There are two types of statutory workplace audits carried out annually at the workplace. The first one is the safety and health audit and the second one is the fire safety audit. Section 11. (1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 requires that an occupier of a workplace causes a thorough safety and health audit of his workplace to be carried out at least once in every period of twelve months by a safety and health advisor. The auditor then submits the report to the occupier and a copy of the same to the Director of Occupational Safety and Health Services.

The fire safety audit is carried out at least once in every period of twelve months by a fire safety auditor. This is in line with Rule 36. (1) of the Fire Risk Reduction Rules, 2007. Fire safety audits also include both fire risk assessment and fire risk management. Just like safety and health audit reports, the fire safety audit reports are submitted to the occupier with a copy of the same to the Director of Occupational Safety and Health Services.

Our experienced auditors will examine your safety documentation, inspect your workplace and document good practices and non-compliances (opportunities for improvements). We take the time to review our findings with you and advise based on statutory requirements; industry standards and best practices. Our report shall contain both written and photographic documentation of our findings and recommendations. These documents will enable you correct the non-conformities, track progress and provide proof of your organization’s progress towards continual improvement. In carrying out our assignments, we maintain ethical conduct (trust, integrity, confidentiality and discretion), ensure fair presentation of findings and exercise due professional care; ensure that working documents involving confidential or proprietary information are suitably safeguarded; and d) propose cost effective solutions to identified challenges.

Before carrying out an audit activity, we shall notify the County Occupational Safety and Health office within fourteen days in writing with a copy to the Director of Occupational Safety and Health Services, indicating the name of the workplace and the contact person where the activity will take place.