Workplace Inspection Policy and Procedure

Policy

Workplace inspections will be conducted to identify and correct potential safety and
health hazards. A standard inspection checklist will be used to conduct these
inspections.

Procedure

Responsibilities

Senior Management

1. Conduct a formal inspection of the workplace once every year using the
workplace inspection checklist. Ensure corrective action is taken to address
hazards identified.
2. Review middle management’s inspections. Initialize and date the
inspection report.

Middle Management

1. Conduct formal inspections semi-annually using the Workplace Inspection

Checklist. Ensure corrective action is taken to address hazards identified.
Provide a copy of your inspection to senior management.
2. Review site supervisor’s weekly inspections. Ensure appropriate
corrective actions are taken. Initialize and date the inspection report and file it in
job file.
3. Review and comment on quality of supervisor’s inspection reports.
4. Review semi-annually with senior management the status of supervisor’s
inspection.

Supervisor

1. Conduct formal inspections weekly using the Workplace Inspection

Checklist. Ensure corrective action is taken to address hazards identified.
Provide a copy of your inspection to middle management at the end of the week.

All Workplace Parties

1. All workplace parties must conduct daily informal inspections of their

workplace and take action to correct hazards.

All identified hazardous conditions should be eliminated or controlled

immediately. When this is not possible:
 1. Interim control measures should be implemented immediately.
2. Warning signs should be posted at the location of the hazard.
3. All affected employees should be informed of the location of the hazard
and the required interim controls.
4. Permanent control measures should be implemented as soon as possible.

Training

All parties who conduct formal workplace inspections will be trained on their
responsibilities and on how to complete the Workplace Inspection Checklist.

Appendix

Workplace Inspection Checklist