How to Prepare for a Health and Safety Audit
A health and safety audit is a critical review of how well your construction site complies with legal standards and best practice. Whether triggered by an internal policy, a client requirement, or a pending HSE visit, being prepared is essential.
At Majestic Site Management, we help contractors pass audits by identifying risks, correcting gaps, and ensuring all health and safety systems are fully compliant with CDM 2015 and HSE guidance.
What Is a Health and Safety Audit?
A health and safety audit is a formal process that assesses site safety arrangements, documentation, training, and physical working conditions. It helps verify that risk controls are being followed — and highlights any weaknesses before they lead to incidents or enforcement.
Our audit services cover public and commercial sites of all sizes.
When Should You Expect an Audit?
- Before or during a live project (particularly public sector work)
- As part of CHAS, SSIP, or client accreditation checks
- After a site incident or near-miss
- During routine internal reviews
What Do Auditors Look For?
Audits typically cover:
- CDM 2015 compliance and appointment of competent duty holders
- Fire Risk Assessments and emergency planning
- Site induction records and worker training
- PPE enforcement and welfare facilities
- Up-to-date risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
- Site housekeeping, scaffolding, and electrical safety
How to Prepare for a Successful Audit
To pass a safety audit, you should:
- Ensure your fire safety planning is up to date
- Review your CDM documentation and Construction Phase Plan
- Conduct regular toolbox talks and safety briefings
- Keep a digital record of inspections, training, and incidents
- Walk the site and correct visible hazards before audit day
Need Audit Support?
Whether you’re preparing for a scheduled inspection or just want to improve internal safety, we offer expert audit support and site reviews.
Majestic Site Management works with contractors, councils and developers to ensure full legal compliance and safer working environments.
Don’t leave it to chance — get audit-ready with expert help.
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Phone: 01484 426302
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