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Inspection Basics Stats and Facts

FACTS

  1. Missed Equipment Failures: Failing to detect worn-out, damaged, or malfunctioning tools or machinery can lead to accidents or equipment breakdowns.
  2. Unaddressed Safety Hazards: Skipping regular area inspections allows tripping hazards, blocked exits, or unsafe storage to go unnoticed.
  3. Regulatory Non-Compliance: Incomplete or undocumented inspections can result in fines, shutdowns, or citations from safety authorities.
  4. Increased Risk of Fire or Chemical Spills: Not inspecting electrical systems, storage containers, or ventilation units may allow flammable or hazardous conditions to build up.
  5. Overlooked Wear and Tear: Frequent-use items like ladders, harnesses, or hoses may degrade slowly, and unchecked wear can cause sudden failure during use.
  6. Delayed Maintenance or Repairs: Skipping pre-use or scheduled inspections can cause small issues to grow into major equipment failures or injuries.
  7. Inadequate Emergency Preparedness: Fire extinguishers, alarms, first aid kits, and eyewash stations that are not regularly inspected may be missing or non-functional when needed.

STATS

  • OSHA data shows that lack of proper inspections contributed to over 2,600 serious workplace injuries annually from 2019 to 2023.
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that 21% of machinery-related injuries in 2022 were due to uninspected or poorly maintained equipment.
  • A 2021 NSC report noted that workplaces that conduct documented daily inspections reduce injury rates by 37% compared to those that don’t.
  • The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) found that equipment not inspected or maintained was involved in 22% of workplace fires.
  • WorkSafeBC reported more than 1,000 claims per year involving incidents tied to failure in inspection or maintenance routines.
  • A 2020 CCOHS safety review found that inadequate inspection records were a common factor in 16% of investigated workplace injuries.
  • Ontario Ministry of Labour inspections in 2022 revealed that 30% of workplaces had non-compliant or missing inspection checklists, especially for PPE and emergency equipment.