Safety Audits Video and DVD Excerpt: It's always unfortunate when it takes an accident to remind us how important safety really is. For many of us our jobs can begin to feel routine, and it becomes easy to ignore proper safety procedures. Sometimes we're in a hurry to get our work done. In these situations it is tempting to skip procedures and take short cuts. But this can lead to mistakes, often serious ones. When was the last time that tool or piece of machinery you work with was inspected or serviced? Broken or poorly maintained equipment can lead to accidents damaged materials and injuries. They can even be deadly. That's where safety audits come in. A safety audit is a close examination of your facility to make sure it's as safe as it can be. It can be an inspection of the entire facility, or just a single work area. In either case, the goal is to pinpoint problems, and solve them before an accident happens, to get them before they get you. Now a safety audit can cover a lot of ground, from safe work practices to personal protective equipment. But let's start by taking a close look at where you work.