Step 2 Inspection framework

The execution framework serves to facilitate the different inspection activities, e.g. compliance checking through site visits, enforcement actions like imposing sanctions, compliance assistance through organising information campaigns etc. Within this step, training, protocols and working instructions are developed and conditions for realisation. This step is necessary to make sure that inspection activities can be executed effectively, efficiently, professionally and consistently.

The execution framework should at least cover (in no order of preference):

• Training programme(s) for the inspectors (staff), based on a training needs assessment ;
• Protocols and working instructions for routine inspections;
• Protocols and working instructions for non-routine inspections (how to react to incidents and accidents);
• Procedures for imposing sanctions;
• Development of inspection and enforcement handbooks;
• Protocols for communication with the public (access to information) and with Industry;
• Information management (e.g. information systems) and information exchange (within the organization and with partner organizations);
• Provisions and memorandum of understandings for cooperation with relevant partners (other inspecting authorities);
• Conditions for realisation;
• Clear authorisations and competencies (e.g. legal right of access to site and information);
• All necessary assistance from the operators to carry out any site visits, to take samples and to gather information necessary for the performance of their duties (legalised in legislation);
• System for planning, programming and monitoring;
• Facilities and materials needed (e.g. computers, transport, means of communication);
• Maintenance and calibration of equipment.

See factsheet 3.08  on training programme

Factsheet 3.08