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Audit Document - 2014
Audit Document - 2014
(SARMA)
SARMA S.H.R.E.Q. Audit
S.H.R.E.Q. = Safety, Health, Roads, Environment and Quality
2014
Private and Confidential
Print version
Audited by:
Auditors Cell number:
Auditors E-mail address:
Office Telephone Number: 011 791 3327
E-mail Address: office@sarma.co.za
Physical Address Unit 8 Coram Park, Ferero Road, Randpark Ridge
Postal Address P O Box 1983, Ruimsig, 1735
1. Scope
SOUTHERN AFRICAN READY-MIX ASSOCIATION
(SARMA)
S.H.R.E.Q. MANUAL FOR JUDGES AND ENTRANTS
COPYRIGHT : SARMA 2013
Copyright Notice: This document belongs to SARMA and is copyright protected. Except as permitted in writing by SARMA may neither this document or any extract from it be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording
Updated November orREVISION
2013 receive without prior written
03-0 NOVEMBER 2013 permission being secured. Requests for permission to reproduce should be
addressed to SARMA. Violators may be prosecuted.
Welcome to the SARMA S.H.R.E.Q. Auditing Program!
[Safety, Health, Road, Environment & Quality]
CONTENTS
STRUCTURE of SARMA S.H.R.E.Q.
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
RESULTS OF EVALUATIONS
EVALUATION PROCESS
REFERENCES
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
STATISTICS
AUDIT (ADVANCED QUESTIONNAIRE)
ACTION LIST
Disclaimer:
This report was created with the support from the Southern African Ready-mix Association and its member companies. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and does not reflect those of
any Government Department.
NOTE: Compliance with this SARMA S.H.R.E.Q. Auditing System does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.
Policy
An organization should clearly define its Occupational Health & Safety policy, Environmental policy, Road transport policy and Quality policy either as individual policies or as a combined integrated policy
statement and communicate it to all employees. These policies should be reviewed and amended as required. The organization's top management should define and endorse the policies, which should be
documented, implemented, relevant and maintained regularly. At the very least, the policies should cover the following subjects:
Recognition that S.H.R.E.Q. as an integral part of the business
Recognition that S.H.R.E.Q. is a line management responsibility from the top down
Involvement and consultation with employees
Provision of adequate training to meet competence levels
Compliance with legal requirements and publishing of objectives
Provisions of adequate resources
Cost effective improvements in S.H.R.E.Q. performance
Understanding and implementation at all levels
Reviewing, auditing and maintenance of the system
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Introduction
Planning
S.H.R.E.Q. considerations need to be planned so that success or failure can be clearly seen. This will involve clear identification of requirements, the criteria, responsibility, timescales and performance
measurement.
A risk assessment should look at all activities, not only production or processes, but anywhere where hazards may occur (i.e. offices, canteens, toilets etc.)
Following the risk assessment, the results should prompt the following action:
Trivial - No further action and no record required
Tolerable - A risk that has been reduced to a level that can be endured by the organization, having regard to its legal obligations and own H&S policy
Moderate - The risk needs to be evaluated carefully and reduced to being a tolerable risk'. Specialists should possibly be used to carry out assessment profiles and suggest risk reduction methods
carried out. If the assessment relates to a new process or material, the activity should not be initiated
Intolerable - This level is not acceptable and all work should be ceased until the risk has been reduced to one of the above
Elimination
Reducing the of risk,
the risk, if possible
if possible, (e.g.
(e.g. by using
by using lowan alternative
voltage substance
equipment, or material,
reducing using of
the strength mechanical handling
substances, rather than manual,
etc.). Organizations shouldimproving marking to
adapt processes or suit
illumination, reducing
individuals the levels oftake
or circumstances, stacking etc.)
protective
measures that cater for everyone on site (e.g. ventilation systems rather than individual breathing protection etc.), improve controls and procedures, manage the use and care of safety equipment (e.g.
machinery guards, ventilation filters measurement devices etc.), and maintain it to the required standards
If risks cannot be eliminated or reduced sufficiently, personal protective equipment should be issued
Emergency procedures should be explained and practiced so that everybody knows what to do. Alarm systems and indicators should be thoroughly tested on a regular basis and should take into account
any special needs, noisy environments, etc.
