A mandatory weekly visual inspection is carried out by the Supervisor on each site, checking that common hazards are well controlled. This is usually when the workers have left site- to check the site has been left in a safe state. Over the past two years, significant investment has been made to introduce handheld electronic devices to aid recording of these inspections. the person carrying out the inspection completes a yes/no checklist, with a general comments box at the end to record any relevant additional information. Once completed the inspection findings are uploaded to a central database where you and the senior management team can view them. Workers do not normally have access to the inspection findings. If an inspection is missed, the system will automatically notify the regional health and safety officer who will make sure the check is completed asap. A reward scheme was recently set up for all sites to achieve over 95% compliance on their weekly inspections. A similar award scheme operates in relation to sites with the fewest accidents. Recently one of the supervisors told you, in confidence, that some supervisors submit the checklist without even doing the inspection. Some supervisors delegate the inspection to other workers who have not been involved before. Comment on the effectiveness of the inspections in monitoring health and safety. 15 points