APPENDIX 1 Construction Safety Audit Scoring System ... Audit Checklist.… · Yes No NA 1 OSH...
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APPENDIX 1
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1 OSH Policy
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1.1 The policy shall be documented, implemented and
maintained
(SS506 Specifications - 4.2d)
The occupier's management with executive or site
responsibility shall define and document its policy for safety
including objectives for its commitment to safety.(CP79 - Section 1.2)
Is there a documented OSH policy?
Check for documented policy (if no, proceed to next section).
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1.2 There shall be an occupational safety and health policy
authorised by the organisation's top management that clearly
states overall safety and health objectives and a commitment
to improving safety and health performance.(SS506 Specifications - 4.2)
Top management refers to the higher levels of the organisation's
management. E.g. CEO, COO, Vice president or General Mangers in large
organisations.
Is the OSH Policy authorised by the organisation's top management?
Check policy for for the above requirement.
Top management refers to the higher levels of the organisation's management. E.g. CEO, COO, Vice
president or General Mangers in large organisations. DR
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II 1.3 Does the OSH Policy include the following key points or characteristics?
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1.3.1 The responsibility, authority and the interrelation of personnel
who manage, perform and verify work affecting safety shall
be defined and documented, particularly for personnel who
need the organisational freedom and authority to:
a) initiate action and to prevent the occurrence of any
nonconformities relating to the practice, process and safety
system
b) identify and record any problems relating to the practice,
process and safety system
c) initiate, recommend or provide solutions through
designated channels
d) verify the implementation of solutions
e) initiate temporary suspension until the deficiency or
unsatisfactory practice and condition have been corrected(CP 79 - Section 1.3.1)
Clearly define the
1. responsibility
2. authority
3. interrelation of personnel
who manage, perform and verify work affecting safety.
Check policy for the above requirement.
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1.3.2 There shall be an occupational safety and health policy
authorised by the organisation's top management that clearly
states overall safety and health objectives and a commitment
to improving safety and health performance.
(SS506 Specificaions - 4.2)
The occupier's management with executive or site
responsibility shall define and document its policy for safety
including objectives for its commitment to safety.
(CP79 - Section 1.2)
Clearly state overall safety and health objectives.
Check policy for the above requirement.
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1.3.3 The policy shall be appropriate to the nature and scale of the
organisation's OSH risks;
(SS506 Specifications - 4.2a)
The safety policy shall be relevant to the occupier's
organisational goals and the expectations and needs of the
industry.(CP79 - Section 1.2)
Appropriate and relevant to the nature and scale of the organisation's OSH risks.
Check policy for the above requirement.
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1.3.4 The policy shall include a commitment to continual
improvement(SS506 Specifications- 4.2b)
Continual improvement is the process of enhancing the implementation of
OSHMS to achieve improvement in OSH performance.
A commitment to continual improvement.
Check policy for the above requirement.
Continual improvement is the process of enhancing the implementation of OSHMS to achieve
improvement in OSH performance.
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1.3.5 The policy shall include a commitment to at least comply with
current applicable OSH legislation and with other
requirements to which the organisation subscribes(SS506 Specifications - 4.2c)
A commitment to comply with applicable OSH legislation and with other requirements
to which the organisation subscribes.
Check policy for the above requirement.DR
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1.4 The policy shall be communicated to all employees with the
intent that employees are made aware of their individual OSH
obligations.(SS506 Specifications - 4.2e)
Is the policy communicated to all employees with the intent that employees are made
aware of their individual OSH obligations?
Interview minimum 3 personnel for evidence.IP
Final Score: / 5
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1.5 The policy shall be reviewed periodically to ensure that it
remains relevant and appropriate to the organisation.
(SS506 Specifications - 4.2g)
The occupier 's management with executive or site
responsibility shall review the safety policy at defined
intervals sufficient to ensure its continuing suitability and
effectiveness in satisfyin the requirements of this safety
management system. Records of such review shall be
maintained.(CP79 - Section 1.4)
Is the policy reviewed at defined intervals sufficient to ensure its continuing suitability
and effectiveness? Records of policy review must be provided.
Check policy and documents for the above requirement.
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1.6 The policy shall be communicated to all employees with the
intent that employees are made aware of their individual OSH
obligations.
(SS506 Specifications - 4.2e)
Can employees demonstrate an understanding of the organisation's Policy (based on
sampling)?
Interview minimum 3 personnel for evidence.IP
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1.7 Senior management should demonstrate its commitment to
eliminating occupational injury and illness by establishing
organisational structures that support the OHS policy, goals,
and objectives.(UAI - COMMIT03)
Does the OSH Policy include the commitment to involve employees in OSH
management
Check policy for the above requirement. DR
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1.8 The policy shall be available to interested parties(SS506 Specifications - 4.2f)
Is the policy available to other interested parties (e.g. sub-contractors, developers,
suppliers)?
Verify if policy is available to other interested parties.
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Final Score: / 4
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1.9 The policy shall be disseminated throughout the organization,
at all levels, and understood by all employees.(UAI - POLICY02)
Is the OSH Policy integrated with business unit systems and policy implementation
programmes?
Verify from the policy statement and with documentation from business unit sytems.
Auditors may also interview management for evidence.
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1.10 The occupier shall identify resource requirements and provide
adequate resources, including the assignment of trained
personnel for management performance of work and
verification activities including safety audits and reviews.(CP 79 - Section 1.3.2)
Does the OSH Policy include the commitment to provide sufficient and appropriate
resources.
Check policy for the above requirement and interview safety personnel for verification.DR/IP
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1.11 Senior managers are committed to OSHMS continual
improvement and the elimination of occupational injuries and
illness.(UAI - COMMIT01)
Does the OSH Policy clearly state that top management are accountable for OSH
continual improvement.
Check policy for the above requirement.DR
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1.12 The policy shall be disseminated throughout the organization,
at all levels, and understood by all employees.(UAI - POLICY02)
Is the policy embedded or referenced in suitable internal documents to facilitate its
dissemination?
Sample at least one related internal documents for the above requirement.DR
Final Score: / 4
2 Planning
2.1 Planning for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
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2.1.1 SS506 - 4.3.1
The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures for
the ongoing identification of hazards, the assessment of risks,
and the implementation of necessary control measures.
Are the following procedures developed AND implemented to facilitate OSH planning
(evidence to be provided include records of risk assessment, meeting minutes, action
plans)?
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2.1.1.1 The procedures shall include routine and non-routine
activities.
(SS506 Specification - 4.3.1)
The procedure shall include activities of all personnel having
access to the workplace (including subcontractors and
visitors).
(SS506 Specification - 4.3.1)
The procedure shall include facilities at the workplace,
whether provided by the organisation or others.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.1)
Broad level screening of major activities (both routine and non-routine activities) and
facilities (whether provided by the organisation or not) to identify focus areas for
detailed risk assessment (activities of non-employees are also to be included).
Verify procedures and sample 3 risk assessment records for the above requirement.
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2.1.1.2 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures for
the ongoing identification of hazards, the assessment of risks,
and the implementation of necessary control measures.
(SS506 Specification - 4.3.1)
The occupier shall establish procedures to identify and
analyse all existing and potential hazards. The procedure
shall include the development and implementation of hazard
analysis plan which shall include the following:
a) formation of hazard analysis team
b) duty and responsibility of team members
c) hazard analysis method
d) hazard analysis report
e) implementation of control measures(CP 79 - Section 11.2 / 11.3)
Ongoing identification of hazards for routine and non-routine activities of employees
and non-employees.
Verify procedures and sample 3 risk assessment records for the above requirement.
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2.1.1.3 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures for
the ongoing identification of hazards, the assessment of risks,
and the implementation of necessary control measures.
(SS506 Specification - 4.3.1)
The hazard analysis method shall include the following:
a) identification and record of existing and potential hazards
b) identification of persons exposed to the hazards
c) analysis and assessment of the risk involved
d) elimination or prevention of the risk(CP 79 - Section 11.4)
Assessment of risks of hazards identified.
Verify procedures and sample 3 risk assessment records for the above requirement.
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2.1.1.4 The organisations's methodology for hazard identification and
risk assessment shall provide input into the determination of
facility requirements, identification of training needs and/or
development of operational controls.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.1)
Identification of control measures necessary for the control of the hazards identified.
Verify procedures and sample 3 control measures implemented for hazards identified
in 2.1.1.2 (risk assessment records).DR/PI
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2.1.2 The organisations's methodology for hazard identification and
risk assessment shall provide for the monitoring of required
actions to ensure both the effectiveness and timeliness of
their implementation.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.1)
Do all major activities have safe work procedures or other effective control measures
developed and implemented based on the relevant risk assessment?
Verify 3 major activities for effective safe work procedures or other effective control
measures developed and implemented.(As stated in the risk assessment records)
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2.1.3 The effectiveness of hazard control methods shall be verified
regularly.(UAI - CONTROL04)
Are there evidence to show that risk assessments were reviewed periodically to
ensure its suitability?
Sample 3 risk assessments for evidences on the above requirement.
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Final Score: / 6
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2.1.4 The organisation shall establish and maintain a procedure for
identifying and accessing the legal and other OSH
requirements that are applicable to it.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.2)
With reference to legal requirements and relevant codes of practice, are the control
measures selected appropriate (based on sampling of activities)?
Sample 3 control measures for evidences on the above requirements.DR/PI
II2.1.5 Does the organisation's procedure for risk assessment meet the following
requirements?
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2.1.5.1 The organisation's methodology for hazard identification and
risk assessment shall be defined with respect to its scope,
nature and timing to ensure it is proactive rather than reactive(SS506 Specification - 4.3.1)
Proactive - Acting before a situation becomes a source of confrontation or
crisis.
Reactive - Occuring as a result of another physiological or pathological
change.
Proactive than reactive - initiated based on operation needs and forecast of events.
Check procedures for evidence.
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2.1.5.2 The organisation's methodology for hazard identification and
risk assessment shall provide for the classification of risks
and identification of those that are to be eliminated or
controlled by measures(SS506 Specification - 4.3.1)
Provide for the classification of risks and identification of those that are eliminated or
controlled by measures.
Check procedures for evidence. DR
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2.1.5.3 The organisation's methodology for hazard identification and
risk assessment shall provide input into the determination of
facility requirements, identification of training needs and/or
development of operational controls(SS506 Specification - 4.3.1)
Provide input into the determination of:
1. facility requirements
2. identification of training needs and/or
3. development of operational controls
Check procedures for evidence.
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2.1.5.4 The organisation's methodology for hazard identification and
risk assessment shall provide for the monitoring of required
actions to ensure both the effectiveness and timeliness of
their implementation.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.1)
Provide for the monitoring of required actions to ensure both the effectiveness and
timeliness of their implementation.
Check procedures for evidence. DR
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2.1.6 The organisation shall ensure that employees, supervisors or
managers involved with the new process or operation are
adequately trained and understand its potential OHS hazards
and risks. (UAI - DESIGN05)
Do job descriptions of personnel with OSH responsibilities make reference to the
relevant risk assessment (based on sampling of relevant job descriptions)?
Sample 3 job descriptions documents of personnel with OSH responsibilities for the
above requirement
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Final Score: / 6
III
2.1.7 A comprehensive and thorough baseline evaluation that
identifies the organisation’s OHS hazards shall be conducted.(UAI - BASE01)
Was a baseline risk assessment conducted at an early stage of the OSH management
system development process or when there are significant change in the nature of
work or business context (a new project that is very dissimilar to past projects)?
Sample 3 records of for evidences on the above requirement.
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2.1.8 The organisation shall have a mechanism to ensure that
competent and qualified personnel are involved in OSHMS
formulation, implementation, and evaluation activities.(UAI - EXPERT01)
Competent personnel refers to persons who have acquired through
training, qualification, experience ora combination of these the knowledge
and skills necessary to perform the tasks required.
Are there clear guidelines as to who needs to be involved in the risk assessment
process?
Verify documents for clear guidelines on the above requirement..
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2.1.9 The organisation shall have a mechanism to ensure that
competent and qualified personnel are involved in OHSMS
formulation, implementation, and evaluation activities.
(UAI - EXPERT01)
Are the risk assessments conducted by personnel that have adequate knowledge of
the activities involved and the risk assessment technique adopted (based on sampling
of actual risk assessments)?
Interview 3 minium risk assessors for risk assessment technique adopted.
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2.1.10 OHS design considerations shall include input from
employees, supervisors, and managers who will be involved
with the process or operation when implemented.(UAI - DESIGN03)
Are employees, supervisors and managers who are familiar with the new process,
solicited for input on OSH design considerations?
Check documentation for participation. DR
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2.1.11 The effectiveness of hazard control methods shall be verified
regularly.(UAI - CONTROL04)
Are there procedures to evaluate and ensure the continual effectiveness of risk
controls?
Check procedures for evidence.
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Final Score: / 4
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2.1.12 Hazard control system planning and design activities shall
always attempt first to control hazards through engineering
controls such that personal protective equipment or other
control strategies are not necessary.(UAI - CONTROL03)
Are control measures selected based on the concept of hierarchy of controls
(elimination, engineering control, administrative control, then PPE)?
Sample minimum 3 control measures for evidences on requirements. DR
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2.1.13 The hazard control system shall be effective in controlling the
identified OHS hazards and risks.(UAI - CONTROL02)
Are the variables that may limit the effectiveness of risk controls clearly identified in
the risk assessments (based on sampling)?
Sample 3 risk assessments and controls for evidences on above requirements .
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2.1.14 OHS designs shall be verified by personnel who are
technically qualified and understand the new process or
operation and its related OHS hazards and risks.(UAI - DESIGN02)
Are qualified OSH professionals involved in the verification of the appropriateness and
adequacy of design prior to operations?
Sample 3 latest designs for the above requirement.DR
2.2 Legal and other requirements
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2.2.1 The organisation shall establish and maintain a procedure for
identifying and accessing the legal and other OSH
requirements that are applicable to it.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.2)
Are there procedures for identifying and accessing to legal and other OSH
requirements (e.g. codes of practice) that are applicable?
Check procedures for evidence.DR
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2.2.2 The organisation shall establish and maintain a procedure for
identifying and accessing the legal and other OSH
requirements that are applicable to it.
