Fundamentals of Safety Audit and Safety Inspection Training

AUDITS, LEGISLATION, AND CONTRACTORS
• Introduction to Safety Audits and Inspections
• The legal aspects relating to monitoring performance
• ISO 45001
• Contractor Selection and Control

ELEMENTS OF A SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
• Types of Safety Management Systems
• Core Elements of Safety Management Systems
• Proactive and Reactive Monitoring of Performance
• Measurement Techniques
• Competencies for Auditors
• Audits and their Critical Components

COMPONENTS INSPECTED IN A SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
• Equipment
• Materials
• Processes
• Environment

INSPECTIONS
• Observation Techniques
• Physical Inspection of the Site
• Confined Space Entry
• Lifting equipment and lifting operations
• Work at height and safe access
• Chemicals
• Fire Assessment
• Permit to Work Systems

AUDITS
• The Audit Process
• Review Health and Safety Related Documentation
• Interview Selected Staff
• Tour the Facilities
• Observations and Recommendations Report
• Risk Identification & management
• Action Plan

SAFETY CULTURE
• Safety Culture and Human Factors
• Negative and Positive Dimensions
• Taylor, Herzberg, McGregor, and Maslow
• Natural Penalties and Consequences
• Antecedents, Behaviour, and Consequences (ABC) Analysis
• What drives behaviour?
• Auditing and improving the safety culture

ROLE OF THE SAFETY ADVISOR
• Examine Health and Safety Policies, Procedures, and Records
• Inspect the Workplace
• Interview Staff and Management
• Support Team Members
• Ensure Compliance with Legislation
• Advise on Safety Practices for Business Continuity

EMERGENCY AND CONTINGENCY PLANNING
• Internal Emergency Plans
• External Emergency Plans
• Auditing Emergency Plans
• Audit Reports
• Contingency Planning
• Actions for Improvement

SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL SAFETY PROGRAM
• Plan Your Safety Audit/Inspection Program
• Decide on a General or Specific Audit
• Decide Who Will Conduct the Audit
• Decide What You Should Inspect For
• Determine How Often You Should Inspect
• Set Priorities
• Inform Management
• Hazard Priority Classification System
• Develop Your Checklist