ABSTRACT
Opportunities exist within the process of conducting an audit to involve employees. An audit may typically be viewed as an event that takes place among members of management, but employees can become engaged in different aspects of an audit. Following are avenues through which employees can be engaged while an audit is conducted at their place of employment:
• Employee recommendations • Safety committee activity prior to the audit • Assigned programs for the documentation review portion of the audit • Act as the escort for the facility inspection
Geller (1996, 2008) indicates how employee engagement can improve the safety performance of an organization. OSHA (2010) supports the inclusion of employees as an integral part of a well-functioning safety and health program. Employee engagement should not be a super˜cial effort to make them feel part of the organization, but should be an authentic activity that demonstrates the value that their participation brings to the success of the organization. Their involvement can be critical in the success of the audit.