(SS506 Specification - 4.3.2)
Work procedures or instruction that are statutory
Are the procedures for identifying and accessing the legal and other OSH
requirements implemented?
Check procedures for evidence.DR
Final Score: / 2
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2.2.3 The organisation shall establish and maintain a procedure for
identifying and accessing the legal and other OSH
requirements that are applicable to it.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.2)
Have procedures for identification of control measures make deliberate reference to
relevant legal requirements , codes of practice, and industry best practices?
Check procedures for evidence.DR
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2.2.4 The organisation shall keep this information up-to-date. It
shall communicate relevant information on legal and other
requirements to its employees and other relevant interested
parties.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.2)
Are the relevant OSH requirements up-to-date?
Sample 3 relevant documents for the above requirements.DR
Final Score: / 2
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2.2.5 The organisation shall keep this information up-to-date. It
shall communicate relevant information on legal and other
requirements to its employees and other relevant interested
parties.
(SS506 Specification - 4.3.2)
The occupier shall establish and maintain a list of all statutory
requirements which shall include the following:
a) The Workplace Safety and Health Act;
b) Factories (Abrasive Blasting) Regulations;
c) Factories (Safety Committees) Regulations;
d) Factories (Abestos) Regulations;
e) Factories (Medical Examinations) Regulations;
f) Factories (Building Operations and Works of Engineering
Construction) Regulations;
g) Factories (Explosive Powered Tools) Regulations;
h) Factories (First-Aid) Regulations;
i) Factories (Noise) Regulations;
j) Factories (Safety Officers) Order;
k) Factories (Work of Engineering Contruction) Order;
l) Factories (Permissible Exposure Levels of Toxic
Substances) Order;
m) Factories (Operation of Cranes) Regulations; and
n) Fire Safety Act.(CP79 - Section 2.6)
Is there a comprehensive list of relevant legal and other OSH requirements that is
made accessible to all relevant personnel?
Check list for evidence and verify its location and accessibility.
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Final Score: / 1
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2.2.6 The organisation shall keep this information up-to-date. It
shall communicate relevant information on legal and other
requirements to its employees and other relevant interested
parties.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.2.2)
Are relevant personnel (e.g. direct employees, sub-contractor, suppliers, consultants)
aware of the legal and other OSH requirements that they have to comply with?
Interview minimum 3 relevant personnel for evidences on the above requirements. IP
Final Score: / 1
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2.3 Objectives
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2.3.1 The organisation shall establish and maintain documented
occupational safety and health objectives, at each relevant
function and level within the organisation.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.3)
Are OSH goals and objectives established?
Verify documentation for evidences on the above requirements.DR
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2.3.2 The objectives shall be consistent with the OSH policy,
including the commitment to continual improvement.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.3)
Are the objectives consistent with the OSH policy in general?
Verify documentation for evidences on require objectives. DR
Final Score: / 2
II 2.3.3 Are the following considered when objectives are established and reviewed?
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2.3.3.1 When establishing and reviewing its objectives, an
organisation shall consider its legal and other requirements,
its OSH hazards and risks, its technological options, its
financial, operational and business requirements, and the
views of interested parties.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.3.2)
Legal requirements
Verify documentation for evidences on require objectives.
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2.3.3.2 When establishing and reviewing its objectives, an
organisation shall consider its legal and other requirements,
its OSH hazards and risks, its technological options, its
financial, operational and business requirements, and the
views of interested parties.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.3.2)
OSH hazards and risks
Verify documentation for evidences on require objectives.
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2.3.4 When establishing and reviewing its objectives, an
organisation shall consider its legal and other requirements,
its OSH hazards and risks, its technological options, its
financial, operational and business requirements, and the
views of interested parties.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.3)
Are high risk hazards identified in risk assessments targeted in the goals and
objectives?
Verify goals and objectives for evidences on on the above requirements.DR
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2.3.5 The organisation shall develop OHS performance variables
that correspond with the organisation’s OHS hazards and
risks and its goals and objectives.(UAI - PERFORM01)
Are lost-workday injury case rates and injury incidence rates maintained accurately?
Verify documentation for evidences on the above requirements.DR
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2.3.6 The OHS goals and objectives shall be well-known
throughout the organisation.(UAI - GOAL06)
Are personnel aware of and understand the OSH goals and objectives relevant to their
work activities, responsibilities, and/or authority?
Interview minimum 3 personnel for evidences on the above requirements.
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Final Score: / 6
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2.3.7 The organisation shall develop OHS goals and objectives that
are appropriate and consistent with the size, nature, and
complexity of the organisation’s activities and its OHS
hazards and risks.(UAI - GOAL01)
Are there procedures for the development of OSH goals and objectives that are: 1.
challenging
2. specific
3. measurable and
4. time-bound?
Check procedures for evidence.
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2.3.8 The OHS objectives shall be measurable.(UAI - GOAL05)
Are the quantified goals and objectives determined based on available statistics or
facts?
Verify goals and objectives for evidences on the above requirements.
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III2.3.9 The OHS objectives shall be measurable.
(UAI - GOAL05)
Is there a procedure for reviewing OSH objectives?
Check procedures for evidence.DR
III 2.3.10 Are the following considered when objectives are established and reviewed?
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2.3.10.1 When establishing and reviewing its objectives, an
organisation shall consider its legal and other requirements,
its OSH hazards and risks, its technological options, its
financial, operational and business requirements, and the
views of interested parties.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.3.2)
Technological options
Verify documentation for evidences on require objectives.
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2.3.10.2 When establishing and reviewing its objectives, an
organisation shall consider its legal and other requirements,
its OSH hazards and risks, its technological options, its
financial, operational and business requirements, and the
views of interested parties.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.3.2)
Financial, operational and business requirements
Verify documentation for evidences on require objectives.
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2.3.10.3 When establishing and reviewing its objectives, an
organisation shall consider its legal and other requirements,
its OSH hazards and risks, its technological options, its
financial, operational and business requirements, and the
views of interested parties.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.3)
The views of interested parties
Verify documentation for evidences on require objectives.
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2.3.11 The OHS goals and objectives shall be well-known
throughout the organisation.(UAI - GOAL06)
Have the OSH goals and objectives been cited in annual reports, action plans,
personnel performance review criteria, and/or other relevant documents?
Verify documentation for evidences on the above requirement.
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Final Score: / 8
IV 2.3.12 Do the procedure for reviewing OSH objectives have the following components?
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2.3.12.1 A time frame for fulfillment shall be developed for each OHS
objective.(UAI - GOAL03)
Establish why objectives were not met and ensuring that measures are developed and
implemented to push towards the objectives.
Verify documentation for root cause and measures to address deficiency.
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2.3.12.2 A time frame for fulfillment shall be developed for each OHS
objective.(UAI - GOAL03)
Understand the critical success factors that allowed the achievement of objectives.
Verify documentation for root cause and measures to address deficiency. DR
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2.3.12.3 The organisation shall develop OHS goals and objectives that
are appropriate and consistent with the size, nature, and
complexity of the organisation’s activities and its OHS
hazards and risks.(UAI - GOAL01)
Evaluation of the objectives to ensure that the objectives were not too simple.
Verify documentation for evidences on the above requirement.DR
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2.3.12.4 The objectives shall be consistent with the OSH policy,
including the commitment to continual improvement.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.3.3)
Ensuring that more challenging but realistic objectives are set to ensure continual
improvement.
Verify documentation for evidences on the above requirement.
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2.3.13 The OHS goals and objectives shall reflect the organisation’s
commitment to OHS continual improvement.(UAI - GOAL02)
Are goals and objectives reviewed when work activity, OSH hazards and risks
change?
Verify documentation for evidences on the above requirement.DR
Final Score: / 5
2.4 OSH Management Programme(s)
Yes No NAS/No.
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2.4.1 The organisation shall establish and maintain (an) OSH
management programme(s) for achieving its objectives.
(SS506 Specification - 4.3.4.1)
The occupier shall establish procedures for proper
management of all hazardous substances and chemicals
which shall include flammable, toxic or corrosive substances.
The procedures shall include the control of receipt, storage,
distribution, use and final disposal of such substances.
(CP 79 - Section 12.2)
The occupier shall plan and implement occupational health
programs on hearing conservation and respiratory protection.
In addition, programs for personal eye protection, protection
against radioactive hazards, the prevention of industrial
dermatitis and work-related back injuries and strains shall be
documented and implemented.(CP 79 - Section 14.2)
Are OSH management programme(s) established and maintained for achieving its
objectives?
Verify documentation for evidences on the above requirement.
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Final Score: / 1
2.4.2 The hearing conservation programme shall include the
following:
a) regular monitoring of noise levels
b) reduction of noise levels through engineering and
administrative control measures
c) selection, provision and maintenance of suitable hearing
protectors and supervision of their use
d) posting of warning signs and labeling of noisy equipment
e) arranging for pre-employment and annual audiometric
Does the hearing conservation programme include:
a) regular monitoring of noise levels
b) reduction of noise levels through engineering and administrative control measures
c) selection, provision and maintenance of suitable hearing protectors and supervision
of their use
d) posting of warning signs and labeling of noisy equipment
e) arranging for pre-employment and annual audiometric examinations for workers
exposed to excessive noise
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2.4.3 The respiratory protection programme shall include the
following:
a) regular monitoring of air contaminants where indicated
b) reduction of air contaminants through engineering and
administrative control measures
c) selection, provision and maintenance of suitable
respirators and supervision of their use(CP 79 - Section 14.4)
Does the respiratory protection programme include:
a) regular monitoring of air contaminants where indicated
b) reduction of air contaminants through engineering and administrative control
measures
c) selection, provision and maintenance of suitable respirators and supervision of
their use
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II 2.4.4 Does the management programme(s) include:
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2.4.4.1 OSH management programme(s)shall include documentation
of the designated responsibility and authority for achievement
of the objectives at relevant functions and levels of the
organisation.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.4)
The designated responsibility and authority for achievement of the objectives at
relevant functions and levels of the organisation.
Verify relevant functions and levels of the organisation for evidences on responsibility
and authority for achievement of the objectives.
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2.4.4.2 OSH management programme(s)shall include the means and
time-scale by which objectives are to be achieved.
(SS506 Specification - 4.3.4)
The means (e.g. risk controls, promotion campaign) and time-scale by which
objectives are to be achieved.
Verify documentation for evidences on risk controls (minimum), promotion campaign
or other means.
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2.4.5 Senior management shall demonstrate its commitment to
eliminating occupational injury and illness by fulfilling the
OHSMS principles contained herein.(UAI - COMMIT01)
Are the management programme(s) endorsed by the management appointee or top
management?
Verify documentation for evidences on the above requirement.DR
Final Score: / 3
Yes No NAS/No.
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2.4.6 The organisation shall develop and maintain a document and
record management system that supports OHSMS
formulation, implementation, and evaluation activities.(UAI - DOC01)
Are the process of development of the management programme(s) documented?
Verify documentation for evidences on requirement.DR
III
2.4.7 The organisation shall have a mechanism to ensure that
competent and qualified personnel are involved in OHSMS
formulation, implementation, and evaluation activities.(UAI - EXPERT01)
Did the organisation determine and provide the level of staffing necessary to
implement the management programme?
Verify level of staffing relevant to the size and nature of the organisation. Interview
safety personnel for inputs.
DR/IP
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2.4.8 The OSH management programme(s) shall be reviewed at
regular and planned intervals. Where necessary the OSH
management programme(s) shall be amended to adress
changes to the activities, products, services, or operating
conditions of the organisation.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.4.3)
Are the OSH management programme(s) reviewed at regular and planned intervals?
Verify documentation for evidences on regular and planned review.
DR
Final Score: / 3
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2.4.9 The OSH management programme(s) shall be reviewed at
regular and planned intervals. Where necessary the OSH
management programme(s) shall be amended to adress
changes to the activities, products, services, or operating
conditions of the organisation.(SS506 Specification - 4.3.4.3)
Are amendments made to the management programme(s) to address changes to the
activities, products, services, or operating conditions of the organisation?
Verify 3 documentation for evidences on requirement.DR
IV
2.4.10 OSHMS planning and development functions shall be
initiated when deficiencies are found that indicate design
changes are necessary.(UAI - PLAN02)
Are reviews and rectification actions taken whenever objectives are not met within the
stipulated timeframe?
Verify documentation for evidences on require actions implemented within the
stipulated timeframe.
DR
Final Score: / 2
3 Implementation and operation
3.1 Structure and responsibility
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3.1.1 The roles, responsibilities and authorities of personnel who
manage, perform and verify activities having an effect on the
OSH risks of the organisation's activities, facilities and
processes, shall be defined, documented and communicated
in oder to faciltiate OSH Management.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.1)
Are the roles, responsibilities and authorities of personnel who manage, perform and
verify activities having an effect on the OSH risks of the organisation's activities,
facilities and processes defined and documented?
Check the procedure for definition and documentation.DR
Final Score: / 1
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3.1.2 OSH responsibilties and authories need to be effectively
communicated to all those whom they affect at all levels
within the organisation.SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.1 Process (Communication of roles and
responsibilities)
Are the roles, responsibilities and authorities communicated to and understood by the
personnel with OSH responsibilities?
Interview minimum 3 personnel and see if they know and understand the roles,
responsibilities and authorities.
IP
II
3.1.3 OSH responsibilties and authories need to be effectively
communicated to all those whom they affect at all levels
within the organisation.SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.1 Process (Communication of roles and
responsibilities)
Are the roles, responsibilities and authorities of personnel with OSH responsibilities
known and understood throughout the organisation?
Interview minimum 3 personnel and see if they know and understand the roles of
personnel with OSH responsibilities.
IP
II3.1.4 Does the defined roles, responsibilities and authority of the management appointee
include the following:
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3.1.4.1 The organisation's management appointee shall have defined
roles, responsibilities and authority for ensuring that OSH
managmenent system requirements are established,
implemented and maintained.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.1)
To ensure that the OSH management system requirements are established,
implemented and maintained.
Check documentation for the above requirement. DR
Yes No NAS/No.
