Quality & Operational Excellence

Safety Inspections and Workplace Audits

Regular inspections and audits identify hazards before they cause harm. This course covers planning and conducting workplace safety inspections and audits: inspection types, checklists, hazard recognition, involving workers, recording findings, risk rating, corrective actions and tracking.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Inspections that only look for obvious issues miss serious hazards. You will learn to inspect thoroughly and drive corrective action.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Workplace inspection practice, checklist development, hazard recognition exercises and case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Plan inspection and audit programmes
Develop effective checklists
Recognise workplace hazards
Involve workers in inspections
Record and risk-rate findings
Track corrective actions to closure

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Health and safety officers
Supervisors and managers
Safety committee members
Facility managers
Quality and HSE auditors

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Inspection planning
Hazard recognition
Checklist design
Risk rating
Action tracking

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Inspections and Audits

09:00–10:08Purpose and types
10:08–11:00Legal requirements
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Legal requirements (continued)
11:45–12:53Programmes
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Checklists

09:00–10:08Designing checklists
10:08–11:00Area-specific checks
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Area-specific checks (continued)
11:45–12:53Pitfalls
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Hazard Recognition

09:00–10:08Common hazards
10:08–11:00Unsafe conditions and acts
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Unsafe conditions and acts (continued)
11:45–12:53Inspection practice
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Findings

09:00–10:08Recording
10:08–11:00Risk rating
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Risk rating (continued)
11:45–12:53Photos and evidence
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Corrective Actions

09:00–10:08Action planning
10:08–11:00Tracking
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Tracking (continued)
11:45–12:53Reporting
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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