GENERAL

The Basic Health and Safety Compliance Review provides a focused assessment of the key health and safety controls within a small organisation.

A SafetyWallet auditor examines selected high-priority workplace activities and the supporting health and safety arrangements connected to them. This may include policies and procedures, appointments, training, inspections, registers, emergency arrangements, equipment, workplace conditions and evidence of implementation.

The review helps the organisation determine whether it has a functioning health and safety management system, understand its current health and safety position, identify important gaps and prioritise the actions needed to strengthen and improve the system.

This review is designed for small organisations with more than 20 employees.

WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THIS REVIEW?

This review is suitable for small organisations that:

Want a practical starting point for improving health and safety.

Need clearer visibility of their most important health and safety gaps.

Want to verify whether key controls are implemented in the workplace.

Need an action plan to guide improvements.

Want to monitor progress as health and safety controls are implemented and maintained.

WHY IS THIS REVIEW IMPORTANT?

Small organisations are often unsure where to begin or which health and safety matters require immediate attention.

The Basic Health and Safety Compliance Review provides a structured and practical way to identify priority gaps.

The review connects workplace findings to the organisation's Policies, Procedures and Practices. This helps management understand what is already in place, what is missing and where further implementation or improvement is required.

Findings are converted into clear action requests so that the organisation can prioritise responsibilities, corrective actions and supporting evidence.

WHAT DOES THE REVIEW INCLUDE?

The review may include:

An opening discussion with the organisation's relevant representatives.

A focused review of selected health and safety documentation and records.

An examination of appointments, training, inspections, registers, emergency arrangements, policies, procedures and other applicable controls.

A physical workplace walk-around to compare documented requirements with actual workplace conditions.

Verification of selected high-priority workplace controls.

Identification of missing, incomplete or ineffective controls.

Recording of findings and required corrective actions in OHS Online.

An assessment summary showing the areas reviewed and the results obtained.

An action report containing the identified findings and recommended priorities.

The exact scope is customised according to the organisation's size, activities, workplace conditions and applicable health and safety requirements.

Areas reviewed may include:

Health and safety responsibilities and appointments.

Policies, procedures and workplace practices.

Employee information, instruction and training.

Emergency preparedness, first aid and fire arrangements.

Buildings, facilities and electrical equipment.

Workplace inspections and registers.

Incident reporting and corrective actions.

Personal protective equipment.

Contractor controls, where applicable.

Occupational hygiene or specialist requirements, where applicable.

BENEFITS OF THE REVIEW

The organisation receives:

A practical snapshot of its current health and safety control position.

Clear identification of important gaps and weaknesses.

Greater visibility of Critical, High and other priority findings.

A structured action report to guide corrective action.

Better understanding of the documents, people, equipment and activities needed to support workplace safety.

A practical foundation for continued implementation, monitoring and improvement.

Evidence of the organisation's efforts to assess and improve its health and safety arrangements.

IMPORTANT SCOPE INFORMATION

The Basic Health and Safety Compliance Review is a focused assessment of selected workplace controls.

The outcome reflects the information, evidence, workplace areas and controls reviewed on the assessment date.

The employer remains responsible for determining and fulfilling its applicable legal duties and for implementing, maintaining and verifying the required workplace controls.