safety inspection

Hazard review process

A safety inspection is a formal examination to verify that equipment, vehicles, buildings, or workplaces meet established safety standards.

Regulatory agencies conduct safety inspections of restaurants, factories, and construction sites.

Many states require annual safety inspections of motor vehicles: My car failed its safety inspection because of worn brake pads.

The term covers both routine scheduled checks and investigations triggered by complaints or accidents.

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purpose/intent

safety inspectionsafety violation

Breach of protective regulations

sabotage · cover-up · rubber-stamping · reckless disregard · whitewash

rigor/thoroughness

safety inspectiongoing through the motions

Performing without genuine effort

regulatory stance

safety inspectionderegulation

Removing governmental business restrictions

willful blindness · exemption · self-certification · turning a blind eye · looking the other way

Family

safety, inspection

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