What a Health and Safety Gap Analysis Can Reveal

yasmine592
May 29
2 min read

If you're a business in London looking to better manage your health and safety, a gap analysis is a great place to start. Whether you run a gym, law firm, events company or something entirely different, a health and safety gap analysis can show you where you stand.

As health and safety consultants in London, this is usually where we start with new clients.

What is a Health and Safety Gap Analysis?

In simple terms, a gap analysis is a structured review of your current health and safety policies, procedures, risk assessments, training and culture against legal requirements and best practice.

The gap is the space between where you are now and where you need to be.

We review things like:

Your risk assessments
Health and safety policies and procedures
Fire safety documentation
First aid provision
Training records
Contractor and visitor management
Incident reporting

What It Can Reveal

A thorough gap analysis can reveal a surprising amount, even with businesses that think they're compliant. Some common findings include:

Outdated or generic policies
Missing risk assessments for specific tasks or locations
Inadequate training records
No clear system for accident reporting or follow-up

And lastly...we're seeming more and more health and safety documentation generated by tools like ChatGPT. While it might seem like a quick fix, we strongly advise against relying on AI for something this important. If an accident were to occur and the case ended up in court, a judge could view the use of AI as evidence that the business cut corners, especially when advice from a qualified consultant wasn't sought.

Beyond the legal risks, ChatGPT can't understand the full context of your business like the specific risks at each of your locations. Each site often needs a tailored approach, and no AI can replace the insight of someone who's been on the ground and knows what to look for.

How the Process Works

We keep things simple.

Discovery Call - You tell us about your business, your team and setup. We will ask you about the type of business you run, the number of staff and the square foot of your buildings.
Remote Assessment - Our free gap analysis involves a remote assessment where you provide all the relevant documentation and we identify any gaps.
You get clear summary report - This highlights your strengths, weaknesses and what is legally required.

You can request a free health and safety gap analysis here.

Why It's So Valuable

A gap analysis can:

Help you avoid fines, prohibition and enforcement notices.
Strengthen your insurance position.
Support ISO accreditation efforts.
Make your operations more efficient.

If you're aiming to meet ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 standards, a gap analysis is a crucial first step.

Why KODOBI?

We're ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 accredited health and safety consultants based in London. We have decades of experience in the industry across multiple sectors including fitness and wellbeing, law, corporate and events.

We're not here to overcomplicate things. We'll show you what you need, help your prioritise, develop a plan and support you to implement that plan.