Formal and informal safety inspections are a valuable tool to measure continuous improvement in the Safe Operations Program.
Informal inspections should be performed by all associates as a means of ensuring the work area is safe. Associates use the SLAM (Stop-Look-Access-Manage) process to ensure materials are stored properly, equipment is in good repair, good housekeeping is maintained, appropriate safety equipment is in selected for the task and in good repair, and the appropriate safety procedure is understood before the task is started.
Formal inspections include the following: