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PART 2: AUDIT CRITERIA2.2 Objectives and targetsIt is important to establish and documentspecific objectives that will enable theorganization to realize the intentions of thehealth and safety policy. Measurabletargets should be set for each objective.Once objectives and targets are set,measurable performance indicatorsconsistent with the objectives and targetsshould be established and used. Theseindicators are useful for evaluating theperformance of the health and safetymanagement system.2.2.1 Health and safety objectives and targetsconsistent with the organization’s healthand safety policy are documented, areappropriate to the organization’s activitiesand consider:a) legal requirements;b) standards and codes;c) health and safety hazards and risks;d) available technology;e) agreements and guidelines;f) operational requirements; andg) the views of interested parties.2.2.2 Specific health and safety objectives andmeasurable targets have been establishedfor all relevant functions and levels withinthe organization.2.2.3 The organization sets health and safetyperformance indicators that:a) are consistent with its objectives andtargets;b) include actions taken to prevent injuryand illness; andc) meet legislative obligations.16PART 2: AUDIT CRITERIA