Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful
workplace for their employees, according to the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an agency administered
by the U.S. Department of Labor. A 2010 study published by the
National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago
reports that eight of 10 workers in the U.S. rank workplace
safety first above other labor issues. Conducting regular safety
inspections helps to keep the workplace free of hazards. Check
for safety hazards, including unsafe work practices or
potentially harmful workplace conditions. A hazard cannot be
controlled until it is identified. Inspect each work area in a
methodical and thorough manner. Workplace inspections should be
conducted on a routine basis, whether twice each year, quarterly
or more frequently. Take note of what types of equipment or
machinery are used in a work area. Observe and document whether
the machinery and equipment are properly operated and
maintained. Review the manufacturers' s