Construction safety inspection AI, from a job-site photo
Construction safety inspection AI reviews a photo of an active construction site and flags the hazards visible in it. Upload a shot of a work platform, an excavation edge, a crew, or a laydown area and OSHA Scan identifies issues like missing PPE, unprotected leading edges, exposed rebar, and struck-by exposures, references the OSHA construction standard each may relate to, scores the site, and suggests a fix for every finding. It gives foremen and crews a fast, consistent way to catch the hazards that cause the most construction injuries — falls, struck-by, and caught-in — before work continues. It is an AI-assisted preliminary review, not a substitute for a competent person's on-site inspection.
- PPE on every person in the work zone
- Fall protection at 6 feet and above
- Ladders and scaffolds set up correctly
- Excavations protected and accessible
Can AI replace a construction safety inspection?
No. OSHA requires a competent person for construction inspections, and OSHA Scan does not replace that role. It is an AI-assisted preliminary review that helps crews catch obvious hazards fast and gives the competent person a head start — the formal inspection and any compliance decision still rest with a qualified person.
Which construction hazards does it catch best?
Clearly visible exposures tied to OSHA's focus four — unprotected edges and fall hazards, missing PPE, struck-by risks like uncapped rebar or unsecured loads, and housekeeping problems. It is weakest on anything requiring measurement or hidden from the camera.
Does it work on excavation and trenching photos?
It can flag visible trenching concerns like spoil piles too close to an edge or a missing ladder, but soil classification, sloping angles, and protective-system adequacy require an on-site competent person. Treat trench findings as prompts to verify, not conclusions.