Katselmuksia

Katselmuksia is a Finnish term referring to formal inspections, surveys, or site visits carried out by authorities or organizations to assess compliance, condition, or completion of a task, project, or facility. The word emphasizes on-site observation and evaluation, often complemented by document review and interviews. It is used across public and private sectors.

Katselmuksia occur in a variety of contexts. Common areas include building and construction, where inspectors examine safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; workplace safety audits; environmental compliance checks; health and social care facilities assessments; and program or project reviews in the public sector. The process usually involves planning, on-site examination, evidence gathering, and producing a written report that outlines findings, any non-conformities, risk considerations, and recommended corrective actions. Depending on the results, authorities may issue orders, set deadlines for remedying issues, or restrict activities until compliance is achieved. Follow-up inspections are often scheduled to verify improvements.

In practice, katselmus is closely related to other Finnish terms such as tarkastus (audit or inspection) and arviointi (evaluation), but katselmus tends to emphasize field observations and on-site assessment rather than purely document-based review. The exact procedures and potential consequences vary by issuing authority and context, making katselmuksia a versatile concept in Finnish administrative and professional language.