Many of our clients love “being on the job site” while construction is taking place. But a job site is not a safe place to be if you are not properly equipped and if you do not have a good working knowledge of the site and how to navigate it to keep everyone safe, including the trades that work for you. In certain regions, being on-site without respecting safety and security requirements can lead to fines and work stoppages.

That is why we always ask our clients to respect the job site and to be there only in the presence of one of our project managers whenever possible.

And remember these tips:

The job site will at times look like a war zone, especially when excavation gets underway. It can be upsetting to see its condition at times, especially if you don’t know what you are looking at. Your PM can guide you as to what is going on, and why.

A job site is not a safe place to be without the proper safety gear, and a knowledge of how to navigate the site. Machinery, power tools, material scraps, nails, scaffolds, temporary structures and boomed materials all represent potential hazard to the trades, and to you. Safety and best practices are a must.

Job sites can be especially hazardous when it is raining or snowing. Try to stay away when the weather runs afoul.

It is imperative that all trades communicate directly with the project manager at all times. If the communications channels are circumvented, it can become very easy to lose track of project tasks, priorities and processes.

If you must visit the job site on your own, be sure you have the necessary safety gear including approved work boots, hard hats, goggles and gloves. Do not bring guests to the job site unless they are equally prepared and equipped properly.

Do not, under any circumstances bring children to the job site

Think Safe to Be Safe, at all times!

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