Leadership · Free course
Safety Inspections & Audits
How to find and fix hazards through proactive inspections — and verify the whole program with audits. Covers the difference between an inspection (checking…
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course.
Distinguish an inspection from an audit
Explain the purpose and types of inspections
Conduct an effective inspection that sees beyond the checklist
Document and prioritize findings
Close the loop by tracking findings to a verified fix
Understand what a safety audit verifies
References & standards
Grounded in the source material.
- OSHA — Self-inspection (Small Business Handbook)
- OSHA — Recommended Practices: Program Evaluation & Improvement
- OSHA — Hazard identification & assessment
- NIOSH — Leading & lagging indicators
This is awareness training. It supports your program; it is not a substitute for site-specific procedures or hands-on competency where a standard requires it.
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EHSTEC LMS Lite is free for employers to assign — 100 safety courses, no cost. Paid plans add certificates, reporting and proof of completion.