An inspection should achieve several purposes:
Identify existing and potential hazards.
- Identify safety code violations.
- Determine underlying causes of hazards.
- Monitor hazard controls.
- Determine corrective action to minimize or eliminate hazards.
- Reinforce and promote safe work practices.
A good inspection program is essential to maintaining safety on the worksite. However, it should be seen (by you and especially by your employees) as a fact-finding rather than a fault-finding exercise. It should be designed as a regular part of supervision and maintenance, with proper records being kept.