Five Star Occupational

Health and Safety Audit

Specification document 2013

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Contents
1 Introduction to the Five Star Audit Model
2 1: Five Star Audit Process
3 1.1: Scoring and Grading System
4 1.2: Audit Report and Action Planning
5 2: Preparing for the Audit
5 3: Standardisation and Quality Assurance
6 4: Specification Details

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Introduction to the
Five Star Audit Model
This document is intended to provide a summary of the British
Safety Council Five Star Audit process, together with details of
the aforementioned audit specification.
The Five Star Audit process involves an in-depth examination of an organisations
entire health and safety management system(s) and associated arrangements,
focusing on the key aspects of their approach to managing occupational
health and safety in the workplace and offers a structured path for continuous
improvement towards best practice.
Utilising extensive worldwide industry experience and acknowledging aspects of
internationally recognised occupational health and safety management system
frameworks, the British Safety Council has developed a unique Five Star Audit
model that objectively evaluates health and safety system(s) and arrangements
against current best practice techniques.

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Policy and
Organisation

Evaluation
and Review

Best
Practice
Indicators

Performance
Measurement

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Five Star Audit Process

The Five Star Audit is conducted using the following process

of objective evidence gathering:
The auditor will review key areas of your organisations health and safety
documentation and systems in relation to the requirements of the British Safety
Councils Five Star Audit and will include an inspection of the site(s) and associated
buildings. This inspection process is used to determine the effectiveness of the
implementation of the organisations health and safety arrangements.
During the audit process, management and staff will be interviewed (as agreed)
to confidentially discuss aspects of occupational health and safety relevant to
their roles and responsibilities.
The audit process is intended to ensure all appropriate aspects of occupational
health and safety have been considered within an organisations safety management
system(s) and how effectively such arrangements are being implemented.
A subsequent report is prepared to identify the strengths and areas for
improvement within the organisations health and safety management systems
and also to provide observations and recommendations, together with action
planning, for consideration.

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A Review of safety management documentation

B Interview with managers and staff
C Site tour and inspection

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1.1.

Scoring and
grading system
The Five Star Audit is audit conducted using the British
Safety Councils numerical safety grading system.
The overall audit grading is as follows:
Marks %

Star Rating

92 100: Excellent
86 91.9: Very Good
75 85.9: Good
60 74.9: Satisfactory
50 59.9: Basic

The Five Star Audit process focuses on five sections and two Safety
Management Indicators (SMI) as shown below:
Section

Audit criteria

Maximum accredited audit figure

1.

Policy and Organisation

750 Points

2.

Strategy and Planning

1125 Points

3.

Implementation and
Operation

1500 Points

4.

Performance Measurement

1125 Points

5.

Evaluation and Review

500 Points
Total: 5000 Points

SMI 1

Leadership

SMI 2

Continual Improvement

Additional 0.5% 2% on overall

grading outcome

The five sections of the audit are divided into sixty six (66) elements which
attract a maximum numerical value of 5000 points. Several of these elements are
considered as core to the relevant section, and some of these core elements are
also applicable within more than one section. Wherever an element of the audit is
not applicable to the organisation, it is withdrawn from the audit. The Maximum
Accredited Audit Figure (MAAF) is the maximum total score available when nonapplicable questions have been removed and the Actual Accredited Audit Figure
(AAAF) is the score achieved against such applicable questions.
Throughout the audit, two safety management indicators (sub-sections of leadership
and continual improvement) are evaluated either as elements within their own
right, in certain sections, or alternatively as scoring areas within other elements.
The cumulative scoring for these two sub-sections are then converted into a
percentage figure which can provide an additional 0.5% - 2% to the overall audit
grading. This aspect of the audit process is designed to encourage organisations
to focus upon continually developing their safety management systems and
culture through demonstration of commitment and robust leadership at all levels.

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1.2.

