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Five Star Occupational
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Specification document 2013
Five Star Audit Specifcation Document 2013 British Safety Council C
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
Five Star Audit Specifcation Document 2013 British Safety Council 1
This document is intended to provide a summary of the British
Safety Council Five Star Audit process, together with details of
the aforementioned audit specifcation.
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 ofers 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.
Introduction to the
Five Star Audit Model
A Leadership
B Continual improvement
A
Policy &
Organisation
Strategy
& Planning
Implementation
& Operation
Performance
Measurement
Evaluation
& Review
B
Five Star Audit: 2013 specifcation
Best
Practice
Indicators
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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 efectiveness of the
implementation of the organisations health and safety arrangements.
During the audit process, management and staf will be interviewed (as agreed)
to confdentially 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 efectively 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.
B
A Review of safety management documentation
B Interview with managers and staf
C Site tour and inspection
Five Star Audit: 2013 specifcation
A C
1.
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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 fve sections and two Safety
Management Indicators (SMI) as shown below:
Section Audit criteria Maximum accredited audit fgure
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 Additional 0.5% 2% on overall
grading outcome
SMI 2 Continual Improvement
The fve sections of the audit are divided into sixty four (64) 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 non-
applicable 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 fgure 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.
1.1.
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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 fve audit sections
Colour Code Priority Defnition
High:
Diferential over
40% in this area
Recommendations to
be implemented as a
priority 1 action
Medium:
Diferential 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 diferential indicates where signifcant marks (over 40%) have been
lost in respect of the fve star audit scoring criteria and the amber coded diferential
indicates where marks have been lost (1-40%). Wherever this is identifed 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 fve 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.
Audit report and
action planning 1.2.
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In order for the audit process to be as efective as possible,
it is considered important that pre audit preparations are
agreed and completed as required.
Once all logistical arrangements have been confrmed 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 specifcation 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 fexibility with the audit schedule as is
reasonably practicable to accommodate such matters.
British Safety Council auditors are appropriately qualifed, 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 verifed 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 specifcation document is reviewed at least annually to refect changes in
legislation and relevant developments / trends in occupational health and safety
management best practice technique.
Preparing for the audit
Standardisation and
quality assurance
2.
3.
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Element Headings (Key: Core Element Within Section)
Section 1
Policy & Organisation
(750 pts)
Section 2
Strategy & Planning
(1125 pts)
Section 3
Implementation &
Operation
(1500 pts)
Section 4
Performance Measurement
(1125 pts)
Section 5
Evaluation & Review
(500 pts)
1.1: Policy Statement 2.1: Occupational Health &
Safety Objectives
3.1: Risk Management &
Assessment
4.1: Occupational Health &
Safety Plan (monitoring)
5.1: Management review &
Reporting
1.2: SMS Scope, Nature
& Scale (control
arrangements)
2.2: Occupational Health &
Safety Plan
3.2: SMS Controls: (General) 4.2: Occupational Health
& Safety Objectives
(monitoring)
5.2: Provision of Resources
1.3: Leadership & Commitment 2.3: Benchmarking & Initial
Review
3.3: Work Equipment 4.3: Active Measurement 5.3: Continual Improvement
1.4: Roles & Responsibilities
(structure)
2.4: Provision of Resources 3.4: Personal Protective
Equipment
4.4: Inspections & Audits 5.4: Legislative Compliance &
Other Requirements
1.5: Documentation
Management
2.5: Occupational Health &
Wellbeing
3.5: Manual Handling 4.5: Risk Assessment Review 5.5: Occupational Health
& Safety Programmes &
Planning
1.6: Consultation &
Communication
2.6: Consultation &
Communication
3.6: Workstation (DSE)
Ergonomics
4.6: Legal & Other
Requirements Compliance
Monitoring
1.7: Competence & Capability 2.7: Leadership &
Commitment
3.7: Housekeeping, Storage &
Welfare Facilities
4.7: Health Surveillance
1.8: Occupational Health &
Wellbeing
2.8: Risk Management &
Control
3.8: Trafc Management 4.8: Contractor & Supplier
Monitoring
1.9: Change Management 2.9: Risk Profling 3.9: SMS Controls (Specifc) 4.9:Documentation
Management
2.10: Change Management 3.10: Permit to Work Systems 4.10: Reactive Measurement
2.11: Legislative Compliance
& Other Requirements
3.11: Safe Isolation 4.11: Accident, Incident,
Near Miss Reporting &
Investigation Systems
2.12: Emergency Incident
Planning
3.12: Working at Height 4.12: Ill Health & Absenteeism
Monitoring
2.13: Procurement & Design
(including contractor
approval)
3.13: Lifting Equipment 4.13: Loss / Damage Analysis
2.14: Competence &
Capability
3.14: Pressure Systems
2.15: Sustaining Occupational
Health and Safety
Attitudes and
Behaviours
3.15: Hazardous Substances
3.16: Electrical Safety
3.17: Management of Noise
3.18: Management of
Vibration
3.19: Safe Working /
Operating Procedures
3.20: Competence &
Capability
3.21: Sustaining Occupational
Health & Safety Attitudes &
Behaviours
3.22: Emergency Incident
Management
3.23: Fire Safety Management
3.24: Management of
Other Potential Emergency
Occurrences / Incidents
Specifcation Details
4.
