OSH audit: a check of occupational safety in your company
A safety technician goes through your workplaces, machinery, documentation and training and tells you what is in order, what is missing and what needs to be dealt with first. We carry out audits at the start of cooperation and also separately, for example before a Labour Inspectorate inspection, throughout Slovakia.
safety marking of stairs, low ceilings, hazardous spots and electrical equipment
Machinery and equipment
protective guards, safety devices, emergency stop buttons and safe positioning of machines
Risks
electricity, falls, sharp objects, scalds, condition of walkways, loads, ladders and racking
PPE
issue of personal protective equipment and its actual use
Hygiene and facilities
drinking water, changing rooms, toilets, washrooms and first aid kits
Prohibited work
compliance with work prohibitions for selected groups of employees
Documentation
risk assessment, PPE directive, alcohol testing procedure, work accident procedure, trauma plan
Training and testing
employee training, professional qualifications and the testing schedule for technical equipment
How the audit works
Agreement. We agree the scope of the audit and the date of the visit.
Walk-through. A safety technician goes through the workplaces and checks the documentation. An experienced eye also sees risks that people stop noticing over time.
Findings and priorities. You receive a list of shortcomings and a proposal for what to deal with immediately and what later.
Remedy and ongoing care. We complete the documentation, signage and training. If you wish, from that day on we keep track of deadlines, inspections and tests for you and represent you during official inspections.
Why an audit even in an office
OSH requirements apply in offices too – just different ones from a construction site: safe walkways, electrical appliances, computer work, first aid and escape routes. The audit sets the requirements according to what your people actually do, not according to a template.
Labour Inspectorate fines
Breach
Fine
breach of obligations under OSH regulations
up to €100,000
a breach resulting in an accident with serious injury
at least €20,000
a breach resulting in a fatal accident
at least €33,000
failure to comply with a measure imposed by the Labour Inspectorate
300 – 100 000 €
Under Section 19 of Act No. 125/2006 Coll. on labour inspection.
Frequently asked questions about the OSH audit
What is an OSH audit?
A practical check of occupational safety and health in a company. A safety technician goes through the workplaces, machinery, documentation and training and records what is in order, what is missing and what needs to be dealt with first.
Is an OSH audit mandatory?
The law does not prescribe a mandatory audit as such, but it requires the employer to continuously check the state of OSH, including the safety of technical equipment and compliance with regulations (Section 9 of Act No. 124/2006 Coll.). An audit is the quickest way to find out where the company stands.
What do I get after the audit?
A list of shortcomings with priorities and a proposed solution. We can fill in missing signage, documentation or training straight away.
Do you also carry out audits before a Labour Inspectorate inspection?
Yes. An audit before an inspection shows what the inspector would probably object to and gives you time to put it right. See also what the Labour Inspectorate checks (in Slovak).
What fine can be imposed for breaching OSH regulations?
The Labour Inspectorate can fine an employer up to €100,000. If the breach resulted in a work accident with serious injury, the fine is at least €20,000, and for a fatal accident at least €33,000 (Section 19 of Act No. 125/2006 Coll.).
How much does an OSH audit cost?
Every company is different: the number of employees, workplaces and risks. You get a tailored quote within 24 hours.
Find out where your company really stands on OSH
Audit, a list of shortcomings and their remedy. You get an exact quote within 24 hours.
V zložitej spleti vyhlášok, noriem, zákonov a kontrol preberáme starosti za našich klientov. Vy sa venujete tomu, čo je pre vás dôležité – vašej firme.
In a complex web of decrees, standards, laws and inspections, we take the worry off our clients' shoulders. You focus on what matters to you – your business.