Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Audit
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.