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Five Star Audit 2013: Specifcation Details (Please note: This table contains typical information likely to be
reviewed during the audit process but is not a defnitive index)
Subject Area S1: Policy &
Organisation
(750 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S2: Strategy &
Planning
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S3: Implementation
& Operation (1500
PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S4: Performance
Measurement
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S5: Evaluation &
Review
(500 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
Policy Statement &
Safety Management
System
(1.1)(1.2)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator
Commitment to:
legislative compliance,
continual improvement,
periodic review,
prevention of injury &
ill health, provision of
adequate resources,
management of risk,
consultation with staf
& others.
Policy readily available
and provides the
framework for OH&S
objective setting and
is consistent with
corporate vision &
values.
Authorised by top
management.
Safety Management
System (SMS) is
defned and scoped.
Operational procedures
and arrangements are
clearly stipulated within
SMS.
Policy statement
consistent with
subsequent OH&S
objectives & planning
Training & Induction
schedules
Framework Document
(showing how SMS
links to relevant areas)
Policy statement
readily available to,
and understood by, all
levels of management,
staf and other
interested parties.
(verifed through
interview)
Training & Induction
records
Training & Induction
records
Accident / incident
statistics, ill health
monitoring, etc
Management /
Corporate reports
Evidence that
management review
infuences policy
review and setting.
Evidence of policy
statement reviewed.
Evidence that review
has considered
suitability of SMS
scope etc
Structure, Roles &
Responsibilities,
Leadership and
Commitment
(1.3)(1.4)(2.7)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator
Roles and
responsibilities defned
within SMS.
OH&S responsibilities
/ organisational
structure.
Organisation chart
Appointed top level
management
for OH&S.
Policy statement
endorsement
Senior management
commitment
(interview)
Roles and
responsibilities defned
within SMS.
Targets / KPIs
Appraisal planning
Role development
Evidence of efective
supervision and role
competency.
Training records,
CPD, employee
understanding and
awareness. (verifed
through interview and
site inspection)
Appraisal records
Compare documented
roles with actual
quality of management
involvement.
Supervision and
resources
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
Documentation
Management
(1.5) (4.9)
Continual
Improvement
Indicator
Policy / Process for
document control and
management.
If quality management
system is used,
clear link / reference
to OH&S system
requirements
Current versions
available
OH&S planning
documents
consistent with policy
requirements
Current versions
available in workplace
Document policy
requirements verifed
Current versions
available
Internal / external audit
fndings
Document audit report
System refnements
Evidence of document
review
Specifcation Details cont. 4.
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Subject Area S1: Policy &
Organisation
(750 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S2: Strategy &
Planning
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S3: Implementation
& Operation (1500
PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S4: Performance
Measurement
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S5: Evaluation &
Review
(500 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
Consultation &
Communication
(1.6)(2.6)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator
Policy / Process
for consulting and
communicating with
staf and others
(including induction).
Employee / stakeholder
involvement in
objective setting
Schedule for H&S
meetings
Terms of reference for
H&S forums
Efective
communication
of OH&S controls
(inspection, sampling,
interview)
Evidence of H&S
forums taking place
(minutes)
Communication to
others (contractors,
visitors, etc)
Site Induction records
Evidence of meetings,
efectiveness of
training.
Closure of actions
/ non conformities,
achievement of
objectives.
Audit records
Stakeholder
Involvement in review
process
Corporate reporting
Internal reporting
Competence &
Capability
(1.7)(2.14)(3.20)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator
Policy / Process for
ensuring competency
requirements.
Defned roles &
responsibilities
Organisational
structure
Training needs
analysis.
