Safety and Health Audits
Safety and Health Audits
PURPOSES OF A SAFETY AND HEALTH AUDIT
The purpose of the audit must be clearly established in advance by the organization because it will affect the type of audit used and how the audit is carried out.
Safety First, Inc. provides tailored auditing to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our audits follow the guidelines set forth by our clients in addressing specific areas of need such as:
(1) identifying the strengths and weaknesses of an occupational safety and health management system,
(2) measuring the occupational safety and health performance, and
(3) establishing the extent of legal compliance,
(4) defining areas that require improvement, and
(5) comparing the company's performance with an established standard.
Below, you will find some information about our philosophy on Safety and Health auditing
- AUDITS ARE COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVITIES
- SCOPE OF THE AUDIT
- AUDIT PLANNING PROCESS
- FACTORS INFLUENCING AUDIT DESIGN
- PREPARATION CONSIDERATIONS
- KEY STEPS
- INTERVIEW KEY PERSONS
- ASK QUESTIONS
- REVIEW DOCUMENTATION
- OBSERVE WORKPLACE CONDITIONS
- NOTE PROBLEMS FOR LATER INVESTIGATION
- CLOSING MEETING
- AUDIT REPORT
- FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- ACTION PLAN
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL AUDIT
In summary, SAFETY AND HEALTH audits are a necessary part of an SAFETY AND HEALTH management system. Without monitoring, it will be difficult to establish the success or failure of an SAFETY AND HEALTH program and the areas that can be improved. Typical requirements for a successful audit include:
· Commitment and support from senior management, such as adequate resources for the audit program;
· Well defined objectives, scope, methods and reporting channels for the audit;
· Selection and training of the audit team to ensure competence and credibility; and
· Introducing improvements identified by the audit.
If you need an audit or even think you are in need of an audit, give Safety First Inc. a call at (409) 892-4501 and let us give you the professional help you need.