Inspections
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Construction Site Daily Safety Inspection
OSHA 1926-aligned daily inspection used by site supers and competent persons before crews begin work.
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Construction
Heavy Construction
Civil Engineering
Trades
What's inside this template
Fall Protection
- All workers exposed to 6+ ft of fall risk are using PFAS or guardrails
- Guardrails meet 42"±3" top rail height with mid-rail and toeboard
- Anchor points are rated to 5,000 lbs static load
- Harnesses inspected before use; no cuts, fraying, or chemical damage
- Hole covers are secured, marked "HOLE" or "COVER", and rated 2x load
Scaffolding
- Scaffold tags (green/yellow/red) are visible and current
- Mudsills and base plates are level and on firm ground
- Cross-bracing, planks, and toeboards are in place
- Access ladders are properly secured and extend 3 ft above platform
- No overloaded scaffolds (verify against rated capacity)
Excavation & Trenching
- Excavations 5+ ft deep have protective system (slope/shore/shield)
- Spoil piles are 2+ ft from edge of excavation
- Atmosphere tested in excavations 4+ ft (O₂, LEL, H₂S)
- Egress provided every 25 ft in excavations 4+ ft deep
- Competent person has inspected excavation today
Hot Work & Fire Watch
- Hot work permit issued and posted at the work area
- Combustibles within 35 ft are removed or covered
- Fire watch is assigned and equipped with extinguisher
- Fire watch will continue 30 minutes after work ceases
Site Conditions
- Hard hats, eye, hi-vis, and footwear PPE in use
- Silica controls in place for cutting/grinding (water or vacuum)
- Crane/heavy equipment operators are certified and visible
- No struck-by or pinch-point hazards observed
Common use cases
Pre-shift safety walk
Competent person daily audit
OSHA 1926 compliance
Insurance / GC compliance
Frequently asked questions
Who can sign off — does it need a certified inspector?
OSHA 1926 requires a "competent person" who can identify hazards and has authority to correct them. The site superintendent or designated foreman typically qualifies; no separate certification is required.
How often is "daily" — every shift or once per calendar day?
OSHA 1926 requires inspection before work begins each shift. If only one crew works a Saturday, one inspection covers them; second shifts get their own.
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