Plan / programme for
ensuring competency
CPD / Appraisal
planning
Mentoring / coaching
plan
Training & induction
records
Evidence of trainer
competency
Training evaluation
Role competency
records
Accident / Incident
analysis
& investigation reports
Audit fndings
Risk assessment
reviews
Statutory compliance
CPD maintenance
Training needs review
Appraisal review
Review of statutory
training requirements
Occupational Health &
Wellbeing
(1.8)(2.5)(4.7)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator
Policy / Process for OH
& wellbeing (including
frst aid)
Defned roles &
responsibilities
OH Plan / schedule
Lifestyle / wellbeing
promotions
Health surveillance
schedules
Training plan
Evidence of frst aid
provision (including
equipment &
personnel) (inspection)
Training records
Health surveillance
records
Evidence of OH
promotions
Return to work
interviews
Support mechanisms
Risk assessments
Accident / Ill health /
absenteeism statistics
Risk assessment
reviews
Staf perception &
awareness (interviews)
First aid records
OH Plan review
Review & setting of
OH&S objectives
OH policy review
Change Management
(1.9)(2.10)
Continual
Improvement
Indicator
Policy / Process
for management of
change
Defned roles &
responsibilities
Examples of
planning for change
(organisational,
structural, physical,
etc)
Design & project plans
Risk assessments
Physical evidence
(inspections)
Training records
Consultation with staf
& others
Audit fndings
Project outcomes
Inspection records
Safety surveys
Review of policy /
process
Forward planning
Project review
Occupational H&S
Objectives
(2.1)(4.2)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator
Reference to OH&S
Objectives
Policy / Process for
objective setting
Documented
description of the
objectives (SMART)
Objectives set at
organisational and
functional levels
Evidence of
consultation and
involvement of staf
(and others) during
setting of objectives
Awareness of
objectives throughout
organisation
(interview)
Evidence of
consultation and
involvement of staf
(and others)
Sampling of objective
progression
Evidence of
monitoring of
objectives (eg audits,
departmental and
senior management
meetings)
Management reports
Review of objective
achievement
Revised planning for
objectives
Specifcation Details cont. 4.
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Subject Area S1: Policy &
Organisation
(750 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S2: Strategy &
Planning
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S3: Implementation
& Operation (1500
PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S4: Performance
Measurement
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S5: Evaluation &
Review
(500 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
Occupational Health &
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
Reference to OH&S
Plan within policy
statement
Policy / process for
planning & review
Commitment within
policy statement
Reference within
arrangements
Defned roles &
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,
fnancial)
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
Sampling of OH&S
plan (inspection &
interview)
Risk assessments
Maintenance records
Statutory inspections
etc
Efective
implementation
of OH&S plan /
arrangements /
controls (inspection,
sampling, interview)
Risk assessment(s)
PTW documentation
Evidence of Provision
of equipment
Site Induction /
Training records
Approved contractor /
supplier register / index
Audit fndings
Minutes from
management and H&S
meetings
Accident analysis
Management reports
OH&S objective
monitoring
Minutes from project
meetings
Accident / ill health
analysis
Management reports
Audit & inspection
reports
Non conformance
monitoring
Documented review
of plan
Forward planning
Evaluation of
compliance records
Management review of
OH&S plan / objectives
External accreditation
Financial & project
reviews
Management reports
Forward planning
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
Policy / process for
risk management /
assessment & control
Procedures for risk
profling, identifcation,
management, and
control
Risk / Hazard matrix /
index / register
OH&S Plan
Risk assessment
(sampling) and
evidence of
association of these
with SOPs and incident
reports
Efective
implementation of
controls (inspection &
interview)
Training records
Maintenance records
Risk assessment /
register review
Accident / incident / ill
health / loss analysis
Management reports
Audit & Inspection
records
Non conformance
monitoring
OH&S objective
monitoring
Statutory compliance
records
Records of
management review
External accreditation
Development of risk
register
Corporate reviews &
reports
Legislative
Compliance and
Sector Best Practice
(2.11)(4.6)(5.4)
Continual
Improvement
Indicator
Commitment to
legal (and other
requirements)
compliance
Policy statement
Defned roles &
responsibilities
Legislative register.
Procedure for audit
/ evaluation of
compliance
OH&S plan
Initial SMS review
Statutory records
Audit & Inspection
records
Training records
Risk assessment(s)
Signage (inspection)
Efective
implementation of
controls (inspection &
interview)
External accreditation
(statutory & otherwise)
Management reports
Audit & Inspection
records
Non conformance
monitoring
OH&S objective
monitoring
Statutory compliance
records
Accident Investigations
External accreditation
Records of
management review
Evidence of legislative
updates to SMS
Specifcation Details cont. 4.
