Audit Methodology

Each audit must be conducted by at least two approved WSH Auditors. Both WSH Auditors may be a full-time employee of the WSH Auditing Organisation or a part-time WSH Auditor engaged by the same Organisation.

The WSH Auditors must exercise all due diligence when carrying out the audit to ensure quality and impartiality. The on-site SHMS audit protocol must comprise the following steps:

(i) Opening meeting;

(ii) Familiarisation tour;

(iii) Assessment of written SHMS;

(iv) Verification of the effective implementation of SHMS, which includes review of documents, interviewing of personnel and physical inspection

(v) Evaluation of findings; and

(vi) Exit meeting.

Audit Report

The approved WSH Auditors who carried out the audit must prepare a report

presenting the findings and conclusions on all elements of the SHMS. The audit report must be signed by the WSH Auditors.

(i) Opening meeting;

(ii) Familiarisation tour;

(iii) Assessment of written SHMS;

(iv) Verification of the effective implementation of SHMS, which includes review of documents, interviewing of personnel and physical inspection

(v) Evaluation of findings; and

(vi) Exit meeting.

AUDIT PROGRAMME RESPONSIBILITIES

The organization audit programme responsibilities can be found in the organization internal audit protocol .Internal audit protocol is a document that sets out the roles, responsibilities and processes of stakeholders for the planning, conduct, reporting and follow up of planned audit work. 

The objective of the internal audit protocol is to ensure that Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) audits are conducted in a manner acceptable to the Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHD), approved Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Auditing Organisations and WSH Auditors are required to adhere to these guidelines..

Following the selection of suitable employees as auditors for the formation of the internal audit team, the roles of the audit team, the lead auditor and the team auditor shall be prescribed with roles and responsibilities