Whilst auditing does not need to be overly complicated, it must be done systematically, with clear outcomes and deliverables.
Whether you choose to have your audit conducted internally or externally, it is essential that you are aware of the process, and understand what you need to do to have it done effectively.
Health and Safety Audit
Health and safety audits provide a strategic overview, identifying patterns and improvement areas. It serves as a tool to assess the effectiveness of an organisation’s safety management systems.
The auditing process is very different than conducting a safety inspection. Inspections are designed to focus on a particular hazard or process that needs regular compliance testing.
Numbers of Health and Safety checklists are designed to give an overall understanding of how your staff and arrangements comply with current regulations. Let’s look at the steps involved.
- Gather Documentation
- Fact-Finding and Research
- Review the Results of the Audit
- Recommendations
- Corrective Actions
- Publish the Results