Any properly run business has a system in place for ensuring OSHA compliance and overall workplace safety. Some companies utilize a Safety and Health Management System, while others have an in-house process which works best for them. Whatever the look of the system, at it’s core is a desire to run an efficient but safe company which adheres to all OSHA regulations. And while this concept might seem extremely basic, it is incredibly difficult for companies to actually adhere to. Some of the problem stems from a lack of truly understanding the standards, and some of it stems from not keeping up to date when standards change. Either way, it is important to do all that you can to avoid being cited for easily avoidable and correctable noncompliance.

This is where a third party safety audit is beneficial to any business owner. A qualified and well seasoned auditor, who works for a qualified firm with proper resources, is trained to do one thing, and one thing only – learn OSHA. Safety auditors make it their job to study these regulations in and out, so that they can view your facility through the same prism an OSHA auditor would. In addition, any good auditor can help you streamline your process while mitigating safety risks.

Any way you look at it, a third party safety audit protects your business, ensures your employees are safe, and protects you from unneeded headaches should OSHA ever come knocking. If you have any questions about how a third party safety audit works or how to schedule one, please contact us. And if you have anything to add about how third party safety audits help businesses, please leave a comment.