Verifying and Enhancing Workplace Safety
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Audits are systematic evaluations designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and ISO 45001 standards. These audits help organizations prevent incidents, reduce injuries, and build strong safety cultures rooted in continuous improvement.
BQCIS provides a comprehensive range of OHS audit services, including ISO 45001 gap analyses, pre-assessment audits, and second-party supplier safety evaluations. Our audits assess management system design, operational control, emergency preparedness, and compliance with national and international standards.
For high-risk industries, we also perform Process Safety Management (PSM) audits to review controls for hazardous materials and process safety. The outcome is a detailed, actionable report to strengthen compliance, reduce risks, and enhance overall worker well-being.
Key OHS Audit Activities
Key Benefits of OHS Audits
Prevent Injuries & Incidents
Identifies workplace hazards early, reducing the risk of accidents, injuries, and operational downtime.
Ensure Legal Compliance
Confirms adherence to OHS legislation and ISO 45001, ensuring compliance and reducing regulatory risks.
Reduce Operational Costs
Preventing incidents minimizes financial losses, insurance premiums, and unplanned equipment downtime.
Improve Safety Culture
Demonstrates management commitment to safety and fosters a culture of awareness, accountability, and trust.
Success Story
Site Safety Audit Prevents Major Machinery Hazard
A manufacturing plant sought a third-party OHS audit to assess its compliance and identify hidden risks despite a strong safety record.
BQCIS auditors conducted a two-day inspection of plant safety systems, mechanical integrity, and high-risk areas. Observations included machinery guards, energy isolation procedures, and material handling operations.
The audit revealed several outdated machine guards that posed a potential amputation risk. The company immediately implemented engineering controls and retrained operators — preventing possible injuries and improving compliance with ISO 45001.