Industrial Compliance Services
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Occupational Health and Safety Audits and Hazardous Chemical Compliance Support
Industrial compliance requires more than maintaining documentation or completing periodic inspections. It involves understanding applicable regulatory requirements, evaluating workplace safety arrangements, identifying gaps, and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
INDSAFE provides industrial compliance and safety audit services to help organizations assess their occupational health and safety systems, review relevant documentation, evaluate safety practices, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Our approach combines technical reviews, site assessments, documentation checks, and practical recommendations tailored to the facility’s operations, applicable requirements, and agreed assessment scope.
Our core compliance services include IS 14489 Occupational Health and Safety Audits and MSIHC Safety Audits, supporting industrial organizations in evaluating safety management practices and addressing relevant compliance obligations.
Looking for industrial compliance support? Contact INDSAFE to discuss your facility, applicable requirements, and the appropriate assessment scope.
Our Industrial Compliance Services
INDSAFE provides focused audit and assessment services to help industrial organizations evaluate safety systems, identify deficiencies, and strengthen compliance-related practices.
IS 14489 Occupational Health and Safety Audits
IS 14489:2018, Occupational Health and Safety Audit – Code of Practice, provides guidance for conducting occupational health and safety audits.
An IS 14489 audit involves a systematic review of relevant safety management arrangements, workplace conditions, operating practices, and documentation against the applicable audit criteria.
INDSAFE’s assessment approach helps identify gaps, document findings, and recommend corrective actions to support improved workplace safety and occupational health management.
MSIHC Safety Audits
The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989 (MSIHC Rules) establish requirements for applicable facilities and activities involving hazardous chemicals.
Depending on the facility’s operations and regulatory obligations, an MSIHC-related audit may examine hazardous chemical handling and storage, hazard identification, risk control measures, safety documentation, and emergency preparedness arrangements.
INDSAFE can support relevant hazardous chemical safety assessments and compliance reviews within the agreed scope, taking into account the applicable provisions and facility-specific requirements.
What Our Compliance Assessments May Cover
The assessment scope depends on the selected service, applicable requirements, facility conditions, and agreed audit criteria. Where relevant, an assessment may cover the following areas.
Occupational Health and Safety Management
Review of safety policies, responsibilities, procedures, management oversight, and implementation of relevant occupational health and safety practices.
Hazard Identification and Risk Control
Evaluation of how workplace and process hazards are identified, assessed, documented, and controlled through appropriate preventive and protective measures.
Hazardous Chemical Safety
Review of applicable chemical handling and storage arrangements, hazard identification, risk controls, safety documentation, and related emergency provisions.
Operating and Maintenance Practices
Assessment of relevant operating procedures, work permit arrangements, maintenance practices, contractor safety controls, and other operational safeguards.
Emergency Preparedness
Review of relevant emergency response procedures, communication arrangements, evacuation provisions, emergency resources, and preparedness measures where included in the agreed scope.
Training and Competency
Review of relevant safety training arrangements, competency records, role-specific responsibilities, and awareness practices.
Documentation and Compliance Records
Examination of relevant safety policies, risk assessments, inspection records, incident reports, training records, maintenance documentation, and other applicable compliance evidence.
Audit Findings and Corrective Actions
Documentation of observations, gaps, and non-conformities, where applicable, with recommendations to support corrective-action planning and prioritization.
The above areas are indicative. Not every assessment includes all these activities, and the applicable audit criteria determine the final scope.
Our Approach to Industrial Compliance
INDSAFE follows a structured approach to help organizations understand their current safety and compliance position.
Step 1: Understand the Facility and Applicable Requirements
Review the facility’s operations, location, processes, relevant documentation, and applicable regulatory requirements to establish the assessment scope.
Step 2: Review Existing Documentation
Examine relevant safety procedures, risk assessments, records, and compliance evidence in accordance with the agreed scope.
Step 3: Conduct the Assessment
Evaluate relevant workplace conditions, operational practices, safety systems, and implementation evidence against the applicable audit criteria.