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3.1.4.2 The organisation's management appointee shall have defined
roles, responsibilities and authority forensuring that reports on
the performance of the OSH management system are
presented to top management.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.1)
To ensure that reports on the performance of the OSH management system are
presented to top management for review and as a basis for improvement of the OSH
management system
Check documentation for the above requirement.
DR
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3.1.5 There should be active management participation and
support for OSH.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.1 Typical outputs)
Are there clear evidence that the top management are committed to continual
improvement of OSH performance?
Check endorsed policy for commitment towards continual improvement of OSH
performance and interview safety personnel / committee members for verification.
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3.1.6 Senior management shall ensure that appropriate authority
has been delegated to personnel who have OHS
responsibilities and are accountable for OHS performance.(UAI - ACCOUNT02)
Are the job descriptions of personnel with OSH responsibilities implemented and
followed?
Check documentation for implementation or conduct a physical inspection.. DR/PI
Final Score: / 6
III3.1.7 Are there clear evidence that the following management levels are committed to
continual improvement of OSH performance?
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3.1.7.1 There should be active management participation and
support for OSH.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.1 Typical outputs)
Management appointee
Check endorsed policy for commitment towards continual improvement of OSH
performance and interview for verification.
DR/IP
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3.1.7.2 There should be active management participation and
support for OSH.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.1 Typical outputs)
Line management
Check endorsed policy for commitment towards continual improvement of OSH
performance and interview for verification.
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3.1.8 Management should ensure that adequate resources are
available for the maintenance of a safe workplace.SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.1 Process (Resources)
Are necessary resources (in particular human resources) identified for the
implementation, control and improvement of the OSH management system? (Amount
of resources needed must be clearly identified)
Check documentation for clear identification of resources.
DR
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3.1.9 Management shall provide resource essential to
implementation, control and improvement of the OSH
management system.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.1)
Are the amount of resources required supplied by the organisation?
Check documentations or reports and check if the resources are supplied by the
organisation and interview safety personnel / committee for verification.DR/IP
Final Score: / 4
IV
3.1.10 The organisation shall define OHS roles and responsibilities
of line personnel, technicians, support staff, etc.(UAI - ACCOUNT03)
Are the job descriptions of personnel with OSH responsibilities developed in relation to
the risk assessment and management programme?
Check job scope of at least 3 relevant personnelDR
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3.1.11 Management shall ensure that appropriate authority has been
delegated to personnel who have OHS responsibilities and
are accountable for OHS performance.(UAI - ACCOUNT02)
Are there measures to ensure that personnel who have OSH responsibilities are free
from potential discrimination that could result from execution of their OSH duties?
Check documentation for the above measure and interview relevant presonnel for
verification.
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3.1.12 The organisation shall designate a management
representative who will oversee the OHSMS and ensure that
it functions properly.(UAI - COMMIT04)
Is a member of the top management appointed (management appointee) with
particular responsibility for ensuring that the OSH management system is properly
implemented and performing to requirements in all locations and spheres of operation
within the organisation?
Check documentation for implementation.
DR
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3.1.13 The organisation shall define OHS roles and responsibilities
of line personnel, technicians, support staff, etc.(UAI - ACCOUNT03)
Is an assessment of OSH performance included in the performance evaluations of
personnel with OSH responsibilities? Their performance should be evaluated based
on the OSH goals and objectives that they are accountable for.
Check documentation for the inclusion of OSH performance in individual performance
review.
DR
Final Score: / 4
3.2 Training, awareness and competence
Yes No NAS/No.
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3.2.1 The occupier shall establish procedures to identify training
needs and provide adequate safety training including
refresher training to management, supervisors, workers and
safety personnel.(CP 79 - Section 3.2)
Are there established procedures to identify training needs and provide adequate
safety training?
Check for procedures and interview 3 personnel if training received was adequate. DR/IP
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3.2.2 All employees shall be provided OHS training that informs
them of potential occupational hazards and the means
through which these potential hazards are controlled.
(UAI - TRAIN01)
The occupier shall be familiar with the statutory training
requirements and ensure that all personnel possess relevant
training qualifications. Such statutory training requirements
shall include those as defined in the Factories Act and its
subsidiary legislation.
(CP 79 - Section 3.3.1)
The occupier shall establish and maintain a list of all statutory
training requirements.
(CP 79 - Section 3.3)
Are all legislative requirements on training and competency adhered to?
Check for an updated list of statutory training requirements and sample 3 records for
evidence of adherence.
DR
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3.2.3 Personnel shall be competent to perform tasks that may
impact on OSH in the workplace. Competence shall be
defined in terms of appropriate education, training and /or
experience.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.2)
Are personnel performing tasks that may impact on OSH in the workplace having the
relevant certificates?
Sample 3 personnel records for the certifications. DR
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3.2.4 training in local OSH arrangements and hazards, risks and
precautions to be taken and procedures to be followed, this
training being provided before work commences.
(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.2 Process)
All supervisors / workers shall undergo in-house safety
training before they are allowed to commence work. The
training program shall include the safe work practices and in-
house safety rules and regulations.
(CP 79 - Section 3.5 & 3.6)
Are there induction training for personnel of different trades to ensure that they are
familiar with the necessary risk controls before they enter the workplace?
Sample 3 records for induction training.
DR
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3.2.5 The organisation shall have a mechanism to ensure that
managers, supervisors and employees are competent and
qualified to perform their jobs safely.(UAI - EXPERT02)
Do personnel involved in high hazard/risk tasks (E.g. scaffolding) understand the
relevant hazards, risks and risk controls?
Interview minimum 3 personnel to see if they understand the relevant hazards, risks
and risk controls?
IP
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3.2.6 The occupier shall also ensure that proper training records
are documented and maintained.(CP 79 - Section 3.7)
Is there an established and maintained training tracking system?
Check documentation for implementation. DR
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3.2.7 Ongoing and refresher OHS training shall be provided.
(UAI - TRAIN04)
The occupier shall establish procedures to identify training
needs and provide adequate safety training including
refresher training to management, supervisors, workers and
safety personnel including refresher training to management,
supervisors, workers and safety personnel.(CP 79 - Section 3.2)
Are refresher training conducted at intervals that comply with relevant legal
requirements?
Sample 3 regulated training courses or rosters for evidences.
DR
Final Score: / 7
Yes No NAS/No.
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3.2.8 Personnel shall be competent to perform tasks that may
impact on OSH in the workplace. Competence shall be
defined in terms of appropriate education, training and /or
experience.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.2)
Are competence necessary for tasks that may impact on OSH in the workplace (note:
these tasks should not be limited to statutory requirements) defined in terms of
education, training and/or experience?
Check documentation to see if competency is defined in terms of relevant education,
training and/or experience.
DR
II3.2.9 Are personnel working as (a) line management (b) supervisors (c) worker aware of the
following?
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3.2.9.1 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures to
ensure that its employees working at each relevant function
and level are aware of the importance of conformance to the
OSH policy and procedures, and to the requirements of the
OSH management system.
(SS 506 Specifications - 4.4.2)
The importance of conformance to the OSH policy and procedures, and to the
requirements of the OSHMS?
Interview minimum 3 personnel for awareness of the requirements.IP
II
3.2.9.2 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures to
ensure that its employees working at each relevant function
and level are aware of the OSH consequences, actual or
potential, of their work activities and the OSH benefits of
improved personal performance. (SS 506 Specifications - 4.4.2)
The OSH consequences, actual or potential, of their work activities and the OSH
benefits of improved personal performance
Interview minimum 3 personnel for awareness of the requirements.IP
II
3.2.9.3 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures to
ensure that its employees working at each relevant function
and level are aware of their roles and responsibilities in
achieving conformance to the OSH policy and procedures
and to the requirements of the OSH management system,
including emergency preparedness and response
requirements.(SS 506 Specifications - 4.4.2)
Their roles and responsibilities in achieving conformance to the OSH policy and
procedures and to the requirements of the OSH management system, including
emergency preparedness and response requirements
Interview minimum 3 personnel for awareness of the requirements.IP
II
3.2.9.4 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures to
ensure that its employees working at each relevant function
and level are aware of the potential consequences of
departure from specified operating procedures.(SS 506 Specifications - 4.4.2)
The potential consequences of departure from specified operating procedures
Interview minimum 3 personnel for awareness of the requirements.
IP
II 3.2.10 Do training procedures take into account differing levels of the following?
II
3.2.10.1 Training procedures shall take into account differing levels of
responsbility.(SS 506 Specifications - 4.4.2)
Responsibility
Verify that procedures meet the requirements DR
II
3.2.10.2 Training procedures shall take into account differing levels of
ability.(SS 506 Specifications - 4.4.2)
Ability (skills set)
Verify that procedures meet the requirements DR
II
3.2.10.3 Training procedures shall take into account differing levels of
literacy.(SS 506 Specifications - 4.4.2)
Literacy
Verify that procedures meet the requirements DR
II
3.2.10.4 Training procedures shall take into account differing levels of
risk.(SS 506 Specifications - 4.4.2)
Risk
Verify that procedures meet the requirements DR
II
3.2.11 The organisation shall develop and maintain training system
procedures and manuals.(UAI - TRAIN05)
Are the training material in the language understood by the target trainees?
Interview minimum 3 personnel (different language group). IP
Yes No NAS/No.
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3.2.12 A systematic programme of induction and ongoing training for
employees and those who transfer between divisions, sites,
departments, areas, jobs or tasks within the organisation.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.2 Process)
Does the training tracking system have a means to report the status of employee
training required by regulations, standards or policies?
Verify presence of tracking system and sample 3 records for evidence. DR/PI
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3.2.13 A systematic identification of the OSH awareness and
competencies required at each level and function within the
organisation.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.2 Process)
Are personnel involved in OSH management system development, implementation
and evaluation activities given relevant training?
Sample 3 training records for evidence.DR
II
3.2.14 Arrangements to identify and remedy any shortfalls between
the level currently possessed by the individual and the
required OSH awareness and competency.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.2 Process)
For non-conformances that are related to inadequate training, are the under-qualified
personnel replaced or given the necessary training?
Sample 3 non-conformance related to inadequate training had been addressed.DR
II
3.2.15 a systematic identification of the OSH awareness and
competencies required at each level and function within the
organisation.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.2 Process)
Are the trainers/instructors performing OSH related training competent (possess
necessary certification and have both practical and instructional OSH experience)?
Sample 3 training courses for trainers' relevant certification (preferable 3 different
trainers if any)
DR
II
3.2.16 The training system includes management training on how to
manage the OHSMS and other important OHS issues.(UAI - TRAIN02)
Are the management representative and top management aware of the governmental
OSH regulations applicable to their workplace?
Interview minimum 3 management personnel on their above awareness.IP
Final Score: / 15
III
3.2.17 The organisation shall have a mechanism to ensure that
managers, supervisors and employees are competent and
qualified to perform their jobs safely.(UAI - EXPERT02)
Does the job description indicate the level of OSH competences and qualifications
(relevant training, education and experience) employees need to fulfill their duties?
Sample 3 job descriptions for the requirement (legal requirement preferred).DR
III
3.2.18 Arrangements to identify and remedy any shortfalls between
the level currently possessed by the individual and the
required OSH awareness and competency.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.2 Process)
Does training system and human resources practices have a means of identifying new
employee training needs?
Check procedures/documentation on new employee training needs on OSH.DR
III
3.2.19 Provision of any training identified as being necessary, in a
timely and systematic manner.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.2 Process)
Is there a mechanism in place to ensure new employee training needs are reviewed
periodically and revised as OSH hazards or risks change?
Verify documentation for above mechanism.
DR
III
3.2.20 The organisation shall develop and maintain training system
procedures and manuals.(UAI - TRAIN05)
Are training manual that address management, employee, refresher and engineering
control training developed and maintained?
Sample 3 training manuals for their relevancy.
DR
III
3.2.21 Provision of any training identified as being necessary, in a
timely and systematic manner.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.2 Process)
Is there a mechanism in place by which training status of individuals are monitored
and helps to identify when the refresher training is necessary?
Verify procedures/documentation for above mechanism and sample 3 personnel for
evidence.
DR
III
3.2.22 The training system shall include a means to maintain and
track personnel training records and histories, and a
mechanism to ensure that initial and refresher training is
provided as necessary.(UAI - TRAIN06)
Is the training tracking system used consistently and kept current?
Check procedures for reference to the tracking system and sample 3 records for
evidence. DR
III
3.2.23 The effectiveness of training and the resulting level of
competency should be evaluated.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.2 Process)
Are the effectiveness of training reviewed periodically?
Check documentation (e.g. evaluation findings, risk assessment, survey results) to
see if effectiveness of training is reviewed periodically and note the latest reviewed
date.
DR
III
3.2.24 Ongoing and refresher training shall be provided.(UAI - TRAIN04)
Do the refresher training take into account changes in OSH risk?
Sample 3 latest revised risk assessment results to ensure the related training
materials have been updated.
DR
Yes No NAS/No.
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3.2.25 The training system includes management training on how to
manage the OHSMS and other important OSH issues.
(UAI - TRAIN02)
All management personnel shall undergo safety training
which shall include safety policy, safety management system,
safety organisation, statutory requirements on safety and
their duties and responsibilities in safety.
(CP 79 - Section 3.4)
Are top management trained on OSH management system to enable them to
champion the OSH improvements?
Check training records for top management.
DR
Final Score: / 9
IV
3.2.26 The organisation shall develop and maintain training system
procedures and manuals.(UAI - TRAIN05)
Are training procedures and manuals reviewed periodically and if necessary revised
based on workplace, industry or regulatory changes?
Check the procedures and manuals to see if they are reviewed periodically and record
the latest revise date with reference to the latest regulatory changes.
DR
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3.2.27 All employees shall be provided OHS training that informs
them of potential occupational hazards and the means
through which these potential hazards are controlled.
(UAI - TRAIN01)
Do the induction training cover workers' rights in terms of whistle blowing and OSH?
Check documentation to see if induction training cover worker's rights.
DR
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3.2.28 The organisation shall have a mechanism to ensure that
managers, supervisors and employees are competent and
qualified to perform their jobs safely.(UAI - EXPERT02)
Are competence and qualification determinations based on OSH hazards or risks
found in the workplace?
