Introducing you to our new Five-Star Process Safety Management (PSM) Audit, an exciting step forward in safety management
British Safety Council's PSM Audit has been developed in collaboration with globally recognised Process Safety Management (PSM) expert Ian Travers.
Ian offers unique insight into how regulators assess and verify risk management systems across the chemical, oil, gas and wider major hazard industries. Since moving into the private sector in 2015, he has worked with organisations in the energy, chemical and fuel sectors to strengthen their risk management and asset integrity practices.
British Safety Council’s unique Five Star Audit model draws upon extensive international industry experience and integrates elements of internationally accepted PSM standards.
This robust framework objectively evaluates process safety management systems and associated arrangements, aligning with current best practices and the recognised PLAN – DO – CHECK – ACT management cycle.
What is the Five Star Process Safety Management Audit?
The Five Star PSM Audit is a comprehensive, top-to-bottom evaluation of an organisation’s Health & Safety and Process Safety Management systems. It examines every key element of how safety is managed across the workplace, assessing both the framework and the practical arrangements that support it. The process provides a clear, structured roadmap for continuous improvement, helping organisations progress toward recognised best-practice performance.
What will your organisation get from a PSM audit?
- Comprehensive, evidence-based view of process safety performance
- Structured pathway to continual improvement and best practice
- Independent specialist insight from experienced PSM auditors
- Clear, prioritised recommendations for targeted action
- Enhanced assurance for leaders, regulators, and stakeholders
Why choose us?
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Unique & Comprehensive: Our Five Star Process Safety Management Audit delivers a full-spectrum evaluation of your PSM systems.
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Expert PSM Auditors: Benefit from our auditors' deep operational and technical expertise for a robust process safety management.
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Consultative Approach: We work with you to implement best practice and ensure high standards in process safety management.
We are also excited to share that in 2026, we will be launching our new Guardian of Honour Award
The new Guardian of Honour will be presented to clients who demonstrate exceptional leadership, commitment, and competency in the field of process safety management.
The Guardian of Honour Award recognises those who not only meet these rigorous expectations but consistently exceed them, individuals who champion a culture of safety, drive continuous improvement, and uphold the highest standards of operational integrity. Through this award, British Safety Council celebrates the professionals who act as true guardians of process safety, ensuring that critical risks are managed effectively and sustainably within their organisations.
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 +44 (0)20 8741 1231.
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 Wellbeing Audit, Five Star Occupational Health and Safety, Five Star Environmental and Five Star Integrated audits. We also offer certification audits to the ISO 14001 (2015) standards and the ISO 45001 standard. 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.
ISO 45001 - What is it?
ISO 45001 is the internationally recognised standard for occupational health and safety management systems. It provides a structured framework for creating safer, healthier workplaces by proactively identifying and managing risks. ISO 45001 reflects current best practice, emphasising leadership involvement, worker participation, and a strong focus on continual improvement across an organisation.
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