All organizations need to ensure they are meeting a level legally required for S.H.R.E.Q. elements that affect their business. The management system should ensure that there is a method to identifying new
requirements or current practices and any requirements for new processes or activities. Other requirements may originate from Approved Codes of Practice or similar publications.
There are many systems available by subscription which will help organizations to keep up-to-date with changes in legislation. Articles in trade journals, publications and the internet are also useful sources
to maintain awareness of new legislation.
Objectives
The organization must establish objectives, which are measurable and relevant to the S.H.R.E.Q. policies. These may also be formulated to achieve improvements in the number of working days lost from
work-related injury and ill health.
Management Programme
The management shall detail the designated responsibility and time frames for achieving objectives.
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Training Awareness and Competence
For the S.H.R.E.Q. policy/s to succeed, the organization will need to ensure that all personnel understand their individual influence and contribution to success of the program. For some members of staff,
there will be aspects of risk control or other activities that require specific competence. To achieve this, training will be necessary, as well as proof that the training has been effective so that such
competence is evident.
Documentation
Establishing an S.H.R.E.Q. system will create documented information. This will probably be information on hazards or activities and control methods. The specification requires that this information is
available, described, maintained and provides direction to related documentation.
Operational Control
S.H.R.E.Q. must form an integral part of an organization's operation. This applies equally to a small sand operation' as it does to multinational companies, with many Ready-mix operations. Organizational
arrangements must include the skills and ability to manage activities and meet legal requirements. When deciding on individual responsibilities, companies also need to address the matter of authority for
taking any necessary action. They should also provide adequate resources to enable personnel to carry out the S.H.R.E.Q. policy. This section would also include details of any permit to work systems (i.e.
hot works, confined spaces, etc).
Records
During the course of operating an S.H.R.E.Q. system, records will be generated. Some records will be necessary to demonstrate compliance with legal and other requirements.
Audit
In addition to S.H.R.E.Q. monitoring, there will be a need for periodic auditing. This is a means of looking at the performance of the S.H.R.E.Q. system in greater depth, to ensure the organization is capable
of achieving the required results.
Management Review
The management must review the S.H.R.E.Q. systems periodically, to ensure that the overall performance of the system and individual elements are operating as intended. Periodic status reviews should
consider additional internal or external factors, further S.H.R.E.Q. improvement, (once original levels are achieved) and that the S.H.R.E.Q. policy and objectives remain valid.
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Certification
The certification process is the same as that of ISO 9001 or ISO 14001. Once the Certification Body receives a completed application form, an initial assessment is undertaken on site, to determine the
state of the policy, procedures and work instructions. If the documentation is satisfactory, then a date is set for the main assessment, which will assess the level of implementation. Once satisfactory, a
certificate is issued. Annual surveillance ensures continued compliance.
FOREWORD
The Southern African Ready-Mix Association (SARMA) is a voluntary membership, a private sector producers association.
SARMA represents its members in regard to policy positions through various organs of the National and Provincial Governments. Contact and interactions also takes place with other relevant policy
making and opinion forming entries. Contact is also maintained with similar associations overseas.
SARMA supports its members on the strategic and advisor sides of business.
SARMA ensures that no meetings, discussions or gatherings contravene, the Competition Legislation in SA, setting standards for operations should therefore not at all be seen as collusion but
rather as lifting the standard of the product.
A great deal of work is put into promoting the industry and the association to the outside world, but also to ensure interaction among other companies and producers in the industry.
Consultation and co-operation within SARMA occurs on a voluntary basis and does not encroach on the managerial prerogative of individual companies.
