Occupational Health and Safety

Workplace Inspection

Training

HS7_21.11.13

• Inspection

• Inspector must

• Inspection process

• Classification of workplace hazards

• Reporting

• Follow-up

AGENDA

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INSPECTION

• Legislated

• Monitor adherence to standards

• Report hazards and recommend improvement measures

• Benefits

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An Inspector must

• Know the type of activities to inspect

• Have a positive attitude, open mind

• Get to the bottom of the things

• Take a systematic approach

• Demonstrate an exemplary behaviour

• Possess problem-solving ability

• Demonstrate realism

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Inspection Process

1. Plan

2. Inspect

3. Report

4. Monitor

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Plan

• Schedule your inspections

• Identify who will conduct workplace inspections

• Review elements of the OHS program associated to workplace

• Review previous reports

• Gather checklist and equipment

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Things to doduring an Inspection

Detect

Inspection

Listen

Identify

VerifyList

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During an Inspection

• Inspect entire workplace

• Recognize presence of immediate danger

• Do not operate equipment if you are not qualified, ask operator for a demonstration

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Example of unsafe practices

• Operating a motor vehicle without a driver permit

• Failure to secure a defective equipment

• Improper material handling (lifting)

• Ignoring adverse influence of medication, alcohol, other drugs

• Horseplay (unacceptable claim by Workers Compensations)

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Immediate Action

• Change process

• Shutdown

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• Class A – risk of permanent disability, loss of life, or extensive loss of material

• Class B – risk of serious injury, illness, temporary illness, disruptive material damage

• Class C – minor non-disabling injury, illness, non-disruptive property damage

3 Classification OHS Hazards

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Classification OHS Hazards

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Classification OHS Hazards

● Class A – likely to cause permanent disability, loss of life or body part extensive loss of structure, equipment, or material

Broken door at an emergency exit

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Classification OHS Hazards

● Class B – likely to cause serious injury, illness temporary disability or property damage

– Not extensive

Emergency LightsDeal with the slip hazard immediately

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Classification OHS Hazards

● Class C – likely to cause minor, non-disabling injury, illness, non-disruptive, and property damage

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Ripped and worn carpet

Report

• Name of who conducted the inspection, time, date and area inspected

• A clear description of existing or potential hazards observed

• Priority ranking according to risk

• Temporary measures until a permanent solution can be implemented

• Recommendations for corrective actions

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• Senior Local Employer Representative

• Immediate supervisor of workplace area

• OHSC or OHSR

• OHS Bulletin board in the workplace

• Chain of command

Distribution of Report

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Follow-up

• Monitor implementation of recommendations

• Monitor safety standards

• Participate in evaluation of corrective actions taken

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• Where to find more details about your workplace inspection?

• Who to contact for assistance?

• Where to find support tools?

Things You Should Know

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CONCLUSION

We have reviewed how

to conduct a workplace inspection

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