Sample 3 risk assessment records for evidence. DR
IV
3.2.29 The organisation shall develop a means through which
training system effectiveness can be determined and
documented.(UAI - TRAIN07)
Are there evidence to indicate that the review of training leads to improvement in
training provided?
Review documentation (inspection audit findings or incident trend to review if training
leads to improvement).
DR
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3.2.30 The organisation shall develop a means through which
training system effectiveness can be determined and
documented.(UAI - TRAIN07)
Are there objectives set to continually improve training effectiveness?
Check documentation for training objectives.DR
IV
3.2.31 The organisation shall develop a means through which
training system effectiveness can be determined and
documented.(UAI - TRAIN07)
Is training effectiveness monitored through ongoing feedback from workers and
supervisors?
Check feedback reports/documentation to see if feedback is being gathered from
workers and superviors.
DR
Final Score: / 6
3.3 Consultation and communication
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3.3.1 The organisation shall have procedures for ensuring that
pertinent OSH information is communicated to and from
employees and other interested parties.
(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.3)
The occupier shall establish procedures to ensure the group
meetings are conducted effectively and at regular intervals.(CP 79 - Section 4.2)
Does the organisation have procedures for ensuring that pertinent OSH information is
communicated to and from the employees?
Check for procedures.
DR
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3.3.2 The organisation shall have procedures for ensuring that
pertinent OSH information is communicated to and from
employees and other interested parties.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.3)
Does the organisation have procedures for ensuring that pertinent OSH information is
communicated to and from the sub-contractors?
Check for procedures.DR
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3.3.3 The organisation shall have procedures for ensuring that
pertinent OSH information is communicated to and from
employees and other interested parties.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.3)
Does the organisation have procedures for ensuring that pertinent OSH information is
communicated to and from other interested parties?
Check for procedures.DR
Yes No NAS/No.
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3.3.4 The communication system shall include regular health and
safety meetings where OHS issues are discussed, including
potential modification of work practices and identification of
new hazard and risks.
(UAI - COMSYS05)
The minutes of safety committee meetings shall be properly
recorded and maintained. All decisions and follow-up actions
shall be documented.(CP 79 - Section 4.3)
Have health and safety meetings been documented?
Check for documentation (Legal requirements minimum).
DR
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3.3.5 Except where prohibited by law or collective bargaining
agreements, the organisation shall facilitate the formation of a
health and safety committee comprised of employees from
different levels of the organisation.
(UAI - EMPLOY05)
The occupier shall set up a safety committee. The safety
committee shall address safety issues and ensure a safe
working environment for all personnel. The committee shall
include:
a) the chairmain who shall be the most senior manager on
site
b) the secretary who shall be the safety officer
c) sufficient representatives from all trades to ensure all
aspects of the work operations are adequately covered.(CP 79 - Section 4.3)
Is there an OSH committee been formed to allow personnel of all levels to work on
OSH issues together?
Check for OSH committee. The committee structure should follow that as described in
CP79 - Section 4.3
DR
Final Score: / 5
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3.3.6 The occupier shall provide, erect and maintain safety bulletin
boards at suitable locations for display of safety information
such as safety policy, safety news, safety posters and other
safety promotional materials.(CP 79 - Section 7.4)
Are safety bulletin boards provided and maintained at suitable locations?
Check also for Safety bulletin boards.
PI
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3.3.7 Initiatives to encourage employee OSH consultation, review
and improvement activities in the workplace and feedback to
management on OSH issues.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.3 Typical outputs)
Does the communication system procedure define the means by which employees are
able to bring forward health and safety concerns such that management addresses
them?
Check procedures/documentation on the defined means for the employees on the
above purpose.
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3.3.8 The occupier shall establish and maintain programs to
promote safety at the worksite. The promotion programmes
are to demonstrate the management's commitment towards
establishing and maintaining a safe working environment.
(CP 79 - Section 7.2)
The promotional activities shall include the following:
a) display of safety policy
b) display of incident statistics and pictures
c) display of safety banners and posters
d) distribution of safety handbooks and brochures
e) participation in external safety activites
f) conduct of in-house safety exhibition and safety talks
g) demonstration of safe work procedures
h) screening of safety videos or slides
i) setting up of safety improvement teams
j) demonstration of first-aid drills
k) conduct of emergency drills and exercises
The occupier shall ensure that all personnel participate in the
safety promotional activities.
(CP 79 - Section 7.3)
Does the organisation establish and maintain programs to promote safety at worksite?
Check for programs established and maintained.
DR
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3.3.9 The organisation should document and promote the
arrangements by which it consults on and communicates
pertinent OSH information to and from its employees and
other interested parties.
(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.3 Process)
The occupier shall ensure that records for all safety
promotionall activities are properly documented and
maintained.(CP 79 - Section 7.6)
Is the organisation's OSH communication system documented?
Check for documentation which includes safety promotional records.
DR
II
3.3.10 The communication system shall include a mechanism by
which employee OSH concerns and observations can be
transmitted to the appropriate person without fear of reprisal.(UAI - COMSYS03)
Have employees been informed through training about communication channels and
how they function?
Interview minimum 3 personnel for evidence. IP
II
3.3.11 Employees shall be represented on health and safety
matters.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.3)
Are workers represented on health and safety matters?
Obtain the names of representatives from management and verify with these workers. IP
II
3.3.12 Employees shall be informed as to who is their employee
OSH representative and specified management appointee.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.3)
Are employees aware of their employee OSH representative(s) and specified
management appointee?
Interview minimum 3 personnel for the above awareness.IP
II
3.3.13 The OHS goals and objectives shall be well-known
throughout the organisation.(UAI - GOAL06)
Are personnel at all levels aware of the objectives that they are responsible for?
Interview minimum 3 personnel with reference to their job description. IP
Yes No NAS/No.
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3.3.14 The organisation shall ensure that the OSHMS has a clearly
defined and functioning communication system by which
information, data, notifications and other required
communications are transmitted in a timely manner to
affected parties.(UAI - COMSYS01)
Have info, data, notifications and other required communications been transmitted in a
timely manner?
Sample 3 cases for evidence. Conduct interviews where necessary. DR/IP
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3.3.15 The organisation shall ensure that the health and safety
committee is a viable route for the expression of employee
concerns and input into OHS issues.(UAI - EMPLOY06)
Does the committee meet on a periodic basis to discuss issues (at least monthly)?
Check documentation for meeting frequency.DR
II
3.3.16 The organisation shall have procedures for ensuring that
pertinent OSH information is communicated to and from
employees and other interested parties.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.3)
Are the info, data, notification and other required communications of sufficient quality
and appropriate format to serve the intended purpose?
Sample 3 cases for evidenceDR/PI
Final Score: / 10
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3.3.17 The OHS goals and objectives shall be well-known
throughout the organisation.(UAI - GOAL06)
Are personnel given documents that help them to understand the OSHMS and the
policy statement?
Check with management the documents provided and Interview 3 personnel for
verification.
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3.3.18 Except where prohibited by law or collective bargaining
agreements, the organisation shall facilitate the formation of a
health and safety committee comprised of employees from
different levels of the organisation.(UAI - EMPLOY05)
Does the OSH committee participate in OSHMS formulation, implementation and
evaluation activities?
Check documentation for evidence. DR
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3.3.19 The communication system shall define and identify the
feedback channels by which information, data, notifications,
etc, are transmitted.(UAI - COMSYS02)
Does the personnel with OSH responsibilities know and can describe the
communication system feedback channels?
Interview minimum 3 personnel for evidence.IP
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3.3.20 The communication system shall define and identify the
feedback channels by which information, data, notifications,
etc, are transmitted.(UAI - COMSYS02)
Are feedback channel defined in the communication system procedures?
Check procedures/documentation for definition of feedback channel.DR
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3.3.21 The organisation shall ensure that the OHSMS has a clearly
defined and functioning communication system by which
information, data, notifications and other required
communications are transmitted in a timely manner to
affected parties.(UAI - COMSYS01)
Does the communication system procedure define the manner in which information
generated during health and safety meetings is used to affect OSHMS?
Check procedure for the above requirement.DR
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3.3.22 The communication system shall include a mechanism by
which employee OSH concerns and observations can be
transmitted to the appropriate person without fear of reprisal.(UAI - COMSYS03)
Have the persons to whom OSH concerns should be directed been identified in the
communication procedures?
Verify the names from management DR
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3.3.23 Employee involvement and consultation arrangements shall
be documented and interested parties informed.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.3)
Are personnel involvement and consultations documented?
Check for documentation. DR
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3.3.24 The organisation should document and promote the
arrangements by which it consults on and communicates
pertinent OSH information to and from its employees and
other interested parties.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.3 Process)
Have communication system activities been documented?
Check for documentation.
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3.3.25 This should include arrangements to involve employees in the
consultation over changes affecting OSH sich as the
introduction of new or modified, equipment, materials,
chemicals, technologies, processes, procedures or work
patterns.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.3 Process)
Are personnel consulted when there are changes that affect workplace safety and
health?
Identify a change and interview 3 relevant personnel for evidence.DR/IP
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3.3.26 The organisation shall have procedures for ensuring that
pertinent OSH information is communicated to and from
employees and other interested parties.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.3)
Are personnel at all levels aware of the key OSH performance indicators of the
organisation?
Interview minimum 3 personnel on their awareness. (Preferably from different levels)IP
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3.3.27 Initiatives to encourage employee OSH consultation, review
and improvement activities in the workplace and feedback to
management on OSH issues.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.3 Typical outputs)
Is there a system in place to facilitate and encourage employee input on OSH issues?
Check for system. E.g. of system can be tool-box meetings, co-ordination meetings or
safety briefings.DR
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3.3.28 Element inputs - results of formal employee OSH consultation
with management(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.3 Typical inputs)
Based on the concern brought forward by an employee, has management either
initiated the preventive and corrective action system or communicated back to
employee what other actions have been taken?
Sample 3 cases for evidence.
DR
Final Score: / 14
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3.3.29 The organisation shall ensure that the health and safety
committee is a viable route for the expression of employee
concerns and input into OHS issues.
(UAI - EMPLOY06)
Members of the committee shall be given the necessary
support to perform their duties.(CP 79 - Section 4.3)
Does management seeks and considers the committee's opinions?
Interview committee members for verification.
IP
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3.3.30 The occupier shall, as part of the safety promotional activities,
establish procedures to recognise, acknowledge and reward
individuals and teams with good safety performance.(CP 79 - Section 7.5)
Does the organisation establish procedure to recognise, acknowledge and reward
individuals and teams with good OSH performance?
Check procedures to see if recognition, acknowlegement and rewarding system is
established for OSH performance and interview WSH Committee members for
verification.
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3.3.31 The communication system shall include a mechanism by
which employee OSH concerns and observations can be
transmitted to the appropriate person without fear of reprisal.(UAI - COMSYS03)
Is there a system in place to track the OSH hazards or risks identified by personnel to
ensure that all issues raised are closed?
Check for system and sample 3 issues raised. DR
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3.3.32 The communication system shall include a mechanism by
which employee OSH concerns and observations can be
transmitted to the appropriate person without fear of reprisal.(UAI - COMSYS03)
Are there evidence to show that the system to collect employee input had resulted in
improvements in the OSH management?
Check for evidence of improvements.DR
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3.3.33 Senior management shall encourage and support employees
in fulfilling OHS goals and objectives.(UAI - COMMIT05)
Are surveyed workers convinced that the management is sincere in improving OSH
management?
Interview minimum 3 personnel.
IP
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3.3.34 The communication system shall include a mechanism by
which employee OSH concerns and observations can be
transmitted to the appropriate person without fear of reprisal.(UAI - COMSYS03)
Are surveyed employees able to bring forward OSH concern without fear of reprisal?
Interview minimum 3 personnel for evidence.
IP
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3.3.35 The communication system shall include a mechanism by
which employee OSH concerns and observations can be
transmitted to the appropriate person without fear of reprisal.(UAI - COMSYS03)
Are the right of an employee to refuse to work due to OSH hazards or risks highlighted
in the communication procedures?
Check if stated in procedures/documentation. DR
Final Score: / 7
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3.4.1 The organisation shall establish and maintain information in a
suitable medium such as paper or electronic form, that
describes the core elements of the management system and
their interaction.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.4)
Does the organisation establish and maintain information that describes the core
elements of the management system and their interaction
Check for relevant procedures for evidence. DR
Final Score: / 1
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3.4.2 The organisation shall establish and maintain information in a
suitable medium such as paper or electronic form, that
provides directon to related documentation.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.4)
Does the organisation establish and maintain information that provides direction to
related documentation
Check the relevant documents for evidence.DR
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3.4.3 Element output - OSHMS documentation overview document
or manual(SS 506 Specifications - 4.4.4 Typical outputs)
Is there a written OSHMS manual?
Check for written manual. DR
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3.4.4 Accounts should be taken of the manner in which physical
documentation is used and the environment in which it is
used, as this can require consideration of the format in which
it is presented.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.4 Process)
Does the organisation establish and maintain information in a medium that ensure
integrity of information and ease of administration in relation to the nature of work?
Check for evidence. PI
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3.4.5 The OSHMS manual shall be available for review and use by
employees and auditors.(UAI - MANUAL02)
Is the OSHMS manual available for review by appropriate regulatory agencies and
second or third party evaluators?
Verify the location and accessibility of system manuals.
PI
Final Score: / 4
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3.4.6 Accounts should be taken of the manner in which physical
documentation is used and the environment in which it is
used, as this can require consideration of the format in which
it is presented. Similar consideration should be given
concerning the use of electronic equipmen for information
systems.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.4 Process)
Is the OSHMS manual readily accessible if it is made available in an electronic
medium?
Verify the location and accessibility of system manuals.
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3.4.7 The OSHMS manual shall be available for review and use by
employees and auditors.(UAI - MANUAL02)
Is OSHMS manual available for reference by employees?
Verify the location and accessibility of system manuals. PIFinal Score: / 2
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3.4.8 The organisation shall develop and maintain an OSHMS
manual, or equivalent documents that contains a decription of
the OSHMS, the OSH policy, and required procedures.(UAI - MANUAL01)
Is documentation kept to the minimum required for effectiveness and efficiency?
