As salam & Excellent day to all …. during audit , sometimes we wonder what question to ask … attached some example of question that you can ask to get objective evidence from clause 4.2 & 4.3
Some key audit points to
evaluate:
OH&S Policy:
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Is there an OH&S policy documented, implemented and
maintained?
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Is it defined and authorised by the organisation’s top
management?
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Does it create the framework for setting and reviewing
objectives?
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Does it contain commitment to prevention of injury and ill
health?
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Does it contain a commitment to continual improvement of
OH&S management and performance?
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Is it appropriate to the organisation’s OH&S risks?
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Does it contain a commitment to comply with legal and other
requirements?
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Is it communicated to all persons working under the control
of the organisation?
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Is it available to all interested parties?
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Is it reviewed periodically to ensure that it remains
relevant?
Planning:
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What is the procedure for the identification of hazards,
assessment of risks, and the implementation of controls?
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Are the results of the risk assessments and the effects of
the controls considered determining controls?
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Is the method for the identification of hazards and risk
assessment proactive rather than reactive?
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How is it ensured that all relevant factors (activities,
people, facilities, hazards of external origin, etc.)?
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Have legal and other requirements related to the risk
assessment been considered?
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What are the procedures for change management?
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Has the organisation consider the hierarchy outlined in the
standard in selection of controls?
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Are the results of hazard identification, risk assessment
and determined controls documented?
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What is the procedure for identifying and accessing legal
and other OH&S requirements?
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Is the information kept up to date?
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Is relevant information on legal and other requirements
communicated to persons working under the control of the organisation and other
relevant interested parties?
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Are documented OH&S objectives established at relevant
functions and levels?
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Are legal and other OH&S requirements considered when
setting objectives?
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Are technological options, financial, operational and
business requirements considered when establishing objectives?
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Are the objectives consistent with the policy?
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Is there a management programme for the achievement of
objectives?
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Does it define responsibility and authority for achievement?
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Does it define means and the timescales for achievement?
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Is it reviewed at regular intervals?