Amax A safety audit is a process that is considered the gold standard for evaluating theeffectiveness of occupational health and safety programs. Their primary purpose isto identify health and safety hazards, assess the effectiveness of the measures inplace to control those hazards, and ensure compliance with Safety standards.
At Amax Safety audits are conducted by highly qualified independent auditconsultants in order to ensure an unbiased review of policies, procedures, andsafety management systems.
The broad objectives of a safety audit are to
✅ Maintain a safe workplace by identifying hazards and implementingadequate controls for them
✅ Verify that employees are following the measures set out by thecompany's safety program
✅ Ensure that the facility, equipment, and operations meet safetyrequirements and industry best practices
✅ Determine whether the company's record-keeping is adequate
Safety audits are more thorough than technical inspections and spot-checks.Auditslook beyond the activity taking place on a typical workday and also evaluate thecompany's safety training and onboarding process.