Government Approved OHS Auditor – Karnataka
Ista Safety Solutions is authorized to conduct OHS audits under IS 14489.
Approved Auditor Certification Details:
✅ Certificate No.: KABANI/SA/CR-17/2025-26
✅ Approved by: Director of Factories, Boilers, Industrial Safety & Health, Government of Karnataka
✅ Validity: Up to 31.08.2027
This approval ensures your audit is conducted by a competent, government-recognized safety auditor, meeting statutory expectations under the Factories framework.
What is IS 14489?
IS 14489 specifies guidelines for conducting Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) audits. It provides a structured methodology to evaluate:
- Safety management systems.
- Compliance with statutory requirements.
- Risk control effectiveness.
- Leadership commitment and worker participation.
- Continuous improvement mechanisms.
Why IS 14489 OHS Audit is Important
- Meets statutory expectations under the Factories framework.
- Identifies gaps in legal and system compliance.
- Strengthens internal safety management systems.
- Reduces risk of penalties and enforcement actions.
- Demonstrates due diligence to regulators and stakeholders.
Our Audit Methodology
We follow a structured, evidence-based audit approach aligned with IS 14489:
Pre-Audit Planning
Step 1- Scope finalization.
- Document request and review.
- Audit schedule and stakeholder briefing.
Document Review
Step 2- Safety policy and objectives.
- Risk assessments and hazard registers.
- Training records.
- Incident reports and investigations.
- Emergency preparedness plans.
Site Inspection
Step 3- Shopfloor and operational safety.
- Machinery and electrical safety.
- Contractor management.
- Permit-to-work systems.
- PPE compliance and behavioral practices.
Interviews & Verification
Step 4- Management representatives.
- Line managers and supervisors.
- Workers and safety committee members.
Gap Analysis & Risk Rating
Step 5- Compliance gaps.
- System weaknesses.
- Risk-prioritized findings.
Audit Report & Closing Meeting
Step 6- Detailed findings report.
- Compliance status summary.
- Corrective action recommendations.
- Management presentation.
Deliverables
- Comprehensive IS 14489 OHS Audit Report.
- Clause-wise compliance evaluation.
- Risk-prioritized corrective action plan.
- Executive summary for leadership.
- Support during regulatory inspection (if required).
Who Should Opt for This Audit?
Factories under Karnataka Jurisdiction
Medium & Large Manufacturing Units
Process Industries
Engineering and Heavy Industrial Facilities
Organizations Preparing for Regulatory Inspection
Why Choose Ista Safety Solutions?
- Government of Karnataka approved OHS Auditor.
- Practical industry experience in manufacturing and process sectors.
- Clear, actionable audit reporting.
- Alignment with statutory and operational realities.
- Support beyond audit through implementation guidance.
Industries We Serve
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