Auditing

 Audits are a vital tool for verifying compliance, identifying operational risks, and driving continuous improvement within your management systems. 

Safeguard Business Consulting offers expert, independent auditing services designed to provide valuable insights into your organisation's performance against defined criteria.Led by a qualified Lead Auditor (Exemplar Global certified, JAS-ANZ witnessed experience), we conduct audits with a focus on objectivity, thoroughness, and practicality. 

Our auditing services cover:

• Management System Audits: Assessing compliance and effectiveness against standards such as ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), and ISO 45001 (Safety) and AS/NZS 5131 (Structural steelwork-Fabrication and erection)
• Compliance Audits: Verifying adherence to specific regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, or scheme criteria, including Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) audits.
• Internal Audits: Assisting organisations in fulfilling their internal audit program requirements, providing an objective assessment of internal controls and processes.
• Third-Party / Supplier Audits: Evaluating the systems and compliance of your suppliers or contractors.
• Gap Analysis & Critical Risk Audits: Identifying discrepancies against standards or focusing on high-risk operational areas before formal audits or to target improvement efforts.
• Pre-Audit Assessments: Simulating external audit conditions to identify potential non-conformances, gaps, and areas for improvement prior to formal certification or compliance audits.
• Audit Preparation Assistance: Providing support to help your team prepare for upcoming external audits, including organising evidence, coaching personnel, and ensuring overall readiness.

With extensive experience across diverse industries including construction, infrastructure, resources, transport, and government, we provide audit findings and recommendations that are clear, actionable, and focused on enhancing your system's effectiveness and overall business performance.