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Inspect materials or equipment to determine need for repair or replacement

Inspecting and monitoring in person means noticing what's off with your own eyes, ears and hands, and being accountable for calling it.

Part of Inspect characteristics or conditions of materials or products, under the O*NET work activity group Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 4 stays human).

Tasks built on this activity

• Determine whether objects need repair and choose the safest and most effective method of repair.Stays human Museum Technicians and Conservators
• Check for damaged library materials, such as books or audio-visual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.Stays human Library Technicians
• Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.Stays human Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Tasks where it is part of the work

• Inspect and monitor audio or video surveillance equipment to ensure it is working appropriately.Stays human Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators