Gap Analysis Audits - making compliance simple

28 Jan

Why a health and safety gap analysis audit is a good idea

Most businesses want to do the right thing when it comes to health and safety. Policies are in place, risk assessments have been written, and training has been delivered. But a common question remains:

“Are we doing enough — and are we doing the right things?”

That is where a health and safety gap analysis audit comes in.

What is a Gap Analysis Audit?

A gap analysis audit is a simple, structured review of your current health and safety arrangements. It compares what you’re doing now against legal requirements, HSE guidance and industry best practice

The aim isn’t to catch you out or bury you in paperwork. It’s to clearly highlight what’s working well, what needs improving, and what might be missing altogether.

The audit report will give you an honest picture of where you stand.

Helping you stay on the Right Side of the Law

Health and safety legislation can be daunting, especially when you’re busy running a business. A gap analysis audit checks your arrangements against current legal duties, helping identify problems before they become enforcement notices, fines, prosecutions or issues within the business.

It’s a proactive way to demonstrate that you’re taking your responsibilities seriously.

We believe health and safety should work for your business, not against it. Our gap analysis audit focuses on real risks and real activities that are part of your business, not generic templates.

Our reports are presented to show:

Clear findings written in plain English
Sensible, achievable recommendations
Priorities based on risk, not red tape

Reduce the Risk of Accidents and Disruption

Many incidents happen because of small gaps that have gone unnoticed for years — outdated risk assessments, unclear procedures, missing training, or poor contractor controls.

A gap analysis audit helps identify these weaknesses before they lead to injuries, lost time, or stressful investigations.

It Supports Clients, Tenders and Accreditations

If you work with principal contractors, local authorities or larger organisations, you’ll know that health and safety competence matters. A gap analysis audit can help you:

Prepare for SSIP or similar schemes
Strengthen tender submissions
Reassure clients and insurers

It shows that your systems aren’t just in place, they’re reviewed, relevant and effective.

A Clear Plan, Not Just a Report

Knowing that improvements are needed but not knowing where to start is a very common frustration.

A gap analysis audit gives you a clear, prioritised action list, making it easier to plan improvements, assign responsibilities and demonstrate progress over time.

Suitable for Businesses of All Sizes

Whether you’re a small business without in-house health and safety expertise, or a growing company reviewing existing systems, a gap analysis audit is a sensible starting point. It monitors where you are and gives a clear plan of how to move forward.

Our gap analysis audits are: