According to the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Management) Regulation Guidelines, a Hong Kong registered safety auditor should be appointed to conduct a safety audit at least once every six months for Type I or Type III operating factories, shipyard operations, designated proprietors or construction contractors, and at least once every 12 months for other cases. "The objective of the Safety Audit is to audit and monitor the safety and health management performance of the relevant premises and to make recommendations for improvement to avoid and reduce the occurrence of accidents.
The occupational health and safety audit services include:
1. Monitoring the compliance of proprietors and contractors with relevant legislation.
2. Conducting professional and comprehensive safety management audits of relevant premises.
3. Monitoring the application of their occupational safety policies and systems.
4. Identify potential hazards in the workplace and recommend reasonable and feasible control measures and recommendations.