Business and facility leaders
For leaders who need an organised view of current arrangements and priorities across a workplace or site.
OHS compliance audits
Understand the current position before planning corrective action.
Review current OHS arrangements and plan focused corrective action.
Who this service is for
Match the service to the decision and operating context.
This service is for organisations that need a documented view of their current position, not a generic inspection or a promise of certification.
SHEQ and compliance teams
For teams preparing an internal improvement programme, management review or follow-up process.
Multi-site organisations
For organisations considering a defined review across several locations with a consistent scope.
Choose the correct review
Audit and risk assessment answer different questions.
The two services can inform one another, but they should not be treated as duplicate names for the same engagement.
| Decision point | Compliance audit | Risk assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Primary question | How does the current position compare with defined requirements? | What hazards are present, what could happen and which controls are appropriate? |
| Typical starting point | An agreed audit basis and current evidence. | The work, workplace, task or project context. |
| Decision supported | Prioritising gaps and corrective action. | Selecting and reviewing risk controls. |
| What it does not prove | Guaranteed compliance or certification. | That every hazard has been eliminated. |
Service scope
Define the work before relying on the service name.
The audit basis and expected output are agreed before review work begins. The engagement may use document, workplace and stakeholder inputs that are relevant to that basis.
Audit basis
Define the requirements, internal standards or agreed criteria against which the current position will be reviewed.
Evidence review
Identify the records, workplace observations and stakeholder inputs needed for the agreed audit scope.
Findings and priorities
Present evidence-based findings in a form that helps the organisation understand gaps, strengths and relative priorities.
Corrective-action support
Where included, help organise actions, ownership and follow-up without guaranteeing the organisation’s final compliance position.
Engagement process
Move from requirement to an agreed service brief.
- 01
Set the audit purpose
Confirm why the audit is needed, which sites or operations are included and what will be reviewed.
- 02
Agree the evidence
Identify the documents, people and workplace access necessary for a useful review.
- 03
Conduct the review
Assess the agreed evidence and operating context against the defined audit basis.
- 04
Use the findings
Discuss priorities and any agreed corrective-action or follow-up support.
Scope and limitations
What this service does not imply.
- An audit reflects the agreed scope, evidence available and position observed during the engagement.
- The service does not guarantee compliance, certification or the elimination of workplace risk.
- A compliance audit is not a substitute for a risk assessment where the organisation needs to identify hazards and evaluate risk.
What is the purpose of an OHS compliance audit?
It provides a structured view of the current position against defined requirements so an organisation can understand findings and plan appropriate action.
How is an audit different from a risk assessment?
An audit considers conformance against agreed requirements. A risk assessment identifies hazards, evaluates risk and supports control decisions.
Can one audit cover several sites?
A multi-site audit can be scoped for review. The organisation should provide the number, type and location of sites so the audit basis and sampling approach can be defined.
Does an audit guarantee compliance?
No. The audit records findings within its agreed scope. The organisation remains responsible for decisions, corrective actions and its ongoing compliance position.
Define the next step
Start a structured ohs compliance audits enquiry.
Share the requirement, location, timing and operating context. Diba BES can then assess the appropriate service route and the information needed to scope it.