Is a core safety management activity, providing a means of identifying potential problems before they have an impact on safety.

OHS audits allow organisations to measure whether their workplace activities are meeting planned arrangements, and to identify areas for improvement. Basically, an OHS audit will assist an organisation to identify what OHS strategies are in place and what needs to be implemented.

OSH Act 85/93

Construction Regulations

Section: 7 Duties of principal contractor and Contractors

• 7(c) (vii) Ensure that the periodic site audits and document verification are conducted at intervals mutually agreed upon between that principal contractor and contractor, but at least once every 30 days