Construction Site Induction: What to Cover

A site induction is the first safety conversation every worker and visitor has before they set foot on site. Done well, it sets the tone and makes sure nobody starts work unaware of the risks around them.

Why induction matters

New arrivals don't know your site's specific hazards, layout, or rules. The induction bridges that gap — and creates a record that everyone on site has been briefed. No induction, no access.

What to cover

• Site rules and PPE requirements
• Key hazards specific to this site and current phase
• Site layout — access routes, welfare, no-go areas
• Emergency procedures — alarm, escape routes, assembly point, first aid
• Permits and sign-in procedures
• Reporting — how to raise hazards and near misses
• Key contacts — who's responsible for what

Keep it specific

Generic inductions wash over people. Tailor it to the real site: point at the actual excavation, the actual traffic route, the actual assembly point. Specifics stick.

Record every induction

You need to prove who's been inducted and when. Capturing inductions digitally — with a sign-off and date for each person — means you can show at a glance that everyone on site is briefed. SiteAudit keeps induction records alongside your inspections and briefings in one place.