Safety audit
Course Overview
Workplace safety is about more than compliance checklists—it’s about making sure every person on your site goes home whole at the end of the day. At Wharton Sustainable Solutions, we carry out practical, on-the-ground safety audits across India for manufacturing plants, commercial buildings, hospitals, hotels and other high-risk operations. Our certified auditors find hidden hazards, test how your safety systems actually work, and give clear, prioritized recommendations that reduce risk while aligning with IS 14489 and ISO 45001.
If you’re preparing for a regulatory visit or simply want confidence that your workplace is genuinely safe, an independent third-party audit gives you the objective view you need to act.
Why an audit is not the same as an inspection
Inspections and audits are tools with different purposes. An inspection flags immediate, visible problems—an unlabeled drum, a blocked exit, a tripping hazard. An audit looks at the system behind those problems: the policies, training, reporting, maintenance and culture that determine whether those problems recur.
Put another way: an inspection can tell you whether a fire extinguisher works today. An audit tells you whether there’s a reliable process to keep all fire equipment serviceable, ensure staff know how to use it, and verify maintenance schedules are followed. One reacts to problems. The other prevents them.
Industries We Serve
Manufacturing & industrial plants
chemical processing, FMCG lines, molding units, power facilities
Commercial buildings
offices, malls, warehouses, high-rises
Healthcare
hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres
Hospitality & residential
hotels, resorts, apartment complexes, campuses
Construction
active sites with specialised controls
The financial case for audits
A professional audit is an investment that protects both people and the balance sheet. Effective safety systems cut the chance of accidents that cause medical expenses, compensation claims, legal costs and downtime. They help you avoid hefty regulatory fines, demonstrate risk control to insurers (often lowering premiums), and improve morale—people perform better when they feel safe.
Regular auditing typically reduces accident rates by 20–40%. In one example, a manufacturing client slashed incidents by 30% in a year and saved more than ₹30 lakh in combined direct and indirect costs. That kind of saving makes audits one of the most tangible returns on safety spending.
What We Evaluate During Your Safety Audit
• Safety management structure and accountability
• Hazard identification, risk assessment and controls
• Fire prevention, detection and emergency response
• Electrical safety and grounding practices
• Chemical handling, storage and MSDS availability
• PPE programmes and compliance monitoring
• Machine guarding, lockout/tagout and permits
• Training records and competency checks
• Incident investigation and trend analysis
• Housekeeping, ventilation, noise and health surveillance
• Compliance with the Factories Act, IS 14489, ISO 45001 and sector rules
How we run an audit
IS 14489 — the Indian benchmark
IS 14489:2018 from the Bureau of Indian Standards sets the framework for occupational health and safety audits in India. It supports statutory compliance under the Factories Act, Environmental Protection Act, Electricity Act and related laws. Our auditors are trained to apply IS 14489 practically, so whether you need a statutory audit or a more expansive, risk-based review, we shape the scope to meet your needs.
Make safety routine, not reactive
Your people trust you to provide a safe workplace. Regulators expect proof. Business continuity depends on preventing incidents that can stop operations in an instant.
Wharton Sustainable Solutions brings practical expertise and industry insight to turn audits into real organisational improvement—compliance plus better routines and behaviours. If you’re ready to strengthen safety systems and reduce risk, let’s schedule an audit.