Katselmointeja

Katselmointeja is a Finnish term referring to inspections or surveys carried out to evaluate the state, quality, compliance, or performance of a person, object, process, or site. The concept is used across public administration, industry, and service sectors, and the inspections can be scheduled or carried out without prior notice. The scope of katselmointeja can include buildings and construction projects, industrial facilities and equipment, environmental sites, workplaces, products, or services.

Common purposes and contexts include ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and standards; assessing safety and reliability; and supporting quality assurance. In practice, katselmointeja are conducted by authorities, independent inspectors, auditors, or contracted specialists. The process typically involves planning and defining the scope and criteria, on-site evaluation with observations and measurements, and the preparation of an inspection report that documents findings, non-conformities, and recommendations. Where deficiencies are identified, corrective actions are proposed and, if necessary, followed up with re-inspection or certification activities.

Outcomes of katselmointeja may include formal reports, certificates, licenses, or permissions, as well as measures to remedy identified issues. They can influence project progression, procurement decisions, risk management, and ongoing compliance. While often mandatory in regulated sectors, some katselmointeja are conducted as voluntary audits to demonstrate quality or safety standards.

See also: katselmus, tarkastus, valvonta.