What is a Health and Safety Audit?
A health and safety audit is an independent, objective and systematic review of health and safety management including the policy, planning and implementation, organisation, measurement and review of performance.
Why Undertake a Health & Safety Audit?
Under the Health & Safety at Work Act etc. 1974, a general duty is placed on employers, so far as it is reasonably practicable, to:
- ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of their employees
- maintain safe premises and systems of work including the provision of a written statement of safety policy
- provide any necessary information, instruction training and supervision.
A regular audit or examination of a company’s health and safety management system is therefore necessary to ensure compliance with all current legislation, including the above.
How can the BWF Help?
To determine a company’s current compliance and knowledge of its responsibilities under the legislation, an inspection visit will be arranged and a plan for corrective action prepared. The BWF has negotiated exclusive rates with experienced health & safety advisors to bring you a simple value for money package.
The service includes a site visit at your place of work, undertaking the Health & Safety Audit and then afterwards producing a report that will not only suggest where your health and safety needs to be improved, but also how to achieve it. While undertaking the audit, the advisor will also spend time with a representative of your company, providing them with guidance on how to achieve the audit internally.
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