Safety Compliance Guides
How often to inspect, who can inspect, and what records to keep
Start Tracking NowPlain-language summaries of OSHA, ANSI and NFPA inspection requirements for the safety equipment you own, written for EHS managers and the technicians who do the inspections. Each guide links to the official sources. They're for general information, not legal advice.
OSHA Fire Extinguisher Inspection Requirements
Monthly inspections, annual maintenance, 6-year internal exams, hydrostatic testing intervals, and the records OSHA and NFPA 10 expect.
How Often to Inspect Fall Protection Harnesses
Pre-use checks required by OSHA, annual competent person inspections under ANSI Z359, and what to do after a fall.
Competent Person vs. Qualified Person
What each term means under OSHA, which inspections need which, and how to prove your inspectors were qualified.
How Long to Keep Safety Inspection Records
OSHA retention rules by equipment type, why the minimum is rarely enough, and what every inspection record should contain.
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