What is the primary purpose of regular site safety inspections?

The primary purpose of regular site safety inspections is to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations. These inspections are designed to proactively uncover potential safety risks on the worksite before they lead to accidents or injuries. By systematically evaluating the conditions of the site, safety inspectors can spot unsafe practices, conditions, or equipment that may pose a risk to workers.

Additionally, regular inspections help ensure that the site adheres to safety regulations set forth by governing bodies, such as the New York City Department of Buildings. Compliance with safety regulations not only protects workers but also helps the project maintain its schedule and avoids penalties from regulatory agencies.

While documentation of project progress, training of new employees, and assessing equipment functionality are important activities on a construction site, their primary focus is not on site safety. Therefore, those activities can support safety initiatives but do not reflect the main objective of conducting regular safety inspections.