Audit report and

action planning
Upon completion of the audit process, a detailed report is
prepared by the auditor and will be issued within 28 days.
The report content will include:

Executive Summary (including graphical performance indicators)

Overall Star Grading and Sectional Scoring
Observations
Recommendations for Improvement
Action Planning Tables

The recommendations against the criteria requirements of the Five Star Audit
are presented in tabulated colour coded format as per the key below:
Grading system table 1: the five audit sections
Colour Code

Priority

Definition

High:
Differential over
40% in this area

Recommendations to
be implemented as a
priority 1 action

Medium:
Differential of
1 40% in this area

Recommendations to
be implemented as a
priority 2 action

Low:
Full marks
awarded

Monitor existing
arrangements in this
area to demonstrate
continuous improvement

Not applicable

The requirements of
this section are not
applicable

The red coded differential indicates where significant marks (over 40%) have been
lost in respect of the five star audit scoring criteria and the amber coded differential
indicates where marks have been lost (1-40%). Wherever this is identified by the
auditor, a recommendation will be provided that, if followed and implemented,
would assist the organisation in working toward best practice standards.
The green coded area indicates wherever full marks have been awarded in
respect of the five star audit scoring criteria. The organisation must monitor
these elements in order to maintain best practice and demonstrate continuous
improvement. The action planning tables are also designed to allow the
organisation to plan for implementation of the recommendations by populating
the relevant columns as appropriate.
If any elements of the audit are not applicable to the audited organisation then
this will be left blank within the relevant table and indicated as N/A.
As with any time-bound audit, observations and recommendations made are
based upon the scope and depth of information reviewed during the process.

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Preparing for the audit

In order for the audit process to be as effective as possible,

it is considered important that pre audit preparations are
agreed and completed as required.
Once all logistical arrangements have been confirmed with the relevant British
Safety Council account manager, the allocated auditor will make contact (no
later than 10 days before the audit start date) with the appropriate person within
the organisation to discuss and agree the audit details (timings, interviews, site
inspections, induction process, security / PPE arrangements, etc).
This specification document will outline the various forms of information and
documentation that the auditor is likely to request for review, together with
personnel who may be requested for interview. It would be advantageous if
documentation is readily available (either electronically or hard-copy format) and
that some of this material may be retained by the auditor during the audit process.
All British Safety Council auditors are mindful of operational demands and
requirements and will apply as much flexibility with the audit schedule as is
reasonably practicable to accommodate such matters.

3.

Standardisation and
quality assurance
British Safety Council auditors are appropriately qualified, highly
experienced health and safety professionals who are subject
to a robust internal quality assurance and appraisal process,
in addition to the requirements of relevant professional bodies
with whom they are members.
All audit reports are technically verified and quality-endorsed before being issued
to clients and auditors are also subject to on-site monitoring (subject to client
agreement) on a sampling basis.
Annual standardisation meetings are held, at which auditor attendance is mandatory.
This specification document is reviewed at least annually to reflect changes in
legislation and relevant developments / trends in occupational health and safety
management best practice technique.

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Specification Details

Element Headings (Key: Core Element Within Section)

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Policy and Organisation

Strategy and Planning

Implementation

Performance Measurement

Evaluation and Review

(750 pts)

(1125 pts)

and Operation

(1125 pts)

(500 pts)

4.01 Occupational health and

5.01 Management review and

(1500 pts)
1.01 Safety policy statement

2.01 Occupational health and

safety objectives

1.02 SMS scope, nature

and scale (control

3.01 Risk management and

assessment

2.02 Occupational health and

3.02 SMS controls (general)

safety plan (monitoring)

