Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Audit

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Audit verifies workplace compliance with IS 14489:2018 and Factories Act 1948 through systematic evaluation of safety systems, health programs, and worker welfare provisions.

Scope of Work

Phase 1: Documentation Assessment

OHS policy, risk register, incident investigation reports
Safety committee minutes (3 years)
Training records, medical examination certificates
Statutory approvals (Boilers, Pressure Vessels, Lifts)

Phase 2: Workplace Inspection

Category	Key Audit Points
Safety Organization	Safety officer appointment, committee functionality
Hazard Control	Machine guarding, chemical storage, confined space
Work Permits	Hot work, height work, electrical isolation permits
PPE Program	Issue records, condition checks, usage compliance
Housekeeping	Walkways clear, waste segregation, spill control

Phase 3: Health & Welfare Verification

Occupational health center functionality
Noise monitoring (<85 dB), ventilation adequacy
Welfare facilities (canteen, rest rooms, crèche >50 workers)
Drinking water testing records

Phase 4: Process & Behavioral Audit

Safe operating procedures (SOPs) implementation
Contractor safety management effectiveness
Near miss reporting and investigation closure rate
Toolbox talk frequency and attendance

Deliverables:

IS 14489:2018 compliance scorecard (200+ checklist items)
Factories Act Section 7A compliance matrix
Critical hazards list with mitigation timelines
Safety performance trend analysis (3 years)

Standards: IS 14489:2018, Factories Act 1948 (Sections 21-50), Rule 73-L (Maharashtra).

Frequency: Annual statutory requirement for notified factories.