A wide range of services through working committees renders extra services and advice to members. In particular certain aspects of business are focused on where companies may lack the
resources required to deal with these on a day-to-day basis.
SARMA's aim with the document is to ensure that a standard be set for the industry. The non-members and non-participants need to understand the consequences of not abiding and following the
rules as they are laid down by various sections of the legislation.
Continued improvement on the S.H.R.E.Q. management system is essential for all ready-mix concrete operations.
INTRODUCTION
The Health and Safety programme was started in the 1950's by the National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA). It was used extensively in industry and some mining and quarry operations also made
use of it.
The Health & Safety program was originally introduced in 1997. Ghekos were awarded for achieving the specified levels. Originally it was held every year then on alternate years. The in-between years then
had the Quality audit to look at the quality standard in the ready-mix industry. The entire programme was revised extensively in 1999. It continues to be upgraded each year in order to keep up to date with
the latest developments in Health and Safety practices.
In 2006 a decision was taken to combine the Quality audit with the Health & Safety Audit. This document is as a result of the actions by the SARMA H&S committee to meet this requirement for its
members. It is based on the ISO formats and includes the requirements for SANS 878:2004 for the quality component.
In 2010 this document was re-worked and now the quality section represents 40% of the audit document. Health = 15%, Safety = 15%, Transport = 15% & Environment = 15%.
In 2013 - over all score increased to 80% pass mark
RESULTS OF EVALUATIONS
The evaluation is conducted in accordance with an evaluation schedule, an example of which appears towards the end of this manual. However, it is stressed that, this program is not in the nature of a
competition, as all operations can be awarded the same results. To be accredited, the plant will need to obtain a 90% subminimum on Quality and have a 80% over-all score.
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The questions are designed to be objective, and only rarely is the subjective approach needed. However, a weighted score is attached to each question. The program automatically calculates the scores
and totals, produces the graph lines, and calculates the percentages. ZERO tolerance is the goal.
The program makes its calculations from each "X" in the evaluation sheets. Each item or question line can accommodate only one "X", and where an item is not applicable ("N/A"), the program adjusts the
scores automatically.
It is of the utmost importance that only one "X" is inserted into each question line. It is immaterial whether lower or upper case is used. Any extra "X"s will result in the spreadsheet showing an error message.
EVALUATION PROCESS
Each evaluation should start with an initial meeting, during which the operations management team and the auditor will discuss general issues.
This should be followed by a physical inspection of the operation. In addition to assessing the operation, evaluation team members should raise questions with employees in order to evaluate issues
covered by the
The physical evaluation
inspection willsheets.
be followed by a further meeting between the management team and the auditor, during which the individual items and question lines will be discussed and assessments
agreed. It is at this stage that the final "X" marks are inserted. Follow-up discussions will also take place at this stage. Issues which need further action to comply with requirements, and those issues which
need to show improvement at the next evaluation, will be agreed upon and inserted in the document.
Should a computer not be available at the operation, essentially the same procedure will be followed. But the results from the agreed evaluation sheets will be processed on computer as soon as practical
afterwards, and hard copy of the print-out made available to all those involved as soon as possible after the evaluation.
Ideally the evaluation sheets should be marked directly onto the computer in the presence of all those attending. A print-out can then be made at the end of the completed evaluation.
2. Reference Publications
OHSAS 18001:2007 Standard
OHSAS 18002:2007 Guidelines
ISO 9002: Guidelines
ISO 14000: Guidelines
SANS 878:2004
ILO Guidelines for Safety Management Systems
The Guide to Environmental Auditing in South Africa - Butterworth's
Occupational Health & Safety Act Nr 85: 1993 & Regulations
Mine Health & Safety Act Nr 29 : 1996 & Regulations
BVQI Standard for Third party Certification of Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems.
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3 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
SARMA S.H.R.E.Q.: These Definitions specifically apply to this SARMA based Safety, Health, Road, Environmental and Quality Auditing Document.