4.02 Occupational health

safety plan

and safety objectives

arrangements)
1.03 Leadership and
commitment
1.04 Roles and responsibilities

(monitoring)
2.03 Benchmarking and initial

3.03 Work equipment

4.03 Active measurement

5.03 Continual improvement

3.04 Personal protective

4.04 Inspections and audits

5.04 Legislative compliance

4.05 Risk assessment review

5.05 Occupational health and

review
2.04 Provision of resources

equipment
1.05 Document management

reporting
5.02 Provision of resources

2.05 Occupational health and

3.05 Manual handling

and other requirements

wellbeing

safety programmes and

planning

1.06 Consultation and

communication

2.06 Consultation and

communication

3.06 Workstation (DSE)

4.06 Legal and other

ergonomics

requirements
compliance monitoring

1.07 Competence and

capability
1.08 Occupational health and
wellbeing
1.09 Change management

2.07 Leadership and

3.07 Housekeeping, storage

commitment

4.07 Health surveillance

and welfare facilities

2.08 Risk management and

3.08 Traffic management

4.08 Contractor and supplier

control

monitoring

2.09 Risk profiling

3.09 SMS controls (specific)

4.09 Documentation

2.10 Change management

3.10 Permit to work systems

4.10 Reactive measurement

2.11 Legislative compliance

3.11 Safe isolation

4.11 Accident, incident,

management

near miss reporting and

investigation systems
2.12 Emergency incident

3.12 Working at height

4.12 Ill Health and

3.13 Lifting equipment

4.13 Loss/damage analysis

planning

absenteeism monitoring

2.13 Procurement and design

(including contractor
approval)
2.14 Competence and

3.14 Pressure systems

capability
2.15 Sustainable health and

3.15 Hazardous substances

safety attitudes and

behaviour
3.16 Electrical safety
3.17 Management of noise
3.18 Management of vibration
3.19 Safe working/operating
procedures
3.20 Competence and
capability
3.21 Sustaining occupational
health and safety
attitudes and behaviours
3.22 Emergency incident
management
3.23 Fire safety management
3.24 M
 anagement of other
potential emergency
occurrences/Incidents

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Five Star Audit 2013: Specification Details (Please note: This table contains typical information likely to be
reviewed during the audit process but is not a definitive index)
Subject Area

S1: Policy and

Organisation
(750 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S2: Strategy
and Planning
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S3: Implementation
and Operation (1500
PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S4: Performance
Measurement
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S5: Evaluation
and Review
(500 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

Policy Statement and

Safety Management
System
(1.1)(1.2)

Commitment to:
legislative compliance,
continual improvement,
periodic review,
prevention of injury and
ill health, provision of
adequate resources,
management of risk,
consultation with staff
and others.

Policy statement
consistent with
subsequent OH&S
objectives and
planning

Policy statement
readily available to,
and understood by, all
levels of management,
staff and other
interested parties.
(verified through
interview)

Training and Induction

records

Evidence that
management review
influences policy
review and setting.

Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator

Training and Induction

schedules
Framework Document
(showing how SMS
links to relevant areas)

Training and Induction

records

Roles and
responsibilities defined
within SMS.

Roles and
responsibilities defined
within SMS.

Evidence of effective
supervision and role
competency.

OH&S responsibilities
/ organisational
structure.

Targets / KPIs

Training records,
CPD, employee
understanding and
awareness. (verified
through interview and
site inspection)

Policy readily available

and provides the
framework for OH&S
objective setting and
is consistent with
corporate vision and
values.

Accident / incident
statistics, ill health
monitoring, etc
Management /
Corporate reports

Evidence of policy
statement reviewed.
Evidence that review
has considered
suitability of SMS
scope etc

Authorised by top
management.
Safety Management
System (SMS) is
defined and scoped.
Operational procedures
and arrangements are
clearly stipulated within
SMS.
Structure, Roles and
Responsibilities,
Leadership and
Commitment
(1.3)(1.4)(2.7)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator

Organisation chart
Appointed top level
management for
OH&S.
Policy statement
endorsement
Senior management
commitment
(interview)

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Appraisal planning
Role development

Appraisal records

Training records,
accident / incident
statistics, ill health
monitoring, etc
Statistics of
management
involvement
(meetings attended,
investigations, tours,
risk assessment, etc)

Regular CPD /
appraisal reviews
Development plans
Plans to improve
management
involvement
Plans for changing
roles and responsibility

Compare documented
roles with actual
quality of management
involvement.
Supervision and
resources

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Specification Details cont.

Subject Area

S1: Policy and

Organisation
(750 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S2: Strategy
and Planning
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S3: Implementation
and Operation (1500
PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S4: Performance
Measurement
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S5: Evaluation
and Review
(500 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

Documentation
Management
(1.5) (4.9)

Policy / Process for

document control and
management.

