Execute an Inspection
Complete a digital inspection by answering questions, uploading evidence, and documenting findings in real time.
Before You Start
- You need access to the Inspections module
- Inspection templates must exist in your organization
- For scheduled inspections, one must be assigned to you or your team
Steps
Step 1: Access the Inspections module
- Click Inspections in the left navigation bar
- You see inspection cards showing completed and in-progress inspections
- Click Execute Inspection to start a new inspection
[Screenshot: Inspections module main view with Execute Inspection button highlighted]
Step 2: Select a template
- A modal opens with available inspection templates
- Browse or search for the template you need
- Click on the template to select it
Each template defines the structure, questions, and conditions for that type of inspection.
[Screenshot: Template selection modal showing list of available templates]
Step 3: Review inspection details
After selecting the template, you see the inspection view with:
- Inspection name
- Description
- Number of sections
- Number of pages
- Total questions
Review this information before starting to answer questions.
[Screenshot: Inspection details view showing sections, pages, and question count]
Step 4: Answer the questions
- Work through each question in the inspection
- Select answers, enter values, or provide text responses as required
- Your progress is displayed as a percentage (%) so you know how much remains
[Screenshot: Question view with progress indicator visible]
Step 5: Respond to triggers and conditions
Based on your answers, the inspection may trigger additional requirements:
Notifications:
- Alerts sent to supervisors or teams
- May be sent immediately or when the inspection is finalized
- Some notifications are pre-configured; others you complete during execution
Evidence Requirements:
- Upload photos or videos when prompted
- Take new photos or select existing files from your device
Action Creation:
- Create corrective actions directly when you identify issues
- Fill in details: name, description, priority, assignee, due date, location, asset
[GIF: Responding to a question that triggers an evidence upload requirement]
Step 6: Add comments (optional)
While answering questions, you can add comments to:
- Explain your reasoning for specific answers
- Note conditions that affect the inspection
- Flag items for supervisor attention
- Record observations that don't fit the standard questions
Step 7: Review the summary
- After answering all questions, click Continue
- The summary view displays all questions and your answers
- Review for accuracy and completeness
[Screenshot: Inspection summary showing all questions with answers]
Step 8: Edit if needed
If you notice an error or need to change a response:
- Click on the section or question you want to edit
- Make your corrections
- Return to the summary
Step 9: Finalize the inspection
- Confirm all answers are correct
- Click Finalize to complete the inspection
The inspection is saved with:
- Your user information
- Timestamp of completion
- All answers, comments, and evidence
- Any actions created during execution
Tips
- Complete inspections in the field while conditions are visible — don't rely on memory later
- Use comments to document anything unusual, even if it doesn't affect your answers
- Upload evidence immediately when at the location to ensure accuracy
- If you need to pause, your progress is saved — find the inspection in "In Progress" to resume
- For recurring inspections, consistent answers over time help identify trends
What Happens After Completion
- The inspection appears in your completed list
- Supervisors can view and review your inspection
- Reports are generated and available for audit purposes
- Any scheduled recurrence generates the next inspection automatically
- Created actions are assigned and tracked separately