INDEX DEFINITION
Accident An event that caused injury or damage that is reportable to the authorities in terms of the Health & Safety Legislation.
Activity refers to the work done by an occupation i.e. electrical repairs
Acceptable Risk: A risk that has been reduced to a level that can be tolerated by the organization having regard to its legal obligations and its own OH&S policy.
an admixture that either increases slump of freshly mixed mortar or concrete without increasing water content or maintains slump with a reduced amount of water, the effect being due to factors other
Admixture, Water-Reducing: than air entrainment.
Admixture: a material other than water, aggregates, hydraulic cement, and fibre reinforcement, used as an ingredient of concrete or mortar, and added to the batch immediately before or during its mixing.
adhesion of the molecules of a gas, liquid or dissolved substance to a surface. Adsorption differs from absorption in that absorption is the assimilation or incorporation of a gas, liquid or dissolved
Adsorption: substance into another substance.
Aggregate: granular materials, such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, crushed hydraulic-cement concrete, or iron blast-furnace slag, used with a hydraulic cementing medium to produce either concrete or mortar .
Systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the audit criteria is fulfilled. This does not necessarily mean
Audit external independent auditors from an outside organisation. The independance can be demonstated by the freedom of responsibility for the activity being audited.
Baseline Condition: a known quantity or quality of a substance upon which variances can be measured.
Batch Plant: an installation for batching or for batching and mixing concrete materials.
Batch: quantity of either concrete or mortar mixed at one time.
Best Management Practice (BMP): structural devices that temporarily store or treat urban storm water runoff to reduce flooding, remove pollutants, and provide other amenities.
Calcium Chloride: a crystalline solid, CaC12; in various technical grades, used as a drying agent, as an accelerator of concrete, a deicing chemical, and for other purposes.
Cement, Bulk: cement that is transported and delivered in bulk (usually in specially constructed vehicles) instead of in bags.
Cement, Hydraulic: a cement that sets and hardens by chemical interaction with water and is capable of doing so under water.
a certificate held by a person in control of a waste, or operator of a waste management system, that entitles him to handle the specific waste in accordance with specific conditions contained in the
Certificate of Approval (C of A): Certificate.
Chemical Stabilizing Admixture: an admixture that retards or suspends the hydration process of Portland cement particles through chemical action or reaction.
COID Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases.
action in accordance with a request. A person or facility that is not in compliance means that he is subject to legal action by any government agency because of breach of a specific law, policy,
Compliance: regulation or guidelines
Concrete, Central-Mixed: concrete that is completely mixed in a stationary mixer from which it is transported to the delivery point.
Concrete, Ready-Mixed: concrete manufactured for delivery to a purchaser in a plastic and unhardened state.
a composite material that consists essentially of a binding medium within which are embedded particles or fragments of aggregate, usually a combination of fine aggregate and coarse aggregate; in
Concrete: Portland cement concrete, the binder is a mixture of Portland cement and water.
Continual Improvement: A recurring process to enhance the OH&S management. Doesnt need to be in all areas simultaneously
An enclosed, restricted or limited space in which because of its construction, location or contents or any work activity carried on in it a hazardous substance may accumulate or an oxygen deficient
Confined space atmosphere may develop. It includes chambers, tunnels, pipe, pit sewer, container where a substance liquid or material including high dust levels or fumes may be present presenting a danger of
engulfment. NOTE that it is not always required / possible to enter a confined space e.g. fuel tanks and oil drums. Such cases should be treated however the same as if one could enter.
any person, self-employed or employed by a company other than the RMC company, who is contractually working on behalf of the RMC company. [Note that on quarries contractors are viewed as an
Contractor employee in terms of MHSAct].
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3 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
SARMA S.H.R.E.Q.: These Definitions specifically apply to this SARMA based Safety, Health, Road, Environmental and Quality Auditing Document.
