Audits and Inspections - Wiser Environment

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Health & Safety Audits and Inspections – we will show you how

Auditing and inspecting your workplace regularly helps you to assess your health and safety processes against industry standards. By frequently conducting audit and inspection programs, your organisation can improve its health and safety management practices. This will enable you to identify risks early, confirm system effectiveness and create a safer working environment for everyone involved.

Although some companies do their own audits and inspections, it is often more beneficial to hire an independent expert from a different organisation. This way, you can be sure that processes and operations are carried out authentically and that any potential issues are identified and dealt with proactively.

At Wiser Environment, we provide comprehensive audit and inspection services that are tailored to meet the needs of businesses in the UK. Whether you need hands-on support with compliance audits, or simply want to maintain a high standard of health and safety at your workplace, our team is here to help.

Perform health and safety audits and inspections up to HSE standards

The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) takes any and all breaches of health and safety regulations very seriously. Oftentimes, an audit could have pointed out the issues before they developed into something more serious. Health and safety audits are therefore essential for businesses to undertake, as they can help to avoid expensive fines, legal costs and even imprisonment.

Not sure where to start with your safety audit? Contact our experts and we’ll take care of it for you. Remember, it is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to health and safety.

Auditing health and safety management systems

A health and safety management system encompasses the measures that businesses put in place to protect their employees and others from hazards and risks. These systems are usually created specifically for each business, based on its size, needs and type of work performed. By providing an objective view of your health and safety management system, our consultancy team can help improve any areas that need work and develop solutions to complex problems.

In addition to our expert services, you will also receive a tailored and informational report of our findings with recommended next steps. This report is easy to read and understand, so anyone in your organization can quickly take action to improve and maintain a health and safety management system.

Lucien assisting WEEE AATF in improving its health and safety

Lucien assisting a WEEE AATF in improving its health and safety.

Our health and safety on-site inspections will improve your workplace

The purpose of our health and safety on-site inspections is to locate any areas that are not up to UK standards. By doing this, we can then create plans to improve compliance and the overall safety culture within your workplace. We’ve found that routine safety tours are an effective way of promoting a safer work environment.

With confidence, our highly trained experts will conduct a site walkover. We can also do this hand-in-hand with your management team or directors. Not only will our team unearth potential opportunities for improvement, but we will also make your business leaders aware of the financial opportunities they are missing out on by overlooking health and safety improvements.

Find out more about our health and safety audit and inspection services

Our health and safety auditors have many years of experience in conducting thorough assessments of health and safety risks. So, you can rest assured that your business is in good hands. We take the time to understand your unique requirements and develop practical solutions that will help you achieve your goals. In addition, our team is always available for ongoing support throughout the year; you can rely on us to provide the consistent guidance you need.

So if you’re looking for a reliable partner to help you with your health and safety auditing and inspections, contact Wiser Environment today. We’re here to help your business stay safe and compliant.

Nick Gerrard, Wiser Health and Safety Team Leader.

FAQs

We know you probably have a lot of questions and we want to help. Check out our FAQs section for answers to some of the most popular queries we get!

How can I correct any deficiencies found during a health and safety audit?

If deficiencies are found during a health and safety audit, the business should take steps to correct them as soon as possible. This may include implementing new health and safety procedures, providing additional training for staff, and making necessary repairs or improvements to the workplace. The HSE provides a number of helpful resources on its website, including advice on how to conduct a health and safety audit.

How often should my business undergo a health and safety audit?

The frequency of health and safety audits will depend on a variety of factors, including the size and nature of your business. However, the HSE recommends that all businesses should audit their health and safety management systems at least once a year. On-site inspections should also be conducted regularly, in order to identify any areas that need improvement.

What are the benefits of having a health and safety audit and inspection?

By auditing your health and safety, you are saving yourself from possible future expenses. This includes fines, legal costs and imprisonment. It is better to be proactive about potential hazards than to wait for an accident to happen. Health and Safety inspections will create a safer workplace environment for everyone involved.

What are the most common violations during a health and safety audit?

The most common violations during a health and safety audit are usually related to the management system. This includes failing to properly document health and safety procedures, inadequate staff training, and not having an effective reporting system in place. Other common violations include working with hazardous materials without proper protection, not having adequate first-aid provisions, and failing to provide adequate welfare facilities.

What can I do to prepare for a health and safety audit?

Businesses can take a number of steps to prepare for a health and safety audit. First, it is important to ensure that all health and safety procedures are properly documented and up-to-date. Staff should be properly trained in these procedures, and an effective reporting system should be in place. Additionally, businesses should review their health and safety policies regularly to ensure that they meet UK standards. Finally, on-site inspections should be conducted regularly to identify any areas that need improvement.

What is a health and safety audit?

A health and safety audit is an inspection of a workplace to check that it meets the required safety standards.

What is the difference between a health and safety audit and a health and safety inspection?

To avoid any accidents or injuries, it is important to have active monitoring in various forms such as inspections and audits. Inspections allow you to focus on the possible immediate dangers while audits evaluate the causes of accidents and what a business can do differently to lower risks.