Construction Site Inspections

Construction sites change quickly. New trades arrive, work areas move, risks develop and documentation can fall behind. THSP’s site inspections provide a clear snapshot of your site’s safety performance, helping you identify hazards, address non-compliance and protect people on site.

What are site inspections?

Site inspections are a snapshot of a construction site’s safety performance. During a site safety evaluation, your consultant will identify hazards and areas of non-compliance, helping your workers go home unharmed and reducing the risk of unwanted enforcement action.

What does a THSP site inspection include?

Your consultant will walk the site with you or your senior representative, review current arrangements and consider how the site will develop.

Where relevant, they will also review site documentation and subcontractor documentation, making constructive comments where improvements are needed.

Clear reporting through MyTHSP

The report is easy to read, includes photos and can be sent in real time to site managers and stakeholders.

Reports are also uploaded to the Site Inspection tool in MyTHSP, helping you view actions, monitor trends and keep track of progress.

Collaborative, practical support

THSP regards site visits as a collaborative exercise, not a way to police compliance. Our aim is to help you and your staff establish positive working environments where productivity and safety go hand in hand.

Where appropriate, we can also deliver a toolbox talk during visits to help teams understand the reasons behind our recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Construction Site Inspections

How often should site inspections be conducted on construction sites?

There is no single legal requirement specifying exact frequency, but inspections should be carried out often enough to reflect the pace of change on site. Active construction sites can change significantly day to day, so many projects benefit from weekly or fortnightly visits, particularly during high-risk phases. During your initial conversation with THSP, we’ll recommend a schedule based on the nature, risk level and complexity of your project.

Are weekly safety inspections required on construction sites?

There is no blanket legal requirement for weekly inspections, but under CDM 2015 the principal contractor has a duty to plan, manage and monitor site safety on an ongoing basis. For higher-risk or fast-moving projects, weekly inspections are widely regarded as best practice. THSP can provide regular scheduled visits to help you meet that duty and demonstrate it is being actively managed.

Why is it important to keep records of site inspections?

Inspection records provide evidence that hazards were identified and acted upon. They are valuable during HSE investigations, insurance claims and legal proceedings and help demonstrate a proactive approach to site safety. THSP inspection reports are stored in MyTHSP, giving you a running record of visits, actions and trends that is easy to access and share when needed.

How can I see the progress of site inspections and outstanding actions?

THSP inspection reports are uploaded to the Site Inspection tool within MyTHSP, where site managers and stakeholders can view outstanding actions, monitor trends across visits and track progress over time. Reports can also be shared in real time as they are completed, so the right people are kept informed without delay.

How do I prepare for a construction site inspection?

The most useful thing you can do is ensure a senior site representative is available to walk the site with the THSP consultant and that key documentation is accessible, including induction records, risk assessments, method statements and subcontractor paperwork. Beyond that, our inspections are designed to be practical and collaborative rather than disruptive, so there is no need to treat it as a formal audit event.

What does a construction site inspector look for?

Your THSP consultant will assess the site for active hazards, housekeeping standards, welfare facility conditions, compliance with method statements and risk assessments, subcontractor documentation and how the site is likely to develop as work progresses. Because THSP specialises in construction, your consultant will be matched to your project type and will understand the environment they are walking into.

How is a construction site inspection different from an audit?

An inspection is a snapshot of conditions on site at a given point in time, focused on identifying visible hazards and checking current arrangements. An audit is typically a more structured review of management systems and documentation. THSP’s site inspections combine both elements and because reports are stored in MyTHSP, repeated visits build into a longer-term picture of your site’s safety performance over time.

What happens after a THSP site inspection report is issued?

You’ll receive a clear, photo-supported report with prioritised actions, which can be tracked and managed through MyTHSP. Where needed, your consultant can also deliver a toolbox talk during the visit to help the team understand the findings and the reasoning behind any recommendations. Our aim is always to leave the site in a better position than we found it.