INDEX DEFINITION
COP Code of Practice
Decibel: a comparative unit that measures the intensity of sound. It is the term to identify 10 times the common logarithm or the ratio of two like quantities proportional to power or energy.
De-Scaling Agent: chemicals used in water to prevent scale from forming on pipes and tanks/vessels. Bromine is a common de-scaling agent
refers to a process used in detention/retention facilities, whereby water is completely discharged or drawn down to a pre-established pool elevation by way of a perforated pipe. De-watering allows the
De-Watering: facility to recover its design storage capacity in a relatively short time after a storm event.
DIFR Disabling Injury Frequency Rate.
DMR Department of Mineral Resources
DoH Department of Health
DoL Department of Labour
a modification made to an existing dry storm water management pond to increase pollutant removal efficiencies. For example, the modification may involve a decrease in orifice size to create extended
Dry Pond Conversion: detention times, or the alteration of the riser to create a permanent pool and/or shallow marsh system.
Effluent: flowing forth or out.
Elevated work Any area where the potential exists for persons to fall more than 1.8 meters to another other level.
fill, which can be reused in, engineered applications, i.e. concrete, asphalt, sub- base material beneath buildings and roadways such as granular B material. storm water runoff for up to twenty-four
Engineered Fill: hours after a storm using a fixed orifice. Such extended detention allows urban pollutants to settle out. The ED ponds are normally "dry" between storm events and do not have any permanent standing
water.
Environment The area in which the operation exists incl the interaction of people who are employed as well as other affected parties.
Ergonomics The study of the relationship of how to best fit the machine to the person/s using it.
Evaluation Determine the amount of and apply a numerical value
a conventional ED pond temporarily detains a portion of storm water runoff for up to twenty-four hours after a storm using a fixed orifice. Such extended detention allows urban pollutants to settle out.
Extended Detention (ED) Ponds: The ED ponds are normally "dry" between storm events and do not have any permanent standing water. An enhanced ED pond is designed to prevent clogging and re-suspension. It provides greater
flexibility in achieving target detention times. It may be equipped with plunge pools near the inlet, a micro pool at the outlet, and utilize an adjustable reverse-sloped pipe at the ED control device.
Fill: any earth, soil, rock or granular material of a similar nature that has been excavated or manufactured.
textile of relatively small mesh or pore size that is used to (a) allow water to pass through while keeping sediment out (permeable), or (b) prevent both runoff and sediment from passing through
Filter Fabric: (impermeable).
Findings Discovery of what was searched for.
Friable: easily crumbled.
Hazard The sources or situation withy a potential to cause physical injury or damage to the health of persons
Hazardous Waste: a) hazardous industrial waste, b)acute hazardous waste chemical) hazardous waste chemical,d)severely toxic waste, ignitable, corrosive, reactive, radio active, pathalogicxal, & PCB
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SARMA S.H.R.E.Q.: These Definitions specifically apply to this SARMA based Safety, Health, Road, Environmental and Quality Auditing Document.
INDEX DEFINITION
Independent Independent can mean external to the organisation or by persons being independent of those having direct responsibility for the activity / organisation being examined.
a conventional infiltration trench is a shallow, excavated trench that has been backfilled with stone to create an underground reservoir. Storm water runoff diverted into the trench gradually exfiltrates
Infiltration Trench: from the bottom of the trench into the subsoil and eventually into the water table.
ISO 14000 : Environmental Management Systems
Job / Occupation refers to the employment title i.e. Electrician
KPA Key Performance Areas
Leachate: liquid, especially water that has percolated through solid waste or contaminated media and dissolved soluble components so that the liquid becomes contaminated .
Liquid-Effluent: Liquid (i.e. water) that comes in contact with an industrial process, and proceeds to flow in or out
MA Minerals Act [Safety: In terms of Schedule Four]
Maintain Continue to keep in good order once established
Evaluation by management of the overall performance of an OHS management system from a viewpoint of whether the system meets the overall needs of the organisation its stakeholders workers and
Management Review regulating authorities
Materials, Cementitious: cements and pozzolans used in concrete and masonry construction.
