Conducting Safety

Inspection Audits in the

Workplace
Laura Smith
Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist
Mansfield Service Office
(P) 419-528-9120
(E) Laura.S.2@bwc.state.oh.us
Why do Safety
Inspection/Audit
o Visible leadership
o Hazard Recognition
o Injury Prevention
o Employee Involvement
• Buy-in
• Ownership
• Empowerment
o OSHA Compliance
When looking for Hazards

o Entire Operation vs. Specific Review

o Team vs. Individual
o Review of OSHA programs to ensure compliance
o Look for Hazards
• General Safety Hazards
• Ergonomic Hazards
• Industrial Hygiene Hazards
The Best Way to Control
Hazards:
o Eliminate the hazard
o Remove the worker from the immediate area of
danger
o Guard the Hazard
o Train and instruct the Employee(s)
o Use of personal protective equipment
How observant are you?

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BWC Services

o Industrial Safety Consulting

o Construction Safety Consulting
o Ergonomic Consulting
o Industrial Hygiene Consulting
o Safety Management
BWC Services

o Training Services
• Training Courses
• Learning Center
o Information Services
• Library Services
• Video Library
• Publications
Safety Grant

o 3 to 1 matching grant
o Substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and
illnesses associated with a particular task or
operation.
o Available to all Ohio state-fund or public
employer
o Contact a BWC Consultant with any questions
Questions?
o Laura Smith
• Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist
• Mansfield Service Office
• Phone: 419-528-9120
• Email: Laura.S.2@bwc.state.oh.us