RISK MANAGEMENT AUDIT / BIZSAFE AUDIT
To be in-line with the three key principles of the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act, Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC) introduced BizSAFE, a five-step programme to assist companies in building up their WSH capabilities so as to achieve improvements in their safety and health standards, and to ensure a safe working environment for employees.
All workplaces covered under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) are required to conduct risk assessment for every work activity and process carried out at their workplaces. To comply with the requirements in the WSHA and its subsidiary legislation, and to achieved bizSAFE Level 3 status, company has to chart out their Risk Management implementation plan and get it audited by a MOM Approved WSH Auditor to access whether it met the requirements of the WSH (Risk Management) regulations and to determine if the company can be recognised as bizSAFE Level 3 Enterprise.
AIM Certification Pte Ltd, as an SAC Approved Auditing Organisation can assist your company in conducting the Risk Management Audits for your company. We are also an MOM approved training organization that conducts bizSAFE training.
What is the bizSAFE risk management audit process?
The bizSAFE audit process is a structured evaluation of a company’s Risk Management (RM) system, conducted to verify that WSH risks are properly identified, assessed, and controlled in accordance with Singapore's Risk Management Regulations.
Why is a bizSAFE risk management audit required?
The audit is required to:
- Demonstrate compliance with Singapore WSH Risk Management requirements
- Qualify for bizSAFE Level 3/4/Star certification
- Ensure a safe working environment for employees and contractors
- Meet client or project tender requirements
- Businesses in sectors with significant WSH risks are typically expected to attain bizSAFE, such as construction, manufacturing, marine, shipyards, oil and gas, logistics and warehousing as these industries commonly require bizSAFE as part of their safety management framework.
- Contractors that work on construction sites, provide maintenance or engineering services and engage in site based operations are often required by main contractors to achieve bizSAFE Level 3 or higher before being allowed to work on-site.
- Vendors and service providers to large organisations such as facility management, cleaning, security and engineering services
- Companies bidding for government or major projects especially for public sector and large private sector tenders as bizSAFE certification is often a pre-qualification requirement
- Companies looking to improve their safety standards
- Cleaning companies who need to renew their NEA license
When does a company undergo a bizSAFE Risk Management audit?
The audit is required when applying for:
- bizSAFE Level 3 certification
- Renewal of Level 3 or progression to higher levels
The audit must be conducted by an MOM-approved WSH Auditor from an SAC-accredited Auditing Organisation (AO) such as AIM Certification Pte Ltd. Verify our company on the MOM list here.
What are the main stages of the bizSAFE Risk Management audit process?
The audit process typically includes:
- Application and audit scheduling
- Document review and On-site audit (inspection + interviews)
- Audit reporting
- Corrective actions (if needed)
- Submission for bizSAFE recognition
It is a structured checklist used by auditors to assess Hazard identification, Risk evaluation, Risk control implementation, Monitoring and review. The full checklist is available here.
How often must the bizSAFE Risk Management audit process be repeated?
Typically every 3 years for renewal of bizSAFE Level 3/4/Star
Is there any verification after submission of bizSAFE application?
Yes, authorities such as MOM may conduct random checks.
How can companies ensure a smooth bizSAFE Risk Management audit process?
Ensure risk assessments and safe work procedures are up to date and to the latest requirements as well as preparation of other documents as required in the RM checklist.
What are best practices for bizSAFE Risk Management audit day preparation?
If your organisation is prepared, fill in the application form above to get started on the bizSAFE Risk Management Audit process with AIM Certification Pte Ltd.