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  • Document Number: 1154095

  • General QHSE Compliance Audit

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Contents

  • 1 IMPORTANT: PRIOR TO THE AUDIT PLEASE READ.....4
    2 QUALITY AUDIT.......................................5
    3 HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT......12
    4 ENVIRONMENTAL GENERAL................19
    5 COMMODITY QUESTIONS....................23

1 IMPORTANT: PRIOR TO THE AUDIT PLEASE READ

  • 1. PLEASE LIAISE WITH EITHER THE QHSE LEADS IN THE STREAMS & QHSE CENTRAL TO IDENTIFY IF THERE ARE ANY CURRENT ISSUES WITH THE SUPPLIER WHICH POTENTIALLY COULD BE CHECKED IF THERE IS TIME AFTER THE GENERAL AUDIT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AS WELL AS GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF ANY CURRENT CONCERNS ETC.

    2. IT MAY ALSO BE BENEFICIAL TO LIAISE WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE SUPPLIER AS WELL AS IDENTIFY ANY SHORTCOMINGS IN OTHER AREAS WHICH COULD HAVE AN IMPACT ON QUALITY, HEALTH, SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL.

    3. PLEASE REVIEW ANY PREVIOUS AUDITS & VISIT REPORTS AS THIS MAY GIVE YOU A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE SUPPLIER AND THEIR CAPABILITIES/PERFORMANCE.

    4. IF POSSIBLE, REVIEW ANY CURRENT NCRs OR HSERs.

    5. AT THE APPENDIX AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT THERE ARE PRE-DETERMINED QUESTIONS ON SMD REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO COMMODITIES. ONCE YOU HAVE CHOSEN THE RELEVANT COMMODITY QUESTIONS PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THESE INTO SECTION 1.3.

2 QUALITY AUDIT

2.1 Critical Processes

  • 2.1.1 Can the supplier confirm what the critical processes are involved with manufacturing a product or providing a service to SMD related products? <br>e.g. Specific tolerance testing or specialist welding etc.

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  • 2.1.2 If yes, to the above can the supplier provide suitable evidence to show how they control these processes?

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  • At this point now you should ask if applicable specific questions about SMD requirements relating to that commodity e.g. Requirements for fabrications i.e. W002 Please list below the requirements to be checked<br>2.1.3 Enter questions here & below<br>2.1.4<br>2.1.5<br>2.1.6 Add more rows if needed

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2.2 General

  • 2.2.1 Who is the point of contact for Quality?<br> Appointed person

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  • 2.2.2 Is the management system certified to a recognised and appropriate standard (ISO 9001 or equivalent) by a UCAS accreditation body?<br>(Date of last issue and expiry)

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  • 2.2.3 Is there an up-to-date quality manual?

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  • 2.2.4 Is there a documented quality policy statement?

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  • 2.2.5 Do you have a quality organisational chart?

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  • 2.2.6 Are there either signed/approved quality procedures/work instructions and are they controlled?

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  • 2.2.7 Are customers given access to quality management system documentation where requested?

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  • 2.2.8 Does the supplier determine the necessary competence for personnel performing work affecting conformity to product requirements?

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  • 2.2.9 Are production/manufacturing/ assembly operations undertaken within a suitable environment?

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  • 2.2.10 Are records available to demonstrate the skills knowledge, experience, ability and training of personnel?

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  • 2.2.11 Is there a programme of planned maintenance for production equipment?

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  • 2.2.12 Is there a system for issue, amendment and recall of documents?

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  • 2.2.13 Is there a system for controlling records that:<br>2.2.14 Specifies retention periods?<br>2.2.15 Ensures protection from damage/deterioration?<br>2.2.16 Provides retrieval within a reasonable period?

