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O*NET detailed work activityInspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards
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16 jobs20 tasks
Inspecting and monitoring in person means noticing what's off with your own eyes, ears and hands, and being accountable for calling it.
Part of Inspect facilities or equipment, under the O*NET work activity group Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 1 AI-assist, 19 stays human).
Tasks built on this activity
- Inspect buildings or building designs to determine fire protection system requirements and potential problems in areas such as water supplies, exit locations, and construction materials.
- Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.
- Inspect work sites to identify physical hazards.
- Inspect construction work on site to ensure its adherence to the design plans.
- Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
- Inspect proposed sites to identify structural elements of land areas or other important site information, such as soil condition, existing landscaping, or the proximity of water management facilities.
- Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances, such as asbestos, lead, or wastewater.
- Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
- Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
- Inspect industrial or municipal facilities or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
- Provide assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, or sampling as part of a team conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities.
- Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.
- Inspect installation sites.
- Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Check floors of plants to ensure that they are strong enough to support heavy machinery.