Health And Safety Audit
A Professional Health And Safety Audit for SME Businesses.
Businesses Who Trust Us
Wurkplace provides Health & Safety Audits to SME businesses throughout the UK. Our health and safety consultants understand that different industries are faced with different Health and Safety risks, therefore each audit will be at different levels of depth.
We tailor all our services to your organisation’s specific needs.
Are You Looking For An Expert Health And Safety Audit?
Our Health and Safety Consultants are credible, competent and highly experienced.
Allowing one of our consultants to take care of your health & safety audits will free up your time and save you from the stress. It’s one less business activity to worry about as well as being cost-effective in the long run.
What is a Health and Safety Audit?
This is when an expert assesses a company’s policies, procedures and systems in relation to Health and Safety. The most thorough way of reviewing health & safety management systems is by carrying out an audit.
Audits usually include checking through all your paperwork and documentation; to ensure you have all the appropriate processes and policies to protect your staff and have workplace inspections (including safety measures in place, staff training records and incident books, etc).
They often also include speaking with and observing staff, to gain their insight and check if the procedures and policies are being followed.
Choosing an outsourcing company to conduct your audit often means they have to follow the HSE Managing for Health and Safety (HSG65) and BSI Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSAS 18001) guidelines, giving you the best standard of audit available.
An external and independent assessment of your Health and Safety systems and policies can give objective feedback and ensures you are legally compliant.
The management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires businesses to undergo a full review of health & safety management systems at least every 12 months.
We offer this as a part of our general Health and Safety services, ensuring your company is safe and up to date with new and changing legislation.
Why Should You Choose Wurkplace for Your Health and Safety Audit and Advice?
We are a small, UK-based team of highly-qualified and experienced Health & Safety experts. We provide our services with a personal touch because every business is unique.
We don’t believe in using call centres so when you get in contact with us, you’ll be speaking to an expert from the get-go. Additionally, we don’t have any long-term contracts – we believe you should stay in control of your services.
At Wurkplace, we know getting to know you and your organisation is key to a harmonious relationship.
Upon our initial Audit, one of our Health and Safety experts will stay in close contact with you and your employees, ensuring we get all the information we need.
We know every business is different which is why we provide a fully personalised service that’s tailored to you, no matter what sector you’re in.
Safety Audit Checklist Essentials
- Risk assessments - Aids in identifying, measuring and preventing any risks
- PAT Testing (portable appliance test) - Ensuring any electrical equipment staff use is safe
- Policies - If you have more than 5 employees then by law you must have a Health and Safety policy and it should be communicated to all staff
- Regular safety checks and records - Ensuring machinery, work equipment and accident logbook are up to date
- Fire safety and emergency precautions - You need the appropriate amount of trained fire marshals and must have fire alarms, extinguishers, escapes and preventative measures
- Preventative measures in place - To help stop accidents/incidents from occurring
- Safety procedures - To ensure your staff know what to do in case of emergency
- Training - Staff need appropriate training before they do any work tasks
- Employee Records - Having records of training, medicals and assessments is useful for if there is an emergency situation
Wurkplace will work with you to find supporting evidence. A consultant will work through and document and records, interview employees to ensure they’re aware, and directly observe the processes and day to day running of your business.
What A Health and Safety Audit Will Identify
- Any gaps in the legally required Health and Safety Documents and Processes
- Any improvements that your business would benefit from
- Any training that is required to be taken
The Risks of Non-Compliance in Business
If an organisation fails to comply with Health and Safety regulations (e.g. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974) there can be harsh consequences.
If you were in breach of these regulations it is a criminal offence, punishable by law and there can be many implications, such as:
- Prosecution
- Huge fines
- Accidents resulting in injury or death
- Claims
- Damaged reputation
- Reduction in Staff Morale
Investing in a Health and Safety Audit will help you to avoid these consequences and save you money in the long-term. It can seem like an intimidating process, that is why Wurkplace is a good option.
We ensure you are all up to date and complying with all the appropriate Health and Safety laws and legislation.
For further information, call our health and safety consultancy team on 0330 400 5490 or fill in our online contact form and expect a response within 24 hours.
Health And Safety Audit FAQ
As an organisation that provides Health and Safety Audits for small businesses, we are commonly asked a number of questions in relation to people management within teams.
The purpose of health and safety audit is to protect your workers, sub-contractors, customers and members of the public when they are involved with your business. You have a duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.The purpose of the health and safety audit is to highlight risks and actions taken in relation to the risks.
Want To Arrange a Free Consultation?
For a FREE consultation with one of our qualified Health and Safety experts, fill in our online contact form.