SAFETY INSPECTION

DEFINITION
Safety Inspections provide a reliable way of
identifying, correcting and eliminating conditions
and behaviors that could cause or contribute to
injuries, illnesses and damages.
They are needed because nothing is completely
risk-free:
Things wear out
Conditions change
People are not perfect
Usually a proactive approach
PURPOSE
PRIMARY:
 Detect and correct hazards
 Assess effectiveness of OSH Program
 Display visible management commitment to OSH
 Identify training needs
 Fulfill legal obligations
SECONDARY:
 to improve operation by increasing efficiency,
effectiveness and profitability
TYPES
A. Continuous Inspection

B. Periodic/Interval Inspection

Regular Inspections

General Inspections

C. Emergency Inspection
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A. CONTINUOUS INSPECTION:

 An inspection conducted as part of the workers

job responsibilities in noting and correcting
potential danger.
It involves noting an apparently or potentially
hazardous conditions or unsafe procedure and
either correcting it immediately or making a
report to initiate corrective action
Sometimes called informal inspection because it
does not conform to a set schedule, plan or
checklist.
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B. INTERVAL INSPECTION:

 A systematic process with specific intervals and

widely regarded as “real” safety and health
inspection.
 Sometimes called planned inspections.
 Deliberate, thorough, and with systematic
procedure that permits examination of specific
items or conditions.
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TYPES OF INTERVAL INSPECTION:

REGULAR INSPECTIONS – inspections at

regular interval which is conducted on a
specific area, a specific operation or a specific
type of equipment.

GENERAL INSPECTION – is a planned walk-

through of an entire area and includes places
not usually inspected.
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C. EMERGENCY INSPECTION:

An inspection focused on the components of

machinery, equipment, materials, structures or
areas likely to result in an immediate
unwanted incident.

An unscheduled inspection may be needed to

correct unsafe conditions.
SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM
An effective program begins with analysis
and planning. Before instituting an
inspection program, a number of questions
should be answered:
 What is the purpose of inspection?
 What aspects of each item need to be
examined?
 How often/frequent must items be
inspected?
 Who will conduct the inspection?
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The inspectors must:
 Have sound knowledge of the
facility/workplace
 Be knowledgeable of the relevant standards,
codes and regulations;
 Be familiar with the organization’s accident
experience and potentials
 Possess the ability to make intelligent
decisions for corrective action
 Exercise diplomacy in handling personnel and
situations
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The inspection process must be
systematic.
There must be a method of reporting,
evaluating and using the gathered data.
WHAT AND WHERE TO INSPECT
Physical Condition
 equipment & apparatus
 appliances you are working with
 your work area
 areas surrounding your work area
 high risk areas

Processes
Behavior (acts)
Other items and areas
ITEMS FOR INSPECTION
Tools (power and non-power) & Equipment
Machines (utilities, production, etc.)
Materials and
Supplies

Material handling
equipment
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Storage
facilities/area and
containers
Warning and
signaling devices
Work environment
(temp, noise, dusts,
etc.)
Housekeeping and
waste disposal
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Power source
equipment
Electrical
connections/devices
Fire protection
equipment
Fire hazards
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Motor Vehicles
Office
Personal service and
first aid facilities
Buildings and
structures
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Walkways and
roadways
Working surfaces,
platforms, scaffolds
Fall hazards
Hose whip restraint not attached
Personal protective
equipment
People (human
behavior, acts)
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INSPECTION FREQUENCY FACTORS
What is the loss severity potential of the problem
or what is the potential for injury to employees?
How quickly can the item or part become unsafe?
What is the history of failures and what are the
results of these failures?
A good rule:
“THE HIGHER THE RISK, THE HIGHER
THE FREQUENCY OF THE INSPECTION.”
WHO WILL CONDUCT INSPECTION
Safety Professionals/Officers
Company or Facility Management Supervisor
Mechanical Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Personnel
Safety and Health Committee members
Third Parties and/or Customers
Other inspection teams/personnel
INSPECTION TOOLS
COMMON TOOLS:
Inspection forms/sheet/checklists
Clipboards
Pens/pencils
Lock-out/tag-out equipment
Measuring tape/ruler
Flashlight
Cameras, video cams and/or tape recorder
Personal Protective Equipment
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SPECIAL TOOLS:
Electric testing equipment
Sampling devices (air, noise, light, temperature)
Sampling containers
Calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges
Stop watch
Other equipment depending on the need of the
inspection.
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PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Includes review of the following:
Accident reports
Equipment inspection and maintenance records
Work Procedures (Method Statements)
Previous inspection reports
Other documents

Includes Coordination:
With affected persons (if not a surprise inspection)
With inspection team (including pre-inspection meeting)

Includes preparation of materials needed.

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Remember:
Inspections must not interrupt
normal operations.

Identification of hazards
Data gathering
Interview of workers
May or may not use checklists or inspection
sheets.
INSPECTION REPORT
Report Formats can be:
Bullet-type report
Narrative/paragraph form
Risk Assessment format
Other formats
CORRECTIVE ACTION
In making recommendations, be guided
by these rules:
Immediately correct everything possible
Report conditions beyond one’s authority
and suggest solutions.
Prioritize high risk items. A good tool is
Risk Assessment.
MONITORING
At regular intervals, report progress in
complying with the safety
recommendations.
Monitor for residual hazards and those
hazards that were produced by the actions
that were made to correct the initial
problem.
ROLES IN IMPLEMENTATION
AND MONITORING
Management’s Role:
Supports Inspection Program
Ensure that recommended corrective actions
are in the agenda.
Decision-making specially when money is
involved

Safety Officer’s Role:

Conduct inspections
Follow-up and monitoring of inspection items
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AND MONITORING
Supervisor’s and Worker’s Role:
Conducts inspection
Execution of corrective actions

Safety and Health Committee’s Role:

Review reports of safety and health inspections
and discuss the findings and recommendations
during committee meetings.
“ An inspection is a service to
an organization and its
workforce, NOT a burden. ”
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