1.
Introduction to
the Five Star Audit
model
This document is intended to provide a summary of British Safety
Council Five Star Audit process, together with details of the 2023
audit specification.
The Five Star Audit process involves an in-depth examination of an organisation’s
entire health and safety management system(s) and associated arrangements. The audit
focuses on the key aspects of managing occupational health and safety in the workplace
and offers a structured path for continual improvement towards best practice status.
Utilising extensive worldwide industry experience and acknowledging aspects of
internationally recognised occupational health and safety management systems
and standards, British Safety Council has developed a unique Five Star Audit model
that objectively evaluates occupational health and safety management systems and
associated arrangements against current best practice techniques. The audit model
is reflective of the recognised PLAN – DO – CHECK – ACT management cycle.
Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit:
2023 specification
Pl
ct
an
A
Evaluation and Organisational
continual leadership,
improvement commitment
and planning
Best
Practice
Indicators
Performance Implementation
monitoring and and operation
measurement
k
ec
Do
Ch
Best Practice Indicators:
• Leadership
• Stakeholder participation
• Risk management
• Organisational health and safety culture
• Continual improvement
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