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 Construction safety audit is a review of a job site’s safety program, the site itself, and all the actions that are taken to prevent injury.

Organizations would require Construction Safety Audit in order to attain the below benefits:
Comply with construction safety laws & regulations
Review the effectiveness of the H&S policy statement
Identifies all significant hazards & the people who are at risk from each hazard
Evaluate the existing risk control measures & determine required additional control measures
Examine the availability of a suitable emergency response plan detailing the responsibility & action of key personnel
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 construction safety measures

What are the various steps involved in the Construction Safety Audit process?
Opening Meeting with the client team
Site Visit
Document Verification
Closing Meeting with the client team

Safety auditing is a vital measure that organizations must take to ensure that the organization is meeting the required health and safety compliances. Some risks construction workers might face are:
Falls from heights,
Improper use of dangerous equipment,
Electric shock,
Trench collapse, etc.

It’s a given that the above factors are critical and even life-threatening. This is why safety audits at the construction site are a must. A construction safety audit reviews the safety measures at the job site. This includes the safety of the site, as well as actions that are taken to prevent injury. Carrying out regular audits is crucial for any organization, but most importantly for the construction industry. Safety auditing consists of:
Assessment of the health and safety of an organization
Pinpointing areas of improvement
Analysing on-site conditions
Assessing safety measures.

Some examples of the above steps within the construction industry include:
Containment of hazardous substances
Proper storage of hazardous waste
Ensuring that an effective emergency strategy is in place
Ensuring that first aid is available at all times
Fall protection measures
Planning out of evacuation routes in case of a crisis
Ensuring the availability of appropriate lighting as well as appropriate storage of all materials
No exposed electrical wires
Ensuring that essential signs are visible and in place.

CDG is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection agency in India. Contact us for construction safety inspections.