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Since 2011

Health and Safety Audit
HSE Compliance Experts

Expert health and safety consultants helping UK businesses achieve full workplace health and safety compliance since 2011.

Professional health and safety audits by IOSH Chartered consultants. Fire risk assessments, workplace inspections & HSE compliance.

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Free Health & Safety Gap Analysis

30-minute Compliance Call Valued at £750+

What Happens on Your Free Gap Analysis Call:

  • 1.30-minute consultation
  • 2.We review your current H&S arrangements
  • 3.We identify 1-10 critical compliance gaps you're missing

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HEALTH & SAFETY AUDITS

Know Where You Stand

Before an Inspector Decides for You

A health and safety audit is a systematic review of your organisation's health and safety management system, workplace conditions, and compliance with UK health and safety regulations — including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Whether you need a workplace safety audit, a fire risk assessment, or a full HSE audit aligned to HSG65 and ISO 45001, Arinite's IOSH Chartered health and safety consultants deliver expert, defensible results.

Ask Yourself:

Look around your workplace.

Would it meet minimum legal standards today?

More importantly, would it stand up to scrutiny?

The Reality:

Most organisations don't fail Health & Safety because they don't care.

They fail because assumed compliance isn't the same as proven compliance.

A professional Health & Safety audit removes that uncertainty.

A professional Health & Safety audit

removes that uncertainty.

WHY HEALTH & SAFETY AUDITS MATTER

Why Health & Safety Audits Matter

Regular Health & Safety audits are essential for organisations that want more than just "minimum compliance".

A thorough audit helps you:

Identify workplace risks through structured risk assessments before they cause harm

Demonstrate legal compliance with health and safety law and regulations

Maintain an effective health and safety management system

Reduce enforcement, claims, and disruption

Improve operational efficiency

Support growth, tenders, and client confidence

Protect your people and your leadership team

This isn't about paperwork. It's about knowing where you stand.

Expert, Defensible Audits, Done Properly

IOSH Chartered Expertise

All Arinite audits are carried out by experienced Health & Safety consultants, never junior auditors.

HSG65 & ISO 45001 Aligned

Our audit framework is based on HSE guidance HSG65, closely aligned with ISO 45001, ensuring recognised best practice.

Focused on Effective Arrangements

We assess whether suitable and sufficient arrangements are in place to manage real risks, not just whether documents exist.

What Your Health & Safety Audit Covers

A Health & Safety audit is a structured examination of your management system to confirm that:

Legal duties are understood and met

Risks are identified and controlled

Policies and procedures reflect reality

Arrangements work in practice, not just on paper

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR AUDIT

What to Expect From Your Audit

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Documentation Review

  • Review of Health & Safety policies and arrangements
  • Assessment against UK Health & Safety legislation
  • Review of EHS records and documentation
  • Examination of training and competency records
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Physical Inspection (Verification)

  • Comprehensive inspection of the workplace
  • Physical verification that what the paperwork says is actually in place
  • Identification and evaluation of operational risks
  • Review of building and equipment maintenance records and physical condition
  • Inspection of fire safety systems and controls (extinguishers, alarms, signage)
  • Verification of service dates and compliance status (e.g., fire extinguisher service tags)
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Assessment & Analysis

  • Review of risk assessments for adequacy
  • Electrical safety checks
  • Water hygiene and Legionella review
  • Inspection of welfare facilities
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Detailed Audit Report

  • Executive summary for senior leadership
  • Risk-rated findings (critical, high, medium, low)
  • Clear recommendations and legal references
  • Photographic evidence
  • Prioritised action plan with timescales
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Expert Guidance

  • Immediate feedback during the audit
  • Clear explanations of legal requirements
  • Engagement with managers and staff
  • Review of emergency preparedness
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Follow-Up Support

  • Post-audit review meeting
  • Clarification of findings and actions
  • Prioritisation based on risk
  • Ongoing support to close actions

During & After the Audit

During the Audit

  • Demonstrate how risks are managed
  • Confirm compliance with legislation
  • Review maintenance, inspections, and testing
  • Examine incident reporting and investigation

After the Audit

  • Immediate discussion of significant risks
  • Full written report issued within days
  • Quality assurance review for accuracy
  • Actions prioritised using the Arinite Risk Matrix
YOUR AUDIT, YOUR WAY

On-Site or Virtual - Same Standard, Same Outcome

We offer both on-site and virtual Health & Safety audits. Same rigorous process. Same experienced consultants. Same comprehensive report. You choose what works best.

Option A - On-Site Audit (Traditional)

Best for:

  • First-time audits
  • Complex or high-risk sites
  • Larger operations
  • Clients who want a physical inspection

What happens:

  • Consultant attends your site
  • Pre-agreed audit plan
  • Meetings with managers and coordinators
  • Direct observation of working conditions
  • Interaction with staff
  • Real-time assessment of hazards

Pre-audit preparation:

  • Completion of pre-audit questionnaire
  • Access arrangements confirmed
  • Staff notified
  • Documentation prepared

Option B - Virtual Audit (Remote)

Best for:

  • Annual reviews
  • Lower-risk environments
  • Multiple or international sites
  • Faster turnaround

Virtual audits follow the same audit structure using secure document review, interviews, and evidence checks, without travel costs.

Not Sure Which Is Right?

Most common scenarios:

  • First audit → On-site
  • Annual review → Virtual
  • Multiple sites → Hybrid
  • International operations → Virtual

Book a Free Gap Analysis Call - we will recommend the best approach for your situation.

WHAT YOU GET WITH AN ARINITE AUDIT

What You Get With an Arinite Audit

Every audit includes everything required for full compliance. No hidden costs. No surprises.

Comprehensive Site Audit

  • Full operational compliance audit
  • Inspection of all areas and activities
  • Documentation review
  • Management and staff interviews
  • Equipment inspection (machinery, fire, first aid, PPE)
  • Half-day to full-day duration (site dependent)

Complete Risk Assessments

  • General workplace risk assessment
  • Fire risk assessment — compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  • DSE assessment — for display screen equipment users
  • COSHH assessment — Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
  • Manual handling assessment — Manual Handling Operations Regulations
  • Legionella risk assessment — water hygiene and Legionella control
  • Lone working risk assessment — for employees working alone
  • Specialist assessments (noise, vibration, stress)
  • Fully HSE-compliant

Comprehensive Audit Report (18–22 Pages)

  • Board-level executive summary
  • Compliance status vs HSE requirements
  • Risk-rated findings
  • Photographic evidence
  • Legal references
  • Delivered within 5 business days

Priority Action Plan

  • What to fix first
  • Clear timescales
  • Named responsibilities
  • Estimated costs
  • Quick-win actions

Follow-Up Support

  • Report review meeting
  • Practical implementation guidance
  • Supplier recommendations
  • Templates and supporting documents
  • 30-day post-audit support

Ongoing Partnership Options

  • Annual compliance partnerships
  • Monthly site visits
  • Legally appointed competent person
  • Staff training (H&S, fire marshals, first aid)
  • 24/7 expert advice line

Arinite audits give you evidence, clarity, and control.

A Health & Safety audit isn't about finding fault. It's about removing uncertainty. When inspectors arrive, confidence matters.