GAP ANALYSIS IDENTIFIES AREAS FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENT & CORRECTION

An often-cited adage in safety management – one that’s very apt indeed – is that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Prevention, therefore, is the key to creating and maintaining a culture of safety in your organization or at your worksite. A major component of prevention is identifying areas of concern when it comes to potential safety hazards and areas for improvement. This process is called Gap Analysis.

Gap analysis is, at its essence, a comparison of current conditions & practices against accepted standards and best practices. This comparison allows you to identify gaps in safety standards, leading to a more accurate assessment of the specific and actionable steps you can take to ensure full compliance with safety standards & regulations, as well as what you can do to go above and beyond in being a safety leader.

Failure to comply with safety regulations can lead to a whole host of negative consequences, from citations and fines for violations to accidents and injuries. Thus the need for prevention measures, with the goal being to avoid violations and accidents by creating safer working conditions. Safety training is, of course, a vital part of any prevention plan. So is a gap analysis, as it not only lets you know what to change in the systems, processes and physical environment of your workplace; it can also lead to improvements in your safety training programs.

The safety of your workplace cannot be overlooked - a safe work environment is a profitable and productive one. Time and money is not lost to preventable illnesses and injuries, and workers respond well to improvements in workplace safety standards.

Advanced Consulting & Training offers expert gap analysis help, with the aim of improving and optimizing health and safety conditions at your place of work. We have years of experience performing gap analyses across a wide range of companies and industries, so you know you have expert guidance helping you improve the safety conditions in your company.