At the halfway point in the year, it’s the perfect time to hit pause and assess: Is your safety program truly protecting your people and supporting your business goals?
A mid-year safety check isn’t just a box to tick — it’s a proactive way to prevent injuries, stay OSHA-compliant and ensure your workplace safety culture stays strong year-round. Whether you’re in construction or general industry, evaluating your safety program now can help you avoid costly incidents later.
Why Conduct a Mid-Year Safety Evaluation?
Taking time mid-year to review your safety program helps you:
- Identify gaps before they become hazards
- Stay ahead of OSHA inspections and avoid citations
- Improve employee engagement and safety culture
- Adjust training plans based on real-world performance
- Protect your bottom line by reducing workplace injuries and workers’ comp claims
What to Evaluate in a Mid-Year Safety Review
Here are the key areas OECS recommends reviewing during your mid-year check:
1. OSHA Compliance and Documentation
- Are your OSHA 300 logs and injury reports up to date?
- Have your written safety programs been reviewed and updated?
- Are you prepared if an OSHA inspector showed up today?
2. Employee Training Records
- Have all employees received the required safety training?
- Are new hires completing orientation promptly?
- Are missed training courses being tracked and followed up on?
With our OECS Learning Management System (LMS), staying compliant and tracking training across multiple sites or shifts has never been easier.
3. Incident Trends and Root Cause Analysis
- Review near-misses and reported injuries.
- What patterns are emerging?
- Have you investigated the root causes and implemented corrective actions?
4. Safety Committees and Engagement
- Is your safety committee active and effective?
- Are employees encouraged to participate in identifying and resolving hazards?
- Are safety concerns being documented and addressed?
5. PPE, Equipment and Facility Safety
- Are PPE and equipment inspections current?
- Have safety audits revealed issues that are still unaddressed?
- Are housekeeping, signage and emergency plans up to standard?
Proactive Steps After Your Review
Once your review is complete:
- Update your safety action plan for the rest of the year.
- Schedule refresher training or toolbox talks based on recent issues.
- Work with a safety consultant to close any high-risk gaps.
At U.S. Compliance, we specialize in helping businesses assess, improve and implement effective workplace safety programs. Whether you need a mid-year safety audit, on-site training or OSHA compliance support, we’re ready to help you build a stronger safety culture.
Let’s Make the Second Half of the Year Even Safer
A mid-year safety check gives your team the insight and tools needed to finish the year strong — safer, smarter and more compliant.
👉 Contact U.S. Compliance today to schedule a mid-year safety assessment or speak with a safety expert.
