Health & Safety Audits - Chester & The North

An organisation’s health and safety management system is systematically examined as part of a health and safety audit to determine its effectiveness, pinpoint areas for improvement, and confirm compliance with relevant laws and standards.

Internal staff members, such as qualified competent person(s) can carry out health and safety audits. Additionally, external experts or auditors with experience in health and safety may be employed just like Business Safety Solutions. A health and safety audit can analyse processes objectively and recommend adjustments that may be put into effect right away. This reinforces your relationships with co-workers as it demonstrates your concern as an employer in the wellbeing of all workers and those present. 

The size and type of the organisation, the level of risk involved, and regulatory requirements are just a few of the variables that affect how frequently health and safety audits are conducted. Audits are often carried out annually or every two years, but higher-risk businesses or organisations could need them more frequently. If you’re unsure, don’t worry, Business Safety Solutions can ensure you are fully compliant and up-to-date.

Our health and safety consultants examine your businesses health and safety policies, practices, and records during a health and safety audit. For the health and safety of everyone concerned, our team will thoroughly examine present practices and identify any potential hazards or problems that can be avoided. We will visit your location for at least one day to look at important things including your safety management systems, training, accident report protocols, manual handling, and safety equipment.

While health and safety audits cannot ensure the prevention of accidents and incidents, they are extremely important for spotting possible threats, evaluating the efficacy of safety measures, and enhancing overall safety performance. They can greatly reduce the frequency and severity of accidents and incidents by implementing the audit recommendations and keeping a proactive safety culture. Furthermore, an audit  can genuinely help you save money. The audit will clearly demonstrate what needs to be invested in and implemented, hence lowering wasteful expenses.

We offer thorough health and safety audits for all types of companies in a variety of industries, in Chester and throughout the North of England. Our customised health and safety audits make sure that your business complies properly with all applicable health and safety laws, while also evaluating how effectively you adhere to procedures and examining current performance.

Health and safety audits can take anywhere from a few hours to a day to complete as a general rule of thumb. The length of time they take will depend on a few factors that include the size and complexity of your business, as well as the scope of the audit. Our health and safety consultants will always give you an estimated time frame at the beginning of proceedings and keep you informed along the way.

There are a few key objectives that should be met with a health and safety audit. Firstly, an audit aims to assess compliance with the latest health and safety regulations and laws. Moreover, it helps to evaluate safety management systems, promotes continuous improvement, and verifies competence.