ACS Assessor Guide - Security Industry Authority

ACS Assessor GuideSection 4 – Criterion Specific Guidelines: Criteria 99.5 An SIA Approved Contractor can demonstrate that it measures and improves performance against key indicators for the way in which it supports thecommunity and the environment in which it operates.9.5.1 The review of performance against internal and external environmental/societal/ health and safety performance indicatorsClarification:The Assessor should encourage applicant organisations to consider measuring some of theactivities conducted in Indicator 8.2.1.Examples could include measuring activities such as: emissions from transport. utility consumption. waste streams e.g. paper, printer cartridges, batteries, glass. use of new and recycled materials. accidents and near misses. media interest. contribution to local economic development.Test:Discussion with Managing Director and where applicable other management personnel suchas the Health and Safety Manager as to what measures are maintained and the outcomesachieved. Review of results provided.Linkages with other Indicators:6.3.3 A health and safety policy and supporting procedures exist and are implemented.8.2.1 The organisation considers its impact on the environment in service delivery andrunning the business.In addition awards and membership of health and safety bodies may provide an indication ofthe extent of an organisations commitment to the environment, society at large andprotecting the public.207The contents of this publication are copyright ©2013 Security Industry Authority, all rights reserved. No part of the contents may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means without prior written permission of the copyright owner.