Workplace Inspections
Companies should conduct regular inspections to uncover safety or health lapses at the workplace. Such inspections also help to educate workers on the hazards they might face at work.
Workplace inspections should involve:
- Listening to the concerns of workers and supervisors;
- Gaining a thorough understanding of jobs and tasks;
- Identifying existing and potential hazards;
- Determining the underlying causes of hazards;
- Monitoring hazard controls (E.g. personal protective equipment, engineering controls, policies and procedures); and
- Recommending corrective action based on an inspection's findings.
Upon discovery of any safety or health risks, corrective action should promptly be taken to eliminate or reduce the chances of a workplace incident, and any injuries or illnesses that might occur as a result.
Benefits of Conducting Inspections
Workplace inspections help companies to meet legal requirements on safety and health. The inspections also enable companies to improve operations efficiency, productivity and worker morale through an accident and injury-free workplace.
Parties Involvement in Inspections
Workplace inspections should involve representatives from all levels of a company, not just the middle management and workers.
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