Safety Risk Audits identify risks and hazards within your workplace and provide an action plan to minimise/eliminate the risks and hazards. A safety audit should be carried out by an occupational health and safety professional. Some workers' compensation insurers may provide an audit service at low cost to their clients.

A safety risk audit will address matters that are clearly in the interest of the productivity and safety of the workplace and therefore important business management issues.

Implementing the action plan should be a priority in managing the risks to your business and will assist in meeting your obligations under the Occupational Health & Safety Act 1989.