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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 36 - 6 Common Pitfalls of Safety Inspections
Description: Episode 36 breaks down the six most common mistakes that weaken safety inspections and prevent them from identifying real risk. Dr. Ayers explains how inspections often drift into routine, low‑value activities — and how leaders can refocus them on meaningful hazard recognition.
The core message: A safety inspection is only as good as the hazards it actually finds.
❗ Pitfall 1: Focusing Only on Housekeeping and PPE
Many inspections get stuck on:
Trash on the floor
Minor clutter
Missing gloves or glasses
These issues matter, but they aren’t the hazards t...