I wrote this one a while ago and it encouraged some great comments. I was reminded of it by a recent comment on another article about auditing being nothing but a game we play so I thought I would dust it off and put it out there again. I can now add this related article to the list of further … [Read more...] about The Only Way To Do a Safety Audit Properly
Safety Auditing
Studying for a blood test…
I always thought this was my own original dumb joke - anyway good simple analogy from Joe Moore’s blog. I’ve audited sites where the the yellow paint on the handrails was still wet, a smart or experienced auditor can spot an obvious snow job! See it here: Studying for a blood test Studying for a … [Read more...] about Studying for a blood test…
Quick Guide to Auditing OHS Systems
Quick Guide to Auditing OHS Systems George’s Safety Reflections – by the late George Robotham There is some confusion in practice between the terms inspection and audit, I distinguish between the two by saying you inspect things and you audit systems. Organisations that are … [Read more...] about Quick Guide to Auditing OHS Systems
Auditing OHS management systems
Auditing OHS management systems Guest Post by the late George Robotham Introduction There is some confusion in practice between the terms inspection and audit, I distinguish between the two by saying you inspect things and you audit systems. Organisations that are successful at Occupational … [Read more...] about Auditing OHS management systems
The toughest safety assignment I have had
The toughest safety assignment I have had By the late George Robotham George gets a call from a management consultant, can I commit a bit of time to review a company’s Safety Management System? Said yes and was told 2 of the company directors want to meet me before going ahead. I think they must … [Read more...] about The toughest safety assignment I have had
Free AS4801 Audit Tools
Free AS4801 Audit Tools Comprehensive audit tools and checklists to evaluate your OHS system utilising the framework of AS/NZS 4801:2001 Unfortunately SAI Global made us take down this really useful tool. It was put together independently but contained a few words from the standard - which … [Read more...] about Free AS4801 Audit Tools
Free Safety Apps for Smart Phones
Free Safety Apps for Smart Phones Finally some decent health and safety related apps for iphone and other smart phones. It says free to download and I’m guessing that is only for a trial period then a charge applies? We haven't had a chance to trial any of these as yet but would appreciate any … [Read more...] about Free Safety Apps for Smart Phones
Free AS4801 Safety System Guide
Implementing an OHS Safety Management System in accordance with AS/NZS 4801 Developing and implementing an Occupational Health and Safety System that complies with AS4801 (whether or not you want it certified or accredited) is not as difficult or daunting as it may sound. We find that most … [Read more...] about Free AS4801 Safety System Guide
How to make Safety Culture a Reality
How to make Safety Culture a Reality Recommended Reading: Culture of Safety – A Reality Another great article from Sina Safety Solutions. Their mission is to make Health and Safety become a way of life in every workplace. They are very successful at this by creating simple and useable systems that … [Read more...] about How to make Safety Culture a Reality
Awesome New Safety Audit App
Awesome New Safety Audit App Our good friends at Sina Safety Solutions have been working for a while on this new safety audit app and they have certainly come up with an extremely useful and mega cost effective tool (we are talking only $1.99!!!!). At that price you can’t afford not to give it a … [Read more...] about Awesome New Safety Audit App