Introduction to Health and Safety Audits

Overview

This course provides an introduction to health and safety auditing. Ideal for anyone new to conducting audits or those with existing responsibilities associated with Health and Safety Auditing.

Objectives

At the end of the course, trainees will be able to:

• Appreciate what auditing is and why it’s important
• Identify the features and benefits of a formal Health and Safety Management System
• Recognise the standards, legislation and best practice, which underpin an audit
• Identify who is responsible for an audit
• Distinguish between the key features of internal and external audits, including hazard-specific audits
• Recognise the steps involved to conduct a successful health and safety audit