SafetyMAP:Auditing Health & Safety ... - WorkSafe Victoria

PART 2: AUDIT CRITERIAElement 4: Measurement and evaluation4.1 Monitoring and measurement- GeneralTo make sure that they work, risk controlmeasures need to be checked.The checks may include:a) monitoring potentially hazardousprocesses to ensure that engineeringcontrols are effective;b)inspection of plant, e.g. pressurevessels to ensure conformity withregulatory requirements;c) inspection and discussion in work areaswhere administrative controls are used;d)identification of necessary maintenanceof buildings and facilities; ande) using equipment for monitoring andmeasurement of health and safety risks(e.g. flammable gas determination, noisedosimetry). Such equipment should beidentified, calibrated, maintained andstored in accordance with themanufacturer’s specifications.For regular inspection activities, the use ofchecklists promotes coverage of issues andconsistency of approach.4.1.1 There is a documented health and safetyinspection program that:a) defines intervals for inspections thatare based on identified risk;b) incorporates a reporting and correctiveaction process; andc) uses workplace specific checklist(s).4.1.2 The inspection program includes checksthat monitor:a) conformance to the organization’s safeworking procedures;b) compliance with relevant health andsafety legislation; andc) the effectiveness of control measures.4.1.3 Inspections seek input and involvementfrom the personnel who are required toundertake the tasks being inspected.4.1.4 Engineering controls, including safetydevices, are regularly inspected andtested to ensure their integrity.4.1.5 Monitoring of the workplace environment(general and personal) is conductedwhere appropriate and records of theresults are maintained.4.1.6 Inspection, measuring and test equipmentrelated to health and safety isappropriately identified, calibrated,maintained and stored.28PART 2: AUDIT CRITERIA