Construction Site Daily Safety Inspection

Pre-shift safety walk for active construction sites. Covers fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, hot work, struck-by hazards, and silica dust controls per OSHA 1926.

Inspection Details

• Inspection date and time recorded
• Project / site name recorded
• Inspector name and role recorded
• Competent person present for applicable work activities

Fall Protection

• Unprotected edges, openings, and floor holes are guarded or covered
• Personal fall arrest systems are in serviceable condition and properly worn where required
• Anchorage points are appropriate for the task and free of visible damage
• Ladders, access ways, and stairways are secure, unobstructed, and used properly
• Warning lines, guardrails, or controlled access zones are installed where required

Scaffolding and Elevated Work

• Scaffold erected, altered, and inspected by a competent person
• Planking/decking is fully installed, secured, and free of significant gaps
• Guardrails, midrails, and toe boards are installed where required
• Access to scaffold platforms is safe and provided by approved means
• Scaffold is free of visible instability, missing components, or overload conditions

Excavation and Trenching

• Excavation protective system is installed as required (sloping, shoring, shielding, or equivalent)
• Spoil piles, materials, and equipment are kept back from the edge of the excavation
• Safe access and egress provided within required travel distance
• Excavation edges are protected from cave-in, collapse, and struck-by exposure
• Underground utilities have been located and marked before digging

Hot Work and Fire Prevention

• Hot work area is cleared of combustibles and protected from ignition sources
• Fire extinguisher is present, accessible, and appropriate for the task
• Hot work permit is issued and active where required
• Fire watch assigned and maintained for required duration

Struck-By, Silica, and Site Conditions

• Vehicle and equipment travel paths are separated from pedestrian routes where feasible
• Overhead work areas are controlled to prevent struck-by exposure
• Silica dust controls are in place for cutting, grinding, drilling, or demolition activities
• Housekeeping prevents accumulation of dust, debris, and trip hazards