How often should a construction worksite be inspected? Provide the rationale for your recommendation.
In the military we have to inspect all of our equipment daily prior to using it. This may sound a little excessive but we have to know we can rely on our equipment. I think the actual worksite should be inspected a minimum of every six months by management and daily by the worker. It is easier to correct a problem if it is spotted early. It can also prevent damage to equipment or injury or a fatality. Here is a good schedule I found on how often inspections should be conducted.
• “1-2 per month for Senior Management such as Plant Managers and Executives
• (Predictivesolutionscom, 2012).
• 1-2 per week for Line Managers, Superintendents, Directors, and Workers
• 3-5 per week for Safety staff” (Predictivesolutionscom, 2012)
The inspections should be more frequent if there are a lot of accidents. I still think that the worker needs to do at least a quick look around his work area everyday especially if there are other shifts that use the same work area. A little housekeeping can prevent a lot of accidents.
OSHA is not able to inspect every business yearly. Their first priority is on the employers with a poor safety record, fatalities or a hazardous job. Other employers will be inspected regularly. There is no specific time period for an OSHA inspection. “OS&H regulation 3.5 to 3.11 list their requirements for inspections. It states, Provision for the regular inspection of premises, equipment, work methods and work practices, at appropriate intervals, to ensure that prompt action is undertaken to correct any hazardous conditions found” (Worksafebccom, 2009). Employers with a good safety record can request to participate in OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). Employers in the VPP will be inspected every 1 to 5 years depending on their level of VPP recognition. (Oshagov, 2002).

Occupational Safety & Health Administration. (2002). Job hazard analysis [Brochure], pp. 15, 18-19, Retrieved 31 January, 2016, from https://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3071.pdf

Predictivesolutionscom. (2012). Safety Inspections: How Often is Enough?. Retrieved 30 January, 2016, from http://www.predictivesolutions.com/blog/safetycary/inspection-best-practices/safety-inspections-how-often-is-enough/

Worksafebccom. (2009). Safety Inspections. Retrieved 30 January, 2016, from http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/safety_inspections.pdf