Purpose of the Audit
The purpose of an independent OHS audit is to objectively evaluate the organisation’s health and safety practices and provide management with reliable information for decision-making.
An independent assessment helps identify risks and system weaknesses that may have become normalised within internal operations.
Audit Scope
- OHS policy and management approach
- Legal compliance
- Risk assessment and control processes
- Site safety
- Machinery, equipment and work environment
- Training and worker participation
- Accident and incident management
- Emergency preparedness
- Performance monitoring and improvement
Audit Process
- The audit purpose and scope are agreed with management.
- Corporate records and field practices are reviewed.
- Employees and managers are interviewed.
- Risks and system weaknesses are independently assessed.
- Findings are reported according to significance.
- Strategic recommendations are prepared for management.
Audit Outputs
- Objective and independent performance assessment
- List of critical risks and non-conformities
- Identification of organisational strengths
- Prioritised improvement recommendations
- Comprehensive management decision-support report
Gain an independent view of your OHS performance
Internal teams may sometimes view long-established practices as normal, even when they involve hidden risks. An independent audit provides an objective assessment and reliable insight into actual performance.
WCC independent OHS audits evaluate strengths, risks and sustainable improvement opportunities together, rather than simply listing deficiencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the advantage of an independent audit?
As the audit is conducted by external specialists, practices are assessed objectively and without internal bias.
Are audit results confidential?
Yes. Information obtained during the audit and all reports are protected under confidentiality principles.
Can multiple locations be audited?
Yes. The audit programme can cover multiple locations, and results may be reported comparatively.