An ISO 17020 Accredited HSE Audit Agency

CDG: Strengthening Health, Safety & Environment Standards Through Expert Audits

Get An Instant Quote

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Audit

CDG provides professional HSE Audit Services for organisations seeking an independent assessment of their Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) practices, controls and workplace conditions.

As an ISO/IEC 17020 accredited inspection body, CDG conducts independent Health, Safety and Environment Audits for factories, industrial plants, warehouses, construction sites, infrastructure projects, commercial facilities and other workplaces.

Our HSE audits help organisations identify HSE hazards, risks, deficiencies and improvement opportunities and evaluate the effectiveness of existing health, safety and environmental controls.

Looking for an HSE Audit for your facility? Submit your enquiry to CDG.

What Is an HSE Audit?

An HSE Audit (Health, Safety and Environment Audit) is a systematic and independent assessment of an organisation's HSE arrangements and their implementation at the workplace.

The audit evaluates how effectively an organisation manages:

  • Health risks

  • Workplace safety risks

  • Environmental risks

  • HSE hazards

  • HSE operational controls

  • HSE procedures

  • HSE responsibilities

  • HSE monitoring

  • HSE incidents

  • Emergency preparedness

  • HSE corrective actions

  • Continual HSE improvement

The objective is to identify gaps between established HSE requirements and actual workplace practices and provide actionable findings for improvement.

What Is Included in a CDG HSE Audit?

  • Comprehensive review of HSE policies, documentation, and management systems

  • On-site inspection of work areas, equipment, and processes for hazard identification

  • Assessment of personal protective equipment (PPE) usage and adequacy

  • Evaluation of emergency preparedness, fire safety, and evacuation procedures

  • Review of incident/accident reporting and investigation processes

  • Environmental compliance checks — waste disposal, effluent, and emissions handling

  • Occupational health monitoring and worker exposure assessments

  • Legal and regulatory compliance mapping

  • Gap analysis with a prioritized corrective and preventive action plan (CAPA)

  • Detailed audit report with photographic evidence and actionable recommendations

Scope of HSE Audit

Depending upon the organisation, activities and agreed audit scope, our HSE Audit Services may cover the following areas:

HSE Policy & Management

  • HSE policy

  • HSE objectives and targets

  • HSE roles and responsibilities

  • Management commitment

  • HSE organisational structure

  • HSE procedures

  • HSE communication

  • HSE documentation

  • HSE records

  • HSE performance monitoring

  • HSE management review

HSE Policy & Management

  • HSE policy

  • HSE objectives and targets

  • HSE roles and responsibilities

  • Management commitment

  • HSE organisational structure

  • HSE procedures

  • HSE communication

  • HSE documentation

  • HSE records

  • HSE performance monitoring

  • HSE management review

HSE Hazard Identification & Risk Management

  • Identification of HSE hazards

  • Assessment of HSE risks

  • Existing HSE controls

  • Effectiveness of risk controls

  • Risk reduction measures

  • Changes in HSE risks

  • Review of risk assessments

  • HSE risk registers

  • Control implementation

  • Follow-up of identified HSE risks

HSE Operational Controls

The audit evaluates whether appropriate HSE controls have been established and implemented for relevant operational activities.

Areas reviewed may include:

  • HSE operating procedures

  • Safe working practices

  • Operational risk controls

  • HSE instructions

  • Control of routine activities

  • Control of non-routine activities

  • HSE requirements for high-risk activities

  • HSE monitoring arrangements

  • Control of operational changes

  • Maintenance-related HSE controls

Occupational Health Management

The health component of the HSE audit may review:

  • Occupational health hazards

  • Workplace exposure risks

  • Health protection measures

  • Industrial hygiene arrangements

  • Employee exposure controls

  • Workplace ventilation

  • Noise exposure

  • Dust and fumes

  • Chemical exposure

  • Ergonomic risks

  • Manual handling risks

  • Occupational health monitoring

Workplace HSE Conditions

Physical workplace conditions are reviewed to identify HSE-related concerns such as:

  • Unsafe conditions

  • Unsafe practices

  • Workplace hazards

  • Access and movement

  • Housekeeping

  • Storage conditions

  • HSE signage

  • Employee protection arrangements

  • Workplace exposure risks

  • HSE control implementation

HSE Hazard Identification & Risk Management

  • Identification of HSE hazards

  • Assessment of HSE risks

  • Existing HSE controls

  • Effectiveness of risk controls

  • Risk reduction measures

  • Changes in HSE risks

  • Review of risk assessments

  • HSE risk registers

  • Control implementation

  • Follow-up of identified HSE risks

HSE Hazard Identification & Risk Management

  • Identification of HSE hazards

  • Assessment of HSE risks

  • Existing HSE controls

  • Effectiveness of risk controls

  • Risk reduction measures

  • Changes in HSE risks

  • Review of risk assessments

  • HSE risk registers

  • Control implementation

  • Follow-up of identified HSE risks

Why HSE Audits Matter for Your Business

  • Protect your workforce — proactively identify hazards before they cause injury or illness

  • Stay compliant — avoid regulatory penalties, work stoppages, and legal liability

  • Reduce operational risk — minimize downtime, insurance claims, and asset damage from preventable incidents

  • Strengthen your reputation — demonstrate due diligence to regulators, clients, investors, and supply chain partners

  • Support ESG and sustainability goals — build the evidence base for ESG reporting and responsible sourcing commitments

  • Improve operational efficiency — well-managed HSE systems reduce waste, downtime, and long-term liability costs

Industries We Serve

CDG conducts HSE audits across a wide range of sectors, including:

  • Manufacturing and industrial facilities

  • Warehousing and logistics/distribution centers

  • Retail and commercial establishments

  • Construction sites

  • Textile, garment, and footwear factories

  • Electronics and consumer goods manufacturing

  • Food processing and packaging units

  • Export-oriented and supply chain facilities

Why Choose CDG for Your HSE Audits?

Elevate Your HSE Practices with CDG

Whether you're preparing for a regulatory inspection, responding to a buyer's compliance requirement, or simply want to protect your people and your operations, CDG's HSE audit services give you the clarity and confidence to act.

Get in touch with our team today to schedule your HSE audit.

Ask a Quote