Under what conditions should an inspector issue an immediate corrective action?

• A. When there is only minor risk.
• B. During routine maintenance.
• C. When there is an imminent risk to life, safety, or security requiring prompt mitigation before leaving the site.
• D. If the facility requests it.

Answer: (C)

Immediate corrective action is required only when there is an imminent risk to life, safety, or security that demands prompt mitigation before you leave the site. This approach stops the hazard in its tracks, protecting people and the facility by requiring on-the-spot fixes, temporary controls, or even shutdown of affected operations until the hazard is controlled. If the risk is not imminent—such as a minor risk, routine maintenance, or issues that can be scheduled for later—an immediate corrective action isn’t appropriate; those situations are handled through standard corrective actions or follow-up actions after a normal inspection. A facility’s request by itself doesn’t justify immediate action; the decision hinges on the severity and urgency of the hazard and the need to mitigate it right away.