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Third Party Audits

Third Party Auditing | Third Party Compliance Audits

Third party audits are key in assisting your company to achieve full compliance with applicable federal and state safety and health regulations. Whether you are looking to develop an elite safety program and eventually gain VPP Star/Merit status, maintain OSHA compliance, or simply desire fresh, new ideas from experienced safety professionals, Premier Autoworkers Inc. can work for you. Premier Autoworkers can conduct third party audits, generate a report that identifies any corrective actions required, and then indicate solutions based on “Best Practices”. Companies that desire VPP Star/Merit status can receive our audit information prior to pursuing the VPP Star/Merit process.

Key Factors in the Audit Process

• Review any hazard assessments conducted for specific health & safety programs
• Conduct a facility, "Wall to Wall" inspection to reveal any non-compliances
• Review management involvement, commitment, and planning
• Review all accident investigations to identify, i.e. areas of potential concern, investigation procedures & corrective actions, etc.
• Review past regulatory activity and the abatement process
• Review funding planning for health & safety improvements
• Review employee involvement, safety and health training, and air sampling processes and results.

Important Questions / Answers to Consider

1. Q: How long will the process take?
   A: Depending on the size of your facility and the complexity of your processes, typically not more two weeks.



2. Q: Who will prepare and conduct the audit?
   A: Premiers' Certified Safety Professionals will arrive at your site with a customer specific audit checklist and necessary equipment for conducting a comprehensive audit of all processes and equipment.



3. Q: What type of experience does Premier Autoworkers have in the safety profession?
   A: Premiers safety staff has over 30 years experience and has conducted the following services for many Fortune 500 companies, i.e. safety program generation and training, confined space identification and training, machine guarding hazard assessments, lockout/tagout program creation, hazard recognition and training, powered industrial vehicle safety training, wall to wall facility audits, etc



4. Q: What is the end product?
   A: A comprehensive report with our findings as well as "Best Practice" solutions for achieving VPP Star/Merit status.