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Inspection
Procedures
OSHA Inspections
OSHA Personnel May Inspect Any Covered Workplace Unannounced Random Inspections -- Very Rare Response to a Complaint -- Common Response to an Accident -- Rare Will Inspect Following a Fatality Follow-Up to Previous Inspection May Result in Fines, Some Substantial
Safety Audits
Safety Audits
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A Formal Report on the Relative Risk of Working or Visiting in a Facility Based on Observation of Facilities, Equipment, Processes, and Activities Based on Pertinent Data
Audit Considerations
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Access / Egress Fire Protection Equipment/Alarms Flammables and Combustibles Electrical Hazards Pressure Vessels Ventilation
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Noise Levels Lighting Levels Machine Guarding Trips and Falls Hazardous Matls Radiation Ergonomics (Lifting, BioMech. & Repetitive Strain)
Know the Facility Thoroughly -- Jobs, Equipment, Processes, Materials, Etc. Know Relevant Standards, Codes, and Regulations (eg. OSHA, NFPA, ASME) Plan Steps for Inspection -- Interviews, Tests, Observations, Etc. Determine Method for Recording, Evaluating, and Using Data Collected
Straightforward and Clear Define Area Included in Audit Briefly Describe Processes & Activities List All Findings _ What Is Being Done Correctly _ What Situations Constitute Safety Hazards or OSHA Violations
Discuss Why You Consider Situation a Safety Hazard Describe Any Solutions You Think Will Make the Situation Safe Note the Best Solution (From the Safety Perspective) Give Other Good Solutions if Best Is Likely to Be Disfavored by Management (e.g., if Expensive) or if it Will Take Time to Implement
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Be Sure All Solutions Meet OSHA Provide Supporting Documentation (Pictures, Sketches, Flow Carts, Raw Data, Statistical Results, Etc.) Provide a Rah-Rah Conclusion Provide for Follow-Up Audit to Check for Implementation of Solutions
Provide a Detailed, Professional Written Report of Results Present Results Orally to Manager of the Area, Supervisors, and Top Management (if Possible) Meet Separately with Person Responsible for Implementing Changes (Mfg. Engr., Supervisor, Etc.)