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Occupational health and safety audit

Occupational health and safety audit is a comprehensive independent assessment of an enterprise’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). The main purpose of the audit is to identify non-compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, assess the actual level of employee protection, prevent workplace injuries, and prepare the business for inspections by government authorities.

QazProf specialized training center LLP conducts professional OHS system audits for manufacturing, construction, transport, and service companies throughout Kazakhstan.

⚖️ Legislative and regulatory framework

The audit process and the development of an effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) are regulated by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan:

Labour code of the republic of Kazakhstan: Requires employers to provide safe working conditions, establish an OHS function, and take measures to prevent workplace injuries.
Order No. 363 of the ministry of labour and social protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Establishes requirements for hazard identification, risk assessment, and implementation of occupational risk management systems.
Protection against administrative penalties: Violations of occupational health and safety requirements may result in a warning or fines of up to 240 MCI, with the risk of suspension of facility operations.

💡 Why does your company need an occupational health and safety audit?

Preparation for Labour Inspection: We identify 100% of violations and provide ready-to-implement solutions to eliminate them before an inspection by the State Labour Inspectorate of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In-house laboratory and expert capabilities: We assess not only documentation, but also the actual condition of workplaces, including measurements of harmful workplace factors as part of Workplace Certification (ARM).
Consulting and training in one place: Based on the audit results, we promptly organize training and knowledge assessments for managers and OHS specialists, with official certificates and protocols issued through our training center.
A pathway to international standards: We prepare the foundation for successful implementation and certification in accordance with the international ISO 45001 standard.

📋 What is included in the comprehensive audit:

📑 Documentation audit: Verification of the availability, proper preparation, and relevance of internal regulations, policies, job-specific safety instructions, orders, and logs.
Training system assessment: Analysis of how induction, initial, and refresher safety briefings are organized and whether OHS knowledge assessments are conducted on time.
PPE and workwear assessment: Verification of compliance with issuance standards, availability of certificates, storage conditions, and the actual use of personal protective equipment by employees.
Workplace and equipment inspection: On-site visual and instrumental inspection of production areas, machinery, mechanisms, and staff facilities.
Risk management system audit: Assessment of the quality of Workplace Certification (ARM), Occupational Risk Assessment (ORA) maps, and the effectiveness of the corrective action plan.
OHS service and committee audit: Evaluation of the effectiveness of occupational health and safety specialists and standing committees.

📑 What you will receive upon completion of the audit:

📄 Detailed technical report with a comprehensive description of the current state of the OHS system and classification of identified violations by risk level.
🛠️ Step-by-step action plan with specific recommendations for correcting identified issues at minimal cost.
📑 A set of updated templates and procedures tailored to your company’s specific OKED activity code to address gaps in documentation.
💡 Risk assessment calculations and recommendations for optimizing occupational health and safety costs.

❓ Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How does an OHS audit differ from an internal inspection?

Internal control is often formal or may overlook accumulating issues due to familiarity with day-to-day processes. An independent audit provides an objective external assessment by experts with in-depth knowledge of Labour Inspectorate inspection practices.

What happens if serious violations are identified?

Unlike a government inspector, an auditor does not impose fines or shut down operations. You receive a clear, confidential action plan for eliminating all identified vulnerabilities.

How often are audits recommended?

It is recommended to conduct an independent audit at least once a year, as well as when there is a change in management, reconstruction, the launch of new production lines, or a change in the company’s scope of activities.

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