Audits and inspections that change something afterwards
The kind of audit report you can actually action. Findings ranked, regulations cited, owners named, dates set. No 200-page binder, no vague observations.
Six audit types, one consistent method
Match the audit type to the question you actually need answered. We are happy to scope hybrid engagements where useful.
Compliance audits
Statutory compliance reviewed against the regulations that apply to your sites. Output is a prioritised gap register with named owners and dates, not a 200-page report no one reads.
ISO 45001 / 14001 internal audits
Independent clause-by-clause internal audits for clients who hold (or are building toward) ISO certification. We staff the audit programme so your team is free to run the business.
Contractor pre-qualification
PAS 91 / SSIP-aligned reviews of contractor H&S submissions. We grade the response, ask the right follow-up questions, and produce a one-page recommendation for procurement.
Behavioural safety observations
Programme design, observer training, observation cards calibrated to your site, and trend analysis. Built on classical observation methods, sized to a UK SME budget.
Supplier and site visits
Boots-on-the-ground inspections of your suppliers, subcontractors or remote sites. Closed-out actions tracked through to evidence of completion.
Construction site inspections
Periodic site inspections under the CDM Principal Designer or client advisor role. CSCS, scaffold, MEWP, asbestos and PPE all checked against the CPP and method statements.
What you walk away with at the end of every audit
- 1Written report sized for the audience: an executive summary for the board, a detail section for the duty holder
- 2Findings ranked by significance, with the regulation, ACoP or clause cited for each one
- 3Corrective action register with named owners, target dates and verification evidence requirements
- 4Photographs and observations referenced so a future inspector can re-walk the same evidence
- 5Closing meeting with the duty holder to agree priorities before the report is finalised
- 6Follow-up audit (recommended at 90 days) to verify corrective actions actually landed
Common questions about audits
How long does a typical audit take?
A single-site compliance audit runs across one or two days on site, with another two to three days of report writing. ISO internal audits are scoped per clause and usually run a programme of half-day visits across the audit cycle. Behavioural observation programmes are ongoing.
Will you find things our team has missed?
Almost always. The value of an independent audit isn't catching one missed regulation; it's the fresh pair of eyes, the calibration against other clients we work with, and the regulator-facing framing of the findings. We've never run an audit that found nothing.
Do you provide SSIP-equivalent assessments?
We do contractor pre-qualification aligned to the SSIP core criteria, but we are not an SSIP-registered assessment body ourselves. If you need a formal SSIP stamp, we will help your contractor pass it with the right SSIP scheme. For internal procurement decisions, our assessment is enough.
How do you charge for audits?
Fixed fee per audit, scoped against the standard or regulation. Behavioural safety programmes are monthly retainers. Either way, the fee is agreed before any work starts.
What question do you need an audit to answer?
Tell us the audit purpose, the sites in scope, and the audience for the report. We'll scope the engagement around the actual question, not a template.