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• Access and egress
• Transport
• Electrical safety
• Machinery safety
• Hazardous substances
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Emergency Arrangements

However, checklist has also some limitations which is, the inspector may not overlook apart from
the items mentioned in the checklist, ignore hazards or risks which are not listed in the checklist,
incompetent may attempt to carryout inspections.

Planning action - is essential for the issues found during the inspection to control the risks
proactively before something goes wrong. Inspection without corrective action represents
ineffective management system. Planning actions must be clear with:

• What corrective action required
• Person responsible to close out the action
• Timescale with priorities

The agreed methods of active monitoring shall be documented and put in to practice for
effective functioning of the system.

Factors to be considered when determining the frequency of the inspections

• Activities being carried out and the level of risk present.
• Processes being carried out, changing processes may
require frequent monitoring
• Followed by risk assessment, as it may emphasize
inspection as an additional control measure
• Findings from previous inspection, as part of follow up
routines
• Manufacturers recommendation–for example routine
inspection of the equipment
• Statutory requirement may vary based on the legal
standards
• Previous accident history
• Investigation outcomes
• Followed by worker complaints
• Recommendations from enforcement authority.

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