Is
your occupational health service
delivering?
An audit is defined as an in-depth examination
of responsibilities and arrangements necessary to ensure that
the occupational health policies are effectively carried out in
accordance with the employer's intentions, the law and best practice.
What
does an Occupational Health Audit involve?
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Individual
design of the audit to meet the needs of the Client Company.
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The
audit can be presented in a quantitative or qualitative system.
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The
audit can be prepared to obtain baseline data, and or to look
at the human or material resources or processes.
The
steps to the completion of the audit can include:
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A
meeting to identify and agree the desired outcomes on audit.
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Attendance
at selected management meetings e.g. safety committees to obtain
an indication of the effectiveness of the aims of the health
and safety policy.
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The
identification of direct and indirect costs related to the occupational
health service.
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The
completion of the audit in consultation with selected functions.
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A
survey of employees to obtain an assessment of the value of
the service in relation to their needs and expectations.
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Preparation
of a focused report with clear recommendations.
Please call
Cheviot Artus on 0870 379 5555 for further information,
or assistance with any queries.
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