It’s always a good idea for businesses to perform inspections and routine maintenance on every part of the workplace. But what about parts of the workplace that can’t be seen?
For instance, the plumbing and pipeline of a commercial workplace need routine inspections too. In fact, businesses should have a pipe inspection checklist that can help them monitor and keep up to date on any needs or concerns in this area. Let’s take a deep dive into this topic by exploring the reasons why routine pipe inspections are important in any workplace.
For starters, pipe inspections help to detect minor blockages that can be cleared up before they become large blockages in the future. There are a number of problems that can occur if the pipes in a workplace become clogged or backed up. With routine inspections, the chances of a major blockage occurring can be reduced dramatically, lowering the chances of a major problem happening.
Likewise, large blockages and other issues can lead to emergency plumbing situations that are both inconvenient and expensive. You never want to call a plumber and ask them to come right away to deal with a problem that needs immediate attention. Such a problem will be expensive and could shut down normal business operations, making the problem seem even more expensive. Therefore, by investing in routine pipe inspections, it’s easier to avoid paying for an emergency plumbing disaster at a later date.
Part of the problem with pipes is they are usually hidden. If there are cracks, small leaks, or signs of corrosion and damage, they may not be spotted by the naked eye. In fact, some damage to pipes can only be spotted by a professional during an inspection. Naturally, the sooner minor signs of damage are detected, the sooner that problem can be addressed. But if you don’t know the problem is there, nothing can be done about it, making it important to schedule inspections and find any hidden signs of pipe damage.
The pipes and plumbing system of a workplace should be viewed the same as any other type of system. In other words, it’s in a company’s best interest to have it running as efficiently as possible. An efficient plumbing system caused by a leak or a blockage can increase water usage and lead to higher bills, hurting the overall efficiency of a workplace. Of course, by performing regular pipe inspections, the workplace as a whole can become more efficient.
Compliance issues and regulatory codes can be another reason why companies should pay close attention to their pipes and plumbing. This is particularly important for businesses that welcome customers to the premises and host members of the general public. These businesses will have much stricter codes for how their plumbing system should be operating. But even businesses that don’t have this concern will still have regulatory standards to think about. After all, the plumbing system still needs to be up to par for employees who come to work every day and rely on it, making routine inspections a good idea.
The types of problems detected during a pipe inspection can sometimes uncover a health or safety hazard. Needless to say, it’s important to find out about such problems and fix them before employees start to experience adverse effects. In fact, EHS Insight’s safety management software can help to monitor all potential safety hazards and accomplish all tasks related to occupational safety. Our system was designed to improve the overall efficiency with which employee health and safety are monitored. That allows our software to help any business create a safer working environment.
If you strive to create the safest work environment possible, let’s talk about the role our software can play in making that goal a reality.