Sample 3 non-legal required documents for necessity.
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3.4.9 The organisation shall develop and maintain an OHSMS
manual, or equivalent documents that contains a decription of
the OHSMS, the OHS policy, and required procedures.(UAI - MANUAL01)
Are the manual format and content relevant and appropriate to the size, nature and
complexity of the organisation?
Cross reference with incident trends to verify relevancy. DR
Final Score: / 2
3.5 Document and data control
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3.5.1 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures for
controlling all documents and data required by this
specification to ensure that they can be located.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.5)
Are there procedures established and maintained for controlling all documents and
data to ensure that documents and data can be located?
Check for relevant procedures for evidence.DR
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3.5.2 Written procedures should define the controls for the
identification, approval, issue and removal of OSH
documentation, together with the control of OSH data. These
procedures should clearly define the categories of
documentation and data to which they apply.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.5 Process)
Does the document and data control procedure specify document, data and record
retention periods?
Check procedures for evidence.DR
Final Score: / 2
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data to ensure the following?
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3.5.3.1 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures for
controlling all documents and data required by this
specification to ensure that they are periodically review,
revised as necessary and approved for adequacy by
authorised personnel.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.5)
Documents and data are periodically reviewed, revised as necessary and approved
for adequacy by authorised personnel
Check for relevant procedures for evidence.DR
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3.5.3.2 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures for
controlling all documents and data required by this
specification to ensure that they are periodically review,
revised as necessary and approved for adequacy by
authorised personnel.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.5)
Current versions of relevant documents and data are available at all locations where
operations essential to the effective functioning of the OSH system are performed
Verify with safety personnel and/or check physical location.IP/PI
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3.5.3.3 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures for
controlling all documents and data required by this
specification to ensure that they are periodically review,
revised as necessary and approved for adequacy by
authorised personnel.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.5)
Obsolete documents and data are promptly removed from all points of issue and
points of use or otherwise assured against unintended use
Check for relevant procedures and verify physical implementation.DR/PI
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3.5.4 Written procedures should define the controls for the
identifcation, approval, issue and removal of OSH
documentation, together with the control of OSH data. These
procedures should clearly define the categories of
documentation and data to which they apply.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.5 Process)
Does the documents and record management system procedure address the manner
in which documents are updated and revised?
Check procedures for evidence.DR
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3.5.5 Written procedures should define the controls for the
identifcation, approval, issue and removal of OSH
documentation, together with the control of OSH data. These
procedures should clearly define the categories of
Does the document and records management system procedures specify which
documents and records should be considered confidential?
Check procedures for evidence.DR
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3.5.6 The document and record management system shall address
the means by which the documents and records will be
stored, and the appropriate retention period.(UAI - DOC04)
Are the documents and records stored such that their physical integrity are not
compromised?
Sample 3 documents for evidence. (legal requirement minimum)PI
Final Score: / 6
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3.5.7 Obsolete documents and data are promptly removed from all
points of isses and points of use or otherwise assured against
unintended use.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.5)
Are there defined document disposal criteria and methods?
Check procedures for evidence.DR
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3.5.8 Element output - archive records (some of which can need to
be held in accordance with legal or other time requirement)(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.5 Typical outputs)
Are there procedures established and maintained for controlling all documents and
data to ensure the archival documents and data retained for legal or knowledge
preservation purposes or both, are suitably identified?
Check for relevant procedures for evidence.
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3.5.9 Documentation and data should be available and accessible
when required, under routine and non routine conditions,
including emergencies.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.5 Process)
Can the documents and records be retrieved in a timely manner?
Sample 3 documents and verify their location and accessibility.DR/PI
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3.5.10 Element output - document registers, master lists or indexes.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.5 Typical outputs)
Is there a master list of controlled documents that records their distribution?
Check for master list. DRFinal Score: / 4
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3.5.11 The document and record management system shall ensure
that confidential documents and records, including medical
records are handled appropriately.(UAI - DOC05)
Have confidential documents (e.g. personal medical particulars) and records been
secured through a means that restricts access to them?
Sample 3 documents and verify their location and accessibility.DR/PI
Final Score: / 1
3.6 Operational control
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3.6.1 Establishing and maintaining procedures for the design of
workplace, process, installations, machinery, operating
procedures and work organisation, including their adaptation
to human capabilities, in order to eliminate or reduce OSH
risks at their source.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.6)
The occupier shall establish and maintain procedures for the
safe execution of works. These procedures shall be
documented as work procedures, method statements or
permit-to-work system.(CP 79 - Section 2.2)
establishment of procedures for use of hazardous substances
and chemicals(CP 79 - Section 12.3)
The occupier shall establish procedures for breakdown and
repair of all hand tools, plant, machinery and equipment
which shall include the following:
a) identify and record all defects and malfunctions
b) ensure that all repairs are carried out by authorised
competent personos and conform to statutory requirements,
manufacturer's recommendations and worksite's in-house
rules and regulations
c) display warning signs and notices at the hand tools, plant,
machinery and equipment
d) ensure that all hand tools, plant, machinery and equipment undergoing repairs be prohibited from use
Are there operational control procedures for major activities?
Safe work practices shall include the following:
a) specific work processes such as piling, excavation etc;
b) use of plant, equipment and machinery such as lifting machine and construction
vehicles and machinery; and
c) erection and use of temporary structures and installations such as site offices,
workers' quarters, scaffolds, falsework and electrical installation.
The occupier shall establish a permit-to-work system for specialised work processes
which shall include:
a) works at height (eg works on scaffold);
b) works in confined spaces;
c) works involving excavation and trenching;
d) works involving hazardous materials;
e) works in hazardous environment;
f) hot-work; and
g) blasting operation such as granite blasting.
Sample 3 major operations for procedures.
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3.6.2 The occupier shall establish procedures to ensure in-house
rules and regulations are implemented and enforced diligently
at the worksite.
(CP 79 - Section 6.2)
Are there procedures to ensure in-house rules and regulations are implemented and
enforced at the worksite?
The in-house rules and regulations shall include the following:
a) provision and use of personal protective equipment
b) operation and maintenance of plant, machinery and equipment
c) handling, storage and use of materials
d) reporting of hazards and incidents
e) general housekeeping at the worksite
f) removal of fire hazards
Check for procedures for the above requirement.
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3.6.3 Maintenance of safe plant and equipment - provision, control
and maintenance of the organisation's plant and equipment.
(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.6)
The occupier shall implement an effective maintenance
program which shall include:
a) listing of hand tools, plant, machinery and equipment
b) schedule of inspection and maintenance
c) procedure for breakdown and repair
d) record of inspection and maintenance(CP 79 - Section 10.3)
Does the organisation establish a maintenance program to ensure safe efficient
operation of hand tools, plant, machinery and equipment used at the work?
The program shall include:
a) listing of hand tools, plant, machinery and equipment
b) schedule of inspection and maintenance (according to statutory requirements,
manufacturer's recommendations and in-house rules and regulations)
c) procedure for breakdown and repair
d) record of inspection and maintenance
Check documentation for the above requirement.
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3.6.4 The occupier shall ensure that maintenance personnel are
trained and competent. Repairs and maintenance carried out
by external agents shall conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations and specifications and worksite's in-house
rules and regulations.(CP 79 - Section 10.4)
Are the maintenance personnel trained and competent?
Check documentation for the above requirement.
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I3.6.5 Are activities planned to ensure that they are carried out under specified conditions by
meeting the following requirements?
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3.6.5.1 establishing and maintaining documented procedures to
cover situations where their absence could lead to deviations
from the OSH policy and the objectives.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.6)
Documented procedures are established and maintained to cover situations where the
absence could lead to deviations from the OSH policy and the objectives
Check for procedures for the above requirement.DR
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3.6.5.2 The organisation shall identify those operations and activities
that are associated with identified risks where control
measures need to be applied. The organisation shall plan
these activities, including maintenance, in order that they are
carried out under specified conditions by stipulating operating
criteria in the procedures.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.6)
Operating criteria are stipulated in the procedures
Check procedures for the above requirement.
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3.6.6 The occupier shall establish and maintain documented
procedures for safety inspections to ensure that unsafe
conditions and practices at the worksite are identifies and
corrective measures are implemented promptly and
effectively.
Safety inspections shall include the following:
a) general regular inspection
b) safety committee inspection
c) plant, machinery and equipment inspection
d) special inspections which include:
i) inspection arising from incident occurrence
ii) inspection arising from hazard analysis
iii) inspection of specialise operations and equipment such as
specialised shoring system and tunneling equipment
iv) other specified inspection as required by authorities such
as Fire Safety Bureau
(CP 79 - Section 9.2 / 9.3)
The occupier shall carry out periodic inspections to ensure
sub-contractor's compliance with safety requirements.(CP 79 - Section 8.5c)
Does the organisation establish and maintain documented procedures to carry out
periodic inspections to ensure employee's and contractor's compliance with safety
requirements?
The inspection methodology shall include the following:
a) safety inspections are carried out at a specified frequency and thoroughness
commensurate with the dynamic and rapid changes of the worksite conditions
b) suitably safety checklists shall be developed and maintained to facilitate the
inspection
c) the results of the inspection shall be recorded in the checklists and reported to the
responsible person
Check inspections records for evidence.DR
Final Score: / 5
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3.6.7 The occupier shall ensure that the safety inspections are
carried out by competent persons who are conversant with
safe work practices, in-house rules and regulations, and
statutory requirements.(CP 79 - Section 9.4)
Are the safety inspectors trained and competent?
Check documentation for the above requirement.
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3.6.8 The occupier shall establish procedures to review the rules
and regulations to ensure its suitability and effectiveness.
Records of such reviews shall be maintained.(CP 79 - Section 6.4)
Are there procedures to review in-house rules and regulations regularly to ensure
suitability and effectiveness?
The in-house rules and regulations shall include the following:
a) provision and use of personal protective equipment
b) operation and maintenance of plant, machinery and equipment
c) handling, storage and use of materials
d) reporting of hazards and incidents
e) general housekeeping at the worksite
f) removal of fire hazards
Check for procedures for the above requirement.
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II3.6.9 Are activities planned to ensure that they are carried out under specified conditions by
meeting the following requirements?
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3.6.9.1 The organisation shall identify those operations and activities
that are associated with identified risks where control
measures need to be applied. The organisation shall plan
these activities, including maintenance, in order that they are
carried out under specified conditions by establishing and
maintaining procedures related to the identified OSH risks of
goods, equipment and services purchased and/or used by
organisation.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.6)
Procedures related to OSH risks of goods, equipment and services purchased and/or
used are established and maintained
Check procedures for the above requirement.
DR
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3.6.9.2 Communicating relevant procedures and requirements to
suppliers and contractors.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.6)
Ensuring procedures are communicated to suppliers and contractors
Check documentation for the above requirement. DR
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3.6.9.3 The organisation shall identify those operations and activities
that are associated with identified risks where control
measures need to be applied. The organisation shall plan
these activities, including maintenance, in order that they are
carried out under specified conditions by establishing and
maintaining procedures for the design of workplace, process,
Procedures for the design of workplace, process, installations, machinery, operating
procedures and work organisation to eliminate or reduce risk at source are
established and maintained
Check for procedures for the above requirement.DR
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3.6.10 The occupier shall establish a control program which shall
include the appointment of competent person to receive such
materials and ensure its safe storage and use.(CP 79 - Section 12.3b)
Does the organisation establish a program which include the appointment of
competent person to received hazardous materials and ensure its safe storage and
use?
Verify with management the appointed person and check his training records for
competency. Check for proper storage areas for substances.
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3.6.11 The occupier shall establish a control program which shall
include the communication of the hazards associated with the
hazardous materials by the competent person to the users.
This shall include provision of:
- safety training and instruction to the users
- personal protective equipment
- suitable identification tag to be worn by the users handling
the materials(CP 79 - Section 12.3d)
Does the organisation establish a program which include communication of the hazard
associated with the hazardous materials by competent personnel to the users and this
includes safety training and PPE?
Check documentation for the above requirement.
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3.6.12 Safe storage provisions and control of access
(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.6 Process)
designation of storage areas which shall be suitable for the
materials and secured against unauthorised access.
Hazardous materials shall be returned to designated storage
areas when not in use.(CP 79 - Section 12.3e)
Does the organisation establish a program which include designation of storage areas
and secured against unauthorised access?
Inspect designated storage areas for security.
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3.6.13 establishment and implementation of procedures for disposal
of hazardous materials, which shall be carried out in
accordance with statutory requirements or manufacturer's
recommendations.(CP 79 - Section 12.3f)
Does the organisation establish a program which include the establishment and
implementation of procedures for disposal of hazardous materials?
Check documentation for the above requirement. DR
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3.6.14 The occupier shall establish a system of colour coding and
safety signs to draw attention and provide information on
potential hazards. The use of colour coding and safety signs
shall conform to the existing standards.
(CP 79 - Section 6.5)
establishment of procedures for labelling hazardous
substances and chemicals.(CP 79 - Section 12.3)
Does the organisation establish and implement a system of colour coding and safety
signs to draw attention and provide info on hazards?
Check documentation for the requrement and sample 3 stations / locations where the
signs should be available. DR/PI
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3.6.15 The effectiveness of hazard control methods shall be verified
regularly.(UAI - CONTROL04)
When controls are found deficient in meeting their intended goals of hazard reduction
or management, are appropriate modifications made immediately?
Sample 3 deficiancies (inspection records/complaints/incident records) for the above
requirement.
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3.6.16 Following implementation of the new process or operations,
the anticipated OHS hazards and risks shall be evaluated to
verify that they have, in fact, been properly identified and
controlled.(UAI - DESIGN04)
Is post-installation design evaluation of OSH control effectiveness performed by
personnel with expertise in and an understanding of hazards, risks and controls?
Check training records for competency. DR
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3.6.17 Some typical control measures include evaluation, and
periodic re-evaluation of the OSH competences of
contractors.
(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.6 Process)
Is there a written procedure which state the contractor selection criteria (which include
health and safety performance) as well as the evaluation of contractos' safety
performance?
