Five Star Process Safety Management Audit
A comprehensive, independent assessment of process safety management systems against recognised best practice.
The Five Star Process Safety Management (PSM) Audit helps organisations evaluate how effectively they manage process safety risks, assess existing arrangements and identify opportunities to strengthen operational integrity.
Developed in collaboration with internationally recognised PSM expert Ian Travers, the audit draws on extensive industry expertise and incorporates elements of internationally accepted process safety management standards.
Built around British Safety Council's Five Star Audit methodology, the framework provides an objective, evidence-based evaluation of process safety performance and a structured route towards continual improvement.
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Built on experience in major hazard risk management
What is the Five Star Process Safety Management Audit?
The Five Star PSM Audit provides a comprehensive evaluation of an organisation's occupational health and safety and process safety management systems.
It examines the management framework and the practical arrangements used to control process safety risks, taking account of internationally accepted approaches and current best practice.
The resulting assessment helps organisations understand their existing strengths, identify areas requiring improvement and establish a structured roadmap towards recognised best-practice performance.
For organisations managing significant process safety risks
The audit is particularly relevant to organisations operating in major hazard environments where effective risk management, process safety controls and operational integrity are critical.
Chemical
Facilities managing hazardous substances and complex process operations.
Oil and gas
Operations where effective process risk management and asset integrity are essential.
Energy and fuels
Organisations managing potentially high-consequence operational risks.
Major hazard industries
Other industrial operations with significant process safety responsibilities.
THE AUDIT FRAMEWORK
A structured approach to process safety management
The audit model is aligned with the recognised Plan–Do–Check–Act management cycle. This provides a systematic way to consider process safety arrangements, their implementation, performance evaluation and continual improvement.
Plan
Consider leadership, risk identification, responsibilities and planning arrangements.
Do
Examine the implementation of process safety controls and operational arrangements.
Check
Evaluate monitoring, assurance and the effectiveness of risk management arrangements.
Act
Identify actions to strengthen systems and support continual improvement.
AUDIT OUTCOMES
What will your organisation gain from a PSM Audit?
The audit provides independent insight to help organisations evaluate the effectiveness of their process safety management arrangements and prioritise improvement.
Evidence-based understanding of performance
A comprehensive assessment of existing process safety management systems and arrangements.
A structured improvement pathway
A clearer route towards strengthening performance against recognised best practice.
Independent specialist insight
An objective evaluation informed by experienced process safety management auditors.
Prioritised recommendations
Clear improvement priorities to inform targeted actions and decision-making.
Greater stakeholder assurance
Independent insight to support discussions with leaders, regulators and other relevant stakeholders.
Why choose British Safety Council?
Our Five Star PSM Audit combines a comprehensive evaluation framework with specialist technical and operational experience to support meaningful improvements in process safety management.
Discuss your process safety management requirements
Speak to our team about the Five Star PSM Audit and how it could support your organisation's process safety priorities.
HONOUR AWARDS | PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Guardian of Honour
The Guardian of Honour recognises organisations demonstrating exceptional leadership, commitment and competence in process safety management.
The award celebrates organisations that demonstrate effective management of critical process risks, a commitment to continual improvement and high standards of operational integrity.
A pathway to recognition
Organisations achieving a Five Star Process Safety Management Audit rating may be eligible to apply for the Guardian of Honour, subject to the applicable award criteria and independent adjudication process.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Strengthen assurance across your process safety management systems
The Five Star Process Safety Management Audit provides independent insight into existing risk management arrangements, helping organisations identify priorities and strengthen the systems that manage critical process safety risks.
Request a call back to learn more about the audit and discuss its suitability for your organisation.
Enquire now ↗FAQs
Here is a list of common questions that people ask us. If you can’t find what you’re looking for please email [email protected] or call us on +91 2241437969.
Am I eligible for the Guardian of Honour?
The Guardian of Honour is our new award alongside the Sword, Globe, and Shield, which is available to clients who have achieved a 5-Star PSM Audit from British Safety Council.
What audits does the British Safety Council offer?
We currently offer a range of audit products and services including our best practice Five Star Occupational Health and Safety, Five Star Environmental and Five Star Integrated audits. A bespoke sector-specific systems review service (safety and environmental) is also available and provides a baseline indication of how effectively your safety, health and/or environmental systems are being implemented across multiple sites or within specific departments.
What is the Sword of Honour?
The Sword of Honour is an award scheme available to organisations that have achieved a five-star rating in our Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit. A separate award process is independently adjudicated and only those submissions from five star organisations, which meet defined criteria, are awarded the sword of honour status. A true recognition of excellence in health and safety management.
What is the Globe of Honour?
The Globe of Honour is an award scheme available to organisations that have achieved a five-star rating in our Five Star Environmental Audit. A separate award process is independently adjudicated and only those submissions from five star organisations, which meet defined criteria, are awarded the globe of honour status. A true recognition of excellence in environmental management.
What is the Shield of Honour?
Introduced in 2023, the Shield of Honour recognises organisations that demonstrate outstanding excellence in wellbeing. Eligibility begins with achieving a five-star rating in one of the following audits:
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Five Star Wellbeing Audit
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Five Star Wellbeing Supplementary Audit
Securing a five-star audit is only the first step. As with the Sword and Globe awards, applicants must then undergo a separate, independently adjudicated process. Only organisations that can clearly demonstrate a sustained track record and culture of best practice in wellbeing, embedded from the shop floor to the boardroom, are awarded Shield of Honour status. This distinction stands as a significant acknowledgement of exceptional organisational wellbeing performance.
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