Find the gaps. Strengthen your readiness. Protect your people.
UT Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) helps organizations evaluate workplace safety, OSHA compliance, written safety programs and emergency preparedness through practical, customized audit and assessment services. Our team identifies compliance gaps, evaluates management systems and helps organizations develop and strengthen programs that protect employees while supporting regulatory compliance.
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A clearer path to a safer, more prepared workplace
Safety and preparedness requirements can be complex—and overlooked gaps can put people, operations and compliance at risk. A UT CIS audit gives your organization an informed outside perspective, helping you identify priorities and move forward with practical improvements.
Our Health, Safety & Emergency Preparedness team works with organizations across Tennessee to help strengthen workplace safety, emergency preparedness and OSHA compliance.
Audit services tailored to your operation
Every workplace has different risks, processes and responsibilities. UT CIS works with you to develop a solution that fits your organization’s needs.
OSHA Compliance Audits: Evaluate workplace safety programs, practices and conditions against applicable OSHA requirements. Identify areas of concern and focus your next steps on improvements that support a safer, more compliant workplace.
ISO 45001 Audits and Consulting: Assess your occupational health and safety management system and receive guidance to support continual improvement.
Emergency Preparedness Assessments: Review your organization’s readiness to respond to emergencies. Identify opportunities to strengthen planning, response capabilities and preparedness procedures.
Health and Safety Program Reviews
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing health and safety programs, policies and procedures. UT CIS helps organizations ensure written programs align with current operations, regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Our services include:
- Development of new safety and health programs
- Review and revision of existing programs and policies
- OSHA-required written program evaluations
- Gap assessments against regulatory requirements
- Safety manual development and updates
- Program implementation guidance and recommendations
Whether you need a comprehensive safety manual, a single written program or a complete review of existing documentation, UT CIS can help strengthen your organization's compliance efforts and safety culture.
What to expect UT CIS takes a collaborative, practical approach:
- Start with your goals. We discuss your operation, concerns and the scope of assistance you need.
- Assess key areas. Our team reviews relevant programs, procedures, workplace conditions and preparedness practices.
- Identify priorities. You receive findings that help clarify gaps, risks and improvement opportunities.
- Plan next steps. We help you determine practical actions, which may include policy support, training or additional technical assistance.
More than an audit
An audit is a starting point—not a one-time checklist. UT CIS also provides health and safety consultations, OSHA programs and compliance support, hazardous-materials services, emergency response and preparedness assistance, technical rescue training, environmental management and energy-efficiency services.