3_ Presentation on RM Audit ARC Guidelines

7/27/2019 3_ Presentation on RM Audit ARC Guidelines

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Risk Management Audit Guidelinesfor MOM-Approved WSH Auditors

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Fung Chan HuaSr AD, ECB Branch/ICB Department

Workplace Safety & Health Council

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Presentation Outlines

Background

RM Audit Guidelines

Supplementary Guidelines for RMAF

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uidelines for AR s & AR s


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Background

RM audit requirements for

bizSAFE Level 3

direct entry to bizSAFE Star

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Partner renewal

Lack of comprehensive coverage

Insufficient details in the report

Defined work scope for ARCs


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- Alignment to Code of Practice

on Risk Management (RMCP)

RM Audit Guidelines

- Evidence-based Audit requirements

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1 WSH Policy

The WSH Policy shows the

organisations commitment to

reduce WSH risks

The WSH Policy is approved by top

management

The WSH Policy is communicated to

relevant stakeholders

WSH Policy with endorsement by top

management

Organisation chart

Evidence of communication to

stakeholders


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- Evidence of risk control measures in place forhigh risk activities

RM Audit Requirements Examples of Evidence

7 Risk Controls

There is a reduction in risk level of work Documented evidence of the application of risk

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activity after the implementation of

prioritised risk controls

Additional Risk Controls

Recommendation of additional controls on top

of the existing controls to further reduce risk

levels, if appropriate

control measures, targeting higher risk activities

with respect to industry sectors:

Work-at-Height for Marine / Construction

Fire & explosion for Marine/ Chemical

Confined space Marine/Construction

Other high risk activity, as appropriate

Documented evidence of risk reduction after

implementation of risk control measures

Evidence of implementation of hierarchy of

control: elimination, substitution, engineering

control, administrative control and PPE


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- Audit protocol and process with the followings:

i. Opening meeting;ii. Assessment of written RM system;

iii. Verification of the effective implementation of RM, review

of documents, interviews of personnel and physical

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inspection of RA (and SWP) implementation of all activities,etc;

iv. Evaluation of findings; and

v. Exit meeting.

- Use of checklists, audit notes, work book, orequivalent to ensure adequate coverage of

audit requirements and notes taking


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- Audit Report :

Minimum content are defined

Must be signed off by all WSH Auditors involved

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The name, address, workplace number and profile of the client;

Identification of the WSH Auditing Organisation and Auditorsinvolved;

The normative references used in the RM audit; The audit objectives;

RM Audit ReportIt shall include

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processes audited; The dates, times (start and end times) and places the audit is

conducted; Audit findings stating clearly the site activities audited, especially the

RA and SWP of all activities, evidence, observations, conclusions; Persons involved in the opening meeting, exit meeting and

interviews; Status updates of the findings from the previous RM and/or WSHMS

audit, if applicable; and

Others, as appropriate


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Supplementary Guidelines forRM Audit under RMAF

- Risk Assessment Training:a) bizSAFE L1 for CEO or top managementb) bizSAFE L2 for at least the RM Champion

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in risk management by the ARC


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Supplementary Guidelines forRM Audit under RMAF

- Risk Controls :1) At least 1 risk control measure to be

implemented for every work activities as

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2) Appropriate risk controls for work-at-height(WAH) if this is an inherent part of the workactivities


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Risk Management Audit Guidelinesfor MOM-Approved WSH Auditors

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Workplace Safety & Health Council

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- Endorse any documents required by RMAFs

Terms and Conditions- Advice & assist in developing a system for WSH

risk management

Duties of ARC Organisations

and ARCs

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- Arrange bizSAFE L1 course for CEO/topmanagement

- Arrange bizSAFE L2 course for at least the RM

champion- Train at least 20% of the workforce thru a

training-led consultancy on RM course (at initial

stage of the consultancy work)


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- Advice, assist, and/or establish on the followings:

How RAs are done for key activities A risk register for work activities with RA done

Prioritizing risk controls and implementation of all control

Duties of ARC Organisationsand ARCs

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measures At least 1 risk control measure implemented for every

work activities as in Form 1A Risk ManagementAssistance Fund (with ARC services) Application Form

A list (or an inventory) of work activities / processes

Appropriate safe work procedures

Reviewing the RA upon completion of risk controls


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Work of ARCsIt shall include

- Formation of RM / RA teams

- Conduct of Risk Assessment Hazard identification

Risk evaluation

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Risk controls

- Risk communication

- Record keeping

Must have appropriate controls forWork-at-Height, such as FPP

At least 1 risk control measure forevery work activities as in Form 1A


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Declaration

- ARCO and all its ARCs are required to have read

and understood the Guidelines for Approved RiskConsultant Organisations and Approved Risk Consultant

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- ARCO and all its ARCs need to submit aprescribed declaration form to ICB/WSHC forhaving read and understood this guide

- Submission of Declaration by: 1 April 2012


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- Ensure objectivity and impartiality in the RM

Professional Ethic

Independence of ARCOs, ARCs & WSH Auditors

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- Exercise all due diligence when performing theirfunctions in relation to the conduct of riskconsultancy and RM audits


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3_ Presentation on RM Audit ARC Guidelines