VMS Audit™ — Health & Safety Compliance Audits
See the position. Know what needs attention.
Independent, evidence-based health and safety audits conducted by qualified consultants. Clear findings, practical recommendations and a corrective action plan — so you know exactly where you stand and what to do next.
IOSH Qualified
NEBOSH Certified
Independent & Objective
Evidence-Based
VMS AUDIT REPORT
Health & Safety Compliance Audit
64
/100
ACTION REQUIRED
The Grand Hotel — Edinburgh · 24 July 2025 · Ref: VMS-HS-2025-1847
Discipline Scores
Management Systems
72
Risk Assessment
72
Fire Safety Arrangements
81
Contractor Management
44
Training & Competency
67
Accident Reporting
90
Welfare Provisions
85
Findings Summary
4
Advisory
8
Medium
5
High
2
Critical
Key Actions Required
Contractor management system to be implemented immediately
Risk assessments to be reviewed and updated for all areas
Fire safety training records to be centralised
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A structured, comprehensive assessment — not a tick-box exercise.
Our audits examine every area of your health and safety arrangements — management systems, physical environment, documentation, competency and culture — against current UK legislation and best practice.
Regulatory Readiness
HSE inspection preparedness
RIDDOR reporting compliance
Enforcement notice history
Improvement action tracking
Legal duty holder identification
Documentation & Evidence
Statutory inspection certificates
Risk assessment document quality
Safe systems of work and RAMS
Permit to work procedures
Maintenance and inspection records
Welfare & Wellbeing
Welfare facilities and standards
Manual handling risk controls
Display screen equipment assessments
Lone working arrangements
Stress and wellbeing policies
People & Competency
Training records and competency evidence
Induction and refresher training
Nominated roles and responsibilities
Contractor management and vetting
First aid provision and equipment
Physical Environment
Workplace inspection and condition
Fire safety arrangements and exits
Electrical and mechanical safety
Housekeeping and storage standards
Signage, guarding and barriers
Management Systems
H&S policy and governance structure
Risk assessment process and quality
Incident reporting and investigation
Legal register and regulatory compliance
Management review and oversight
From booking to board report — handled by VMS.
01
Booking & Pre-Audit Information
We gather key information about your site, headcount, activities and any previous audit history. No lengthy questionnaire — a brief call is usually sufficient.
02
On-Site Physical Inspection
A qualified VMS consultant conducts a structured, methodical inspection of your premises — covering every area, documenting evidence photographically as they go.
03
Management & Staff Interviews
Key personnel are interviewed to assess competency, understanding of responsibilities and awareness of current risks. No advance preparation required.
04
Document & Evidence Review
Risk assessments, training records, maintenance logs, certificates and management procedures are reviewed for completeness, currency and quality.
05
Graded Findings & Recommendations
Every finding is graded Critical, High, Medium or Advisory — with a clear explanation of the risk, the relevant legal duty and the specific action required.
06
Professional Audit Report Delivered
A comprehensive, board-quality audit report is delivered within 5 working days — including your compliance rating, full findings and a structured corrective action plan.
What Your Report Contains
A report you can actually use — not file away.
Every VMS audit report is written for clarity and action. Boards understand it. Managers can act on it. Regulators accept it. No jargon, no ambiguity — just a clear picture of where you are and a precise plan for improvement.
Compliance Rating™
A single scored compliance rating from 0–100 across all audited disciplines, benchmarked against sector norms.
Graded Findings
All findings categorised by priority — Critical, High, Medium and Advisory — with legal references where applicable.
Photographic Evidence
Photographs of all significant findings, supporting evidence and areas of good practice.
Corrective Action Plan
A structured action plan with specific actions, responsible parties and recommended timescales.
Progress Tracking
If you are a returning client, your report includes a comparison against your previous audit score and findings.
VMS COMPLIANCE RATING™ — WHAT YOUR SCORE MEANS
90–100
Exemplary
Comprehensive compliance arrangements. Benchmark standard.
75–89
Good
Solid compliance with minor areas for improvement.
60–74
Satisfactory
Adequate compliance — targeted action required.
75–89
Improvement Needed
Significant gaps identified. Priority action required.
Below 45
Urgent Action
Material compliance failures. Immediate action essential.
VMS audit services — Health & Safety
We offer a range of audit types to suit different needs, sectors and circumstances.
Post-Incident Review
Independent review following a significant incident, near miss or enforcement action — identifying root causes, systemic failures and priority remedial actions.
Governance & Oversight Review
Board-level assessment of compliance governance — reviewing whether adequate structures, resources and oversight are in place to manage H&S effectively.
Construction & CDM Audit
Specialist assessment of construction site arrangements, CDM compliance, RAMS quality and Principal Contractor or Principal Designer duties.
Regulatory Readiness Review
A focused pre-inspection assessment designed to identify what a regulator is likely to find — and what needs to be addressed before they arrive.
Follow-Up Progress Audit
Conducted 3–6 months after your baseline audit, this assessment measures progress against your corrective action plan and updates your Compliance Rating™.
Baseline Compliance Audit
A comprehensive first audit establishing your compliance baseline. Identifies all gaps and produces a prioritised corrective action plan. Ideal for new clients or new sites.
Sector expertise across your industry
Logistics
Housing
Education
Industrial
Food Service
Construction
Healthcare
Hospitality