Inspection, on the other hand, is defined as that monitoring function con- ducted in an organization to locate and report existing and potential hazards that could cause accidents in the workplace. Legally, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducts we are discussing are discussing are surveys, not inspections. Safety surveys frequently reveal potential causes of accidents and, thus, provide an opportunity to take corrective action before an injury occurs. Surveys are conducted at the line or operating levels; audits, on the other hand, are a managerial or corporate activity. Safety surveys are effective ways of preventing accidents
