Workplace Safety Inspections Training

⏱️ 40 minutes

Workplace Safety Inspections Training

Workplace Safety Inspections Training Course

Workplace safety inspections are one of the most effective ways to identify hazards, prevent injuries, and reduce costly incidents before they occur. This Workplace Safety Inspection Training provides employees and supervisors with a clear, repeatable process for conducting thorough workplace safety inspections using proven checklists, documentation methods, and corrective action tracking.

This course focuses on how to perform workplace safety inspections correctly, not just why they matter. Participants learn how to inspect facilities, equipment, and work practices, recognize unsafe conditions, and document findings using a structured workplace inspection checklist that supports consistent results across all areas of the organization.

Designed for real-world application, this training helps employees with a practical inspection process that supports internal safety programs without overcomplicating the process. The training covers safety inspections, applicable across diverse work environments.

Smarter Risk provides workplace safety inspection checklists and safety inspection documentation forms in the Forms Library, making it easy to implement what you learn in this training immediately.

What You’ll Learn

  • Workplace Safety Inspection Process - Conduct effective workplace safety inspections step by step
  • Workplace Inspection Checklist - Use a workplace safety inspection checklist to ensure consistency
  • Workplace Hazard Identification - Identify and prioritize workplace hazards through systematic inspection
  • Safety Inspection Report - Document findings using a clear safety inspection report format
  • Corrective Action Tracking - Assign and track corrective actions after inspections
  • Hierarchy of Controls - Apply the hierarchy of controls when addressing inspection findings
  • Industry-Specific Inspections - Recognize common issues during construction safety inspections, industrial safety inspections, and office inspections
  • Inspection Documentation - Maintain proper inspection records and follow-up procedures

Course Details

Duration: 40 minutes
Format: Self Paced Online Training
Assessment: Knowledge quiz with immediate feedback
Certification: Certificate of completion upon passing
Access: Available 24/7 through Training Director LMS

Who Should Take This Course

  • Supervisors and managers responsible for safety oversight
  • Safety coordinators and safety committee members
  • Employees assigned to conduct workplace safety inspections
  • Facilities and operations personnel
  • Organizations implementing or improving a workplace inspection training program
  • Construction, industrial, and office environment personnel

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the training take?
The course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete. Employees can pause and resume at their convenience.

Is this training OSHA compliant?
This training is designed to help organizations meet OSHA requirements for workplace safety. It supports employer compliance with OSHA’s General Duty Clause and provides guidance aligned with OSHA safety inspection expectations. The training covers inspection procedures that help organizations prepare for OSHA safety inspections and demonstrate due diligence in hazard identification and correction.

Do employees receive a certificate?
Yes. Upon successful completion, employees can generate a certificate of completion. All progress is stored and can be accessed in the main dashboard under Learner Report.

How often should employees take this training?
We recommend annual refresher training for all employees conducting workplace safety inspections. New safety coordinators and supervisors should complete this training before conducting their first inspection.

Can we track completion?
Yes. Training Director provides real-time tracking of assignments, completion status, and quiz scores, making it easy to verify that all inspection personnel have completed their safety inspection training.

Does Smarter Risk provide inspection checklists?
Yes. Smarter Risk provides workplace safety inspection checklists and safety inspection documentation forms in the Forms Library. These ready-to-use templates help you implement what you learn in this training immediately, covering general workplace inspections.

What’s the difference between a safety inspection and a safety audit?
A workplace safety inspection is a routine, operational check of specific areas, equipment, or practices to identify hazards and unsafe conditions. A workplace safety audit is a more comprehensive, systematic evaluation of an entire safety program, including policies, procedures, training, and compliance. Inspections are typically conducted more frequently (weekly, monthly) while audits are conducted less frequently (annually, semi-annually).

Is this training appropriate for construction sites?
This training covers general workplace safety inspections applicable to facilities, offices, and industrial environments. For construction-specific inspection training focused on jobsite hazards, equipment, fall protection, and construction safety concerns, see our Job Site Safety Inspection Training course.

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Workplace Safety Inspections Training is included with the Intelligent Plan.

  1. Sign up - You can begin on the free plan and upgrade when you’re ready to assign courses.
  2. Complete the company risk assessment (required) - It takes less than 15 minutes. Answer all questions as accurately as possible so we can set up your account correctly.
  3. Access your dashboard - After submitting the assessment, you’ll be redirected to your dashboard.
  4. Click Training Director - Start assigning courses to your team.

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