Daily Site Safety Inspection

Spot-check the safety roster against the access-gate log. OSHA 10 is required for trade workers and OSHA 30 for supervisors within the last five years on most federal and state public works. Anyone without a current card gets pulled until they re-train — site access denial is non-negotiable.

Pull each trade's AHA / pre-task plan for today's scope. Confirm hazards, controls, and required PPE match the actual work — fresh AHAs are required when scope, sequence, or crew composition changes.

Cover one focused topic tied to today's work — silica when cutting concrete, fall protection when working leading edge, hot work when welding. Capture attendance with signatures; the talk is part of the OSHA training record if a citation comes up later.

Daily log entries are evidentiary. A missed day weakens delay claims, differing-site-conditions notices, and OSHA defenses six months later. Note manpower per trade, weather, deliveries, visitors, and any incidents — even minor ones.

ANSI Z89.1 Type I or Type II, Class E for electrical exposure. Check shell for cracks and suspension date stamps — most manufacturers rate the suspension at 12 months and the shell at 5 years from date of manufacture.

Concrete saws, demo hammers, and powder-actuated tools all push above 85 dBA. NRR-rated plugs or muffs are required in posted high-noise zones; double protection (plugs + muffs) when sustained exposure exceeds 100 dBA.

Class 2 minimum on most active sites; Class 3 on roadway and night work. Faded or torn vests don't meet the standard — replace, don't ignore.

Anyone wearing a tight-fitting respirator needs an annual fit test on the same make/model/size and a current medical clearance. P100 cartridges for silica work, organic vapor for solvents — pull the assigned protection factor from the written respiratory program.

ANSI A4 or higher cut-resistant for sheet metal and rebar tying; nitrile or chemical-rated for solvents and curing agents; leather welder's gauntlets for hot work. Wrong glove for the task is a top three hand-injury cause.

Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program or GFCI on every 120V circuit per 1926.404(b). Pull damaged cords out of service immediately — taping a split jacket is a citation, not a repair.

For any concrete cutting, drilling, grinding, or chipping today, confirm 1926.1153 Table 1 controls are in place: integrated water delivery on saws, HEPA vacuum shrouds on grinders, and respirators where the task duration exceeds the threshold. Dry cutting without controls is an automatic finding.

Green tag = inspected and ready, yellow = restricted use, red = do not use. Frame scaffolds need a competent-person inspection at the start of each shift; ladders need rail, rung, and foot inspection per 1926.1053.

Slings, shackles, and chain falls need annual third-party inspection plus pre-use visual. Check capacity tags against the day's lift plan — a 2-ton sling on a 3-ton pick is how loads drop.

Cords across walkways, unsecured floor penetrations, ice on stair towers, accumulated mud at the gate. Mark or remediate before crews mobilize — the first hour of the shift is the highest-incident window.

1926.501 triggers at 6 ft for general construction. Confirm anchor points are 5,000 lb-rated or designed by a qualified person, harnesses and lanyards are inspected, and guardrails or covers are in place at every leading edge and floor opening.

5 foot-candles minimum for general construction areas, 10 for shops and shafts (1926.56). Mechanical ventilation in any enclosed area where fuel-burning equipment, solvents, or welding is in use; CO and LEL monitoring where required.

1926 Subpart P competent-person inspection at the start of every shift, after every rainfall, and after every equipment vibration event. Verify the 811 dig ticket is current and locate marks are visible, soil classification matches the protective system (slope, shore, or bench), and spoils are kept 2 ft minimum from the edge.

Mid-shift sweep — debris, banding, dunnage, and pallets pile up fast after a morning of deliveries. Stair towers especially: emergency egress can't be obstructed.

Flammables in approved cabinets, secondary containment under drums, SDS available within the work area. Mixed waste streams (paint, solvent, oil-rag) are a common HazCom finding.

2A:10B:C minimum within 100 ft of any work area per 1926.150. Monthly inspection initials on the tag, annual third-party service. Pressure gauge in the green band.

Active hot work — welding, cutting, brazing, grinding near combustibles — requires a written permit, dedicated fire watch with extinguisher, and a 30-minute post-work watch. Sparks in occupied buildings catch insulation hours after the welder leaves.

Routes change as the building closes in — what was an open egress yesterday can be drywalled today. Update the site logistics plan and confirm the muster point is still accessible and clear.

ANSI Z308.1 Class B kit minimum on most commercial sites. Replace consumed items, verify the AED battery and pad expiration dates, and confirm the trauma kit (tourniquet, hemostatic gauze) is stocked for a remote site.

Posted at every gate and trailer: site address (for 911 dispatch), nearest hospital with emergency department, Safety Director cell, project executive cell, and the OSHA 8-hour fatality / 24-hour amputation reporting number.

End-of-shift sign-off by the Site Safety Officer or Superintendent. Attach photos of any deficiencies observed and corrective actions taken. The signed record goes in the project safety file and supports both the OSHA 300 log and any insurance claim review.

Document the imminent-danger condition, the trades affected, and the time work was halted. Notify the Safety Director, Project Executive, and owner's rep within the timeframe specified in the site safety plan. Work does not resume until the corrective action is verified by the competent person and signed off in writing.