The evaluation of sub-contractors safety performance shall include the following:
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3.6.18 availability of documentation for the safe handling of
machinery, equipment, materials or chemicals at the time of
purchase or the need to obtain such documentation.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.6 Process)
Is there a written procurement procedure which require OSH information to be
evaluated prior to the procurement?
Check for procedures for the above requirement.DR
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3.6.19 The risk control procedures should be reviewed on a regular
basis for their suitability and effectiveness and changes that
are identified as being necessary should be implemented.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.6 Process)
Are the evaluations of hazard control effectiveness conducted with a frequency
appropriate to the hazard or risks?
Sample 3 hazards for the above requirement.DR
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3.6.20 Contractors and contract organisation shall have in place a
function OHS program or OHSMS that is appropriate to the
size of their firm and the nature of their work.(UAI - BUYING02)
Do sub-contractors and contract organisation have a functional OSH program or OSH
management system that is appropriate to the size of their firm and the nature of their
work?
Sample 3 sub-contractors' OSH program for the above requirement.
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3.6.21 Contractors and contract organisation shall have in place a
function OHS program or OHSMS that is appropriate to the
size of their firm and the nature of their work.(UAI - BUYING02)
In cases where the contractor's or contract organisation's OSH program or OSH
management system does not meet the site's OSH requirements, are there
appropriate modifications made to meet the requirements or the contractor is not
retained?
Sample 3 deficiencies for the above requirement.
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3.6.22 Contractors and contract organisation shall have in place a
function OHS program or OHSMS that is appropriate to the
size of their firm and the nature of their work.(UAI - BUYING02)
Are procurement and contracting activities documented?
Check documentation for the above requirement.DR
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3.6.23 When selecting a contractor, the organisation shall include in
its selection criteria the contractor's OHS performance
history.(UAI - BUYING03)
Is the contractor selection process documented?
Check documentation for the above requirement.DR
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3.6.24 When procuring materials and products, the organisation
shall obtain health and safety information on these procured
items.(UAI - BUYING04)
Are materials and products refused when they do not meet the organisation's
purchasing criteria?
Check documentation for the above requirement.DR
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3.6.25 Procured products that pose potential health and safety
hazards not previously identified by the OHSMS shall not be
used until an appropriate hazard evaluation can be
conducted.(UAI - BUYING05)
Is there a mechanism in place to ensure that procured products are not used until their
hazards are comprehended?
Check for mechanism of the above requirement. DR
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3.6.26 Procured products that pose potential health and safety
hazards not previously identified by the OHSMS shall not be
used until an appropriate hazard evaluation can be
conducted.
(UAI - BUYING05)
Are MSDS requested when potentially hazardous agent are purchased?
Sample 3 agents for available MSDS.
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3.6.27 The occupier shall establish procedures to ensure that the
safety requirements in the contract agreement are
implemented effectively on site during the construction phase.
The occupier shall:
d) review safety training records of sub-contractors(CP 79 - Section 8.5d)
Does the organisation review safety training records of sub contractors?
Check documentation for the above requirement.
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3.6.28 The occupier shall establish procedures to ensure that the
safety requirements in the contract agreement are
implemented effectively on site during the construction phase.
The occupier shall:
e) keep incident statistics of all sub-contractors.(CP 79 - Section 8.5e)
Does the organisation keep incident statistics of all sub contractors?
Check documentation for the above requirement.
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3.6.29 The occupier shall establish procedures to ensure that the
safety requirements in the contract agreement are
implemented effectively on site during the construction phase.
The occupier shall:
b) review regularly the effectiveness of the sub-contractor's
safety plan(CP 79 - Section 8.5b)
Does the organisation review regularly the effectiveness of sub contractor's safety
plan?
Check documentation for the above requirement.
DR
Final Score: / 15
IV
3.6.30 Procured products that pose potential health and safety
hazards not previously identified by the OHSMS shall not be
used until an appropriate hazard evaluation can be
conducted.
(UAI - BUYING05)
The occupier shall establish a control program which shall
include the maintenance of a register of hazardous materials
compiled from Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). The
MSDS shall contain accurate and adequate information on:
- composition, physical and chemical properties of the
material
- instructions for safe handling, storage, use and disposal.(CP 79 - Section 12.3a)
Are MSDS files kept current?
Check documentation for the above requirement.
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3.6.31 Following implementation of the new process or operations,
the anticipated OHS hazards and risks shall be evaluated to
verify that they have, in fact, been properly identified and
controlled.(UAI - DESIGN04)
Following the installation or implementation of new processes or operations, is the
effectiveness of OSH controls evaluated?
Check documentation of evaluation for the latest 3 processes. DR
IV
3.6.32 Following implementation of the new process or operations,
the anticipated OHS hazards and risks shall be evaluated to
verify that they have, in fact, been properly identified and
controlled.(UAI - DESIGN04)
Are the evaluation criteria defined for item 3.6.31?
Check documentation for the above requirement.
DR
IV
3.6.33 Following implementation of the new process or operations,
the anticipated OHS hazards and risks shall be evaluated to
verify that they have, in fact, been properly identified and
controlled.(UAI - DESIGN04)
Does design verification activities include an assessment of OSH hazards and risks
that may not have been considered during initial design activities?
Check documentation for the above requirement. DR
IV
3.6.34 The organisation shall ensure that employees, supervisors, or
managers involved with new process or operation are
adequately trained and understand its potential OHS hazards
and risks.(UAI - DESIGN05)
Are OSH training needed for new process or operations considered at the design
stage?
Sample 3 processes for the above requirement. DR
Final Score: / 6
3.7 Emergency preparedness and response
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3.7.1 The organisation shall establish and maintain plans and
procedures to identify the potential for, responses to,
incidents and emergency situations.
(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.7)
The occupier shall establish emergency plans to respond to
emergency situations. The plan shall be reviewed or tested
regularly to ensure its effectiveness and suitability.(CP 79 - Section 31.2)
Are there procedures to identify the potential for, and responses to, incidents and
emergency situations?
The emergency situations shall include:
a) fire
b) explosion
c) failure and collapse of structure
d) failure and collapse of heavy machinery
e) leakage of hazardous materials
f) adverse weather and flooding
g) any other incident resulting in mass loss
Check for relevant procedures and plans for evidences.
DR
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3.7.2 The organisation shall review its emergency preparedness
and response plan and procedure, in particular after the
occurrence of incidents or emergency situation.
(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.7)
The occupier shall establish plans which shall include the
procedures and means of controlling and containing loss
such as provision of first aid.(CP 79 - Section 13.4g)
Are there plans for preventing and mitigating the likely illness and injury that may be
associated with the incidents and emergency situations?
Check for plans for evidence.
DR
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3.7.3 Emergency equipment needs should be identified and
equipment should be provided in adequate quantity.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.7 Process)
Are first aid kits and stations located in appropriate locations?
Sample 3 first aid boxes (if available) and verify their location and accessibility. PI
Final Score: / 3
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3.7.4 The emergency plan(s) should outline the actions to be taken
when specified emergency situations arise, and should
include the interface with external emergency services(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.7 Process)
Does the emergency response procedure identify the nearest hospital or medical
facility where injured personnel will be taken?
Check procedures for evidence. DR
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3.7.5 The occupier shall establish emergency plans to respond to
emergency situations. The plan shall be reviewed or tested
regularly to ensure its effectiveness and suitability.(CP 79 - Section 13.2)
Are the emergency preparedness and response plans and procedures reviewed
periodically?
Check documentation for evidence.DR
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3.7.6 The emergency plan(s) should outline the actions to be taken
when specified emergency situations arise, and should
include the responsibility, authority and duties of personnel
with specific roles during emergency (eg. Fire warden, first
aid staff)
(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.7 Process)
The occupier shall establish plans which shall include the
formation of emergency team and their duties and
responsibility.
(CP 79 - Section 13.4a)
Does the organisation establish plans which include formation of emergency team and
their responsibilities?
The team includes:
a) Emergency coordinator
b) First aider
c) Site safety personnel
d) Designated fire wardens and rescuers
e) Specialist operators
Check for plans for evidence.
DR
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3.7.7 The emergency plan(s) should outline the actions to be taken
when specified emergency situations arise, and should
include the evacuation procedures
(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.7 Process)
The occupier shall establish plans which shall include the
procedure for notification and raising of alarms. The list of
names and contact numbers of company personnel, relevant
authorities and emergency services shall be maintained
(CP79 - Section 13.4c)
The occupier shall establish plans which shall include the
initial response procedures and site layout plans for various
Does the organisation establish plans which include initial response procedure (e.g.
effective evacuation plan) and site layout for various emergency situations?
(Plans shoud include the procedure for notification and raising of alarms as well as
communication to relevant authorities such as SCDF, PUB, polics, etc)
Check for plans for evidence.DR
II
3.7.8 The emergency plan(s) should outline the actions to be taken
when specified emergency situations arise, and should
include the identification of the person to take charge during
the emergency
(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.7 Process)
The occupier shall establish plans which shall include the
appointment of emergency coordinator(CP 79 - Section 13.4b)
Is there a designated person responsible for implementing and managing emergency
preparedness and response activities?
Verify name(s) from management.
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3.7.9 Emergency equipment needs should be identified and
equipment should be provided in adequate quantity.(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.7 Process)
Are emergency eyewash stations and showers located in appropriate locations?
Sample 3 eyewash stations (if available) and verify their location and accessibility. PI
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3.7.10 Practice drills should be carried out according to a pre-
determined schedule.
(SS506 Guidelines - 4.4.7 Process)
The occupier shall conduct emergency drills or exercises at
define intervals to test the effectiveness of the emergency
plans. Records of emergency drills shall be maintained for
evaluation and improvement purpose.(CP 79 - Section 13.6)
Are drills or simulation exercises conducted periodically to test the emergency
preparedness and response system?
Check records for evidence.
DR
Final Score: / 7
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3.7.11 The organisation shall review its emergency preparedness
and response plan and procedure, in particular after the
occurrence of incidents or emergency situation.(SS506 Specifications - 4.4.7)
Are the emergency preparedness and response plans and procedures reviewed after
the occurrence of incidents or emergency situations?
Check post incidence reports for evidence. DR
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3.7.12 Emergency preparedness and response system actions shall
include first aid and medical components appropriate to the
nature and size of the organisation's activities, the hazards
presented and the associated risks.(UAI - EMERG03)
Do the personnel engaged in emergency response activities receive training and are
competent and qualified?
Sample 3 training records for evidence.DR
III
3.7.13 Emergency preparedness and response system actions shall
include first aid and medical components appropriate to the
nature and size of the organisation's activities, the hazards
presented and the associated risks.
(UAI - EMERG03)
The occupier shall establish an effective first-aid program to
provide first aid and emergency treatment to victims of an
accident. This includes adequate first aid facilities and trained
first-aiders.(CP 79 - Section 13.7)
Are emergency response personnel trained in CPR and first aid procedures and
methods?
Sample 3 training records for evidence (if available).
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3.7.14 Employees at all levels of the organisation shall be aware of
emergency preparedness and response system procedures
and methods such that they are able to prevent or reduce
harm to property, themselves and others.(UAI - EMERG05)
Are personnel aware of and understand emergency response procedures and their
responsibilities in the event of emergencies
Interview minimum 3 employees.IP
Final Score: / 4
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3.7.15 The emergency preparedness and response system shall be
appropriate to the hazards presented and their associated
risks.(UAI - EMERG02)
Have appropriate resources for emergency response equipment, training and
simulation exercises been allocated and disbursed?
Verify evidences for allocation and disbursement of appropriate resources. Auditors
may choose to sample from the different areas.
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3.7.16 Emergency preparedness and response system actions shall
include first aid and medical components appropriate to the
nature and size of the organisation's activities, the hazards
presented and the associated risks.(UAI - EMERG03)
Does the emergency response procedure include notification of emergency medical
personnel (External) when an emergency arises?
Check procedures for evidence.DR
IV
3.7.17 The emergency preparedness and response system shall be
appropriate to the hazards presented and their associated
risks.(UAI - EMERG02)
Is the information generated from the hazard identification and risk assessment used
in emergency preparedness planning?
Sample 3 relevant risk assessment results to verify that have been taken into
consideration during planning.
DR
Final Score: / 3
4 Checking and corrective action
4.1 Performance measurement and monitoring
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4.1.1 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures to
monitor and measure OSH performance on a regular basis.
(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.1)
Are there established and maintained procedures to monitor and measure OSH
performance on a regular basis?
Check for procedures for the above requirement.DR
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4.1.2 One of the factors the procedures should provide for -
proactive measures of performance compliance with
applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.1)
Do the procedures in 4.1.1 incorporate the requirements of governmental regulations?
Check procedures for above requirement.DR
Final Score: / 2
II 4.1.3 Do the procedures provide for the following?
Yes No NAS/No.
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4.1.3.1 One of the factors the procedures should provide for -
Monitoring of the extent to which the organization's OSH
objectives are met.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.1)
Monitoring of the extent to which the organisation's OSH objectives are met
Check procedures for above requirement.DR
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4.1.3.2 One of the factors the procedures should provide for -
proactive measures of performance compliance with with the
OSH management programme, operational criteria and
applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.1)
proactive measures of performance that monitor compliance with the OSH
management programme, operational criteria and applicable legislation and regulatory
requirements
Check procedures for above requirement.
DR
II
4.1.3.3 One of the factors the procedures should provide for -
reactive measures of performance to monitor accidents, ill
health, incidents (including near-misses) and other historical
evidence of deficient OSH performance.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.1)
reactive measures of performance to monitor accidents, ill health, incidents (including
near-misses) and other historical evidence of deficient OSH performance
Check procedures for above requirement. DR
II
4.1.3.4 Element inputs - incorporating best practices (if any) in the
procedures(SS506 Guidelines - d) Typical inputs)
Incorporate, as appropriate, nongovernmental standards, procedures, and guidelines?
(E.g. CPs and SS published by SPRING Singapore, best practice guidelines published
in prominent OSH newsletters, recommendations from WHO-ILO etc.)
Check procedures for above requirement.
