Workplace Inspections and Audits

Every incident on site carries three costs: to your people, to your project timeline, and to your legal standing under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. A structured, independent audit is the most effective way to catch risk before the HSE does.

AM Safety Specialists Ltd delivers practical, no-nonsense site safety audits across construction, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial environments — built on real site experience, not just a checklist.

Why Site Audits Matter to Your Bottom Line

Managing Directors and Operations Managers are personally accountable for safety compliance under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. A missed hazard doesn't just risk injury — it risks:

• Enforcement action — HSE Improvement or Prohibition Notices that can halt work on site
• Contractual exclusion — many principal contractors and clients now require evidence of independent audit before appointment
• Reputational damage — safety failures are increasingly visible to clients, insurers, and tender panels
• Personal liability — directors can be held individually accountable for systemic failures

A regular, independently verified audit trail is your clearest defence.

Our 24-Point Site Safety Audit

Unlike generic desktop checklists, our audits are conducted on-site by consultants with genuine construction and industrial safety backgrounds. Each audit includes:

• Comprehensive 24-point inspection covering health & safety, fire safety, environmental compliance, and safe systems of work
• Photographic evidence of both good practice and areas requiring action
• Benchmarking against statutory minimums, industry best practice (ISO 45001 principles), or your own internal standard
• Contractor and sub-contractor compliance checks — critical where you hold Principal Contractor duties under CDM 2015
• Practical, prioritised recommendations — not just a list of failures, but a route to resolution
• A written report suitable for client, insurer, or tender evidence requirements

We take a pragmatic, common-sense approach. Our consultants have worked on live construction and industrial sites — we know which issues are genuine risks and which are box-ticking, and we tell you the difference.

One-Off Audits or Ongoing Assurance

Single Site Audit Ideal for a specific project, a pre-tender readiness check, or an incident-triggered review.

Regular Audit Programme Rolled into our Retained Package Solutions for ongoing peace of mind — regular site visits, trend reporting, and a continuously current compliance record.

Most clients and principal contractors will expect evidence of regular inspection regardless of whether you're a sub-contractor or Principal Contractor. Don't wait for a client audit request to find out where you stand.

Backed by Recognised Accreditation

Our consultancy and consultants operate under nationally recognised accreditation, including:

OSHCR | IOSH | RoSPA | CIEH | CHAS | SafeContractor Approved | IEMA | APS

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should a site safety audit be carried out? This depends on site risk profile, but as a general principle, higher-risk construction and industrial sites benefit from quarterly or project-milestone audits, while lower-risk commercial sites may suit an annual cycle. We'll recommend a frequency based on your specific risk assessment.

Is a site safety audit a legal requirement? There is no single statute mandating a named "site safety audit," but the duty to monitor and review health and safety arrangements is a legal requirement under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Regular audit is the accepted method of demonstrating this duty is being met.

What's the difference between an audit and a risk assessment? A risk assessment identifies hazards and controls for specific tasks. A site audit is a broader, independent check that your safety management system — including your risk assessments — is being followed correctly in practice.

Do you audit sub-contractors as well as the main contractor? Yes. Where you hold Principal Contractor duties under CDM 2015, we can extend the audit scope to cover sub-contractor compliance on site.

How quickly can an audit be arranged? In most cases we can arrange an initial audit within days, and our retained clients benefit from scheduled ongoing visits.