Inspection means Prevention

Conducting an inspection before the work begins is the best way of preventing accidents. An inspection can save time and money - but most importantly, lives!

General inspection

The work place must be inspected. To facilitate the inspection of some work places, it is suggested that the work place be subdivided into sections, for example, storage areas, garages, offices, loading platforms.

Specific inspection

Some aspects must be inspected more rigorously, including storage and handling of harmful materials, tools and equipment and work methods and processes.

What should be inspected?

The Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations specify elements for inspection, including:

Buildings, docks, ramps, dock plates, heating and ventilation Scaffolds, ladders, excavations Elevators, manlifts Boilers and pressure vessels Levels of lighting, and emergency lighting Levels of sound Electrical installations/equipment Toilet rooms, showers, lunch rooms, cafeterias, potable water

Identification, storage, handling and use of hazardous material

Entry procedures and emergency equipment for confined spaces

Safety materials, equipment, devices and clothing Tools and machinery Materials handling equipment, training of operators and storage of materials

Records and investigation of hazardous occurrences

First aid supplies, training of first aid attendants, instructions in case of injury

Evacuation and emergency procedures, fire protection equipment

Diving methods and procedures Follow-up of corrective actions is essential for ensuring the effectiveness of inspections. - Extract from website

of Labour Canada