OHS - Requirements for approval as an Approved Inspection Authority

Occupational Health and Hygiene
Item Requirement Y/N Action required
1. Personnel
All operational staff have appropriate and up-to-date
SAIOH registration
All operational staff have Legal Knowledge Certificates
2. Scope
AIA is restricting its activities to those for which it is
approved
When questioned, staff are fully aware of the scope of
activities for which they are approved
3. Equipment
Suitable monitoring and analytical equipment is
available for the approved services (Inventory must be
provided)
Calibration certificates for all appropriate equipment
are available and up-to-date
Staff can demonstrate proper use of equipment and
calibration procedures
Hiring of equipment
Proof of hire
4. Laboratory analyses
Where laboratory work is subcontracted, appropriate
formal contracts, controls and audits are in place
The competency of the laboratory for this work can
be demonstrated (ie SANAS certification for specific
methods) SANAS 17025 for Quality Control
Adequate performance is demonstrated through
external proficiency testing programmes or suitable
alternative quality assurance measures (quality
assurance chart) or what systems is there if there is no
external proficiency testing programme
Responsibility for results is clearly defined
5. Verification
Where verification of the work of others has been
carried out, all requirements have been confirmed
Verification reports clearly demonstrate whether the
results are valid, accurate and correct
When questioned, staff fully understand verification
requirements
6. Documentation
Copies of all relevant legislation, standards, codes,
guidelines, methods and equipment manuals are
readily available
All documentation is complete and up-to-date
A formal and appropriate document approval and
control system is in use
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