2.5 Documents must show that each hazard has been prioritized. Prioritization helps the assessment team understand the potential that each item has for injury or property damage. 2.6 Part of the assessment process is to identify the critical tasks on the hazard assessment documentation that will be performed. This list may then be used to develop procedures using a job risk analysis process. 2.7 The auditor must be able to find documents to show how each identified hazard has been controlled. 2.8 The controls must be dated. The auditor will judge if the action was timely however the intention is to control hazards before the work begins. 2.9 All workers and supervision including sub-contractors that will be on the job site must be informed of the hazard assessment results. 2.10 The auditor should look for the coordination of all the employers safety programs which includes evidence of joint committees, group safety meetings, safety audit reports, orientations, etc. 2.11 The auditor should look for management's involvement in the hazard assessment process. Health and Safety Program Verification Possible Technique Employed Points Awarded D O I 2.0 Hazard Assessment, Analysis and Control 2.1 Are written hazard assessments conducted as required? 7 AND 2.2 Does the employer use an on-going hazard assessment process? 6 AND 2.3 Are appropriate personnel involved in the hazard assessment process? 5 AND 2.4 Are hazards identified? 3 2.5 Are hazards prioritized? 2 2.6 Is there a list of identified critical tasks? 3 2.7 Are controls developed for identified hazards? 3 2.8 Are controls implemented in a timely manner? 3 OR 2.9 Are appropriate personnel involved / informed of the control strategies? 3 AND 2.10 Does the company have a process for evaluating and monitoring sub-contractors? 4
Health and Safety Program Verification Possible Technique Employed Points Awarded D O I 5.0 Company Rules 5.1 Are the rules clearly stated in writing? 2 5.2 Are the rules prominently posted or provided to each worker? 1 OR 5.3 Do workers understand company and site specific rules? 2 5.4 Does the program address non-conformance and progressive disciplinary actions? 2 5.5 Are the rules applied / enforced consistently with all personnel? 2 AND Total Points Possible 9 Total Points Awarded Auditor’s Comments Comments are mandatory for all deficient items. Label comments with the appropriate reference number 6.1 There must be a policy describing the company's philosophy towards PPE.
6.2 The basic PPE requirements should be part of an orientation that workers attend prior to beginning work. PPE requirements may also be described when reviewing practices and procedures at meetings. 6.3 The auditor should observe a supply of basic PPE. The PPE available should be well maintained and in serviceable condition. 6.4 The auditor should observe a supply of specialized PPE. Specialized PPE must be well maintained and in serviceable condition. 6.5 The auditor should observe workers basic and specialized PPE at all times when it is prescribed by policy, regulations and when in the judgment of the auditor a danger to the worker exists where PPE would be a suitable precaution. 6.6 must be written instructions on the proper fitting, care and use of special PPE such as ear plugs, respiratory devices, fall protection, etc. 6.7 Look for specific training on specialized equipment such as Respiratory Protective Devices Training, Fall Protection, Air Monitor use, care and calibration, etc.. Instruction on the use of basic PPE such as hard hats, glasses, dust masks, etc. may be covered at meetings. 6.8 Each practice and procedure should describe what type of PPE must be used as a precaution. Some PPE may be required by legislation, site rules or mandated by owners or other parties that have a stake in the work process. 6.9 The auditor should look for logs and service tags on critical devices such as air monitoring equipment, air packs, fall protection devices, air filter systems, etc. Basic PPE inspections and maintenance may be conducted and recorded as part of a safety meeting. Health and Safety Program Verification Possible Technique Employed Points Awarded D O I 6.0 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 6.1 Is there a written policy for PPE? 2 6.2 Are employees made aware of the requirements for PPE? 2 AND 6.3 Do all personnel have access to basic PPE? 2 OR 6.4 Is specialized PPE available to workers when required? 3 AND 6.5 Is the correct PPE used by all personnel when required? 2
Worker Interview Questions Question Worker Interview Questions Interview Response No. Reference # Negative Positive 1 1.6 Where would you find the company safety policy? 2 1.7 What responsibilities for health and safety have been assigned to you under the company policy? 3 1.9 What are the objectives of the company Health and Safety policy? 4 2.1 How does the company identify, assess and control hazards? 5 2.2 When are formal hazard assessments completed? 6 2.3 Does the company involve management as well as workers in the formal hazard assessment process? What role do you play? 7 2.9 How are you made aware of the control strategies that are implemented as follow-up to formal hazard assessments? 8 2.11 How does management support the formal hazard assessment process? 9 3.3 Describe briefly, a few written safe work practices that you use on a regular basis. 10 3.4 If you needed to refer to a written safe work practice, where would you find it? 11 3.5 Do you use the safe work practices as they are written? 12 3.6 What input have you had into the development or review of the written safe work practices? 13 4.1 Name a few safe job procedures that you would use. 14 4.3 Describe briefly, one written safe job procedure that you use on a regular basis. Notes:
Interview Summary Sheets Worker Interviews Management/Supervisor Interviews Result Reference # Negative Positive Question # Negative Positive Question # 1.6 1 1.7 2 1 1.9 3 2 2.1 4 3 2.2 5 4 2.3 6 5 2.9 7 6 2.11 8 7 3.3 9 3.4 10 8 3.5 11 9 3.6 12 10 4.1 13 11 4.3 14 4.4 15 12 4.5 16 13 4.6 17 14
5.2 18 15 5.3 19 5.5 20 16 6.2 21 17 6.3 22 18 6.4 23 19 6.7 24 20 6.8 25 21 7.2 22 7.5 26 7.6 27 23 7.7 28 24 8.2 29 25 8.5 30 26 8.7 31 27 8.9 28 8.10 32 29 8.11 33 30 8.12 34 31 8.14 35 9.5 32 9.6 36 33
SS3.6 56 51 SS3.7 57 52 Optional Sections OP1, OP2 & OP3 – Not Required for SCSA COR Certification OP1.2 1 OP1.3 2 OP1.4 1 3 OP1.5 2 4 OP2.2 5 OP3.1 6 OP3.2 3 7 OP3.3 4 8 OP3.4 5 9