bizSAFE - Risk Management Audit.
Risk Management Audit for the bizSAFE Programme
The bizSAFE Risk Management Audit is an independent assessment conducted to evaluate an organisation’s implementation of Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Risk Management in accordance with the applicable Workplace Safety and Health (Risk Management) Regulations, the Code of Practice on Workplace Safety and Health Risk Management, and the WSH Council’s bizSAFE Requirements.
The audit provides an objective evaluation of whether the organisation has established, implemented and maintained an effective Risk Management system to identify workplace hazards, assess risks and implement appropriate risk control measures.
The audit is applicable to organisations that are required to undergo a Risk Management Audit under the WSH Council bizSAFE Programme.
Purpose of the bizSAFE Risk Management Audit
- Evaluating the effectiveness of their Risk Management implementation.
- Demonstrating compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health (Risk Management) Regulations.
- Verifying conformity with the Code of Practice on Workplace Safety and Health Risk Management.
- Identifying strengths and opportunities for continual improvement in workplace safety and health performance.
- Supporting continual improvement of workplace risk management processes.
Audit Objectives
The objectives of the bizSAFE Risk Management Audit are to determine whether the organisation:
- Has established and implemented a Risk Management system in accordance with the applicable Workplace Safety and Health requirements.
- Effectively identifies workplace hazards and evaluates associated risks.
- Has implemented suitable risk control measures following the hierarchy of controls.
- Reviews and updates Risk Assessments where necessary.
- Provides adequate communication, consultation and training on Risk Management.
- Demonstrates continual improvement in managing Workplace Safety and Health risks.
Meets the applicable audit criteria required under the bizSAFE Programme
Audit Criteria
The audit is conducted against the applicable requirements, including:
- Code of Practice on Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Risk Management
Audit Scope
The audit scope is determined based on the organisation’s activities, processes and workplaces covered under the agreed audit programme.
The audit may include assessment of:
- Risk Management Policy and Leadership Commitment
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment Process
- Risk Control Measures
- Safe Work Procedures
- Communication and Consultation
- Training and Competency
- Implementation of Risk Control Measures
- Monitoring and Review of Risk Assessments
- Workplace Inspections
- Incident Investigation
- Documentation and Record Control
- Compliance with applicable Workplace Safety and Health legislation
Our Audit Process
Our audit process follows a structured and evidence-based approach to ensure impartiality, consistency and compliance with applicable requirements.
The audit generally includes:
- Review of the audit application and organisational information.
- Determination of audit duration in accordance with the applicable SAC CT 17 requirements.
- Appointment of competent auditors.
- Preparation and communication of the audit plan.
- Opening meeting with management.
- Workplace familiarisation and site inspection.
- Interviews with relevant personnel.
- Review of Risk Assessments, Safe Work Procedures and supporting records.
- Verification of implementation of Risk Management practices.
- Evaluation of objective evidence against the applicable audit criteria.
- Closing meeting to present audit findings.
- Issuance of the audit report.
Competent and Independent Auditors
- Our audits are conducted by qualified and competent auditors with relevant Workplace Safety and Health knowledge and auditing experience.
- Where specialised technical knowledge is required, Technical Experts may participate in the audit to support the audit team. Audit conclusions remain the responsibility of the appointed Lead Auditor.
- All audits are conducted independently, impartially and based solely on objective evidence collected during the audit.
Application and Audit Planning
Organisations seeking a bizSAFE Risk Management Audit are required to provide sufficient information to facilitate the audit planning process, including:
- Organisation and workplace details
- Scope of activities
- Number of employees
- Operational processes
- Relevant outsourced activities
- Applicable statutory or contractual requirements
Following an application review, Reliance Certification Pte Ltd will determine the audit team composition, auditor competence requirements and audit duration in accordance with SAC CT 17.
An Audit Plan will be prepared and communicated to the client before the scheduled audit.
Audit Deliverables
Following completion of the audit, the organisation will receive:
- A comprehensive Risk Management Audit Report detailing the audit findings and conclusions.
- Information necessary for submission under the applicable WSH Council bizSAFE Programme, where required.
Commitment to Quality and Impartiality
- Reliance Certification Pte Ltd is committed to delivering professional, impartial and evidence-based Workplace Safety and Health auditing services.
- Every audit is conducted in accordance with applicable accreditation requirements, recognised auditing principles and relevant Workplace Safety and Health legislation to provide organisations with an objective assessment of their Risk Management implementation and support continual improvement in workplace safety performance.
Disclaimer: Reliance Certification Pte Ltd conducts independent bizSAFE Risk Management Audits as an Auditing Organisation. The granting, renewal or administration of bizSAFE recognition is governed by the WSH Council and the applicable bizSAFE Programme Requirements. The outcome of an audit does not by itself constitute the granting of bizSAFE recognition.