Fundamentals of Safety Audit and Safety Inspection Training

Upon completing this Safety Audit and Safety Inspection Certification Training Course successfully, participants will be able to:
• Recognise the purpose and benefits of safety inspections
• Study how to plan and execute an effective and beneficial safety inspection
• Practice how to use checklists to save time and improve inspection quality
• Classify and document potential and actual hazards related to facilities and equipment
• Detect and report any hazards which necessitate immediate consideration
• Determine whether existing hazard controls are functioning adequately and recommend corrective actions when necessary
• Understand how to communicate results
• Develop recommendations and follow-up on implementation plans
Course Content
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

Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:

1ST BATCH:        22nd – 25th Apr,              2025     

2ND BATCH:     26th – 29th Aug,                 2025

3RD BATCH:       2nd – 5th Dec,                    2025