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Subject Area S1: Policy &
Organisation
(750 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S2: Strategy &
Planning
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S3: Implementation
& Operation (1500
PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S4: Performance
Measurement
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S5: Evaluation &
Review
(500 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
Emergency Incident
Management
(2.12)(3.22)(3.23)(3.24)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator
Commitment to
manage emergency
events, staf welfare,
etc
Emergency
management policy /
process
Defned roles &
responsibilities
Disaster Recovery /
Emergency Planning.
Emergency
Procedures.
Risk assessments (fre,
frst aid, security, etc)
Training / competency
matrix
OH&S Plan
OH&S Objectives
Evidence of emergency
procedure testing (fre
drills, environmental
incidents, recovery
tests, etc)
Staf awareness
(interviews)
Signage (escape routes
etc)
Provision of equipment
(fre extinguishers, frst
aid, etc)
Inspection &
maintenance records
Training records
Review of evacuation
tests
Loss / Damage analysis
Audit & Inspection
reports
Records of
management review
of SMS
Improved emergency
planning and
arrangements
Evidence of legislative
updates to SMS
Health and Safety
Culture & Behaviours
(2.7)(2.15)(3.21)
Leadership
Indicator
Continual
Improvement
Indicator
Commitment
to develop and
continually improve
Policy / Process
for competency,
consultation &
communication
Defned roles &
responsibilities
Training matrix /
programme
CPD development &
appraisal
Mentoring & Coaching
OH&S Plan
OH&S Objectives
Specifc programmes
Terms of reference
for H&S (and other)
forums
Occupational health
& wellbeing plans /
programmes
Evidence of
stakeholder
involvement,
empowerment
and management
commitment
(interviews and
inspection)
Minutes from H&S
meetings
Training records
Audit reports
Staf surveys
KPI monitoring
Accident / Incident
analysis & reports
Management reports
OH&S plan monitoring
External accreditation
Stakeholder
involvement in SMS
reviews
External accreditation
Forward planning and
objective setting
Appraisal reviews
Safety Management
System Controls
(General) & 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
Storage
Welfare
Trafc Management
Risk assessment(s)
Training Plan
Audit & Inspection
schedules
OH&S Plan
Observation of
implementation
of procedures and
document checks.
Signage, guarding,
RAs, training, correct
processes.
For all of the following
that are relevant
Work Equipment
Personal Protective
Equipment
Manual Handling
Workstation
Ergonomics DSE
Housekeeping
Storage
Welfare
Trafc Management
Training records
Risk assessment
sampling
Incident report
analysis.
Staf surveys.
OH&S meeting
minutes.
Control System audits
Inspection records
(statutory)
OH&S Plan reviews
Management reports
Compliance audits
Records of review of
SMS controls
Review of OH&S plan /
objectives
Forward planning
Compliance audits
Evidence of legislative
updates within control
system reviews
Specifcation Details cont. 4.
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Subject Area S1: Policy &
Organisation
(750 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S2: Strategy &
Planning
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S3: Implementation
& Operation (1500
PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S4: Performance
Measurement
(1125 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
S5: Evaluation &
Review
(500 PTS)
Example of Typical
Information Required
Safety Management
System Controls
(Specific) & Safe
Working Procedures
(1.2)(3.9)(3.10-3.18)
(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
tasks).
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 & Inspection
schedules
OH&S Plan
Observations of
procedures and
document checks
(including contractor
performed tasks).
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 Training
records
Risk assessment
sampling
Incident report
analysis.
Staf surveys.
OH&S minutes.
Control System audits
Inspection records
(statutory)
OH&S Plan reviews
Management reports
Compliance audits
Records of review for
SMS Controls
Review of OH&S plan /
objectives
Forward planning
Compliance audits
Evidence of legislative
updates within control
system reviews
Active & 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
Defned roles &
responsibilities
OH&S Plan
Procedures / process /
plan for
Auditing
Inspection
Accident Investigation
Ill health monitoring
Incident / loss / near
miss reporting
Contractor / supplier
monitoring
Training plan
Risk assessment
Staf awareness
(interview)
Audit records
Inspection records
Accident / Incident
records
PTW documents
Contractor Induction
records
Approved contractor /
supplier index
Risk assessment(s)
Site inspection
H&S meeting minutes
Notice board
information
Statutory records
Accident / Incident
analysis
OH&S plan reviews
Management reports
Website / Corporate
information &
reporting
KPI / Objective
monitoring
Audit records
External accreditation
Statutory records
Records of
management review
OH&S objective review
and forward planning
External accreditation
(planning and review)
Specifcation Details cont. 4.
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