Training should have been undertaken to our required level, which includes the following:
- Lantra accredited training
- training on highways infrastructure assets safety inspections
- systems training
- risk assessment and defect report process training
- chapter 8 safety at street works and road works
Inspectors’ are required to undergo continual professional development, to be regularly audited and appraised annually to ensure continuing capability within the field.
The Inspector is responsible for the accuracy of that inspection and the recorded information. In certain circumstances, that person may be called into court to substantiate their inspection records. Any employee involved in the inspection process may be required to provide information relating to third party claims received and provide statements towards the defence of claims where our legal and insurance representatives are involved.
It is desirable that all personnel involved in safety inspections should be included on the National Register of Highway Inspectors currently held by the Institute of Highway Engineers.