Safety inspections are mandatory under the Companies Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and South African Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Health and Safety Inspection
Description
Safety inspections are a mandatory requirement of the Companies Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
Safety inspections are required at all areas within the company head office and its outside branches where applicable.
Details are provided outlining the process for conducting and documenting safety inspections. Inspections will identify and reduce safety and health hazards that could contribute to occupational injury or illness.
Safety inspections are classified as:
- Informal, Informal inspections shall be performed on a continuous basis.
- Formal, and Formal inspections require a walk-through of a facility or worksite for the purpose of identifying unsafe conditions and/or acts.
- Special. Special inspections are performed in response to reports of alleged unsafe acts and/or conditions or to evaluate the hazards or health risks.
