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Safety scan examples by setting

Illustrative examples of the kinds of hazards a scan tends to surface in different environments — and what fixing them looks like. These are representative examples, not real customer scans.

Worker in a hard hat near the unprotected edge of a concrete slab with uncapped rebar in the foregroundConstructionIllustrative example

Hazards a scan might flag

  • Worker near an unprotected leading edge
  • Crane load suspended over an active work area
  • Exposed rebar without protective caps

After corrective action

  • Guardrail or personal fall arrest in place at the edge
  • Lift zone barricaded and workers kept clear
  • Rebar capped and the area kept clear
Warehouse aisle with tall pallet racking, a forklift, and a worker near marked pedestrian linesWarehousing & logisticsIllustrative example

Hazards a scan might flag

  • Blocked walkway near a loading area
  • Stacked material that looks unstable in the frame
  • Pedestrian path crossing a forklift route

After corrective action

  • Walkways and exits kept clear and marked
  • Loads restacked and secured within rated limits
  • Separated pedestrian and forklift routes
Roofer in a hard hat and hi-vis vest working on a sloped shingle roof beside a ladderRoofing & work at heightIllustrative example

Hazards a scan might flag

  • Worker at height with no visible fall protection
  • Roof edge without a guardrail or warning line
  • Ladder set up at an unsafe angle

After corrective action

  • Fall protection worn and anchored
  • Edge protection or a warning line established
  • Ladder secured and set at a safe angle
Facility walkway with an extension cord running across it and an electrical panel blocked by stacked boxes on a palletFacilities & general industryIllustrative example

Hazards a scan might flag

  • PPE that appears missing for the task shown
  • Trip hazard from cabling across a walkway
  • Electrical panel area obstructed

After corrective action

  • Task-appropriate PPE provided and worn
  • Cabling routed and covered off the walkway
  • Clear access maintained around the panel

Reviewed by OSHA Scan Editorial

Last updated August 29, 2026

This content is produced by the OSHA Scan Editorial team and reviewed with AI assistance. It is general safety information, not legal or compliance advice. OSHA Scan is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or certified by OSHA or the U.S. Department of Labor.

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