DR
II
4.1.3.5 One of the factors the procedures should provide for -
proactive measures of performance compliance with with the
OSH management programme, operational criteria and
applicable legislation and regulatory requirements(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.1)
Contain both qualitative and quantitative measures, appropriate to the needs of the
organisation
Check procedures for above requirement. DR
II
4.1.3.6 One of the factors the procedures should provide for -
Recording of data and monitoring results sufficient for
corrective and preventative action analysis(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.1)
Recording of data and monitoring results sufficient for corrective and preventative
action analysis
Check procedures for above requirement.DR
Final Score: / 6
III 4.1.4 Do the procedures provide for the following?
III
4.1.4.1 OHS-related measurements, sampling or data collection
methods used in evaluation system activities should conform
to governmental standards or industry best practices as
established in non-governmental standards, procedures or
guidelines. (UAI - EVAL06)
Address the manner in which measurement, sampling, and calibration methods will be
periodically reviewed and updated?
Check procedures for above requirement.DR
III
4.1.4.2 The organization should develop an evaluation system that is
capable of measuring OHS performance. (UAI - EVAL01)
Evaluation findings are transmitted to the appropriate personnel to take preventive
and corrective actions?
Check procedures for above requirement.DR
III
4.1.5 If monitoring equipment is required for performance
measurement and monitoring, the orgnanisation shall
establish and maintain procedures for the calibration and
maintenance of such equipment(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.1)
Are there established and maintained procedures for the calibration and maintenance
of performance measurement and monitoring equipment?
Check for procedures for above requirement. DR
III
4.1.6 Records of calibration and maintenance activities and results
shall be retained.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.1)
Are the records of calibration and maintenance activities and results retained?
Sample 3 monitoring equipment for their records. DR
III
4.1.7 The evaluation system should include sufficient quality
assurance and quality control procedures to ensure that data
collected during the evaluations are valid and reliable.(UAI - EVAL07)
Are the records of evaluations maintained?
Check evaluation records for its validity.
DR
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4.1.8 Element outputs - evidence of results of implementing
procedures. In this case, it is the procedure for 'Recording
data and monitoring results sufficient for corrective and
preventative action analysis'(SS506 Guidelines - e) Typical outputs)
Are actions taken to redefine the variables or find new ones if the established
performance variables are found to be insufficient?
Check documentation for above requirements. DR
Final Score: / 6
IV 4.1.9 Do the procedures provide for the following?
IV
4.1.9.1 Element inputs - One of the suggested inputs include best
practices(SS506 Guidelines - c) Typical inputs)
Incorporate, as appropriate, industry best practices?
Check procedures for above requirement. DR
IV
4.1.9.2 The evaluation system should be integrated with the OSHMS
management review to ensure that all elements of the
OSHMS are evaluated. (UAI - EVAL03)
Address the manner in which information is transmitted from evaluation activities to
management review activities?
Check procedures for above requirement.DR
IV
4.1.9.3 The evaluation system should include sufficient quality
assurance and quality control procedures to ensure that data
collected during the evaluations are valid and reliable.(UAI - EVAL07)
Address validity and reliability issues relating to the evaluations?
Check procedures for above requirement.
DR
IV
4.1.10 The evaluation system should be integrated with the OSHMS
management review to ensure that all elements of the
OSHMS are evaluated. (UAI - EVAL03)
Is the adequacy of the performance evaluation assessed during management review?
Check documentation for above requirements.DR
IV
4.1.11 The evaluation system should include sufficient quality
assurance and quality control procedures to ensure that data
collected during the evaluations are valid and reliable.(UAI - EVAL07)
Are the evaluation's validity and reliability assessed during management reviews?
Check documentation for above requirements.
DR
Final Score: / 5
4.2 Accidents, incidents, non-conformances and corrective and preventive action
I4.2.1 Are there established and maintained procedures for defining responsibility and
authority for the following?
I
4.2.1.1 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures for
defining responsibility and authority for the handling and
investigation of accidents.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.2a)
Conducting accident investigations
Check procedures for above requirementsDR
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4.2.1.2 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures for
defining responsibility and authority for the handling and
investigation of incidents.
(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.2a)
The occupier shall establish and maintain procedures to
identify, record, investigate and analyse incidents with the
objective of implementing specific corrective actions to
prevent recurrence.
(CP 79 - Section 5.2)
The occupier shall establish procedures for the investigation
of incidents. The procedures shall include the following:
c) competent persons responsible for the investigation(CP 79 - Section 5.4c)
Conducting incident investigations
Check procedures for above requirements
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4.2.1.3 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures for
defining responsibility and authority for the handling and
investigation of nonconformances.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.2a)
Conducting investigation of non-conformances
Check procedures for above requirementsDR
Final Score: / 3
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4.2.2.1 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures for
defining responsibility and authority for taking action to
mitigate any consequences arising from accidents.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.2b)
Taking action to rectify causes of accidents
Check procedures for above requirementsDR
II
4.2.2.2 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures for
defining responsibility and authority for taking action to
mitigate any consequences arising from incidents.
(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.2b)
The occupier shall establish procedures for the investigation
of incidents. The procedures shall include the following:
f) recommendation and implementation of follow-up actions.(CP 79 - Section 5.4f)
Taking action to rectify causes of incidents
Check procedures for above requirements
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II
4.2.2.3 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures for
defining responsibility and authority for taking action to
mitigate any consequences arising from nonconformances.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.2b)
Taking action to rectify causes of non-conformances
Check procedures for above requirements
DR
II
4.2.2.4 The procedure should define the responsibilities and authority
of the persons involved in implementing, reporting,
investigating, follow-up and monitoring of corrective and
preventive actions (SS506 Specifications - 4.5.2c)
Initiation and completion of corrective and preventive actions
Check procedures for above requirements
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II 4.2.3 Do the procedures address the following:
II
4.2.3.1 The organization is required to prepare documented
procedures to ensure that accidents, incidents and non-
conformances are investigated and corrective and/or
preventive actions initiated.(SS506 Guidelines - d) Process)
The manner in which the findings from accident investigations, audits, self-
inspections, management reviews and employee input initiate preventive and
corrective actions
Check procedures for above requirements
DR
II
4.2.3.2 Preventive and corrective actions should be documented and
completed in a timely manner.(UAI - ACTION04)
Stipulate that preventive and corrective actions must be initiated promptly and
completed in a timely manner?
Apply to the following cases:
- when OSH hazards and increased risks become known
- when nonconformities are found during accident investigations, audits, and
management reviews
- when employees find and report OSH hazards
- when deficiencies are found in the hazard control or emergency response systems
Check procedures for above requirements
DR
II
4.2.4 Accidents, near-misses and incidents should be investigated
promptly with the purpose of determining their root cause(s).
(UAI - ROOT02)
The occupier shall establish procedures for the investigation
of incidents. The procedures shall include the following:
b) prompt reporting of incidents to designated persons(CP 79 - Section 5.4b)
Are investigations conducted promptly?
Sample 3 investigation reports for the above requirements.
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Yes No NAS/No.
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4.2.5 Element output - Investigation reports
(SS506 Guidelines - e) Typical outputs)
The occupier shall set up a mechanism to identify and record
all incidents at work.
(CP 79 - Section 5.3)
The report of analysis shall be made available to all
personnel at the worksite. (CP 79 - Section 5.5)
Are accident / incident investigations documented and the report of the analysis made
available to all personnel at the worksite?
Check documentation for above requirements and verify if all personnel can access it.
DR/PI
Final Score: / 8
II
4.2.6 The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures for
defining responsibility and authority for the confirmation of the
effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions taken(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.2d)
Are there established and maintained procedures for defining responsibility and
authority to confirm the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions
Check procedures for above requirements DR
III 4.2.7 Do the procedures address the following:
III
4.2.7.1 The organization should have a preventive and corrective
action system that is initiated when deficiencies are found in
the hazard control system or the emergency preparedness
and response system.(UAI - ACTION01)
The manner in which the preventive and corrective action system operates
Check procedures for above requirements
DR
III
4.2.7.2 The procedures shall require that all proposed corrective and
preventive actions be reviewed through risk assessment prior
to implementation(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.2)
Require all proposed corrective and preventive actions be reviewed through risk
assessment prior to implementation
Check procedures for above requirementsDR
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4.2.7.3 In establishing and maintaining corrective and preventive
action procedures, companies should use the appropriate
sources of information (trends)
SS506 Guidelines - d) Process (Procedures)
The occupier with multiple projects or projects with long
contract period shall establish procedures to monitor and
analyse incident trend and provide preventive actions.
Such analysis shall include:
a) types of incidents
b) agency of incidents
c) causes of incidents
d) human elements
e) incident frequency rate
f) incident severity rateCP 79 - Section 5.5
Monitoring and analysis of incident trends and the provision of preventive actions?
Check procedures for above requirements
DR
III
4.2.7.4 Checks should be made on the effectiveness of corrective
and preventive actions taken.
SS506 Guidelines - d) Process (Procedures)
The occupier shall establish procedures for the investigation
of incidents. The procedures shall include the following:
d) investigation procedures(CP 79 - Section 5.4d)
An inspection / investigation methodology
Check procedures for above requirements
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4.2.8 Identified causes of nonconformances, accidents and
incidents should be classified and analysed on a regular
basis. Classification and analysis should be carried out of
direct and root causes.SS506 Guidelines - d) Process (Nonconformance, accident and incident
analysis)
The occupier shall establish procedures for the investigation
of incidents. The procedures shall include the following:
e) identification of root causes(CP 79 - Section 5.4e)
Is root-cause analysis conducted in association with incident investigations,
preventive and corrective actions, and emergency response actions?
Sample one incident investigations, one preventive and corrective actions and one
emergency response action for the above requirement.
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4.2.9 Corrective and preventive actions should be as permanent
and effective as practicable. Checks should be made on the
effectiveness of corrective/preventive actions taken.(SS506 Guidelines - d) Process 1) Procedures)
Are the effectiveness of preventive and corrective actions assessed when completed?
Check documentation for above requirement.
DR
III
4.2.10 The organization should have a preventive and corrective
action system that is initiated when deficiencies are found in
the hazard control system or the emergency preparedness
and response system.(UAI - ACTION01)
Have the preventive and corrective action procedures and methods been
communicated through the training system?
Sample 3 training materials for above requirement. DR
III
4.2.11 In establishing and maintaining corrective and preventive
action procedures, companies should consider the recording
of any required changes in procedures resulting from
corrective and preventive actions or hazard identification, risk
assessment and control.(SS506 Guidelines - d) Process (Procedures)
Are changes in the documented procedures resulting from the corrective and
preventive actions recorded and implemented?
Sample 3 affected procedures for the above requirement.DR
III
4.2.12 Preventive and corrective actions should be sufficient and
appropriate to control OSH hazards and risks, and to
minimize adverse health effects to employees.(UAI - ACTION03)
Are completion of preventive and corrective actions documented and confirmed by an
employee with OSH responsibility and authority?
Check documentation for above requirement.DR
III
4.2.13 In establishing and maintaining corrective and preventive
action procedures, companies should consider the
identification and implementation of corrective and preventive
measures both for the short term as well as long term.(SS506 Guidelines - d) Process (Procedures)
In cases where preventive and corrective actions cannot be completed in a timely
manner, have interim actions been taken to reduce the hazard or stabilize the
situation until permanent actions can be implemented?
Sample 3 deficiencies for above requirement.DR/PI
Final Score: / 11
IV
4.2.14 The organization should have a preventive and corrective
action system that is initiated when deficiencies are found in
the hazard control system or the emergency preparedness
and response system.(UAI - ACTION01)
Have the preventive and corrective action activities been documented?
Sample 3 major deficiencies for documentation.
DR
IV
4.2.15 Preventive and corrective actions should be sufficient and
appropriate to control OSH hazards and risks, and to
minimize adverse health effects to employees. (UAI - ACTION03)
Are the scope and appropriateness of preventive and corrective actions examined
during management reviews?
Check documentation for above requirement.DR
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4.2.16 The results of the root-cause analysis should be
communicated to appropriate personnel for remedy and
inclusion in both management review and continual
improvement activities.(UAI - ROOT04)
Are the findings from root-cause analyses reviewed and used in the management
review process?
Check documentation for above requirement. DR
Final Score: / 3
4.3 Records and records management
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4.3.1 The organization shall establish and maintain procedures for
the identification, maintenance and disposition of OSH
records, as well as the results of audits and reviews.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.3)
Are there established and maintained procedures for the identification, maintenance
and disposition of OSH records, as well as the results of audits and reviews?
Check for relevant procedures for evidence.DR
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4.3.2 The organisation shall develop and maintain a document and
record management system that supports OHSMS
formulation, implementation, and evaluation activities.(UAI - DOC01)
Do the procedures in 4.3.1 clearly define which OSH documents and records are
required and maintained?
Check procedures for evidence.DR
Final Score: / 2
II 4.3.3 Do the procedures in 4.3.1 clearly address the following:
II
4.3.3.1 Additional consideration should be gien to the confidentiality
of OSH records.(SS 506 Guidelines - d) Process)
Define which OSH- and OSH management system-related documents are controlled
documents?
Check procedures for evidence.
DR
II
4.3.3.2 Additional consideration should be given to the confidentiality
of OSH records.(SS 506 Guidelines - d) Process)
Specify which documents and records should be considered confidential?
Check procedures for evidence. DR
II
4.3.3.3 The organization shall establish and maintain procedures for
the identification, maintenance and disposition of OSH
records, as well as the results of audits and reviews.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.3)
The manner in which documents are updated and revised
Check procedures for evidence.DR
II4.3.3.4 Retention times for OSH records should be defined.
(SS506 Guidelines - d) Process)
Specify document and record retention times
Check procedures for evidence.DR
II 4.3.4 Do the OSH records meet the following criteria?
