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Ep 116. Do audits improve the safety of work?

The Safety of Work

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Auditing Failures in Safety Practices

The chapter delves into the shortcomings of audits in safety practices, highlighting how they often focus on paperwork rather than tangible work practices. The discussion explores the disconnect between safety management system goals and actual results, emphasizing the need for substantive changes. It also emphasizes the limitations of audits in identifying critical safety hazards and the importance of focusing on risk reduction measures rather than superficial administrative changes.

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