Internal Audit
In accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health (Safety and Health Management System and Auditing) Regulations 2009, The Internal Audit will be conducted based on the relevant WSH legislation and industry-specific guidelines.
The objective of the internal audit is to independently assess the effectiveness and implementation of the organization’s Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Management System. It aims to verify compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements, identify areas for improvement, and ensure that the system is effectively supporting the organization’s safety and health objectives.
The Internal audit will be conducted At least once every 6 months.
The internal audit also helps to promote continual improvement by providing management with actionable insights for strengthening workplace safety and health practices.
Benefits of Internal Audit
- Ensures Compliance: Verifies adherence to statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements, reducing the risk of non-compliance issues.
- Identifies Risks and Weaknesses: Helps detect potential risks, gaps, and areas of non-conformance before they escalate into major problems.
- Drives Continuous Improvement: Provides valuable insights and recommendations to enhance processes, systems, and overall organizational performance.
- Enhances Operational Efficiency: Highlights inefficiencies and areas for process optimization, leading to cost savings and better resource management.
- Strengthens Internal Controls: Assesses the effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring they are robust and fit for purpose.
- Supports Certification and Accreditation: Helps maintain and prepare for external audits and certifications (e.g., ISO, bizSAFE, etc.).
- Builds Management Confidence: Offers management a clear and objective view of how well the organization’s systems are functioning.
- Promotes a Culture of Accountability: Encourages proactive problem-solving, responsibility, and ownership across all organizational levels.
Testimony (Report) of Audit Conducted
A testimony will be issued to the audited organization stating the company name, location, audit criteria, audit date and auditing organization name.