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Gap Analysis
A gap analysis provides clients with an easy to understand comprehensive review of their existing safety systems and procedures in relation to legal requirements and common practice.
Talk to our team »Understanding where your organisation stands today is the first step toward achieving compliance, improving safety performance, and meeting industry expectations.
A gap analysis provides a structured review of your current health and safety arrangements, identifying where you meet requirements, where improvements are needed, and what actions should be prioritised.
LCE Workplace Safety delivers practical, evidence-based gap analysis assessments that give you a clear roadmap for improvement—not just a list of issues.
Our gap analysis services
We tailor each gap analysis to your organisation’s size, sector, and risk profile.
Our services can include:
- Review of health and safety management systems
- Evaluation of policies, procedures, and documentation
- Workplace inspections and operational reviews
- Assessment of roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures
- Review of training records and competency frameworks
- Identification of compliance gaps against legislation and relevant standards
We can align assessments with recognised frameworks such as ISO-based systems where required.
Who needs a gap analysis?
Gap analysis is suitable for organisations at all stages, including:
- Businesses with no formal safety management system in place
- Organisations experiencing growth or operational change
- Companies preparing for external audits or certification (e.g. ISO standards)
- Organisations that have not recently reviewed their compliance position
- Businesses seeking to benchmark against industry best practice
Whether you are starting from scratch or refining an existing system, a gap analysis provides a clear starting point.
How long does it take?
Of course this depends on the size and complexity of the organisation, but typically for an SME the on-site review takes 1 to 2 days.
Why carry out a gap analysis?
A gap analysis allows your organisation to take a proactive approach to compliance and risk management.
Key benefits include:
- Identifying issues before they result in incidents or enforcement action
- Gaining a clear understanding of compliance status
- Prioritising resources effectively
- Supporting continuous improvement
- Preparing for audits, inspections, or certification processes
It provides management with the visibility needed to make informed decisions and allocate effort where it matters most.