Safety Audits
Our consultants conduct detailed safety audits that promote better health and safety in the workplace.
Workplace Safety Audits for Australian Businesses
Your Safety Partners provides thorough safety audits for businesses all over Australia. Our consultants are dedicated to creating safer workplaces through occupational health and safety audits. They utilise in-depth experience to identify hazards and risks and provide actionable advice on addressing these hazards quickly and effectively.
Safety audits aim to achieve four main objectives:
- That organisation has the required safety documentation in place – such as policies, procedures and training
- That safety documentation in place is being utilised, e.g. required checklists and procedures are being followed
- Identify any gaps against legislative or other requirements (e.g. Safety Standards)
- Provide a thorough solutions plan showing what needs to be done to close any gaps
Which workplaces require safety audits?
In general, every workplace requires some form of safety audit. Health and safety audits are imperative for keeping employees, management, customers, and visitors safe at all times. Audits are essential for businesses in construction, warehousing and logistics, events, manufacturing, healthcare, and much more. In case of an incident, they can used as evidence that your organisation is making a concerted effort to comply with legislation which is looked upon very favourably by safety authorities.
Our expert team of consultants have worked with a wide range of businesses, and conducted hundreds of work health and safety / occupational health and safety audits across Australia. We tailor audits to meet client needs and can include the following types:
- Safety system documentation gap analysis
- Workplace hazard inspections
- Safety System gap analysis against ISO45001
We’ll take the time to ensure that any problems are identified quickly and quality advice is provided in clear terms.
What types of risks and hazards do safety audits identify?
Identifying hazards and putting controls in place to reduce risk is the corner stone of any safety system. Therefore, audits need to check that your processes are accomplishing this.
Undertaking a workplace inspection to identify hazard is revealing because it shines the light on the effectiveness or otherwise of your current safety processes.
The list hazards that an audit may identify depends on the type of workplace and often the industry in question. Common hazards our consultants encounter include:
- Issues around plant and machinery safety
- Poor traffic management systems
- Electrical hazards
- Hazards associated with working in confined spaces
- Chemical exposure
- Ergonomic risks
- Issues with documentation compliance
Hazards create risk of harm to workers, and put owners and/or management at risk of prosecution. Identifying hazards helps pinpoint where your safety processes have failed and what needs to be addressed to prevent them from reoccurring.
OUR PROCESS
What do you get?
1
Planning the audit
and notifying the relevant parties where appropriate. This may include mapping out locations to be included in the audit, organising access and timing, and rescheduling operations where necessary.
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Conducting the audit
Our safety consultants will first conduct a review of any safety documentation to identify gaps against legislative requirements then follow this up with a site inspection to identify hazards and examine the extent to which safety processes are being followed,. This ensures that nothing is missed, and we can complete a detailed report.
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The report is submitted
and findings are passed on. The report will show any safety documentation gaps and actions required to close them and provide a detailed list of any identified hazards, the risk level of each hazard and what needs to done to reduce risk to an acceptable level.
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What is a workplace safety audit?
A workplace safety audit is a systematic evaluation of an organisation’s safety practices, procedures, and compliance with health and safety legislation.
It aims to identify potential hazards, ensure that safety documentation is being properly utilised, and highlight any gaps in compliance.
Regular audits help businesses maintain safe working environments, reduce the risk of accidents, and avoid legal penalties associated with non-compliance.
Why are workplace safety audits important?
Workplace safety audits are essential because they help prevent injuries and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
In 2022, there were 497,300 work-related injuries reported in Australia, equating to 3.5% of the working population.
Regular audits help identify hazards and address them proactively, reducing the likelihood of workplace accidents and ensuring that safety processes are effective and up-to-date.
What are common hazards identified in workplace safety audits?
Common hazards identified during safety audits include issues with plant and machinery safety, poor traffic management systems, electrical hazards, and risks associated with working in confined spaces or at heights.
Other frequently identified hazards include chemical exposure, ergonomic risks, and non-compliance with safety documentation requirements. Addressing these hazards is crucial for creating a safe work environment and protecting employees from harm.
How can Your Safety Partners assist with workplace safety audits?
Your Safety Partners provides comprehensive safety audits tailored to the specific needs of your business.
Our team of experienced consultants conducts thorough evaluations of safety systems, identifies gaps in compliance, and offers actionable recommendations to improve workplace safety.
We specialise in auditing against standards like ISO45001 and can assist with developing safety documentation, training, and implementing corrective actions to close identified gaps.
STATISTICS ABOUT INDUSTRY
Workplace safety audits play a critical role in identifying hazards and ensuring compliance, ultimately protecting employees and reducing liability for businesses.
38%
In 2022, machinery operators and drivers accounted for 38% of worker fatalities, with a fatality rate of 8.4 per 100,000.
9.5 per 100
The transport, postal, and warehousing industry had one of the highest fatality rates, at 9.5 per 100,000 workers.
24%
Lifting, pushing, pulling, or bending were the most common causes of work-related injuries in 2021-22, accounting for 24% of injuries.
Testimonial
Client Opinions & Review
Tyrepower has had an ongoing relationship with YSP and John Tregambe for last four years. John and the team at YSP assisted Tyrepower on a number of projects over this time, including the total updating and re-launch of the Tyrepower safety management system of our stores and offices. When you need any service, we go straight to YSP.
Michael Vassallo
Former Education and Development Manager (Tyrepower Australia and New Zealand)
Your Safety Partners are like having a team of in-house safety experts. They are extremely responsive, can support or run a complete GAP analysis, design tailored relevant solutions to suit your business quickly and then help you implement them, including training any third parties. All boxes ticked!
Karina Richter
Risk and Compliance Manager Hazeldenes