Workplace Inspections South Africa

Who needs this service

• SHE representatives and supervisors.
• Warehouses, factories, offices and facilities teams.
• Construction and maintenance sites.
• Employers with inspection records that are inconsistent or incomplete.

What is included

• Inspection checklist setup or review.
• Site walk-through support where required.
• Findings and risk priority notes.
• Corrective action tracker.
• Evidence link back to safety files and committees.

What documents the client receives

• Inspection checklist.
• Findings register.
• Corrective action tracker.
• Close-out evidence notes.
• Inspection schedule recommendation.

Typical turnaround

Inspection support is usually scoped within 1 to 3 working days. Site walk-through timing depends on location and operational availability.

Industries served

OHSCompliance supports construction, manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, cleaning contractors, facilities teams, food handling operations, chemical handling workplaces and office environments.

What the client must provide

• Work areas to inspect.
• Current inspection checklist or register.
• Recent incidents or audit findings.
• Responsible supervisors or representatives.
• Preferred inspection frequency.

Legal and audit context

Regular workplace inspections help companies prove active monitoring, worker consultation and follow-up on unsafe conditions.

Common client mistakes

• Using checklists that do not match the work area.
• Finding hazards but not assigning owners.
• No close-out evidence.
• Letting inspection records sit outside management review.

Inspection types

• General workplace
• Housekeeping
• Fire readiness
• PPE
• Tools and equipment
• Chemical storage
• Racking and stacking
• Contractor site readiness

Inspection planning table