You should carry out Health & Safety audits on a regular basis, and particularly when something in your business changes - such as a change in management. While there is no set timeframe, it's good to carry out a workplace audit at least once a year.

A Health & Safety audit is an assessment of your workplace that evaluates how well you are protecting your staff against risks and hazards. It will involve reviewing your Health & Safety processes, paperwork, and overall attitude to risk management.

After your SafeCheck auditor has reviewed your workplace, you'll receive a detailed report which highlights any gaps in your health & safety management. This will be ranked by importance, so you'll know which areas need urgent attention first.

Carrying out a Health & Safety audit is important, as it can uncover hazards in your business, and any areas where you don't meet essential Irish standards. This means you can take steps to protect your staff and boost your compliancy.