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4.2.5 Safety InspectionsSome stakeholders commented on the frequency of safety inspections. The Panel heardfrom some stakeholders that safety inspections were not frequent enough. There wereother stakeholders who commented that inspections were too frequent.Some stakeholders suggested that there should be safety inspectors assigned to largeconstruction projects. They further suggested that if the project was outside the homebase of safety inspectors, the WCB should engage local inspectors.The Panel thought the comments of stakeholders were interesting and helpful. However,they relate to operational issues.Recommendation: 4.2.5 Safety Inspections1. It is suggested the WCB Board of Directors consider the comments from stakeholdersabout project-specific on-site safety inspectors.4.2.6 Best Safety PracticesSome stakeholders suggested that the WCB should do more to publicize best practices forsafety in different industries. Stakeholders told us that it is more useful to them to hearabout best practices and how to implement them rather than what is unsafe and shouldnot be done. It was also suggested that the WCB consider safety awards as a way ofpublicizing the importance of workplace safety and letting stakeholders know about“winning” safety practices.The Panel thought the comments of stakeholders were interesting and helpful.WCB Legislative Review Panel Report Page 96 of 128December, 2001