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Example output

A sample safety scan report

This is what the visual analysis tool returns from a single photo. The example below shows the preliminary hazard report — the first step before using the platform's broader JHA and corrective-action tracking tools. It is illustrative and not live scan data.

Example report
Illustrative — not live scan data
Example job-site photo analyzed by OSHA Scan

Compliance score

75

Lower means more potential hazards found

4 potential hazards found

1 Critical1 High1 Medium

  • Worker without a hard hat in an active overhead-work zone

    Confirmed violationHigh

    Possibly related to head protection (29 CFR 1926.100)

    Observed condition: Struck-by and falling-object injuries are among the most common serious incidents on construction sites.

    Corrective action: Provide and require a hard hat before re-entering the area; confirm overhead work is controlled.

    High confidence

  • Unprotected leading edge with no guardrail

    Needs reviewCritical

    Possibly related to fall protection (29 CFR 1926.501)

    Observed condition: Falls are the leading cause of construction fatalities; an open edge above six feet is a critical exposure.

    Corrective action: Install a compliant guardrail or use a personal fall arrest system before work continues near the edge.

    Medium confidenceNot fully clear from the photo — verify on site.

  • Exposed rebar without protective caps

    Confirmed violationMedium

    Possibly related to impalement / rebar protection (29 CFR 1926.701)

    Observed condition: Uncapped rebar can cause impalement injuries during a slip, trip, or fall onto the bars.

    Corrective action: Cap or bend exposed rebar ends and keep the area around it clear.

    High confidence

  • Proper use of high-visibility safety apparel

    Positive observation

    Positive observation

    Observed condition: High-visibility apparel significantly reduces the risk of struck-by incidents in active traffic areas.

    Corrective action: Continue enforcing high-visibility vest requirements for all personnel.

    High confidence

AI-generated analysisThese findings are potential hazards flagged by AI from a single photo. They are a starting point for your own review — not an official OSHA determination. Verify conditions on site with a qualified person before acting.

What the scan report contains

Six practical elements designed for review, follow-up, and documentation.

A preliminary score

A 0–100 score derived from the active findings in the image, so your team can gauge the scene at a glance and review what affected it.

Annotated evidence

Numbered pins connect each visible finding to the source photo, while multi-angle scans preserve which image produced each observation.

Classification and risk

Each item shows its classification, severity, and AI confidence so a qualified person can prioritize and verify the review.

Possible OSHA context

A finding can reference the OSHA category or standard it may relate to, phrased as a starting point rather than a compliance verdict.

Corrective and JHA content

Draft corrective actions and checklist items help move reviewed findings into follow-up and JHA/JSA-ready documentation.

PDF and Excel records

Export the reviewed report for your existing documentation workflow and keep inspection history organized by workplace.

Who uses this report, and for what

Supervisors, before the shift

Walk the area, take one photo, and use the hazard list as the agenda for the morning huddle. The corrective-action checklist becomes the punch list: assign each item, fix it, check it off.

Safety managers, for the paper trail

Each report is a timestamped record of what a site looked like, what was flagged, and what was done about it. Exported to PDF or Excel, it slots into the documentation you already keep for audits and incident reviews.

Small contractors without a safety department

Most small crews cannot keep a full-time safety professional on staff. A scan is not a substitute for one — but it puts a structured, OSHA-referenced review within reach on every job, not just the ones big enough to justify a consultant.

Facility and warehouse managers

Aisles, racking, charging stations, and loading docks drift out of compliance gradually. A monthly photo scan per zone catches the drift — blocked egress, missing guarding, damaged racking — while it is still a five-minute fix.

What to verify manually

A report is a strong starting point, not the last word. Before treating a site as safe, a person should still confirm:

  • Exact heights, distances, and clearances behind any measurement-based finding
  • Hazards that may be hidden, intermittent, or outside the photo
  • Whether required training, permits, and procedures are actually in place
  • Anything a competent person would confirm before treating the site as safe

Reviewed by OSHA Scan Editorial

This content is produced by the OSHA Scan Editorial team and reviewed with AI assistance. It is general safety information, not legal or compliance advice. OSHA Scan is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or certified by OSHA or the U.S. Department of Labor.

From finding to follow-through

The scan report is the starting point. These connected tools help supervisors and EHS leaders review findings, manage follow-up, and organize workplace resources.

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Three angles, one deeper scan

Only the wide shot is required — every extra angle gives the AI more places to look.

Required: Set the scene — one wide shot lets the AI sweep the whole area at once

Stand at the entry point and capture corner to corner: floors, ladders, scaffolds, and everyone at work

or choose from your library

Drop a job-site photo or walkthrough video

Click to upload, drag & drop, or snap a photo on site. Photos scan free in about 15 seconds — no signup, no card. Video walkthroughs (up to 3 min) run on a free account.

Results in ~15sReferences relevant OSHA standardsPrivate - deleted in 48h unless you save it

Accuracy boosters

Small habits, sharper scans

1

Set the scene

Start with context

Fill the frame

2–3 ft for close-ups; keep ladders, cords and workers fully in view.

2

Capture clearly

Make the frame usable

Light it right

Keep the sun or lights behind you — glare and shadows hide hazards.

Tap to focus

Tap the hazard on screen and hold still one second — blur can't be flagged.

3

Choose the useful view

Give the AI room to understand

Go landscape

Turn your phone sideways — a wider frame catches more of the scene.

No job-site photo handy?
or scan with video
Video walkthrough scan — free account

Only upload photos you have permission to use, and avoid images showing personal, customer, or confidential information. Demo photos and results are held privately for up to 48 hours so you can save them to a free account; unclaimed photos are deleted automatically. Results are an AI-assisted preliminary review, not an official OSHA determination.

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Record up to 3 minutes of your site — the AI extracts frames and categorizes findings with exact timestamps. Free account required.

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Get the best results

Wide shot first

Stand at the entrance and photograph the entire work area so AI sees the full context

Hazard areas

Photograph elevated surfaces, equipment, electrical panels, and anywhere workers are active

Close-ups last

Move in close on anything damaged, missing, or that looks risky — the AI catches more detail

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