At Areej International, our third-party Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) audit and inspection services provide organizations with an independent and systematic evaluation of the effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability of their EHS management systems.

Our audits assess each element of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and environmental management framework by measuring compliance against established controls, legal requirements, and international standards. The ultimate objective is to identify gaps, verify effectiveness, and support sustainable improvement in safety and environmental performance.

Scope of HSE Audits

Areej International offers comprehensive HSE audit and inspection services covering the following stages:

Planning

• Appointment of an independent audit manager and qualified audit team

• Review of the organization’s EHS audit plan and applicable requirements

• Definition of audit scope, objectives, and criteria

Execution

• Pre-audit assessment and documentation review

• Site inspections and operational observations

• Management and workforce interviews

• Identification of non-conformities, observations, and best practices

• Closing meeting to present preliminary findings

Reporting

• Preparation of a detailed audit report outlining findings, risk levels, and recommendations

• Submission of the report to senior management and relevant stakeholders

• Clear prioritization of corrective and preventive actions

Archiving & Confidentiality

• Secure archiving of audit records in accordance with strict confidentiality and data protection requirements

Audit Strategy & Best Practices

Areej International supports organizations in strengthening their audit programs through:

• Developing safety audit checklists and templates tailored to specific operations

• Reviewing audit procedures for legal and standard compliance

• Scheduling planned audits and defining criteria for ad-hoc inspections

• Ensuring clear, specific, and actionable documentation of audit findings

• Maintaining secure and controlled storage of audit data and reports

Value to Your Organization

Through independent third-party HSE audits and inspections, Areej International helps organizations to:

• Identify and reduce operational risks

• Improve compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements

• Strengthen management systems and internal controls

• Support continuous improvement and informed decision-making

• Demonstrate commitment to HSE excellence to stakeholders