Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis
Find the gaps. Fix what matters. Reduce risk.
As knowledge of health and safety’s impact on business operations grows, it is imperative to build a strategic framework that is based on metrics to drive informed decision making. A Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis (NAGA) is the first step to achieving that.
Our NAGA is a structured, in-depth review of your organization’s current health and safety efforts. It evaluates where you stand today by identifying gaps against regulatory requirements, standards and industry best practices. It defines clear priorities and a tailored roadmap that aligns with your operational realities, risk profile, and organizational goals.
What it Includes:
- Interviews with affected stakeholders including leadership and employees
- Review of existing policies, procedures, and safety management systems
- Review of assigned accountabilities, roles and responsibilities
- Evaluation of regulatory compliance obligations
- Evaluation of hazard identification, risk assessment, and control procedures
- Evaluation of recordkeeping and reporting processes
- A personalized scorecard, comparing actual safety management performance against potential performance, and providing baseline metrics to compare future efforts against
Benefits to Your Organization:
- Greater confidence in regulatory compliance
- Reduced operational and financial risk
- Clear, prioritized action plan for improvement
- Improved safety performance and accountability
- Stronger foundation for certifications or external audits
- Enhanced leadership visibility and decision-making
Our comprehensive Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis provides clarity, direction, and a practical path forward to strengthen your safety management system, protecting both people and operations.
Testimonials
Roy Mitchell – Amrize Canada - WCAN Cement
Health and Safety Manager“Carol cares immensely about H&S, is very knowledgeable about OHS code and her professionalism has greatly helped at a remote site start-up.”
Joe Costache - Capstone Infrastructure
Site Manager“Our initial request for assistance was met with a thorough discussion to allow NS to provide a detailed offering. The NS team is highly knowledgeable and practicable, and executed on our requests resulting in the achievement of the milestone goals set. My experience with National Safety exceeded expectations”.
Blaine Harasimiuk - Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
Manager of Inspection Services and Sustainability Practices“We recently had an outstanding health and safety audit conducted by Drew Hebblethwaite from National Safety Services. Drew’s expertise shone through, delivering clear, authoritative insights with a professional yet approachable demeanor. He was punctual and engaged actively with staff during interviews, fostering open dialogue and addressing all concerns. The documents provided to the RDFFG were exceptionally well-prepared, requiring minimal changes for adoption, making the entire process seamless and highly valuable for our team.”
Ramy Barakat - Capstone Infrastructure
HSE Manager“We engaged National Safety Services to conduct a safety audit during the execution phase of our project, and the experience was highly positive. The assigned auditor demonstrated a high level of talent, extensive experience, and deep knowledge in the field. What stood out most was their professionalism throughout the entire process. They approached the audit with a thorough and objective mindset, providing valuable insights that helped us strengthen our safety practices. Overall, working with National Safety Services was an excellent experience, and their contribution was a key part of maintaining a strong safety culture on our project.”
