Logistics Sub-Sector Land Transportation

UNIT:7.3: SOP for Dangerous & Hazardous Goods 
 
Unit Objectives
 
 
 
At the end of this unit, one will be able to: 
1.
Inspect activity area for appropriate & safe condition. 
2.
Examine the SOP for dangerous & hazardous goods 
7.3.1. Inspection of Activity Area for Appropriate & Safe 
Condition 
Why are workplace inspections necessary?
Workplace inspections help in preventing incidents, injuries and illnesses. Through a critical 
examination of the workplace, reviews help to detect and record hazards for further corrective action. 
Health and safety committees can help plan, conduct, report and monitor inspections. 
A safety inspection ensures that the ( say a truck used in land transportation) equipment is in 
a safe operating condition: brakes; lights; horn; steering mechanism; windows and windshield wipers 
(including tinting levels); directional signals; tires; mirrors; and the exhaust system if the vehicle is not 
subject to an emissions test. 
A safety checklist is a document that is used during safety inspections for the identification of any 
potential hazard. OSHA has provided a wide range of checklists for the identification of potential 
hazards in a variety of industries and applications. Inspections can be either formal or informal, 
recorded or unrecorded. Inspections are normally carried out as per an agreed standard and at a pre-
determined frequency. 
Formal inspections that are carried out include: 
1.
 
By safety tours 
–
 inspecting the workplace generally 
2.
 
By safety sampling 
–
 thoroughly examining specific dangerous activities, processes or areas 
3.
 
By safety surveys