A documented auditing processes developed in accordance with AS/NZS 4801:2001 Section 4.5.4
Audits should be suitable and effective, performed objectively by competent personnel independent of the activities being audited, using a recognized methodology to ensure consistency of the audit process and its outcome. The audit frequency should be determined based on the review of past results and the nature of the hazards evident in the work area, practices or activities. Audits should involve the participation of management, incorporate assessment of worker risk taking behaviours, with results communicated to stakeholders and trends identified for analysis. Non- conformances found should have a suitable process in place to ensure they are closed out and rectified.
Job descriptions for employees –
A documented process for the identification of job/position descriptions that clearly define areas of accountability, responsibility and in relation to safety and environmental issues.
Assessment Category | Assessment Detail |
Fully Compliant | A documented process that covers the contractor’s procedure for completing audits accompanied with completed audits that meet all of the requirements stated above. |
Adequately Compliant | Not Completed (Template) audits that meet most of the requirements stated above. |
Partially Compliant | A process for completing audits within the company with no evidence of implementation. |
Not Compliant | No evidence sighted of anything pertaining to conducting audits. |