Weighing the pig never made it heavier: Auditing OHS, social auditing as verification of process in Australia

► OHSMS audits are a form of social audit. ► Social audits require subjective analysis and can be contested. ► Financial and social audits are subject to similar, known failures. ► We identify five additional types of audit failure. ► OHSMS audits can be a distraction, a ritual, and should be treated with caution.