Module 5 - VicForests

safety systems in which there has been adequate information, instruction, training,
and supervision in the key health, safety and environmental aspects of the proposed
work.
The Auditor will be responsible for making the ultimate judgement on when to
abandon site visits (i.e. for safety concerns) for members of the audit team.
In coupes where active harvesting is occurring, the Auditor will need to be aware of
and meet the specific requirements for entry and induction by the harvesting
contractor.
Audit Plan
An audit plan must be developed by the Auditor in consultation with DSE and relevant
auditees. The plan should be flexible enough to permit changes in emphasis based
on information gathered during the audit, and to permit effective use of resources.
The plan must include:
• Outline of target compliance elements.
• Audit schedule:
◦ The dates and places where audits are to be conducted;
◦ The expected time and duration for major field audit activities;
◦ The schedule, location and format of key meetings;
◦ Expected date of issue and distribution of the draft and final audit reports.
• A HSE Plan, outlining the health, safety and environmental procedures and
requirements.
• Identification of audit team members and their roles. Each audit team member will
be assigned specific areas to audit and be instructed on the audit procedure to
follow. Such assignments are made by the Auditor in consultation with the audit
team members concerned. During the audit, the Auditor may make changes to the
work assignment to ensure the optimal achievement of the audit objectives.
• Contact information for the audit team, and key contacts in the DSE, auditee
organisations plus other relevant parties.
• Methodology for public consultation (refer to Section 2.4.7 herein).
• Identification of the functions and/or individuals within the auditee's organisations
having significant direct responsibilities regarding the subject matter of the audit.
• Identification of electives of the auditee's systems or activities that will be
reviewed for that year.
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