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2.3 Design & development planning (only complete if applicable)

  • 2.3.1 How is a new design project planned?<br>Does the design plan include defined responsibilities, reviews at specified intervals, validation & verification processes?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.1

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  • 2.3.2 Are responsibilities for design properly determined or documented?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.1

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  • 2.3.3 Are design team selected and how?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.1

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  • 2.3.4 How is design risk identified and mitigated? <br>ISO 9001 7.3.4

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2.4 Design Inputs (only complete if applicable)

  • 2.4.1 How are design inputs relating to product requirements determined?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.2

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  • 2.4.2 Do design inputs include functional, performance and applicable statutory requirements?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.2

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  • 2.4.3 How is experience/information from similar designs utilised at the design input stage?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.2

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2.5 Design Outputs (only complete if applicable)

  • If required by customer or by legal<br>2.5.1 Are design outputs approved by the appropriate authority prior to release?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.3

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  • 2.5.2 How are design outputs verified against design inputs? <br>ISO 9001 7.3.3

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Design Review (only complete if applicable)

  • 2.5.3 Are reviews performed in accordance with the design plan?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.4

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  • 2.5.4 Are design reviews conducted by appropriate personnel?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.4

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  • 2.5.5 What records of design review and actions arising are maintained?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.4

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2.6 Design Verification (only complete if applicable)

  • 2.6.1 What verification is undertaken to ensure that design outputs have met the input requirements?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.5

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  • 2.6.2 What records of design verification and actions arising are maintained?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.5

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2.7 Design Validation (only complete if applicable)

  • 2.7.1 What validation is performed to ensure that the final product is capable of meeting the requirements of the specified application? <br>ISO 9001 7.3.6

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  • 2.7.2 What records of validation and actions arising are maintained?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.6

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2.8 Design Changes (complete only if applicable)

  • 2.8.1 How are design changes reviewed, verified and validated where required? <br>ISO 9001 7.3.7

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  • 2.8.2 Is the effect of design change on previously delivered product adequately considered?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.7

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  • 2.8.3 What records of design change and actions arising are maintained?<br>ISO 9001 7.3.7

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2.9 Non-conformance procedure/process

  • 2.9.1 Upon review the last 3rd party surveillance or accreditation visit. Are issues highlighted being closed out?

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  • 2.9.2 Are non-conformance and corrective actions being taken within the designated timescale?<br>(please check on NCR's raised by SMD)

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  • 2.9.3 Are the non-conformance and corrective actions brought to the attention of senior management?

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  • 2.9.4 Do the corrective actions being taken seem appropriate and effective?

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2.10 Auditing

  • 2.10.1 Are processes and procedures audited?

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  • 2.10.2 Are planned audits complete to-date?

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  • 2.10.3 Are auditors suitably trained (check qualifications)

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2.11 Testing/Inspection

  • 2.11.1 Are there testing procedures?<br> Is there a defined inspection process?<br> What are their capabilities?

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  • 2.11.2 Are there suitable person to carry out testing and inspection tasks?

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  • 2.11.3 Do you use calibration equipment?<br> How is the process controlled? (check certs)

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  • 2.11.4 Are inspection and test activities undertaken within a suitable environment?

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  • 2.11.5 Are incoming goods inspected<br> ISO 9001 7.4.3

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  • 2.11.6 Is there a defined inspection process?<br> ISO 9001 7.4.3

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  • 2.11.7 Is an effective quarantine system in place to prevent non-conforming items reaching SMD?<br>ISO 9001 8.3

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2.12 Delivery

  • 2.12.1 How does the supplier ensure that all production and inspection/verification operations have been completed as planned prior to delivery? <br>ISO 9001 7.5.5

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  • 2.12.2 is there a process for ensuring that product is adequately packed and identified, with delivery identification, prior to dispatch?<br>ISO 9001 7.5.5

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2.13 Supplier/ Sub contractors

  • 2.13.1 Is there a process of suppliers performance assessment?

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  • 2.13.2 Is there an up-to-date approved Suppliers List (ASL)?

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  • 2.13.3 Does the supplier use procurement plan with their supplier/sub-contractors? e.g. Which would detail lead times

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  • 2.13.4 Would you be using any sub-contractors for SMD's work?<br>2.13.5 If yes, will & how will they be assessed on quality?

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  • 2.13.6 Can SMD's representative perform inspection at the suppliers (and sub-tiers) premises?

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  • 2.13.7 How do you monitor customer satisfaction?

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2.14 Training

  • 2.14.1 Is there a plan for training/certification of employees and is it implemented?

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2.15 Any other Quality questions to be asked - please add

  • 2.15.1

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3 Health & Safety Management

3.1 General

  • 3.1.1 Health & Safety policy in place, up to date and adequate for the company activities?

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  • 3.1.2 The company has access to competent health & safety advice? If yes, do they have any formal formal H&S qualifications

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  • 3.1.3 Does the company reviews health & safety annually, and audits it's procedures and arrangements?

