Auditing
Independent health, safety and quality audits by an IRCA certified auditor. A clear picture of where you stand, what needs fixing first, and the evidence to show clients, auditors and the HSE.
- IRCA certifiedManagement system auditor
- ISO 45001 & 9001Health and safety and quality systems
- 20+ yearsHealth, safety and CDM experience
- UK & EuropeOn-site audits wherever you work
Know it works, not just that it is written down.
Policies and procedures only protect you if they are followed. An independent audit tests what actually happens on site and in the office against what your system says, and against the law and the standards you work to.
You get an honest view from someone outside the business, findings ranked by risk, and a practical plan to close the gaps before a client, an insurer or an inspector finds them.
- 01Assurance
- 02Evidence
- 03Priorities
- 04Improvement
Audit types.
One-off audits, a rolling audit programme, or audits of the contractors and suppliers you rely on.
The output.
Clear, readable reports written for the people who have to act on them, not just for the file.
Audit plan
Scope, criteria, sites and people agreed up front, so there are no surprises on the day.
Graded findings
Each finding backed by evidence and ranked by risk, from good practice to urgent action.
Action plan
Practical recommendations with priorities, so you know what to fix first and what can wait.
Close-out
Optional follow-up to verify actions are complete and effective, and to record that they are.
Four steps.
A structured approach based on recognised audit practice, kept proportionate to the size of your business.
Free review
We talk through what you need audited, why, and the standard or criteria it will be measured against.
Plan
An audit plan setting out scope, timings, sites and the people we need to speak to.
Audit
Document review, interviews and site observation, with a closing meeting to share initial findings.
Report & follow up
A written report and action plan, with optional support to close out the actions.
Common questions.
Something else on your mind? Book a free review and ask us directly.
What is an IRCA certified auditor?
IRCA, the International Register of Certificated Auditors, certifies management system auditors who have completed recognised training and shown audit experience. It means the audit is carried out to recognised practice, not as an informal walk-round.
Can you certify us to ISO 45001 or ISO 9001?
No. Certification can only be granted by a certification body. What we do is prepare you for it: gap analysis, internal audits and help closing findings, so you go into the certification audit with confidence.
What is the difference between internal and external audits?
Internal audits check your own system, usually against your procedures and the standard you follow. Second-party audits check a contractor or supplier on your behalf. Third-party audits are carried out by a certification body or regulator. We carry out internal and second-party audits.
How long does an audit take?
It depends on the scope and the number of sites. A site inspection may take half a day; a full management system audit for a small business is typically one to two days on site, plus reporting time. We confirm this in the audit plan.
Can you help fix what you find?
Yes. We can stay on to help close out actions, update documents and train your team, or simply return to verify the actions are complete.
Where do you work?
We carry out audits across the UK and in Europe, on site wherever the work is.
Find the gaps before someone else does.
Tell us what you need audited and we will suggest a proportionate scope. No cost and no obligation.
Book a free review