Supervisor Safety Inspections help prevent accidents and injuries!
Since 2009 we have conducted thousands of safety inspections, on all type of facilities and projects. Each site is different, consistently the facilities and projects that perform the best are the ones where Supervisor Safety Inspections are being conducted.
Weekly Supervisor Safety Inspections coupled with a daily Job Safety Analysis procedure is an excellent recipe for a safe, productive work environment.
So what are the inspections like at the facilities and projects that choose not to conduct supervisor safety inspections and daily Job Safety Analysis?
This really depends on the site and/or facility. We have seen lack of machine guarding, respiratory protection, fall protection issues, and struck by hazards. These are the most routine. What worries me is the lack of commitment to the personal protective equipment that has been issued. Typically personal protective equipment is the last line of defense measure. Meaning, if something goes wrong and you aren’t wearing it, you most likely will be injured. An injury that should have been avoided if the personal protective equipment was worn. Anyways, to answer the question, typically sites that choose not to conduct Supervisor Safety Inspections are not as safe as the sites that do.
What should I do if I spot a violation while conducting a Supervisor Safety Inspection?
This one is easy. Simply refer to your safety disciplinary policy in your safety program. There will be procedures in place for you to contact the office if needed, and then properly document and communicate the discipline rendered. Remember, this is definitely the worst part of administrating your safety program. But don’t kid yourself. If the program isn’t implemented, the chances of accident and injury increase tremendously.
Are you weekly Supervisor Safety Inspections up to date? If not, what is stopping you from getting them completed?
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