Which factor can disrupt an initial safety inspection during a project?

Disruptions to an initial safety inspection during a project can arise from factors that impact the continuity and consistency of assessment. A change in contractors is particularly significant because each contractor may have different safety protocols, procedures, and familiarity with the project site. If a contractor who was familiar with the specific safety concerns and nuances of the site is replaced or changed, it can lead to gaps in knowledge regarding hazards and safety measures that need to be observed. This disruption can hinder the inspection process, affecting the overall safety compliance and awareness of the new team.

In contrast, changes in temperature, while they can influence certain site conditions, do not fundamentally disrupt the safety inspection process itself. Increased documentation is generally aimed at improving safety regulations and ensuring compliance, rather than hindering the inspection. Scheduled breaks, although they introduce pauses in activity, typically do not affect the process of conducting a thorough safety inspection, as they are planned and accounted for. Therefore, the introduction of a new contractor creates a potential gap in the continuity of safety oversight that may hinder an effective initial safety inspection.