So that means making sure that you go through first and make sure you know how everything was left by the seller. I prefer to involve the seller in this onus am I alone out there in not wanting to have something that is outside my ability to control to be perceived as under my control...Who protects the seller anyways.

Maybe asking the buyer would help? Hey you want me here during your inspection? If so here is what I can and can not do...make a list and have them sign it. Chances are they may not want you there....maybe they want to speak freely with the inspector but feel they have to entertain you while you are lurking around trying to stay out of the way. Rather than assuming the buyer will rope you into influencing their decision ask them up front what would make them more comfortable. Once you know what your buyers wishes are pick up the phone and let the other agent know and work it out among you. When I'm looking at a house I don't want bothered when I'm engaged with a person I paid good money to do a service for me. I want to be able to listen and pay attention undistracted, uninterrupted and not feel I can not discuss things openly because another set of ears is just a room away watching cartoons or whatever.

Everyone is different. I doubt a one size fits all solution is possible.

If you are worried about openly discussing things with the inspector while your agent is nearby then you have other issues that should be addressed.
Are you agent or inspector? How Long?

Never have I had a buyer express any concern about my presence at the inspection but have had many expressly ask that I be there. As I do not live my life in fear of litigation I always try to attend all my buyer inspections. I may show sometime into the inspection or leave before it is fully complete but I am usually there at some point.

Sounds like you have it all figured out on the best way to do it. I was responding to the poster who had the questions.

I'm not worried about anything in regards to who hears what I say with an inspector...don't start looking for hidden motives or meanings in my response.

I merely pointed out that not all buyers need the agent up their hind end through every step of the buying progress..on the other hand some might want their agent there...all buyers aren't the same in how they like to handle their business dealings and I used my own preferences as an example....My point was why not ask the buyer upfront and find out what THEIR wishes are and go from there.