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  • 3.1.4 Health & Safety Law poster available to staff?

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  • 3.1.5 Employers Liability Insurance Policy displayed?

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  • 3.1.6 Do Management consult and communicate with staff?

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3.2 Accident and Emergency procedures

  • 3.2.1 Is there an accident book present & up to date (Data Protection Compliant)?

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  • 3.2.2 Are accident forms securely stored?

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  • 3.2.3 Is there an accident investigations system in place?

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  • 3.2.4 Is there a RIDDOR reporting system in place?

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  • 3.2.5 Is there an adequate first aider provision?

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  • 3.2.6 Are first aid boxes available?

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  • 3.2.7 Emergency procedures, e.g. For evacuating the site in case of fire?

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  • 3.2.8 Is there a means of raising the alarm?

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3.3 Fire Precautions

  • 3.3.1 Is there suitable and sufficient firefighting equipment available and tested?

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  • 3.3.2 Are fire drills conducted & recorded?

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  • 3.3.3 Is the fire alarm system tested?

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  • 3.3.4 Are staff provided with fire precaution training? e.g. Fire wardens

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  • 3.3.5 Smoke alarm testing?

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  • 3.3.6 Are there smoke or hear detectors?

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  • 3.3.7 Is emergency lighting tested?

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  • 3.3.8 Are escape routes suitable and unobstructed?

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  • 3.3.9 Fire doors checked?

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  • 3.3.10 All records noted in fire log book?<br> Following records<br><br> Firefighting equipment service/inspection

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3.4 Risk Assessment

  • 3.4.1 Are generic risk assessments available?

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  • 3.4.2 Are there COSHH assessments & data sheets?

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  • 3.4.3 Is there an in date fire risk assessment?

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  • 3.4.4 Are there manual handling assessments?

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  • 3.4.5 Are DSE workstation assessments carried out for DSE users?

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  • 3.4.6 Are PPE risk assessments available?

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  • 3.4.7 Are noise assessments available?

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  • 3.4.8 Are Vibration assessments available?

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  • 3.4.9 Are there Safe Operating Procedures or generic method statements available?

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3.5 Hazardous Procedure/Substances

  • 3.5.1 Are hazardous substances stored suitably?

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  • 3.5.2 Is there hazardous substance inventory available?

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  • 3.5.3 Is flammable liquid stored safely?

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  • 3.5.4 Is fuel stored suitably?

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  • 3.5.5 Are flammable compressed gas bottles stored safely?

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  • 3.5.6 As above, Non-flammable compressed gas storage?

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  • 3.5.7 Has an asbestos survey been carried out (if applicable)

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  • 3.5.8 Is air monitoring carried out? (if applicable)

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  • 3.5.9 Has the company taken any Legionella prevention measures?

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  • 3.5.10 Is Health surveillance documentation available? (See Guidance notes)

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  • 3.5.11 Is there a hazard reporting system?

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  • 3.5.12 Is personal protective equipment available for staff & visitors?

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  • 3.5.13 Does the company have completed PPE issue records?

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3.6 Place of Work

  • 3.6.1 Is there adequate safety signage?

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  • 3.6.2 Are workplace inspection records available?

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  • 3.6.3 Are there welfare facilities?

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  • 3.6.4 Is there safe road access and egress? e.g. Roads, warehouse etc.

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  • 3.6.5 Adequacy and condition of loading & parking areas?

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  • 3.6.6 Are the storage facilities stable, braced and not overloaded?

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  • 3.6.7 Are working areas and walkways free from obstructions?

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  • 3.6.8 Is the site tidy and materials stored safely?

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  • 3.6.9 Is there a suitable arrangement for the collection and disposal of waste

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  • 3.6.10 Are there suitable lighting for conductions?

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  • 3.6.11 Is the general condition of premises in good order?

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3.7 Electrical

  • 3.7.1 Are fixed electrical installation maintenance and records available?

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  • 3.7.2 Is there a PAT testing process in place?

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  • 3.7.3 Does the electrical power supplies and installations appear to be in good order?

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3.8 Training

  • 3.8.1 Does the company have a training assessment or training needs analysis available?

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  • 3.8.2 Are staff and employees given a H&S induction?

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  • 3.8.3 Is fork lift training provided? (if applicable)

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  • 3.8.4 Is equipment training provided?

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  • 3.8.5 Is manual handling training provided?

