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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.

  • CDG Inspection Limited is an independent inspection, testing, audit, and certification support organization committed to helping businesses demonstrate quality, safety, compliance, and sustainability. We deliver reliable conformity assessment services across a wide range of industries through internationally recognized standards and best practices.

    As an ANAB-accredited ISO/IEC 17020 inspection body under the ILAC MRA, we provide impartial and technically competent inspection services trusted by manufacturers, buyers, importers, exporters, retailers, and government organizations worldwide.

    Our services include product inspections, factory audits, supplier evaluations, social and technical compliance audits, ESG assessments, electrical and fire safety inspections, C-TPAT inspections, BIFMA LEVEL certification, and specialized testing services. Our experienced team combines technical expertise with a practical approach to help clients meet regulatory requirements, reduce risks, improve product quality, and strengthen customer confidence.

    At CDG Inspection Limited, we believe that trust is built through integrity, technical excellence, and consistent service. We work closely with our clients to deliver timely, transparent, and value-driven solutions that support their business growth in global markets.

  • At CDG Inspection Limited, we believe every client has unique requirements. Our approach is based on understanding your objectives, assessing applicable standards, and delivering reliable inspection, testing, and audit services with complete impartiality and technical competence.

    From initial consultation to final reporting, we focus on accuracy, transparency, and timely execution. Our experienced professionals follow internationally recognized procedures to ensure consistent, dependable, and actionable results.

    By combining technical expertise with a customer-focused mindset, we help organizations improve quality, reduce risks, achieve compliance, and build confidence in their products, processes, and supply chains.

  • CDG Inspection Limited is committed to delivering dependable conformity assessment services backed by technical expertise, integrity, and international recognition. Our qualified professionals follow globally accepted standards and industry best practices to provide accurate, impartial, and timely inspection, testing, and audit services.

    We focus on understanding our clients' requirements and delivering practical solutions that help improve product quality, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and market acceptance. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, transparency, and continuous improvement, we strive to be a trusted partner for organizations across diverse industries worldwide.

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.

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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

Environmental HSE Management

The environmental component of Health, Safety and Environment Audit include:

  • Environmental aspects & impacts

  • Pollution risks

  • Waste management

  • Hazardous waste controls

  • Air emissions

  • Wastewater and effluent

  • Spill prevention & response

  • Chemical releases

  • Environmental monitoring

  • Resource consumption

  • Environmental emergency preparedness

  • Environmental operational controls

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

Workplace Health & Safety

HSE Audit may cover the following workplace health and safety aspects:

  • Workplace safety conditions

  • Safe work procedures

  • Personal protective equipment

  • Machinery & equipment safety

  • Electrical safety

  • Work at height safety

  • Lifting and material handling

  • Confined space safety

  • Permit-to-work system

  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

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

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

  • Unsafe conditions & practices

  • Workplace hazards

  • Access and movement

  • Housekeeping

  • Storage conditions

  • HSE signage

  • Employee protection

  • Workplace exposure risks

  • HSE control implementation

HSE Emergency Preparedness

The audit assesses the organisation's preparedness for potential HSE emergencies, including:

  • HSE emergency planning

  • Identification of emergency scenarios

  • Emergency response procedures

  • Emergency roles & responsibilities

  • Emergency communication

  • Evacuation arrangements

  • Emergency equipment

  • Emergency drills

  • First response arrangements

  • Environmental emergency response

  • Post-emergency review

HSE Incident Management

The audit may evaluate systems for:

  • HSE incident reporting

  • Accident reporting

  • Near-miss reporting

  • Environmental incident reporting

  • Incident investigation

  • Root cause identification

  • Corrective actions

  • Preventive measures

  • Follow-up of HSE actions

  • Incident trend analysis

Contractor HSE Management

Where contractors are engaged, the HSE audit may assess:

  • Contractor HSE requirements

  • HSE prequalification

  • Contractor HSE induction

  • Contractor risk assessment

  • HSE responsibilities

  • Contractor supervision

  • HSE performance monitoring

  • Contractor incident reporting

  • Control of contractor activities

  • Contractor HSE compliance

HSE Training & Competence

The audit may review:

  • HSE induction

  • HSE awareness

  • HSE training requirements

  • Job-specific HSE training

  • HSE competency

  • Refresher training

  • HSE toolbox meetings

  • Emergency response training

  • Training records

  • Employee understanding of HSE responsibilities

HSE Performance Monitoring

Review may include:

  • HSE performance indicators

  • HSE inspections

  • HSE observations

  • HSE monitoring records

  • Incident statistics

  • Corrective action status

  • HSE objectives and targets

  • HSE performance trends

  • Periodic HSE reviews

  • Continual improvement activities

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?

  • CDG is an ISO/IEC 17020 accredited inspection body, providing independent third-party inspection and assessment services.

  • Our third-party HSE audits provide an independent assessment of an organisation's Health, Safety and Environment arrangements and their implementation.

  • Our audit evaluates HSE from a combined Health, Safety and Environment perspective rather than treating individual HSE elements in isolation.

  • Our approach focuses on practical workplace HSE conditions, HSE risks, management controls and actual implementation.

  • Clients receive a structured HSE Audit Report highlighting observations, gaps and opportunities for improving HSE performance.

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HSE Audit Process

  • The facility, activities, operations and HSE requirements are reviewed to establish the appropriate audit scope.

  • Relevant HSE policies, procedures, risk assessments, records, reports and other HSE documentation are reviewed.

  • The facility is assessed to verify actual HSE conditions, practices and implementation of established controls.

  • HSE deficiencies, risks, weaknesses and improvement opportunities are identified.

  • Audit findings are evaluated according to the agreed HSE audit criteria and scope.

  • CDG provides a structured HSE Audit Report documenting the findings and observations identified during the assessment.

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Types of HSE Audits

CDG can provide HSE assessment services for different organisational requirements, including:

  • HSE Audit

  • Health Safety and Environment Audit

  • HSE Compliance Audit

  • HSE Management System Audit

  • HSE Management Audit

  • Workplace HSE Audit

  • Industrial HSE Audit

  • Factory HSE Audit

  • Plant HSE Audit

  • Warehouse HSE Audit

  • Construction HSE Audit

  • Project HSE Audit

  • Contractor HSE Audit

  • Site HSE Audit

  • HSE Risk Audit

  • HSE Performance Audit

  • HSE Inspection

  • Third-Party HSE Audit

  • Independent HSE Audit

  • External HSE Audit

Looking for an HSE Audit Company?

If you are searching for an HSE audit company, HSE audit agency, HSE audit service provider, HSE auditing company, Health Safety and Environment audit company, third-party HSE audit, independent HSE audit, workplace HSE audit, industrial HSE audit, factory HSE audit, HSE compliance audit, HSE management system audit, HSE inspection service or external HSE audit, CDG can provide an independent HSE assessment based on your facility and agreed audit requirements.

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Strengthen your organisation's Health, Safety and Environment performance through an independent HSE audit.

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