S2.8 - monitoring, inspecting and testing

Examining and investigating problems, sites or objects to assess functioning or compliance with standards, laws or regulations.

Description Monitoring, inspecting and testing equipment, systems and products to determine whether or not they meet requirements for adequate functioning or use. Excludes: – Testing and analysing substances Examples: – Perform test run – Test vehicles – Monitor traffic conditions – Inspect cargo

Monitoring the operations of a business or organisation to ensure adequate performance and compliance with regulatory requirements. Excludes: – Testing and analysing substances Examples: – Detect bottlenecks – Monitor mine production – Manage project metrics

Description Monitor parameters to maintain awareness of levels of financial resources and expenditure, stocks, and the economic environment. Excludes: – Testing and analysing substances Examples: – Monitor production costs – Monitor financial accounts – Monitor bond markets

Monitoring and inspecting the safety or security of work areas, facilities, or properties. Excludes: – Testing and analysing substances Examples: – Conduct on board safety inspections – Monitor building security – Monitor parking areas to maintain security – Inspect mine safety conditions

Description Measuring and maintaining awareness of changes in environmental conditions including the weather, air and water quality, and the impact of human activities on nature. Excludes: – Testing and analysing substances Examples: – Monitor radiation levels – Monitor forest health – Monitor parking areas to maintain security – Assess harvesting impact on wildlife – Inspect mine safety conditions

Monitoring health conditions of humans or animals. Excludes: – Testing and analysing substances Examples: – Monitor patient’s health condition – Monitor pregnancy – Monitor fish health status

Description Performing tests and analyses of gases, fluids or solid substances, such as blood samples, cell cultures and samples of food and beverages. Examples: – Analyse body fluids – Conduct soil sample tests – Test alkalinity – Test oxygen purity