Effective Workplace Safety Inspections

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Effective WorkplaceSafety Inspections
OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT LOSS PREVENTION UNIT
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THE INSPECTION PROCESS
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PRETEST

• Identification of workplace hazards is an
  important part of the inspection process.
  true/false
• Inspections must be conducted by the safety
  officer only. true/false
• ORM requires all agencies to conduct and
  _________inspections

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Pretest (contd)

• Hazards found in the workplace should be
  corrected as soon as possible.
  true/false
• Indoor air quality issues are part of the
  inspection process. true/false

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GOALS

• Create a better understanding of the inspection
  process.
• Learn how to identify safety hazards.
• Learn how to control identified hazards.

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Did You Know?Workplace Hazards--

• Can cause
• Death
• Injury
• Damage to equipment

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Inspections help

• Maintain a safe work environment
• Control unsafe acts and conditions
• Ensure operational efficiency

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WHAT TO INSPECT?

• The entire workplace
• Both interior exterior work environments.

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Checklist Categories

• Building Safety
• Office Safety
• Fire Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Emergency Equipment
• Storage Methods

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What to Look for?

• Indoor air quality
• NFPA- Life Safety 101 Compliance
• Housekeeping practices

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More of What to Look for

• Equipment operation and maintenance practices
• Unsafe conditions
• Unsafe acts (practices)

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TYPES OF INSPECTIONS

• Formal Inspections
• Daily/Weekly Inspections
• Special Function Inspections

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WHO CAN CONDUCT INSPECTIONS

• Employees
• Supervisors
• Safety Coordinators
• Management
• Safety Committee Members
• Outside Vendors/insurance companies

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• INSPECTION
• EXAMPLES...

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• Emergency Equipment

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• Office Safety

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• Fire Safety

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• Electrical Safety

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• Storage Methods

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• Building Safety

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SO, YOU COMPLETED YOUR INSPECTION?
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WHAT YOU FOUND

• Unsafe Conditions
• Unsafe Acts

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WHAT NEXT?

• Correct unsafe conditions
• Correct unsafe acts
• Implement controls

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IMPLEMENTING CONTROLS

• Engineering Controls
• Administrative Controls
• Protective Equipment

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Document Your Findings

• Document your corrective action
• Document your controls

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OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
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Written Components

• Include in operational safety plan/manual
• Include procedures to identify correct hazards
• Cover good housekeeping
  

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The Inspection Effect

• Measures employees safety performance
• Reinforces importance of safety managements
  commitment
• Encourages employees

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Inspections Required

• Class A Monthly
• Class B - Quarterly

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InspectionDocumentation

• Checklist recommended
• Systematic
• Site-specific
• Revise as needed

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Inspection Documentation (cont)

• Written inspection report
• Should include
• Person Date
• Concerns Identified
• Corrective Action
• Building/Area inspected

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Hazard Control Logs or Other Acceptable Method

• Location
• Posted in the workplace, accessible to ALL
  employees
• Purpose
• For employees to report unsafe conditions

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Hazard Control Logs (contd)

• Implementation
• Train employees
• Review routinely
• Maintain on file at least three years.

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Hazard Control Log Responsibilities

• Supervisor or Loss Prevention Rep
• Checks HCL
• Takes temporary control
• Reports to next level, if uncontrolled

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Corrective Action

• Appropriate
• Effective
• Expeditious

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Corrective Action (contd)

• Immediate (if possible)
• If longer than 30 days
• Forward Hazard Control Log to
• Agency Head
• Department Head
• ORM-LP-BR

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Record-keeping

• Inspection Checklists
• Hazard Control Logs
• State Fire Marshal Reports
• Keep all for 3 years minimum

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POST TEST

• Inspections must be conducted and documented
  using a checklist that reflects actual working
  conditions. True/False
• Life Safety Code 101 only applies to office
  buildings.
  True/False

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POST TEST (CONTD)

• Observing employees at work must be part of
  your__________.
• Hazards which pose imminent danger must be
  __________ and corrected immediately.

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Questions

• Thanks For Attending This Program
• Think Safety and Be Safe