Can't comment about the last sentence but yes an active construction site requires PPE (personal protective equipment) like hardhats, safety glasses, steel toed shoes, etc during normal working times.
Thanks for this. I am notorious for forgetting/not-knowing the fundamentals. Too, you pushed me to clarify/verify and I found out something I did not know. They are awaiting their certification of occupancy, which they have applied for a few times already. It's unclear if they have received this even yet. Once they receive that, can they loose the gear.