ELEMENT 5 - ACT

Question 1

Define HS auditing.

Answer 1

The structured process of collecting independent info on the
- effectiveness
- reliability
- efficiency
of the total HS management system and drawing up lans for corrective actions.

Question 2

HS AUDIT

Answer 2

• Aim of assessing HS management system
• Examination of entire management system
• Review of DOCS backed up by observations
• Comprehensive report recording concerns / weakness in management systems
• Typically done anually
• Aim to improve systems at a high level ultimately effecting operational level

Question 3

WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS

Answer 3

• Aim of assessing the use of control measures
• Short process looking at practices in part of the workplace
• Based on observations, minimal review of paperwork
• Short reports ID corrective actions
• limited planning needed
• Weekly / monthly / quarterly
• Focused on work and equipment at an operational level

Question 4

What is the purpose of reviewing HS performance?

Answer 4

To ensure the aims and objectives of the organisation in relation to HS are being achieved.