Step 4: Document Findings and Recommendations
Record relevant observations, gaps, and non-conformities, as applicable, and recommend practical corrective measures.
Step 5: Support Corrective Action and Follow-Up
Help the client prioritize improvements and review corrective-action evidence or implementation progress where included in the agreed scope.
Industries We Support
Depending on the service and project requirements, INDSAFE can support industrial organizations across sectors such as:
Chemicals and petrochemicals
Oil and gas
Pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals
Manufacturing and engineering
Power and energy
Warehousing and industrial storage
Other process and industrial facilities
The applicable compliance requirements may vary according to the facility’s location, operations, processes, hazardous materials, and regulatory classification.
Why Choose INDSAFE for Industrial Compliance Services?
Technical Understanding of Industrial Operations
Assessments that consider the relationship between workplace practices, equipment, operational controls, and relevant process hazards.
Structured, Evidence-Based Assessments
Systematic reviews designed to document findings clearly and support informed decisions on corrective action.
Facility-Specific Assessment Scope
Assessment activities aligned with the facility’s operations, applicable requirements, and agreed objectives rather than relying solely on a generic checklist.
Practical Recommendations
Clear findings and improvement recommendations intended to help organizations prioritize compliance-related actions and strengthen safety practices.
Connected Safety and Risk Expertise
Relevant consideration of process safety, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness interfaces where these fall within the agreed scope and INDSAFE’s service capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are industrial compliance services?
Industrial compliance services help organizations evaluate applicable regulatory requirements, review workplace safety arrangements and documentation, identify potential gaps, and plan corrective actions to support compliance and safer operations.
What is an IS 14489 occupational health and safety audit?
An IS 14489 audit is an occupational health and safety audit guided by IS 14489:2018, Occupational Health and Safety Audit — Code of Practice. It provides a structured basis for evaluating relevant safety management arrangements, workplace practices, and implementation evidence.
What are MSIHC Safety Audits?
MSIHC Safety Audits concern applicable safety audit and assessment requirements associated with the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989. The precise scope depends on the facility’s activities, hazardous chemicals, and applicable regulatory provisions.
Are IS 14489 audits and MSIHC audits the same?
No. IS 14489 addresses occupational health and safety auditing, while MSIHC-related audits concern applicable hazardous chemical requirements. Their scope and criteria differ, although both may examine overlapping areas such as risk controls, documentation, and emergency preparedness.
Are industrial safety audits mandatory for every factory?
Not every audit applies universally to every factory. Requirements depend on the relevant legislation, rules, facility category, location, operations, and other applicable conditions. The obligations for a particular facility should be verified before defining its audit scope.
How do DISH requirements relate to industrial safety audits?
DISH refers to the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health, with the relevant authority and requirements depending on the state. Organizations should identify the applicable state framework and verify any specific audit, documentation, or regulatory obligations. The nature of an IS 14489 audit should not automatically be treated as equivalent to a state-prescribed statutory audit.
What is DGFASLI’s relevance to industrial safety?
DGFASLI stands for the Directorate General Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes. It is associated with factory safety, occupational health, and technical guidance. Any specific DGFASLI-related audit or auditor-qualification requirement should be verified against the applicable framework and the requirements of the assignment.
Does an audit report automatically provide statutory approval or certification?
No. An audit report or compliance assessment does not automatically constitute statutory approval, certification, or regulatory acceptance. Such claims should only be made when supported by the applicable authorization and prescribed process.
How can we determine the right compliance audit for our facility?
The appropriate audit depends on your location, industry, processes, hazardous materials, existing safety systems, and applicable regulatory obligations. Contact INDSAFE to discuss these details and determine a suitable assessment scope.
Discuss Your Industrial Compliance Requirements
Understanding the applicable requirements is the first step toward a suitable compliance assessment.
Whether your organization needs an occupational health and safety audit under IS 14489 or a review of applicable hazardous chemical safety requirements under the MSIHC framework, INDSAFE can help you discuss the scope and identify practical next steps.
Contact INDSAFE to discuss your industrial compliance requirements.