What should a Site Safety Survey primarily identify?

A Site Safety Survey is a critical component of ensuring a safe working environment, especially in settings that involve restoration or remediation processes. The primary focus of such a survey is to identify hazards that could pose a risk to workers and others present at the site. This includes evaluating potential dangers like slips, trips, falls, exposure to harmful substances, electrical hazards, and any other conditions that could compromise safety.

Once hazards are identified, the survey also outlines required mitigation strategies to effectively reduce or eliminate these risks before work begins. This proactive approach is essential for the safety of all personnel involved, reinforcing the importance of identifying and addressing potential dangers upfront.

While considerations such as cost-saving measures, employee performance issues, or building structural integrity may be relevant in certain contexts, they do not align with the primary objective of a Site Safety Survey. The main goal is always centered around identifying hazards to protect individuals’ wellbeing while performing any task or job at the site.