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Inspect Worksites Regularly
One of the most important ways to ensure the health and safety of the workplace is to regularly inspect the work site. Element 2 dealt with hazard identification and assessment and element 3 dealt with control. Once hazards have been initially assessed, regular inspections are necessary to monitor and follow-up, to ensure things do not get out of control. Inspection is an ongoing task because the workplace is always changing. A system of inspections that are both formal (i.e., regularly planned) and informal (i.e., ongoing) will make identifying and controlling hazards a normal part of everyday work. Formal inspections should be conducted by a supervisor and a worker whenever possible.
Inspections provide two important pieces of information about the work site:
information about hazards or potential hazards that have not been noted previously
confirmation of the effectiveness of controls for eliminating or reducing the risk of known hazards.
During the inspection:
Look at how work is performed.
Identify unsafe or unhealthy conditions and acts that can cause injury or illness so you can take corrective measures.
Talk to workers about the tasks they are doing and about any concerns they might have.
After the inspection:
Develop ways to eliminate or control all identified hazards.
Remedy serious hazards or unsafe work practices immediately.
Control all other hazards as soon as is reasonable; SET A SPECIFIC TARGET DATE.
Sample – Worksite Inspection Checklist
Sample – Worksite Inspection Checklist
Use a checklist when conducting regular health and safety inspections. Go over every aspect of the workplace to identify possible hazards. Use blank lines to add items that are specific to your workplace. For any No items, note the location and provide details.
Use Brightspace to complete 2.5 Element 5: Worksite Inspections
Use Brightspace to complete 2.5 Element 5: Worksite Inspections
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