Workplace Safety Audits That Drive Real Compliance
OSN conducts thorough, independent safety audits across all Ontario sectors — identifying gaps, reducing liability, and building a clear path to full compliance before the Ministry of Labour comes knocking.
What Is a Safety Audit?
A safety audit is a systematic, documented review of your workplace's health and safety program against Ontario legislation, regulations, and best practices. OSN auditors assess your policies, procedures, physical conditions, and records — then deliver a prioritised action plan your team can act on immediately.
Audit Services
Types of Audits We Conduct
Compliance Audit
A line-by-line review of your workplace against the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and applicable regulations. Identifies non-conformances and assigns risk ratings so you know exactly where to focus.
GAP Audit
Compares your current safety program to the full requirements of Ontario legislation. Delivers a clear gap analysis with prioritised recommendations — ideal for new safety coordinators or businesses building a program from scratch.
Ministry of Labour Readiness Audit
Prepares your workplace for a Ministry of Labour inspection. OSN auditors simulate the MOL process, identify likely findings, and help you resolve them before an inspector arrives.
Post-Incident Audit
Conducted after a workplace incident or near-miss. Identifies root causes, systemic failures, and corrective actions — and produces documentation that demonstrates due diligence.
Program Development Audit
Evaluates the completeness and effectiveness of your written safety program. Covers policies, procedures, training records, inspection logs, and JHSC documentation.
Sector-Specific Audit
Tailored audits for construction, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and other Ontario sectors — conducted by consultants with direct experience in your industry.
Fire & Life Safety Audit
A comprehensive review of your fire prevention program, emergency procedures, suppression systems, exit routes, and compliance with the Ontario Fire Code and applicable NFPA standards — ensuring your workplace is prepared for any fire or life safety emergency.
Hazardous Goods Audit (Chemical)
Assesses your workplace's handling, storage, labelling, and disposal of hazardous materials against WHMIS 2015, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, and applicable Ontario regulations — reducing chemical risk and ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Lockout/Tagout Audit
Reviews your energy control program, written LOTO procedures, equipment-specific lockout steps, employee training records, and periodic inspections against Ontario Regulation 851 — identifying gaps before a serious injury occurs.
Workplace Ergonomics Audit
Evaluates workstation design, manual material handling tasks, repetitive motion risks, and posture-related hazards against Ontario Regulation 851 and CSA ergonomics standards — delivering prioritised recommendations to reduce musculoskeletal injury risk across your workforce.
Machine Guarding Audit
A systematic inspection of all machinery and equipment to verify that point-of-operation guards, barrier guards, and safety devices meet the requirements of Ontario Regulation 851 (Industrial Establishments) — identifying unguarded hazards before they result in a serious injury or MOL order.
Noise Safety Audit
Measures workplace noise levels against the Ontario Regulation 381/15 exposure limits, assesses your hearing conservation program, reviews audiometric testing records and PPE provisions, and identifies engineering or administrative controls needed to protect workers from noise-induced hearing loss.
Our Process
How an OSN Audit Works
Scoping Call
We discuss your sector, workplace size, current program status, and any known concerns to define the audit scope and schedule.
On-Site or Remote Assessment
An OSN auditor conducts a thorough walkthrough and document review — physically on-site or via a structured remote process for multi-location clients.
Findings Report
You receive a detailed written report with every finding, its legislative reference, a risk rating, and a recommended corrective action.
Action Plan & Support
OSN works with your team to prioritise and implement corrective actions — and remains available for follow-up questions throughout the remediation process.
Book a Workplace Safety Audit
Contact OSN to discuss your audit needs. We serve every sector and every region of Ontario — and we move faster than any other provider in the province.