Site Audits & Inspections
Site Audits & Inspections
When you think of health and safety, you think of audits and inspections. That’s an aspect of what we do at Ignis, but we are bringing health and safety into the 21st century.
Our inspections and audit service involve undertaking a thorough site visit to identify any shortcomings in the current health and safety arrangements. We also want to recognise good practices and will provide a formal written report highlighting identified issues where improvements may be required (with photos where necessary), a suggested action plan and target completion time scales, where applicable.
Our inspections and audit service are focused on supporting the site managers and supervisors in understanding the legislative and best practice requirements. We want to assist them in rectifying any shortcomings in a practical and sensible manner.
What is a construction site audit?
A construction site audit is an on-site assessment of the safety, environmental and operational practices at a construction project or job.
It focuses on verifying that the contractor has met all applicable regulations and standards for the particular project being conducted.
Why are construction site audits important?
Construction site audits are important because they help ensure that health and safety hazards are controlled, that operational activities occur in accordance with regulatory requirements, and to reduce instances of liability due to negligence or non-compliance with regulations.
Regular auditing also helps to improve conditions on-site by identifying areas where improvement can be made in terms of workplace health and safety as well as other operations.
What happens during a typical construction site audit?
During a typical audit process, a professional auditor will inspect the physical worksite including building materials, equipment used, personnel engaged in tasks around the site, procedures for implementing control measures such as personal protective equipment (PPE), hazardous material usage/handling/storage for example fuel tanks or chemical storage units located onsite etc., review records associated with safe work practices such as training records or insurance documents related to contractors working on the job etc.
A typical audit may also include interviews with personnel to ensure that appropriate controls are in place and being followed. The auditor will then document any non-compliance issues found, recommend corrective actions and provide a report of their findings.
Who should conduct construction site audits?
It is important that the person or company conducting the audit is an experienced professional who understands safety regulations, environmental standards, and operational protocols related to the particular project. This person must be independent of the contractor or organisation involved in constructing the project to maintain impartiality when assessing practices onsite. Any potential conflicts of interest should be identified prior to initiating the audit process.
Additionally, it is often beneficial for a team of experts from different disciplines such as safety engineering
How can Ignis Risk Management help with construction site audits?
Ignis Risk Management can provide expert third-party support for construction site audits. Our team of experienced professionals are highly knowledgeable in safety regulations, environmental standards, and operational protocols related to the particular project. Moreover, we have a thorough understanding of how to identify potential risks, hazards and liabilities associated with construction sites.
Our consultants are well-versed in conducting comprehensive inspections of the site, equipment and personnel that are engaged in tasks. We review all relevant records pertaining to safety procedures and use interviews with personnel to ensure that appropriate controls are being met. Our audit process is designed to document any non-compliance issues found on the project site and recommend corrective actions then provide a full report of our findings.
At Ignis Risk Management, we also provide guidance after the audit has been completed. Our team will assist you in implementing any corrective measures necessary to bring your construction site into compliance with all applicable regulations and standards while minimising any potential liabilities or risks associated with the project.
Ultimately, Ignis Risk Management’s construction site audit services will help ensure that health and safety hazards are properly controlled, operational activities occur in accordance with regulatory requirements and that the contractor is meeting all applicable standards for the particular project at hand.
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