II4.3.4.1 OSH records shall be legible
(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.3)
Legible
Sample 3 records for evidence.DR
II4.3.4.2 OSH records shall be identifiable
(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.3)
Identifiable
Sample 3 records for evidence.DR
II4.3.4.3 OSH records shall be traceable to the activities involved
(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.3)
Traceable to the activities involved
Sample 3 records for evidence.DR
II
4.3.4.4 OSH records shall be stored and maintained in such a way
that they are readily retrievable.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.3)
Readily retrievable
Sample 3 records and verify their location and accessibility. PIFinal Score: / 8
III 4.3.5 Do the procedures in 4.3.1 clearly address the following:
III
4.3.5.1 The organisation shall develop and maintain a document and
record management system that supports OHSMS
formulation, implementation, and evaluation activities.(UAI - DOC01)
The manner in which relevant information contained in documents and records is
disseminated throughout the organization
Check procedures for evidence.DR
III
4.3.5.2 The record management system should ensure that records
are up-to-date and applicable to the purpose for which thay
are intended.(UAI - DOC03)
Define document disposal criteria and methods
Check procedures for evidence.DR
III
4.3.6 The record management system should ensure that records
are up-to-date and applicable to the purpose for which thay
are intended.(UAI - DOC03)
Are obsolete documents clearly indicated as obsolete or have been discarded?
Sample documents for evidence.DR
Final Score: / 3
IV
4.3.7 The record management system should address the methods
of change, approval, distribution and tracking of documents.(UAI - DOC02)
Do the procedures in 4.3.1 clearly define how distributed documents are tracked.
Check procedures for evidence.DR
IV
4.3.8 Additional consideration should be given to the confidentiality
of OSH records.(SS506 Guidelines - d) Process)
Are confidential documents and records secured through a means that restricts
access to them?
Sample 3 records and verify their location and accessibility.
PI
Final Score: / 2
Yes No NAS/No.
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4.4 Audit
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4.4.1 The organization shall establish and maintain an audit
programme and procedures for periodic OSH management
system audits to be carried out.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.4)
Is there an audit programme for periodic OSH management system audit?
Check for documentation for the above requirement.DR
I
4.4.2 The organization shall establish and maintain an audit
programme and procedures for periodic OSH management
system audits to be carried out.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.4)
Are there defined audit procedures?
Check for procedures for the above requirement.DR
Final Score: / 2
II 4.4.3 Are the audits conducted to meet the following purposes?
II
4.4.3.1 The organization shall establish and maintain an audit
programme and procedures for periodic OSH management
system audits to be carried out in order to determine whether
or not the OSH management system conforms to planned
arrangements for OSH management including the
requirements of relevant specifications.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.4)
- To determine whether or not the OSH management system conforms to planned
arrangements for OSH management including the requirements of relevant
specifications.
- To determine whether or not the OSH management system has been properly
implemented and maintained
- To determine whether or not the OSH management system is effective in meeting
the organisation's policy and objectives
- To review the results of previous audits
- To provide information on the results of audits to management
Check the audit reports for the above requirement.
DR
II
4.4.3.2 Comprehensive OSH audits should be conducted at intervals
appropriate to the nature and complexity of the organization.(UAI - AUDIT02)
To assess OSH regulatory compliance
Check the audit reports for the above requirement.DR
II 4.4.4 Do the audit procedures cover the following components:
II
4.4.4.1 The audit procedures shall cover the scope, frequency,
methodologies and competencies,as well as the
responsibilities and requirements for conducting audits and
reporting results.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.4)
Scope of audit and audit reports
Check for procedures for the above requirement.
DR
II
4.4.4.2 The audit procedures shall cover the scope, frequency,
methodologies and competencies,as well as the
responsibilities and requirements for conducting audits and
reporting results.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.4)
Frequency of audit and audit reports
Check for procedures for the above requirement.
DR
II
4.4.4.3 The audit procedures shall cover the scope, frequency,
methodologies and competencies,as well as the
responsibilities and requirements for conducting audits and
reporting results.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.4)
Audit methodologies
Check for procedures for the above requirement.
DR
II
4.4.5 The OSHMS evaluation system should include an auditing
and self inspection progreamme.(UAI - AUDIT01)
Are the auditing activities documented?
Check the documentation for the above requirement. DR
II4.4.6 Do auditors follow strictly to the audit procedures?
Interview minimum 3 auditors about procedures.IP
II
4.4.7 The content of the final OSHMS audit reort should be clear,
precise and complete.
SS506 Guidelines - d) Process (Audit results)
Are the audit and self-inspection reports clearly written and presented in a manner
that achieves maximum understanding by their users?
Sample 3 audit reports for the above requirement.DR
II
4.4.8 The results of OSHMS audits should be fed back to the
relevant parties as soon as possible to allow corrective
actions to be taken.SS506 d) Process (Audit results)
Are deficiencies in the hazard control system, or new hazard or risks found during
audits and self-inspections, reported immediately to the individual(s) responsible for
performing preventive and corrective actions?
Verify 3 deficiencies with affected parties.
DR/IP
Final Score: / 9
Yes No NAS/No.
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III 4.4.9 Do the audit procedures cover the following components:
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4.4.9.1 The audit procedures shall cover the scope, frequency,
methodologies and competencies,as well as the
responsibilities and requirements for conducting audits and
reporting results.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.4)
Audit competencies
Check for procedures for the above requirement.
DR
III
4.4.9.2 The audit procedures shall cover the scope, frequency,
methodologies and competencies,as well as the
responsibilities and requirements for conducting audits and
reporting results.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.4)
Responsibilities with regards to audit and audit reports
Check for procedures for the above requirement.
DR
III
4.4.9.3 The audit procedures shall cover the scope, frequency,
methodologies and competencies,as well as the
responsibilities and requirements for conducting audits and
reporting results.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.4)
Requirements for audit and audit reports
Check for procedures for the above requirement.
DR
III
4.4.10 The audit programme, including any schedule, shall be based
on the results of risk assessments of the organisation's
activities, and the results of previous audits.(SS506 Specifications - 4.5.4)
Is the audit programme and its schedule developed based on the results of risk
assessments of the organisation's activities, and the results of previous audits?
Verify that audit schedule is planned based on process risk level. E.g. processes with
high risk should be subjected to higher frequency audits.
DR
III
4.4.11 Auditors need to understand their task and be competent to
carry it out. They need to have experience and knowledge of
the relevant standards and systems they are auditing to
enable them to evaluate performance and identify
deficiencies. Auditors should be familiar with the
requirements set out in any relevant legislation. In addition,
auditors should be aware of, and have access to, standards
and authoritative guidance relevant to the work they are
engaged in.SS506 Guidelines - d) Process (Auditors)
Are the auditors competent and qualified to perform the defined audits and self-
inspections?
Sample 3 auditors' training records.
DR
III
4.4.12 The content of the final OSHMS audit report should specify
the distribution of the final OSHMS audit report.SS506 Guidelines - d) Process (Audit results)
Have the personnel involved in the audit and self-inspection program defined to whom
audit and self-inspection findings should be transmitted?
Sample 3 audit reports for the above requirement.
DR
Final Score: / 6
IV
4.4.13 Comprehensive OSH audits should be conducted at intervals
appropriate to the nature and complexity of the organization.(UAI - AUDIT02)
Is Information from the communication system considered during the audit?
Check for procedures for the above requirement.DR
IV
4.4.14 Information, data and findings generated from audits and self
inspections should be transmitted to the appropriate
personnel and should be effective in facilitating OSH
continual improvement.(UAI - AUDIT05)
Do the audit procedures define the manner in which the audit and self-inspection
findings will be used in the organisation's continual improvement efforts
Check for procedures for the above requirement. DR
IV
4.4.15 The OSHMS evaluation system should include an auditing
and self inspection progreamme.(UAI - AUDIT01)
Do the audits and self-inspections generate rank-ordered actions to remedy system
deficiencies and confront new hazards?
Sample 3 audit reports for the above requirement.
DR
Final Score: / 3
4.5 Management review
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4.5.1 Reviews should be carried out by top management on a
regular basis (e.g. annually).(SS506 Guidelines - d) Process)
Is there regular management review of the OSHMS?
Check documentation for evidence. DR
Yes No NAS/No.
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4.5.2 Senior management should periodically evaluate the OSHMS
to determine the overall performance and adequacy of the
system.(UAI - REVIEW01)
Are there written procedures that describe the manner in which the management will
review the OSHMS?
Check for procedures for the above requirement.DR
Final Score: / 2
II
4.5.3 Senior management should periodically evaluate the OSHMS
to determine the overall performance and adequacy of the
system.(UAI - REVIEW01)
Are these management review procedures implemented and maintained on a regular
basis (based on documents and interviews)?
Verify relevant documents with 3 participants.DR/IP
II
4.5.4 Management review findings should be formally
communicated to individuals responsible for the affected
part(s) of the OSHMS so they may take appropriate actions.(UAI - REVIEW04)
Do the procedures specify to whom management review findings should be
transmitted
Check for procedures for the above requirement. DR
II4.5.5 Does the management review address the adequacy and possible need for changes
to the following?
II
4.5.5.1 The management review shall address the possible need for
changes to policy, objectives and other elements of the
OSHMS, in light of the audit results, changing circumstances
and the commitment to continual improvement.(SS506 Specifications - 4.6)
Policy
Check documentation for the above requirement.
DR
II
4.5.5.2 The management review shall address the possible need for
changes to policy, objectives and other elements of the
OSHMS, in light of the audit results, changing circumstances
and the commitment to continual improvement. (SS506 Specifications - 4.6)
Objectives
Check documentation for the above requirement.
DR
II
4.5.5.3 The management review shall address the possible need for
changes to policy, objectives and other elements of the
OSHMS, in light of the audit results, changing circumstances
and the commitment to continual improvement. (SS506 Specifications - 4.6)
Management programme(s)
Check documentation for the above requirement.
DR
II
4.5.5.4 The management review shall address the possible need for
changes to policy, objectives and other elements of the
OSHMS, in light of the audit results, changing circumstances
and the commitment to continual improvement. (SS506 Specifications - 4.6)
Key procedures (e.g. risk assessment procedures, communication)
Check documentation for the above requirement.
DR
II
4.5.6 The management review shall address the possible need for
changes to policy, objectives and other elements of the
OSHMS, in light of the audit results, changing circumstances
and the commitment to continual improvement. (SS506 Specifications - 4.6)
Are audit results considered during management review so as to effect changes?
Check reports for the above requirement.
DR
II
4.5.7 Element outputs - Specific corrective actions for individual
managers (with target dates for completion) and specific
improvements actions (with assigned responsibilities and
target dates for completion).(SS506 Guidelines - e) Typical outputs)
Are the recommendations of the management review implemented?
Sample 3 recommendations for implementation.
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4.5.8 Some of the outputs include:
- revisions to the OSH policy and OSH objectives
- specific corrective actions for individual managers with
target dates for completion
- specific improvement actions, with assigned responsibilities
and target dates for completion(SS506 Guidelines - e)Typical outputs)
Are management review findings used to initiate preventive and corrective actions?
Check documentation for the above requirement and verify with management or
personnel in charge.
DR/IP
II
4.5.9 Based on management review findings, the organization
should modify the appropriate elements of the OSHMS in a
timely manner.(UAI - REVIEW05)
Are actions taken in response to management review findings completed in a timely
manner?
Sample 3 action items for the above requirement.DR
Final Score: / 9
III
4.5.10 Management review findings should be formally
communicated to individuals responsible for the affected
part(s) of the OSHMS so they may take appropriate actions.(UAI - REVIEW 04)
Do the review procedures address the manner in which management review findings
are transmitted and disseminated
Check procedures for the above requirement. DR
III
4.5.11 The organization's top management shall, at intervals that it
determines, review the OSHMS to ensure its continuing
suitability, adequacy and effectiveness.(SS506 Specifications - 4.6)
Is the review carried out with the aim to ensure the continuing suitability, adequacy
and effectiveness of the OSH management system?
Check documentation for the above requirement.DR
III
4.5.12 The organization's top management shall, at intervals that it
determines, review the OSHMS to ensure its continuing
suitability, adequacy and effectiveness.(SS506 Specifications - 4.6)
Is the highest management body in the organisation involved in the management
review?
Verify attendance records for management participation. DR
III
4.5.13 Top management should periodically evaluate the OSHMS to
determine the overall performance and adequacy of the
system.
(UAI - REVIEW01)
Have top management received OSH training that allows them to be proficient and
effective in conducting management reviews and interpreting the results?
Sample 3 participants' training records.DR
III
4.5.14 Some of the outputs include:
- minutes o the review
- specific corrective actions for individual managers, with
target dates for completion
- specific improvement actions, with assigend responsibilities
and target dates for completion
(SS506 Guidelines - e) Typical outputs)
Is the management review documented and disseminated to personnel with OSH
responsibilities and relevant parties?
Sample 3 action items and verify with relevant parties.
DR / IP
III
4.5.15 Management review findings shall be communicated o
individuals responsible for the affected part(s) of the OSHMS
so they may take appropriate actions.(UAI - REVIEW04)
Are the transmission of management review findings and subsequent actions
documented?
Check for documentation for the above requirement.DR
III
4.5.16 Based on management review findings, the organization
should modify the appropriate elements of the OSHMS in a
timely manner.(UAI - REVIEW05)
Are the completion of actions taken in response to management review findings
reported to the management representative and documented?
Sample 3 action items for the above requirement.DR
Final Score: / 7
IV4.5.17 Are the following considered during management review so as to effect changes?
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4.5.17.1 The management review shall address the possible need for
changes to policy, objectives and other elements of the
OSHMS, in light of the audit results, changing circumstances
and the commitment to continual improvement. (SS506 Specifications - 4.6)
Changing circumstances
Check reports for the above requirement.
DR
Yes No NAS/No.
Dated: 18 May 2007
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IV
4.5.17.2 The management review shall address the possible need for
changes to policy, objectives and other elements of the
OSHMS, in light of the audit results, changing circumstances
and the commitment to continual improvement. (SS506 Specifications - 4.6)
Commitment to continual improvement
Check reports for the above requirement.
DR
IV
4.5.18 Based on management review findings, the organization
should modify the appropriate elements of the OSHMS in a
timely manner.(UAI - REVIEW05)
Do the review procedures address the manner in which OSH management system
modifications and structural changes will be made when deficiencies in the OSH
management system are found
Check procedures for the above requirement.
DR
Final Score: / 3