Current versions
available

Current versions
available in workplace

Current versions
available

System refinements

OH&S planning
documents
consistent with policy
requirements

Document policy
requirements verified

Internal / external audit

findings

Employee / stakeholder
involvement in
objective setting

Effective
communication
of OH&S controls
(inspection, sampling,
interview)

Continual
Improvement
Indicator

Consultation and
Communication
(1.6)(2.6)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator

If quality management
system is used,
clear link / reference
to OH&S system
requirements
Policy / Process
for consulting and
communicating with
staff and others
(including induction).

Schedule for H&S

meetings
Terms of reference for
H&S forums

Evidence of document
review

Document audit report

Evidence of H&S
forums taking place
(minutes)

Evidence of meetings,
effectiveness of
training.

Stakeholder
Involvement in review
process

Closure of actions
/ non conformities,
achievement of
objectives.

Corporate reporting
Internal reporting

Audit records

Communication to
others (contractors,
visitors, etc)
Site Induction records
Competence and
Capability
(1.7)(2.14)(3.20)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator

Occupational Health
and Wellbeing
(1.8)(2.5)(4.7)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator

Policy / Process for

ensuring competency
requirements.
Defined roles and
responsibilities
Organisational
structure

Policy / Process for

OH and wellbeing
(including first aid)
Defined roles and
responsibilities

Training needs
analysis.

Training and induction

records

Plan / programme for

ensuring competency

Evidence of trainer
competency

CPD / Appraisal
planning

Training evaluation

Mentoring / coaching
plan
OH Plan / schedule
Lifestyle / wellbeing
promotions

Role competency
records

Accident / Incident
analysis and
investigation reports
Audit findings

Training needs review

Appraisal review
Review of statutory
training requirements

Risk assessment
reviews
Statutory compliance
CPD maintenance

Evidence of first aid

provision (including
equipment and
personnel) (inspection)

Health surveillance
schedules

Training records

Training plan

Health surveillance
records

Accident / Ill health /

absenteeism statistics
Risk assessment
reviews

OH Plan review
Review and setting of
OH&S objectives
OH policy review

Staff perception and

awareness (interviews)
First aid records

Evidence of OH
promotions
Return to work
interviews
Support mechanisms
Risk assessments

Change Management
(1.9)(2.10)
Continual
Improvement
Indicator

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Policy / Process for

management of
change
Defined roles and
responsibilities

Examples of
planning for change
(organisational,
structural, physical,
etc)

Risk assessments

Audit findings

Physical evidence
(inspections)

Project outcomes

Design and project

plans

Consultation with staff

and others

Training records

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Inspection records
Safety surveys

Review of policy /
process
Forward planning
Project review

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Specification Details cont.

Subject Area

S1: Policy and

Organisation
(750 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S2: Strategy
and Planning
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S3: Implementation
and Operation (1500
PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S4: Performance
Measurement
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S5: Evaluation
and Review
(500 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

Occupational H&S
Objectives
(2.1)(4.2)

Reference to OH&S
Objectives

Documented
description of the
objectives (SMART)

Awareness of
objectives throughout
organisation
(interview)

Evidence of
monitoring of
objectives (eg audits,
departmental and
senior management
meetings)

Review of objective
achievement

Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator

Occupational Health
and Safety Planning
(2.2)(2.3)(4.1)(5.5)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator
Provision of Resources
(including goods,
services, including
contractors, etc)
(2.4)(2.13)(5.2)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator

Policy / Process for

objective setting

Objectives set at
organisational and
functional levels
Evidence of
consultation and
involvement of staff
(and others) during
setting of objectives

Reference to OH&S
Plan within policy
statement
Policy / process for
planning and review
Commitment within
policy statement
Reference within
arrangements
Defined roles and
responsibilities
Policy / process for
procurement of goods
/ services / budget
setting
Policy / process
for approval and
management of
contractors

Documented OH&S
plan
Link to other
operational plans
(training, engineering,
financial)
Audit / Review planning
OH&S Plan
Evidence of OH&S
considerations within
budget planning (eg
capital expenditure
allocation)
Documented OH&S
budget
Project planning
Evidence of OH&S
factors within project
design

Evidence of
consultation and
involvement of staff
(and others)

Revised planning for

objectives

Management reports

Sampling of objective
progression
Sampling of OH&S
plan (inspection and
interview)

