CIL provides workplace safety audit services in Noida, Uttar Pradesh,  India. CIL is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection agency.

 Safety Audits vs. Safety Inspections: What’s the Difference? 

Safety audits and safety inspections are not the same things. Yes, they’re similar in that both involve an examination of an organization’s EHS program, and yes, the two terms are often used interchangeably.  

That said, each term has a specific meaning, and mixing them up could get you in trouble.  

An audit is distinct from an inspection in 2 fundamental ways: 

1. Safety audits are more in-depth than safety inspections.  

2. Safety audits and safety inspections are typically performed by different people. 

What Does a Safety Audit Look Like? 

Whoever performs it, a safety audit usually involves the same basic steps: 

1. Preparation. An organization decides that it’s time for an audit, and selects a safety auditor. Many companies have access to auditors through their EHS solution providers; others need to look within their networks or search for the right individual or firm to hire. The parties then get in touch and plan for the audit, determining scope, timeline, and objectives. At this point, the auditor may request some initial documentation and information from the organization, or simply set a date to visit the company’s facilities. 

2. Conducting the audit. One or more safety auditors investigate the organization’s premises, procedures, people, and programs, paying close attention to any clear or potential hazards, safety issues, and regulatory violations. Many aspects of the process can occur electronically, but most audits necessitate a physical visit. Depending on the style and type of audit being conducted, an auditor may use a checklist, grade the organization in various categories, and/or jot down qualitative thoughts and observations. Auditors often take pictures, interview employees and organizational leadership, and collect other forms of evidence. This information is confidential—it stays between the auditor and the company getting audited. 

3. Reporting. Once the audit is completed, the auditor creates a report detailing their findings. This report typically summarizes what is and isn’t working, indicating the relative priority and severity of different safety issues with various forms of data, charts, and graphs. Good safety auditors also provide recommendations for safety program improvements. 

4. Corrective and preventive actions. Either on their own or with the help of the safety auditor, the organization’s internal team gets to work addressing the audit findings. Effective follow-through involves taking both corrective and preventive actions—correcting existing problems and preventing future sources of risk from developing further. 

What are the Benefits of Performing a Safety Audit? 

Regularly-occurring safety audits offer myriad benefits to organizations, as well as their employees, contractors, and customers: 

improved workforce safety 

fewer accidents, injuries, and illnesses 

lower workers’ compensation costs 

fewer legal claims 

less regulatory uncertainty and compliance risk 

less turnover 

greater productivity 

improved employee morale 

improved efficiency 

improved publicity and reputation 

better decision-making 

Workplace Health & Safety Services 

CDG’s on-site or virtual workplace health and safety consulting services help you 

develop and execute safety programs that reduce injury and illness rates,

decrease workers’ compensation costs, 

increase productivity, and 

improve morale across your workforce. 

CDG consultants work with you to develop the required written programs for compliance with federal and state safety regulations. Depending on the program, CDG will provide policies, customized guidelines, online and on-site training, and regularly scheduled follow-up visits to ensure you are in regulatory compliance. 

CIL provides workplace safety audit services in Noida, Uttar Pradesh,  India. CIL is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection agency.

 Safety Audits vs. Safety Inspections: What’s the Difference? 

Safety audits and safety inspections are not the same things. Yes, they’re similar in that both involve an examination of an organization’s EHS program, and yes, the two terms are often used interchangeably.  

That said, each term has a specific meaning, and mixing them up could get you in trouble.  

An audit is distinct from an inspection in 2 fundamental ways: 

1. Safety audits are more in-depth than safety inspections.  

2. Safety audits and safety inspections are typically performed by different people. 

What Does a Safety Audit Look Like? 

Whoever performs it, a safety audit usually involves the same basic steps: 

1. Preparation. An organization decides that it’s time for an audit, and selects a safety auditor. Many companies have access to auditors through their EHS solution providers; others need to look within their networks or search for the right individual or firm to hire. The parties then get in touch and plan for the audit, determining scope, timeline, and objectives. At this point, the auditor may request some initial documentation and information from the organization, or simply set a date to visit the company’s facilities. 

2. Conducting the audit. One or more safety auditors investigate the organization’s premises, procedures, people, and programs, paying close attention to any clear or potential hazards, safety issues, and regulatory violations. Many aspects of the process can occur electronically, but most audits necessitate a physical visit. Depending on the style and type of audit being conducted, an auditor may use a checklist, grade the organization in various categories, and/or jot down qualitative thoughts and observations. Auditors often take pictures, interview employees and organizational leadership, and collect other forms of evidence. This information is confidential—it stays between the auditor and the company getting audited. 

3. Reporting. Once the audit is completed, the auditor creates a report detailing their findings. This report typically summarizes what is and isn’t working, indicating the relative priority and severity of different safety issues with various forms of data, charts, and graphs. Good safety auditors also provide recommendations for safety program improvements. 

4. Corrective and preventive actions. Either on their own or with the help of the safety auditor, the organization’s internal team gets to work addressing the audit findings. Effective follow-through involves taking both corrective and preventive actions—correcting existing problems and preventing future sources of risk from developing further. 

What are the Benefits of Performing a Safety Audit? 

Regularly-occurring safety audits offer myriad benefits to organizations, as well as their employees, contractors, and customers: 

improved workforce safety 

fewer accidents, injuries, and illnesses 

lower workers’ compensation costs 

fewer legal claims 

less regulatory uncertainty and compliance risk 

less turnover 

greater productivity 

improved employee morale 

improved efficiency 

improved publicity and reputation 

better decision-making 

Workplace Health & Safety Services 

CDG’s on-site or virtual workplace health and safety consulting services help you 

develop and execute safety programs that reduce injury and illness rates,

decrease workers’ compensation costs, 

increase productivity, and 

improve morale across your workforce. 

CDG consultants work with you to develop the required written programs for compliance with federal and state safety regulations. Depending on the program, CDG will provide policies, customized guidelines, online and on-site training, and regularly scheduled follow-up visits to ensure you are in regulatory compliance.