work Activities: 5 Observations:

Describe the ongoing work activities Record any observations related to safety
during the observation. hazards, quality concerns, or work
progress.
Quality Inspections

1 Date: 2 Location: 3 Inspector:

Record the date of the Specify the location Provide the name or
inspection. where the inspection position of the
took place. inspector.

4 Checklist (Refer to Relevant IS Codes): 5 Comments:

Document any issues or observations

Use a checklist based on the relevant IS related to the quality of the work.
codes to inspect quality aspects such as
compaction, material usage, layer
thickness, moisture control, and
contamination.
Safety Inspections

1 Date: 2 Location: 3 Inspector:

Record the date of the Specify the location Provide the name or
inspection. where the inspection position of the
took place. inspector.

4 Checklist (Refer to Relevant IS Codes 5 Comments:

and IEC Standards):
Note any safety concerns, violations, or
Use a checklist based on the relevant IS corrective actions taken during the
codes and IEC standards to inspect safety inspection.
aspects such as personal protective
equipment (PPE) usage, fall protection,
barricading, equipment maintenance, and
fire safety measures.
Incident Reports

1 Date and Time: 2 Location:

Note the date and time of the incident. Specify the location where the incident
occurred.

3 Description: 4 Action Taken:

Provide a description of the incident. Describe the actions taken to address the
incident, including any medical attention
provided.
Checklists

• Foundation Work Checklist:

• Excavation depth checked (IS 1200)

• Soil testing conducted (IS 2720)

• Proper shoring or bracing in place (IS 3370)

• Foundation alignment verified (IS 1080)

• Soil Filling Checklist:

• Soil quality checked (IS 2720)

• Compaction method and equipment inspected (IS 2720)

• Environmental protection measures in place (IS 3764)

• Adequate drainage provisions (IS 3370)

Conclusion
This quality and safety pocket diary is a valuable tool to ensure that site
civil activities related to soil filling and foundation work adhere to the
highest quality and safety standards as per the relevant IS codes and IEC
standards. Regular use of this diary, along with prompt reporting and
corrective actions, contributes to a safer and more efficient work
environment.

Ensure that you refer to the most up-to-date IS codes and IEC standards
relevant to your specific project. Compliance with these standards is
essential to ensure the quality and safety of your construction activities.