Welcome to this WorkSafeBC video on health and safety inspections.
This video is designed to show you what to expect when a WorkSafeBC officer conducts
an inspection of your workplace, your rights, as well as your responsibilities.
Welcome to Singh Woodworking. How can I help you?
Good morning, my name is Andy Jones and I'm a safety inspector with WorkSafeBC.
Most visits are part of routine inspections, but they may be in response to a workplace
incident or concerns about safety in the workplace.
WorkSafeBC officers also consult on safety matters and provide assistance to employers
and safety committees.
I'm Susan Francis. How can I help you?
Good morning Ms. Francis.
My name is Andy Jones and I'm your WorkSafeBC health and safety inspector. Here's my card.
What is this about?
I'm here today to do an inspection.
Oh, okay. We can talk in my office; it's just down the hall here.
Great, thank you.
Upon arrival, the WorkSafeBC officer will ask to speak with the owner or senior manager
in charge.
The WorkSafeBC officer will explain the purpose of the inspection and outline the process.
Have you been part of a safety inspection before?
No and I don't know what that involves.
The WorkSafeBC officer's role is to audit and assess your health and safety systems
and to assist in addressing any deficiencies.
Do you have a health and safety committee?
Yes.
And could we speak with one of your worker reps?
Yes, I'll give him a call.
Thank you Susan.
As an employer, if you don't wish to take part in an inspection, you can designate another
person to take your place.
Worker representatives have the same right to participate as you do.
Typically, the worker representative is a member of your joint occupational health and
safety committee.
Hello Joe, this is Andy Jones, he's our safety inspector. He's here to do an inspection.
Hi Joe—Andy—nice to meet you.
Hi, thanks.
Take a seat.
The officer will explain the inspection process and confirm basic information about your firm.
He or she may ask about: your health and safety program, first aid records, incident investigation
reports, work procedures, or risk assessments that you've done.
Excellent. Well, I'll give you both a quick overview so you know what to expect.
What about first aid? What services do you have onsite?
Well, we have a level two attendant and a first aid room.
Why don't we start the tour? I'd like to start in the first aid room.
Sometimes the officer will look at the whole facility, and other times just a selected
portion or process.
Okay, Joe, if you'd like to lead the way?
Sure.
Thanks Joe.
During the inspection, the officer will take notes and may take pictures.
You may want to take your own notes so you'll have record of the issues discussed.
The officer may stop and ask workers questions about their jobs or procedures.
An inspection is an opportunity for everyone to ask questions and learn more about health
and safety in the workplace.
Would you like a coffee or anything?
I'm fine, thank you.
After the inspection, the officer will debrief you and the worker representative.
You'll have an opportunity to ask questions and provide additional information.
An inspection report will be issued after the inspection.
If you wish, an appointment can be made to deliver and discuss the report with you and
your worker representative.
You can also invite other people, who will help address the safety concerns discussed
in the report.
Okay great. I'll see you, Joe, and Mr. Singh tomorrow at 2 pm. Thanks again for your time
today.
Thank you.
Thank you Susan.
Joe.
Nice to meet you.
The inspection report documents the findings of the inspection.
If any violations have been identified, it's important to address the issues promptly.
If you encounter problems complying with the orders, contact the officer.
He or she may have suggestions or resources to help you.
Mr. Singh, this is Andy Jones from WorkSafeBC.
Hello Mr. Singh. My name's Andy.
The inspection report must be posted in a central location for a minimum of seven days.
The report must also be given to your health and safety committee or representative.
I have an inspection report here that lists everything that needs to be done.
I have a copy for everyone and was hoping that we could review it together.
Safety inspections are just one way that we work with employers and workers to ensure
the safety of all workplaces in British Columbia.
Please call me if I can be of any assistance.
Thank you.
Thank you Mr. Singh.
Susan, Joe, thank you.
For more information about the inspection process, or health and safety resources, visit
WorkSafeBC.com.