{"id":5287,"date":"2026-03-19T11:29:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T05:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nistglobal.com\/blog\/?p=5287"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T11:59:18","slug":"how-to-run-successful-safety-audit-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nistglobal.com\/blog\/2026\/03\/how-to-run-successful-safety-audit-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Run a Successful Safety Audit in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1302px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Every year, <strong>multiple workplace safety incidents<\/strong> happen in various organisations yet the Indian manufacturing, construction, mining, and process industries fail to eliminate these safety incidents. Safety audits in the workplace can serve as an invaluable tool in the prevention of accidents, fulfilment of regulatory obligations, and promotion of a robust safety culture.<\/p>\n<p>The implementation of safety audits enables organisations to discover safety problems and identify complete workplace safety improvements through effective risk management.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Ministry of Labour data <\/strong>indicates that thousands of workers lose their lives each year due to unsafe working conditions, and it is estimated that around three workers die every day in registered factories due to lapses in safety practices<em>. (Source: The New Indian Express)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In this blog, we have covered the important aspects on how to run a successful <a title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Safety Audits\" href=\"https:\/\/nistglobal.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/safety-audit-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>safety audit in the workplace<\/strong><\/a> along with the auditing services offered at NIST Global.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#324a71;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>What is a Safety Audit?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat=\"{\" data-margin-bottom=\"8pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.1\" data-doc-id=\"7604746000009704002\" data-doc-type=\"writer\">A safety audit is an inspection of the various processes, procedures and systems within the workplace to assess their compliance with both applicable regulations and general safety standards. The objectives of a safety audit are to:<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-square far\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Identify workplace hazards<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-square far\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Verify compliance with safety regulations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-square far\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Evaluate the effectiveness of safety management systems<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-square far\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Improve risk control measures<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-square far\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Prevent workplace incidents and operational disruptions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Unlike an inspection, which only points out the unsafe situations in an organisation, an audit examines procedures, policies, documentation, practices and equipment on a broader, birds-eye view.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#324a71;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Why Safety Audits Matter in Indian Workplaces?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat=\"{\" data-margin-bottom=\"8pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.1\" data-doc-id=\"7604746000009704002\" data-doc-type=\"writer\">The rapid industrialisation in India has increased the complexity of operations in the workplace, and as industries like oil &amp; gas, construction, chemicals and infrastructure involve high-risk operations; the smallest errors might lead to devastating outcomes.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Additionally, according to research, working in unsafe conditions and enduring occupational injuries costs India as much as <strong>12.5 lakh crore each year, equating to 4.2% of the nation&#8217;s<\/strong> GDP in terms of productivity losses, medical expenses and disrupted operations. <em>(Source: India Today)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Regular safety audits help organisations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure that workplace standards are being followed<\/li>\n<li>Identify where risk assessment strategies and methods fall short<\/li>\n<li>Improve readiness in case of emergencies<\/li>\n<li>Hold managers accountable for the safety of their employees<\/li>\n<li>Reduce workplace incidents and lost productivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Accurate safety audits focus on their work to prevent future incidents instead of their investigation process.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#324a71;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Steps to Conduct a Successful Safety Audit <\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Here are the seven steps that can be used to conduct a successful safety audit at your workplace.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#324a71;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>1.Define the Audit Scope and Objectives <\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat=\"{\" data-margin-bottom=\"8pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.1\" data-doc-id=\"7604746000009704002\" data-doc-type=\"writer\">The first step in a successful safety audit is defining the purpose and scope of the audit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This includes identifying:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Departments or regions to be audited<\/li>\n<li>Legal standards and regulatory regulations applicable to the audit<\/li>\n<li>Timescales, resources and time frame of the audit<\/li>\n<li>Risks considered critical in the workplace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Defining the scope will assist in the successful and controlled conducting of the audit.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#324a71;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>2.Review Safety Documentation<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Before conducting a site inspection, auditors should review key safety documents, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Safety policies and procedures<\/li>\n<li>Risk assessments and hazard registers<\/li>\n<li>Incident investigation reports<\/li>\n<li>Training and competency records<\/li>\n<li>Permit-to-work systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This process allows auditors to understand the existing framework of safety management in the workplace.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#324a71;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>3.Conduct Workplace Inspections<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>A physical inspection of the workplace is a crucial step in the audit process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Auditors typically evaluate:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Equipment and machinery safety<\/li>\n<li>Fire protection systems<\/li>\n<li>Electrical installations<\/li>\n<li>Housekeeping standards<\/li>\n<li>Personal protective equipment (PPE) usage<\/li>\n<li>Emergency exits and evacuation systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These inspections help identify <strong>unsafe conditions that may not be evident in documentation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#324a71;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>4.Engage with Employees<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat=\"{\" data-margin-bottom=\"12pt\" data-margin-top=\"12pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\" data-doc-id=\"7604746000009694008\" data-doc-type=\"writer\">Employees are often the first to recognise unsafe conditions in daily operations.