When you set up your ISNetworld account and connect with a hiring client, ISNetworld generates a custom list of written safety programs you need to submit for RAVS verification. That list depends on your scope of work, your trade, and your hiring client's specific requirements.
The problem: most contractors see the list and have no idea where to start. Some programs are obvious (you probably know you need a fall protection plan). Others catch you off guard — silica exposure control? confined space entry? — you didn't realize those applied to your work.
Here's the complete breakdown — what almost everyone needs, what depends on your trade, and how to find your specific list inside ISNetworld.
Programs Almost Every Contractor Needs
Regardless of your trade or scope, these written programs appear on nearly every ISNetworld RAVS requirement list. Start here.
Core Written Programs — 9 That Almost Everyone Needs
That's 9 programs that appear on most RAVS lists. Depending on your trade, you may need 3–8 more.
Trade-Specific Programs (Based on Your Scope of Work)
ISNetworld tailors your required program list to your declared scope of work. Here's what typically gets added for each trade.
General Contractors — Add These:
10–15 programs total- ☐ Scaffolding Safety 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L — if your crew uses scaffolding
- ☐ Excavation & Trenching 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P — if your crew digs. Requires a competent person on site.
- ☐ Silica Exposure Control 29 CFR 1926.1153 — if your crew cuts, grinds, or drills concrete, brick, or stone
- ☐ Crane & Rigging Safety — if you operate cranes or rigging equipment
- ☐ Multi-Employer Worksite Program — if you act as the controlling contractor
- ☐ Hearing Conservation 29 CFR 1926.52 — if noise exposure exceeds 85 dBA
Roofing Contractors — Add These:
10–14 programs total- ☐ Fall Protection Program (Roofing-Specific) — must address residential vs. commercial, steep-slope vs. low-slope, anchor point assessment
- ☐ Heat Illness Prevention — enforced under General Duty Clause + OSHA National Emphasis Program on heat
- ☐ Scaffolding Safety 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L — if you use scaffolding for roof access
- ☐ Silica Exposure Control 29 CFR 1926.1153 — if your crew cuts concrete roof tiles
- ☐ Hearing Conservation — if your crew uses loud equipment regularly
Electrical Contractors — Add These:
12–17 programs total- ☐ Electrical Safety Program 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K — qualified/unqualified person definitions, approach boundaries, safe work practices by voltage
- ☐ Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program 29 CFR 1926.417 / 1910.147 — equipment-specific procedures, not just a general policy
- ☐ Arc Flash Safety NFPA 70E — PPE categories, incident energy, approach boundaries, equipment labeling
- ☐ Confined Space Entry 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA — if entering vaults, manholes, or transformer rooms
- ☐ Trenching & Excavation 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P — if doing underground electrical work
- ☐ Aerial Lift Safety — if using bucket trucks
Electrical contractors typically have the longest RAVS list because of LOTO, arc flash, and confined space requirements. See our full guide to OSHA programs for electrical contractors →
How to Find YOUR Specific Required Programs List
Don't guess what ISNetworld requires. Log in and check:
ISNetworld shows this by hiring client — if you're connected to multiple clients, each may require different programs.
If you add a new service or expand to a new trade, update your ISNetworld scope — your required program list will update accordingly.
Your required program list is based on: your declared scope of work + your hiring client's requirements + your industry classification. Each can add to the list. ISNetworld is the authoritative source for your specific requirements.
The Key to Passing: Each Program Must Stand Alone
One mistake that trips up even prepared contractors: submitting all safety content as one big document. ISNetworld expects each program as a standalone upload. Each document must have:
⚠️ Required in Every Standalone Program
- Its own scope statement
- Company-specific details (your name, responsible personnel, emergency contacts)
- Applicable OSHA standard citations (29 CFR references)
- Procedures specific to that hazard
- Training requirements for that program
- Review/update schedule
RAVS reviewers check each program individually. A 200-page safety manual that "covers everything" will get flagged if individual programs can't be identified and reviewed separately.
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