Preparing for OSHA and EPA inspections is essential for businesses to ensure compliance, avoid penalties, and protect their workforce. At SMG, we specialize in helping companies proactively prepare for these regulatory inspections by conducting thorough internal safety audits and compliance checks. Our comprehensive safety inspection services help businesses identify potential issues before official inspections, ensuring you meet all required standards and operate smoothly.

What Are Safety Inspections?

A safety inspection is an in-depth review of workplace operations, equipment, and safety procedures to ensure compliance with regulations set by agencies like OSHA and EPA. These inspections are conducted with a critical eye, focusing on identifying hazards and non-compliance issues that might otherwise be overlooked. This proactive approach allows businesses to take corrective actions early, reducing the risk of violations during formal audits.

Why Regular Safety Inspections Matter for OSHA and EPA Compliance

Conducting regular safety inspections is critical for several reasons:

• Preparing for Regulatory Audits: Regular inspections allow businesses to identify and correct potential violations before OSHA or EPA inspections occur. This proactive approach ensures that your company is always ready for unannounced audits.
• Avoiding Fines and Penalties: Compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations can prevent costly penalties, and can range from thousands to millions of dollars. Regular inspections reduce the risk of fines by keeping safety protocols up-to-date.
• Reducing Workplace Accidents: Identifying hazards early minimizes the risk of workplace injuries or environmental incidents, creating a safer and more efficient work environment.
• Monitoring Safety Climate and Trends: Depending on the frequency of site audits, businesses can gain valuable insights into their safety climate. Regular inspections provide a snapshot of current safety practices and help track trends over time, allowing companies to identify patterns and implement targeted improvements.

Our Safety Inspection Process

Our inspection process is designed to help businesses meet OSHA and EPA standards. Here’s how SMG prepares your company for regulatory compliance:

• Initial Assessment: We review your current safety practices and identify high-risk areas that may fall short of OSHA or EPA guidelines.
• Detailed On-Site Inspection: Our team conducts a comprehensive on-site inspection, evaluating everything from hazardous material storage to fire safety systems, ensuring full compliance with industry regulations.
• Compliance Gap Analysis: We compare your current practices with OSHA 29 CFR standards and EPA environmental regulations to identify any non-compliant areas.
• Corrective Action Plan: After the inspection, we provide a detailed roadmap outlining the steps required to correct any violations and ensure compliance before an official audit.
• Pre-Audit Simulation: SMG offers a mock audit, simulating an actual OSHA or EPA inspection, to ensure your team is prepared and compliance gaps are resolved before the real thing.
• Custom Audit Criteria Development: We collaborate with clients to develop specialized or focused audit criteria that align with their industry-specific needs or unique operational challenges.

The Different Types of Safety Inspections

Electrical Safety Inspections

Electrical safety inspections ensure that all wiring, electrical panels, and equipment comply with OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S and NFPA 70E. These inspections are crucial for industries like manufacturing and construction where electrical hazards are common. SMG helps businesses correct any non-compliance issues, reducing the risk of citations during formal OSHA inspections.

Health and Safety Inspections

Health and safety inspections focus on preventing employee exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring proper PPE usage, and meeting OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). SMG ensures that all health hazards are mitigated and documented properly to pass official audits by regulatory bodies.

Workplace Safety Inspections

Workplace safety inspections focus on general compliance with OSHA regulations, including fall protection, lockout/tagout procedures, and machine safety. These inspections are especially important for high-risk industries like construction and manufacturing, where routine compliance is critical to avoid citations during regulatory audits.

Fire Safety Inspections

Fire safety inspections are designed to ensure compliance with both OSHA and NFPA fire safety standards. Industries with high fire risks, like energy or chemical processing, require regular fire safety audits. SMG ensures your business maintains fire suppression systems and evacuation plans, and meets fire code requirements.

Industries We Serve

• Construction Safety Inspections: SMG conducts detailed inspections focused on equipment safety, fall protection, and scaffolding compliance to meet OSHA 1926 regulations.
• Manufacturing Safety Inspections: Our audits cover machine safety, ergonomics, and hazardous materials handling, preparing manufacturers for OSHA 1910 inspections.
• Healthcare Safety Inspections: We help healthcare facilities stay compliant with OSHA and CDC guidelines on infection control, hazardous chemical handling, and biohazard management.

Energy & Utilities Safety Inspections: SMG conducts thorough safety audits of electrical systems, gas pipelines, and environmental compliance to meet both OSHA and EPA standards.

Schedule a Pre-Audit Safety Inspection Today

Being prepared for an OSHA or EPA inspection can save your business from costly fines and operational disruptions. At SMG, we specialize in conducting safety inspections that ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, offering you peace of mind before an official audit. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and ensure your business is fully prepared for any regulatory inspection.