Audit findings

Risk assessments

Minutes from
management and H&S
meetings

Maintenance records

Accident analysis

Statutory inspections
etc

Management reports

Effective
implementation
of OH&S plan /
arrangements /
controls (inspection,
sampling, interview)

OH&S objective
monitoring

Evaluation of
compliance records
Management review of
OH&S plan / objectives
External accreditation
Financial and project
reviews

Accident / ill health

analysis

Management reports

Management reports

PTW documentation

Audit and inspection

reports

Site Induction /
Training records

Forward planning

Minutes from project

meetings

Risk assessment(s)

Evidence of Provision
of equipment

Documented review
of plan

Forward planning

Non conformance
monitoring

Approved contractor /
supplier register / index
Risk Management
(2.8)(2.9)(3.1)(4.5)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator

Commitment to
a process of Risk
Control within policy
statement

Procedures for risk

profiling, identification,
management, and
control

Policy / process for

risk management
/ assessment and
control

Risk / Hazard matrix /

index / register
OH&S Plan

Risk assessment
(sampling) and
evidence of association
of these with SOPs and
incident reports
Effective
implementation of
controls (inspection
and interview)
Training records
Maintenance records

Risk assessment /
register review

Records of
management review

Accident / incident / ill

health / loss analysis

External accreditation

Management reports

Development of risk
register

Audit and Inspection

records

Corporate reviews and

reports

Non conformance
monitoring
OH&S objective
monitoring
Statutory compliance
records

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Specification Details cont.

Subject Area

S1: Policy and

Organisation
(750 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S2: Strategy
and Planning
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S3: Implementation
and Operation (1500
PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S4: Performance
Measurement
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S5: Evaluation
and Review
(500 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

Legislative
Compliance and
Sector Best Practice
(2.11)(4.6)(5.4)

Commitment to
legal (and other
requirements)
compliance

Legislative register.

Statutory records

External accreditation

Procedure for audit

/ evaluation of
compliance

Audit and Inspection

records

External accreditation
(statutory and
otherwise)

Continual
Improvement
Indicator

Policy statement
Defined roles and
responsibilities

OH&S plan
Initial SMS review

Training records
Risk assessment(s)
Signage (inspection)
Effective
implementation of
controls (inspection
and interview)

Management reports
Audit and Inspection
records

Records of
management review
Evidence of legislative
updates to SMS

Non conformance
monitoring
OH&S objective
monitoring
Statutory compliance
records
Accident Investigations

Emergency Incident
Management
(2.12)(3.22)(3.23)(3.24)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator

Commitment to
manage emergency
events, staff welfare,
etc
Emergency
management policy /
process
Defined roles and
responsibilities

Disaster Recovery /
Emergency Planning.
Emergency
Procedures.
Risk assessments (fire,
first aid, security, etc)
Training / competency
matrix
OH&S Plan
OH&S Objectives

Evidence of emergency
procedure testing (fire
drills, environmental
incidents, recovery
tests, etc)
Staff awareness
(interviews)
Signage (escape routes
etc)

Review of evacuation
tests
Loss / Damage analysis
Audit and Inspection
reports

Records of
management review
of SMS
Improved emergency
planning and
arrangements
Evidence of legislative
updates to SMS

Provision of equipment
(fire extinguishers, first
aid, etc)
Inspection and
maintenance records
Training records

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Specification Details cont.

Subject Area

S1: Policy and

Organisation
(750 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S2: Strategy
and Planning
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S3: Implementation
and Operation (1500
PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S4: Performance
Measurement
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S5: Evaluation
and Review
(500 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

Health and Safety

Culture and
Behaviours
(2.7)(2.15)(3.21)

Commitment
to develop and
continually improve

Training matrix /
programme

Evidence of
stakeholder
involvement,
empowerment
and management
commitment
(interviews and
inspection)

Staff surveys

Stakeholder
involvement in SMS
reviews

OH&S Objectives

Minutes from H&S

meetings

External accreditation

Specific programmes

Training records

Terms of reference
for H&S (and other)
forums

Audit reports

Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator

Policy / Process
for competency,
consultation and
communication
Defined roles and
responsibilities

