What to do after a failed workplace inspection

When a workplace inspection identifies a failed check, the organisation should first control any immediate risk, record the finding clearly and decide how urgently it needs to be addressed. It should then investigate why the expected standard was not met, assign corrective actions to named owners and verify that the resulting changes have reduced the … Read more

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What is a corrective action in health and safety?

What is a corrective action in health and safety? A corrective action in health and safety is a planned action taken to address the cause of an identified problem and prevent it from happening again. It normally begins with a finding from an inspection, audit, risk assessment, incident investigation or employee report. The action should … Read more

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