SAFETY INSPECTION

V/S
SAFETY AUDIT

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A safety inspection and a safety audit are both processes
aimed at assessing and improving safety measures within
an organization, but they differ in their focus and scope.

Safety Inspections target specific areas while Safety

Audits provide a comprehensive evaluation to promote
continuous safety enhancement.

Both have their own importance in the workplace safety

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SAFETY INSPECTION
A safety inspection looks into the facility for safety hazards and unsafe
practices. The inspection should include the following items:
Check for the precautions- if they are in place.
Check to see if the equipment poses any risks.
Collect samples of air, water, and other materials to be tested
for any hazards.
Identify unsafe actions at work practices.

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SAFETY AUDIT
A safety audit is a systematic evaluation of an organization's safety
practices, procedures, and policies to ensure compliance with
regulations and identify areas for improvement.
Measure and gather data on the reliability and effectiveness of a
safety programme.
Examine whether a safety programme satisfies the company's
stated objectives.
Investigate safety training and response activities.

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SAFETY
INSPECTION AND SAFETY AUDIT
FOCUS FOCUS

SCOPE SCOPE

SAFETY SAFETY
FREQUENCY FREQUENCY
INSPECTION AUDIT

PURPOSE PURPOSE

DOCUMENTATION DOCUMENTATION

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FOCUS

Safety inspections primarily focus on identifying physical hazards and

checking compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Safety audits have a broader focus, assessing the overall safety management
system, including policies, procedures, training, and compliance.

SCOPE
Inspections are often conducted on a specific area, equipment, or process
within the organization.

Audits cover the entire organization or specific departments, encompassing

both physical hazards and administrative controls.

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- Safety Audit

FREQUENCY
Inspections are typically carried out periodically, such as daily, weekly,
monthly, or annually.

Audits are conducted less frequently, usually annually or biannually,

depending on the organization's size and industry requirements.

PURPOSE
The main purpose of a safety inspection is to identify immediate hazards,
ensure equipment integrity, and take prompt corrective actions.

The primary purpose of a safety audit is to evaluate the effectiveness of the

safety management system, identify systemic issues, and recommend long-
term improvements.

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- Safety Audit

DOCUMENTATION

Inspection findings are generally documented as checklists or reports,

highlighting observed hazards and recommendations for immediate
resolution.

Audit findings are documented in detailed reports, outlining areas of non-

compliance, systemic weaknesses, and recommendations for systemic
improvement.

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SAFETY INSPECTION OR SAFETY
AUDIT- WHAT TO CHOOSE?
Both safety inspections and safety audits serve important purposes
in ensuring workplace safety. The importance of each may vary
depending on the specific needs and goals of an organization.

A comprehensive safety program should ideally include a

combination of regular inspections and periodic audits to address
immediate concerns and drive sustained improvement.

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HAZCAM SAFETY SOLUTIONS IS GOING TO CONDUCT
A WEBINAR ON PROCESS SAFETY AUDIT

Date- 1st July’23

Time- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM IST

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