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Subcontractor Safety
Prequalification Checklist

Every document GCs, ISNetworld, Avetta, and Veriforce ask for — on one page. Print it, fill the dates, and you'll never be the sub who loses the job over missing paperwork.

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Most prequalification failures aren't because you didn't do the work — they're because you couldn't produce the document when a client asked. Walk this list once a quarter. Anything missing or expiring is a contract at risk.

01 Company safety documents

DocumentHave itExpires / reviewed
Written safety program / manualTrade-specific; annually reviewed & dated
OSHA 300 log + 300A annual summaryPosted Feb 1–Apr 30; 5-yr retention
TRIR / DART / LTIR ratesMost platforms grade against industry average
EMR letter (experience mod)From your workers' comp carrier
Written programs by topicHazCom, fall protection, LOTO, PPE, etc.

02 Insurance

DocumentHave itExpires
Certificate of Insurance (COI)GL, auto, workers' comp, umbrella
Additional-insured endorsementNaming the GC/owner as required
Waiver of subrogationOften required by the contract

03 Personnel & training

DocumentHave itExpires
OSHA 10 / OSHA 30 cardsBy worker; track expirations
Competent-person designationsPer applicable standard
Toolbox-talk / training logSigned attendance records
SDS library (HazCom)Current sheets for on-site chemicals

04 Per-project

DocumentHave itDate
Site-specific safety planJob hazard analysis where required
Client/GC prequalification packetTheir custom questionnaire + uploads
Tired of rebuilding this every renewal? SafeBid keeps it current and exports it for every network → Not legal or safety advice. An organizing checklist — confirm requirements against each platform & OSHA.