Independent Safety Auditing

HSE Audit & Assessment Services

Identify gaps before the HSE does. Our independent audits give you a clear picture of your safety performance, compliance status and areas for improvement — with practical, prioritised recommendations.

Chartered IOSH Professional
15+ Years in QHSE
NEBOSH Qualified
Independent & Impartial
Our Audit Services

Comprehensive Safety Auditing

Management System Audit

Full review of your health and safety management system against HSG65 and ISO 45001 frameworks. Identifies systemic strengths and weaknesses.

Compliance Audit

Legal compliance gap analysis against all applicable health, safety and environmental regulations. Know exactly where you stand with the law.

Site Safety Inspection

Physical workplace inspection identifying hazards, unsafe conditions and non-compliances. Practical, actionable findings you can address immediately.

COSHH & Substance Audit

Specialist audit of chemical safety arrangements including COSHH assessments, LEV testing, storage, labelling and safety controls.

Beryllium safety specialists

We have access to the world leading specialist in beryllium safety. As a company we have helped to completion 2 of the worlds leading beryllium manufacturing plants, we have also decommissioned beryllium facilities and asbestos transfer facilities 

Contractor & Supply Chain

Third-party safety standards verification for contractors, suppliers and partners. Ensure your supply chain isn’t your weakest link.

Why Regular Safety Audits Matter

Fewer Incidents

Organisations with regular independent audits report significantly fewer workplace incidents

Stronger defence

Documented audit programmes demonstrate due diligence — your best defence in any enforcement action or prosecution

Cost savings

Proactive audit programmes identify inefficiencies and prevent costly incidents before they happen

Our Audit Process

A Clear, Structured Approach

1

Scope & Planning

We agree the audit scope, criteria and schedule. You’ll know exactly what we’ll be looking at and when.

2

Document Review

We review your policies, procedures, risk assessments and records before the on-site visit.

3

On-Site Audit

Physical inspection, staff interviews, observation of working practices and verification of compliance.

4

Findings Report

Clear, RAG (Red-Amber-Green)-rated report with prioritised findings, executive summary and actionable recommendations.

5

Follow-Up Support

30-day follow-up review to track progress on findings and provide implementation support where needed.

What You Receive

Detailed Audit Report

Comprehensive report with RAG-rated findings covering every aspect of the audit scope

Prioritised Action Plan

Actions ranked by risk severity with clear responsibilities and recommended timescales

Executive Summary

Board-ready summary of key findings, overall compliance status and strategic recommendations

Compliance Scorecard

Benchmarked scoring against ISO standards and regulatory requirements for tracking improvement

30-Day Follow-Up

Review meeting to assess progress, answer questions and provide support on implementing changes

Audit FAQs

How long does a typical HSE audit take?

A single-site audit typically takes 1-7 days depending on size and complexity. Multi-site programmes are scoped individually. Document review can be conducted before the on-site visit to maximise time on the ground.

What's the difference between an audit and an inspection?

An inspection focuses on physical conditions at a point in time. An audit is a systematic review of your entire management system, processes, documentation and compliance status. Audits identify systemic issues; inspections catch immediate hazards.

How should we prepare for an audit?

Gather your key documents: policies, risk assessments, training records, incident logs, meeting minutes and inspection reports. Inform relevant staff. Beyond that, don’t change anything — we need to see how things really operate.

Can you audit against ISO 45001?

Yes. We have extensive experience auditing against ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 frameworks. We can conduct gap analyses for certification readiness or internal audits for existing certified systems.

Do you provide support to fix issues found?

Absolutely. We don’t just identify problems and walk away. Our consultancy services can help you implement every recommendation in the audit report, from policy development to training delivery.

Ready to Know Where You Stand?

Book an independent HSE audit and get the clarity you need to protect your people and your business.