5. is a procedure to ensure corrective action is undertaken in relation to any deficiencies identified during an investigation. Procedure for corrective action to be undertaken when deficiencies are identified in an investigation. As detailed in the H&S Guide. In particular, the Reporting and Investigations chapter and the actions of the H&S Committee under the Employee Participation chapter. Yes Feedback into hazard management included in the process. As detailed in the H&S Guide. In particular, the Reporting and Investigations chapter and the actions of the H&S Committee under the Employee Participation chapter. Yes Responsibility for corrective action is assigned, time-bound, signed and dated as part of an incident and injury investigation and includes training and injury prevention feedback (where applicable). Included in Appendix A of the H&S Manual. Yes Evidence of senior management involvement and follow-up (e.g. management minutes or communications). Provide evidence if available. No 6. Injury and incident data is reviewed to identify trends and provide information to managers and employees that can be used in injury prevention initiatives. Process for at least annual review of collated data (e.g. minutes of meetings, distribution of findings to management and employees). As detailed in the H&S Guide. In particular, the actions required of the H&S Committee under the Employee Participation chapter. Yes Evidence of at least six monthly review of collated data (e.g. minutes of meetings, distribution of findings to management and employees). Provide evidence. No Evidence of injury prevention initiatives implemented where relevant (e.g. changes in work practices, specific training). Provide evidence. No Critical element six – Employee participation in health and safety management
Under this section, there are a few systems-related requirements that need to be observed on each selected site that is visited as part of the independent audit. This will provide some indication of how the documented systems work in practice.(NB: This is NOT a detailed site inspection and should not be relied on to satisfy legal compliance. with other health and safety obligations.) Achieved Yes/No 1. The auditor is able to observe some selected audit standard requirements in practice. Hazard registers. Complete Appendix D of the H&S Manual. No Evidence of assessment of hazards to determine significance. As detailed in the H&S Register, Appendix D of the H&S Manual.. Yes Current safety information on display. Yes, and online. Yes Incident and injury (accident) registers available in the workplace (hard copy or electronic). Appendix A of the H&S Manual. Yes Forms completed (where applicable). Provide copies if applicable. No Evidence of personal protective equipment in use according to what is appropriate to the area visited. If your hazard controls determined PPE was appropriate, then ensure it is in use! No Restricted areas of work are clearly marked. Confirm. No Escorting and signing requirements are in place for restricted areas of work. As detailed in the H&S Guide, one way to control a hazard is to restrict access to the hazard. If this is one of your controls, then the auditor will be looking for this in action. No Emergency evacuation procedures are clearly outlined (e.g. signs, posters, designated listed employees trained to take control in emergency e.g. wardens, first aiders). No