HSE Audit
The main reason to carry out Pre-Occupancy Safety Audit (POA) in any facility is to make sure the safety measures adopted create a safe working environment for employees and visitors before occupation. .Pre-Occupancy Safety Audit is a process that identifies specific hazards and the risk they pose to an occupant. The process also determines mitigation and prevention measures to reduce or eliminate the risks posed by these identified hazards. There are five main areas that should be reviewed during a Pre-Occupancy Safety Audit:1) Emergency evacuation plans2) Fire damage control plans3) Accessibility of emergency exits and escape routes4) Steps taken to eliminate hazardous materials5) Security plans
Emergency evacuation plans: A plan for escape is required by all building codes, and should include both fire and air quality evacuations.
Fire damage control plans: There are specific means to protect against fires in residential buildings.
Accessibility of emergency exits and escape routes: All emergency exits must be identified, and easily accessible. Steps taken to eliminate hazardous materials: This includes ensuring that mechanical systems have been purged of combustible gases, chemicals or other contaminants.: This includes ensuring that mechanical systems have been purged of combustible gases, chemicals or other contaminants. Provide a safe means of egress in the event of a fire or other emergency: This includes ensuring that exits are clearly marked and well maintained, doors that are heavy enough to close if necessary, and hallways wide enough for firefighters to maneuver large equipment without creating further risk.
Organizations might need pre-occupancy safety audits in order to receive the below benefits:
Comply with safety laws & regulations Demonstrates the organization’s commitment to health and safety Highlights non-conformities and improves quality & service Brings value to the workplace by avoiding prosecution, litigation, absence costs & loss of reputation Reduced insurance premiums & indirect cost of workplace injuries Fosters workforce morale & wellbeing Enhanced employee awareness about safety measures
Bonds with the company-Enforce safety codes, policies & procedures-Be a role model for safety through personal example-Facilitate training & development for all staff
The Pre-Occupancy Safety Audit process usually includes: an opening meeting with the client’s team, a site visit and some document verification. The preoccupancy safety audit concludes with a closing meeting with the client and their team.
OPENING MEETING
► Stating the audit agenda and scope
Carrying out checklist-based observations
Inspecting fire detection and fire-fighting systems
Assessing occupancy levels, means of escape, access and egress arrangements.
Conducting questioning sessions among employees
SITE VISIT
Reviewing procedures and
instructions
Examination of records and test
reports
DOCUMENT VERIFICATION
License validating
Reporting audit observations, potential findings, and recommendations for continual improvement
CLOSING MEETING
Construction Safety Audit
Construction Safety Audit is an integral part of construction worker safety and is committed to providing a Safe Work Environment to every construction worker. The Core Values of Construction Safety Audit are:
Full Support of our Clients and Their Needs Integrity in all that we do
Excellence in delivering a Quality Service.
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A construction safety audit is a process of identifying risks and hazards that may exist in the workplace. It is also an opportunity to identify any improvements that can be made to reduce the risk of accidents.
Construction safety audits help identify possible hazards and risks before they become a problem. They are also used as an opportunity to improve overall safety practices and procedures.
Why your Organization would require Construction Safety Audit?
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. There are a number of hazards that can arise at any given time and an audit will provide you with a list of precautions that you can take to prevent or minimize these risks. Construction safety audits are essential for ensuring your team’s safety and compliance with OSHA regulations.
Construction safety is of the utmost importance. It is the responsibility of the construction company to make sure that their workers are safe in the workplace. Construction safety audits are done to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken for a safe working environment.
The first step in a construction safety audit process is to identify the hazards and risks associated with an activity or location. We need to know what could go wrong and what could be done to avoid these risks.
The second step is to identify any existing controls that may exist and evaluate if they are effective or not. This will help us know whether we need additional controls or not.
The third step is to recommend any changes in procedures, policies, personal protective equipment, training, etc., that may be needed based on our findings from the first two steps.