<\/p>\n<p>Auditors should interact with workers, supervisors, and contractors to understand:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Actual work practices<\/li>\n<li>Safety concerns and near-miss incidents<\/li>\n<li>Awareness of emergency procedures<\/li>\n<li>Effectiveness of safety training programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Employee feedback frequently reveals <strong>hidden hazards that may otherwise go unnoticed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#324a71;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>5.Conduct Gap Analysis<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat=\"{\" data-margin-bottom=\"12pt\" data-margin-top=\"12pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\" data-doc-id=\"7604746000009694008\" data-doc-type=\"writer\">After collecting information, auditors compare workplace practices against:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regulatory requirements<\/li>\n<li>Industry best practices<\/li>\n<li>Organisational safety policies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This gap analysis identifies <strong>weaknesses in safety systems and operational processes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#324a71;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>6.Prepare an Audit Report<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>A comprehensive audit report should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Key observations and findings<\/li>\n<li>Risk classification of hazards<\/li>\n<li>Photographic evidence, where applicable<\/li>\n<li>Compliance status with regulations<\/li>\n<li>Corrective action recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A well-structured report enables management to <strong>prioritise safety improvements effectively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#324a71;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>7.Implement Corrective Actions<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>The value of a safety audit lies in <strong>acting on the findings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Organisations should:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assign responsibility for corrective actions<\/li>\n<li>Establish timelines for implementation<\/li>\n<li>Monitor the effectiveness of safety improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This ensures that audit results lead to <strong>measurable improvements in workplace safety.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#324a71;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Professional Safety Auditing Services<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p>Although an organisation might have the ability to carry out its own internal safety audits, it is often best to use <strong>independent third-party safety audits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nistglobal.com\/\"><strong>NIST Global<\/strong><\/a> provides <strong>HSE auditing services<\/strong> to various industries and we possess the skills to handle complex workplace challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Our services include occupational safety audits, fire safety audits, electrical safety audits, process safety audits, and behaviour-based safety audits.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#324a71;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Building Safer Workplaces Through Audits<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p>The regular performance of audits together with active leadership dedication enables organisations to achieve better compliance results while their operational processes become more effective and their incident rates decrease.<\/p>\n<p>The safety audit process enables organisations to shift from handling incidents after they occur to implementing measures which prevent potential dangers to their employees and business activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#324a71;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-5287-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-cd00a1e2e6cf668e1 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_cd00a1e2e6cf668e1\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cd00a1e2e6cf668e1\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5287-1\" data-target=\"#cd00a1e2e6cf668e1\" href=\"#cd00a1e2e6cf668e1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is a safety audit?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cd00a1e2e6cf668e1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_cd00a1e2e6cf668e1\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The safety audit process involves a methodical assessment of workplace safety systems and procedures and operational practices to discover potential dangers and verify compliance with safety regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3a19c14de50b6e843 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3a19c14de50b6e843\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3a19c14de50b6e843\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5287-1\" data-target=\"#3a19c14de50b6e843\" href=\"#3a19c14de50b6e843\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How often should safety audits be conducted?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3a19c14de50b6e843\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3a19c14de50b6e843\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Most organisations conduct safety audits annually or biannually depending on their specific industry risk levels and the requirements of applicable regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3ebecda41b386b118 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3ebecda41b386b118\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3ebecda41b386b118\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5287-1\" data-target=\"#3ebecda41b386b118\" href=\"#3ebecda41b386b118\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the difference between a safety audit and an inspection?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3ebecda41b386b118\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3ebecda41b386b118\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A safety inspection identifies visible hazards while a safety audit evaluates the entire safety management system and organisational practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-6a17b85b6b8dc07ad fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_6a17b85b6b8dc07ad\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6a17b85b6b8dc07ad\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5287-1\" data-target=\"#6a17b85b6b8dc07ad\" href=\"#6a17b85b6b8dc07ad\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who should conduct workplace safety audits?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6a17b85b6b8dc07ad\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_6a17b85b6b8dc07ad\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Safety audits can be conducted by internal safety teams or independent experts, such as professional HSE auditors, for an objective assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-63099b66723537155 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_63099b66723537155\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"63099b66723537155\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5287-1\" data-target=\"#63099b66723537155\" href=\"#63099b66723537155\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are third-party safety audits important?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"63099b66723537155\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_63099b66723537155\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Third-party audits provide an unbiased review of safety systems and help organisations identify hidden risks and improve compliance with industry 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