Safety Auditing & Due Diligence
Workplace Safety Audits That Give You Confidence and Control
At Ultra Services Group, we make health and safety one less worry in your busy day. Our health and safety auditing and due diligence services are designed to help you understand exactly where your organisation stands — identifying compliance gaps, improving safety culture, and protecting your people and reputation.
We deliver workplace safety audits and due diligence reviews that provide practical insight, not just paperwork. Whether you want reassurance that your business is compliant or you’re preparing to acquire another company, our expert consultants will guide you every step of the way.
At Ultra Services Group, we like to make good health & safety management one less worry in your busy day, and our Health & Safety Auditing and Due Diligence services will do just that.
A health and safety audit is a comprehensive review of how effectively your company manages its legal responsibilities and workplace risks. It looks beyond written policies to assess real performance — how your people work, communicate, and respond to hazards.
Our business safety audit services include:
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Review of existing policies, risk assessments and procedures.
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Site inspections and workplace observations.
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Interviews with staff and managers to assess safety culture.
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Analysis of training records and competency management.
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Gap analysis against UK health and safety legislation and industry standards.
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Detailed reporting with clear, prioritised recommendations.
This process provides a full picture of compliance and helps you address risks before they escalate into serious issues.
Why Safety Auditing and Due Diligence Matter
Professional auditing gives businesses a clear and independent view of their compliance position. It’s a proactive step that prevents disruption, fines and damage to reputation.
Key Benefits
- Legal assurance: Demonstrate compliance with HSE and UK safety regulations.
Operational improvement: Identify weaknesses before they cause incidents.
Risk reduction: Reduce accidents and protect employees and contractors.
Peace of mind: Confidence that your systems are up to standard.
Investor and client confidence: Strengthen your reputation with verifiable safety data.
Our Safety Auditing Process – Clear, Simple, and Action-Focused
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Initial Consultation
We discuss your business operations, concerns, and audit goals. -
Documentation Review
Our team reviews policies, risk assessments, incident records, and training documents. -
On-Site Audit
We carry out a workplace compliance audit observing systems in action and speaking with staff. -
Analysis & Reporting
You receive a detailed report with compliance ratings, risk priorities, and practical solutions. -
Follow-Up Support
We help you implement improvements, prepare for HSE inspections, or integrate findings into your ongoing management system.
Safety Auditing FAQ's
- Assess your company’s compliance with current health & safety legislation.
- Review your company’s health & safety policies, procedures and management systems, to ensure that they reflect the significant risks within your business.
- Evaluate your company’s safety control measures, including any maintenance, communications and training requirements.
- Attend a start-up meeting with your management team and others to explain the audit process.
- Carry out a comprehensive inspection and hazard review of the workplace.
- Review your policies, procedures, risk assessments and records (maintenance, inspections, meetings, training).
- Sample your accident reporting and investigation reports.
- Attend a close-out meeting to summarise the findings of the audit, and any urgent actions identified.
- Compile a comprehensive report.
- Prepare an Executive Summary for your management team.
- Create an Action Plan detailing all findings and recommendations.
- Upon the completion of all services, a Ultra Services Group representative will contact you to ensure your Customer Satisfaction, and to see if we can support you in implementing the findings of the Action Plan, and/or any other HSE management needs your company may have.
It identifies compliance gaps, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement within your organisation’s safety management system.
Most businesses benefit from an annual corporate health and safety audit, though higher-risk industries may require quarterly reviews.
A detailed review of compliance records, accident history, enforcement actions, and staff competency before a business acquisition or merger.
Yes. Our consultants conduct multi-site safety audits with consistent benchmarking and consolidated reporting.
You’ll receive an action plan outlining compliance gaps and practical steps for improvement. We can assist with implementation and follow-up reviews.