CPD development and

appraisal
Mentoring and
Coaching
OH&S Plan

KPI monitoring
Accident / Incident
analysis and reports

External accreditation

Management reports

Forward planning and

objective setting

OH&S plan monitoring

Appraisal reviews

Occupational health
and wellbeing plans /
programmes
Safety Management
System Controls
(General) and Safe
Working Procedures
(1.2)(3.2)(3.3 3.8)(5.3)
Continual
Improvement
Indicator

Relevant Operational
procedures and
arrangements are
clearly stipulated
within SMS.
Reference to risk
control within policy
statement

Procedures for relevant

controls (including
contractor performed
operations)
For all of the following
that are relevant;
Work Equipment
Personal Protective
Equipment
Manual Handling
Workstation
Ergonomics DSE
Housekeeping

For all of the following

that are relevant
Work Equipment

Incident report
analysis.

Records of review of
SMS controls

Staff surveys.

Review of OH&S plan /

objectives

OH&S meeting
minutes.

Compliance audits

Inspection records
(statutory)

Evidence of legislative
updates within control
system reviews

OH&S Plan reviews

Management reports

Manual Handling

Compliance audits

Workstation
Ergonomics DSE

Welfare

Housekeeping

Traffic Management

Storage

Risk assessment(s)

Welfare

Training Plan

Traffic Management

Audit and Inspection

schedules

Training records

Forward planning

Control System audits

Personal Protective
Equipment

Storage

OH&S Plan

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Observation of
implementation
of procedures and
document checks.
Signage, guarding,
RAs, training, correct
processes.

Risk assessment
sampling

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Specification Details cont.

Subject Area

S1: Policy and

Organisation
(750 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S2: Strategy
and Planning
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S3: Implementation
and Operation (1500
PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S4: Performance
Measurement
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

S5: Evaluation
and Review
(500 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required

Safety Management
System Controls
(Specific) and Safe
Working Procedures
(1.2)(3.9)(3.10-3.18)
(5.3)

Relevant Operational
procedures and
arrangements are
clearly stipulated
within SMS.

Procedures for relevant

controls (including
contractor performed
tasks).

Observations of
procedures and
document checks
(including contractor
performed tasks).

Incident report
analysis.

Records of review for

SMS Controls

Staff surveys.

Review of OH&S plan /

objectives

Permit to Work

Control System audits

Inspection records
(statutory)

Continual
Improvement
Indicator

Reference to risk
control within policy
statement

Permit to Work
Safe Isolation
Working at Height
Lifting Equipment
Pressure Systems
Hazardous Substances
(includes Asbestos,
radiation and DSEAR)
Electrical safety
Management of Noise
Management of
Vibration
Risk assessment(s)
Training Plan
Audit and Inspection
schedules

Safe Isolation
Working at Height
Lifting Equipment
Pressure Systems

OH&S minutes.

OH&S Plan reviews

Management reports

Forward planning
Compliance audits
Evidence of legislative
updates within control
system reviews

Compliance audits

Hazardous Substances
(includes Asbestos,
radiation and DSEAR)
Electrical safety
Management of Noise
Management of
Vibration Training
records
Risk assessment
sampling

OH&S Plan
Active and Reactive
Monitoring
(2.2)(2.3)(4.3 4.13)
(5.1)(5.4)(5.5)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator

Policy / process
for performance
monitoring
Commitment to
continual improvement
within policy statement
Reference to corporate
reporting
Defined roles and
responsibilities

Staff awareness
(interview)

Accident / Incident
analysis

Records of
management review

Audit records

OH&S plan reviews

Auditing

Inspection records

Management reports

OH&S objective review

and forward planning

Inspection

Accident / Incident
records

Website / Corporate
information and
reporting

OH&S Plan
Procedures / process /
plan for

Accident Investigation
Ill health monitoring
Incident / loss / near
miss reporting
Contractor / supplier
monitoring
Training plan
Risk assessment

PTW documents
Contractor Induction
records
Approved contractor /
supplier index
Risk assessment(s)

External accreditation
(planning and review)

KPI / Objective
monitoring
Audit records
External accreditation
Statutory records

Site inspection
H&S meeting minutes
Notice board
information
Statutory records

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