Workplace Inspections or Audits

Workplace audits are inspections that are conducted to evaluate certain aspects of the work environment regarding occupational safety and health. The use of safety and health audits has been shown to have a positive effect on a company s loss control initiative. In fact, companies that perform safety and health audits have fewer accidents/incidents than companies that do not. 

Safety and health audits (inspections), which are often conducted in workplaces, serve a number of evaluative purposes. Audits or inspections can be performed to 

Supervisors are to respond in writing on the company form detailing action or nonaction that will be taken and are to return a copy to the employee submitting the hazard identification form. 

Check compliance with company rules and regulations 

Evaluate progress regarding safety and health issues and problems 

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