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Construction Safety Inspector

Also known as: Site Safety Officer, Construction HSE Inspector, Safety and Health Inspector, Field Safety Representative

AI Impact Score

32/100

Construction safety inspection is evolving rapidly with computer vision and AI-powered site monitoring tools that can detect PPE violations, unsafe conditions, and near-miss events from cameras. However, the investigative judgment, worker relationship skills, and contextual safety leadership that characterise excellent safety inspectors remain firmly human. AI augments their reach without replacing their professional judgment.

$52k – $98k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

85,000

Total Jobs (US)

+9%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (3)

Routine PPE compliance observation from camera footageStandard incident report form completionBasic safety statistic compilation and reporting

AI-Enhanced Tasks (5)

AI camera systems for continuous PPE and unsafe act detectionDrone inspection of fall hazards and inaccessible areasPredictive safety analytics from incident data patternsAutomated safety observation report generation from inspection notesDigital permit-to-work management and compliance tracking

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Incident investigation and root cause analysisWorker coaching and safety culture leadershipRegulatory compliance interpretation for complex situationsEmergency response coordinationContractor safety prequalification and management

Current Skills

OSHA Regulations (1926 Construction Standard)Incident InvestigationSafety Observation and ReportingHazard RecognitionEmergency Response Planning

Future-Proof Skills

AI Site Safety Platform Operation (Smartvid.io, Newmetrix)Drone InspectionSafety Analytics and Data InterpretationWearable Safety Technology ManagementBehavioural Safety Programme Design