Construction Site Safety – 7 Common Mistakes Revealed by Third-Party Audits

Even experienced construction teams can overlook critical safety requirements. From missing documentation to unsafe work practices, small issues often become big risks. Third-party safety audits help shine a light on these risks, before regulators or incidents do.

Top 7 Mistakes Found in Safety Audits:

1. 📄 Incomplete or Outdated SWMS
   Safe Work Method Statements must be project-specific and current.
2. 🧰 Poor Contractor Inductions
   New personnel without site-specific safety briefings.
3. 🧾 Lack of PPE Compliance Checks
   Workers on-site without the required protective equipment.
4. 🔧 Unsafe Plant or Equipment Use
   Poor maintenance logs, missing tags, or unauthorised use.
5. 🗂️ Missing Documentation
   Gaps in sign-in registers, daily pre-starts, or risk assessments.
6. 🚧 Poor Traffic and Site Control
   No separation between pedestrians, vehicles, or mobile plant.
7. ⚠️ No Incident Investigation Procedures
   Minor incidents ignored, risking recurrence.

Why It Matters

Besides the obvious risk to human life and wellbeing, these issues can result in:

• Project shutdowns
• Regulatory fines
• Legal action
• Loss of future work

How AuditCo Helps

Our safety auditors provide on-site and desktop safety audits, including ISO 45001 alignment, site walk-throughs, and documentation reviews. We work with construction firms, local councils, civil contractors and more.

🚧 Don’t leave site safety to chance.
📩 Book a site safety audit with AuditCo at info@auditco.co.uk or call 1727 309 770