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  • 3.8.6 Is access equipment training provided? (if applicable)

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  • 3.8.7 Is "on road" vehicle training provided? (if applicable)

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  • 3.8.8 Is bandsmen training provided?

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  • 3.8.9 Are toolbox talks given and records available?

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3.9 Equipment

  • 3.9.1 Is there a plant & equipment maintenance schedule?

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  • 3.9.2 Has equipment got suitable guarding?

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  • 3.9.3 Is lifting gear and appliances Inc. forklifts (testing and records)?

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  • 3.9.4 Is working at height equipment maintained/inspected?

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  • 3.9.5 Is there a ladder register?

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  • 3.9.6 Is there ladder inspections and records?

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  • 3.9.7 Are Gas (Inc. all fuel oil) installations checked and records available?

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  • 3.9.8 Is extraction equipment checked and records available?

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  • 3.9.9 Is pressure equipment checked and records available?

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3.10 Workplace Transport

  • 3.10.1 Are company vehicles serviced periodically to a roadworthy condition?

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  • 3.10.2 Are driver checks carried out?

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  • 3.10.3 Is there specific controls for loading and unloading operations?

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3.11 Sub-Contractors and Visitors

  • 3.11.1 Is there signposting for staff and visitors?

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  • 3.11.2 Does the company assess the competence of sub-contractors?

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  • 3.11.3 Is there a signing in procedure for contractors and visitors?

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3.12 Any other health & safety questions to be asked - please add

  • 3.12.1

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4 Environmental General

  • 4.1.1 Is the management system approved to a recognised and appropriate standard (ISO 14001 or equivalent)?

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  • 4.1.2 Are the policies (scope) consistent with those of SMD?

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  • 4.1.3 Reviewed the last 3rd party surveillance or accreditation visit. are issues highlighted being closed out?

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  • 4.1.4 Are non-conformances and corrective actions being taken?

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  • 4.1.5 Are the non-conformance and corrective actions brought to the attention of senior management?

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  • 4.1.6 Do you feel that the corrective actions being taken seem appropriate and effective?

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4.2 Environmental - General Non ISO 14001

  • 4.2.1 Had the organisation established an appropriate environmental policy?

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  • 4.2.2 Has top management defined the organisations environmental policy?

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  • 4.2.3 Is the policy appropriate to the nature, scale and environmental impacts of its activities, products or services?<br>Are the policies (scope) consistent with those of SMD?

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  • 4.2.4 Does it include commitment to continual improvement and prevention of pollution?

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  • 4.2.5 Does it provide a framework for setting and reviewing environmental objective and targets?

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  • 4.2.6 Is the policy documented, implemented and maintained?

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  • 4.2.7 Is the policy communicated to employees and contractors?

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  • 4.2.8 is the policy available to the public?

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  • 4.2.9 Has the organisation considered environmental aspects such as emissions into the air?

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  • 4.2.10 Has the organisations considered environmental aspects of its waste streams?

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4.3 Any other Environmental questions to be asked - please add

  • 4.3.1

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5 Commodity Questions

  • Once you have chosen which set of pre-determine questions apply to your audit, please copy them into section 1.3. of this audit.

    Fabrications

    • Weld Procedures
    • Welder Certs
    • Weld Inspections (CSWIP 3.0 Visual, Minimum)
    • NDT Certs - Dye Pen
    • MPI
    • Radiography
    • UT
    • DNV approved
    • ISO 3834 Welder Fabricator Certification Scheme (WFCS) approved

    Painting Capabilities - NORSOK etc.

    • Paint Inspection (NACE L3 Minimum)
    • Shot Blasting capabilities
    • Load Test Capabilities (Tonnage)
    • Assembly capabilities
    • Dimensions
    • Final Inspection

    Machining

    • Machining Capabilities (CNC etc.)
    • Painting/Coatings - Inspection requirements
    • Inspection equipment (Faro Arm, Shadow Graph, CMM etc.)
    • Final Inspection
    • Packaging and Protection of parts (coated parts, bare machines face parts)

    Hydraulics

    • Testing Capabilities - Power Supply
    • Hydraulic Rigs
    • Control Software
    • Pressure Testing
    • Build and Test documentation
    • Control of fabrications (HPUs/Cylinders etc.)
    • Control of machines components (Valve Tanks, TCU, HCU etc.)
    • Clean Room Environment

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