Health and Safety Audits

In order to establish an effective health and safety management system, the first and most important step is to carry out a review of the key arrangements and procedures already in place. On appointment an experienced safety consultant will meet with your staff to collect existing documents and records, and agree a procedure for undertaking the initial health and safety audit. From this audit we will prepare a report containing details of:

• Current health and safety policies, procedures and documentation and assess their compliance with current occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• The arrangements for implementing the policy
• Current working environment and accepted work practices
• Any uncontrolled hazards
• The adequacy of exiting safety control methods (mechanical and procedural)
• Accident/incident reporting procedures
• Compliance with Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992 (i.e. heating, lighting, work space, sanitary and washing facilities, rest facilities, eating and drinking facilities)
• Review existing risk assessment procedures, methods of evaluations and documentation
• Review validity of existing risk assessments dealing with:
  • Display screen equipment
  • Manual handling
  • Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH)
  • Fire precautions and training
  • First Aid
  • Management of Asbestos
  • Control of Legionella
  • Noise
  • Condition of walk ways and stairs
  • Traffic routes
  • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation (PUWER)
  • Work transport
  • Electrical installation
  • Electrical equipment
• Use of personal protective equipment
• Review/apply fire certificate (if applicable)
• Review/develop emergency fire plan
• Review of accident reporting and recording procedures
• Review training needs and procedures including induction training

Following consultation with your management team, ISS Safety will present a detailed written report containing details of the organisations hazards, a review of your health and safety policy and procedures, level of compliance required by statutory legislation, an action plan to address any short falls, plus an on-going health and safety maintenance plan.