Medical surveillance: Regular examination by a Occupational Medical Practitioner to monitor worker health
MHSA Mine Health and Safety Act
Mixing, water: the water in freshly mixed sand-cement grout, mortar, or concrete, exclusive of any previously absorbed by the aggregate ( e.g. water considered in the computation of the net water-cement ratio ).
Mobile Equipment Refers to all motorised machines [drill rig, dumpers, loaders, excavators, graders etc] used by the quarry to carry out the mining activities.[excludes delivery and collection vehicles - customers]
best management practice, utilizing the natural adsorptive features of fabric or haemic peat, which consists of a vertical filter system with a grass cover crop, alternating layers of peat and sand and a
Peat Sand Filter: sediment forebay feature. The peat sand filter is presently used for \ municipal waste treatment systems and is being adapted for use in storm water management.
Permanent Pool: a three to ten foot metre deep pool in a storm water pond system, that provides removal of urban pollutants through settling and biological uptake (also referred to as a wet pond)
an expression of hydrogen-ion concentration, equivalent to a negative decimal logarithm of c hydrogen-ion concentration in moles per litre, giving a measure of acidity or alkalinity of a solution. A pH of
pH: 7 is neutral.
Pneumoconiosis A Disease caused by mineral dust [silicosis] from exposure to dust containing silica in the workplace.
Portable An item of electrical equipment or tool that can easily be moved [for which it is designed] easily and that uses a plug to connect to a power supply.
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3 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
SARMA S.H.R.E.Q.: These Definitions specifically apply to this SARMA based Safety, Health, Road, Environmental and Quality Auditing Document.
INDEX DEFINITION
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
Practicable It can be done or is feasible within the scope of the risk, knowledge available, costs involved and the means available to execute a matter
Practical It is suitable for the purpose required.
Priority Scale of importance [High, medium, low]
Procedure Specified way to carry out an activity or process. Can be documented or not.
QA Quality Assurance
Quarry A surface mine from which rock is removed and processed into aggregates
Recommendations Suggested solutions / actions to correct / improve Health and Safety.
Record Document stating results achieved and providing evidence of activities performed
physical, chemical or biological processes are used to transform a waste stream into the raw material needed to make a new product. To be successful, recycling program requires an effective
Recycling: infrastructure for segregating, collecting, transporting and reprocessing the feedstock, as well as the maintenance of stable markets for the derived secondary materials.
Reduction: industrial production changes or modified consumer practices can decrease the quantity of waste product.
Regular Means more than an annual event.
Remediation: clean-up
Reportable A requirement to inform a government department or agency
Risk Means the likelihood of an occurrence or situation development resulting in some form of loss
Risk Agreement Document setting out the responsibilities of the contractor as to what he may or may not do.
SAMRASS South African Mines Accident and Safety Statistics
SANS South African National Standards [previously SABS]
Severity Rate The amount of TIME [Days] lost due to the incident that in turn has cost implications
SHE Safety Health & Environmental
S.H.R.E.Q. Safety, Health, Road-transport, Environmental and Quality
Sludge: any thick, semi-fluid mass, usually a sediment or filtered waste product, muddy or slushy sediment.
Slurry: thin mixture of water and any of several fine, insoluble materials.
SMS Safety Management System
the entire process of collecting, sorting, processing, recycling, reclaiming and disposing of waste. The recommended waste management hierarchy begins with consideration of practicable waste
Solid Waste Management: reduction and reuse measures, followed by recycling and resource recovery, and finally disposal.
SOP's Safe / Standard Operating Procedures [Written Safe Work procedures]
Standard A rule by which a matter can be compared with
Storm Water Treatment: detention, retention, filtering or infiltration of a given volume of storm water to remove urban pollutants and reduce frequent flooding.
Storm Water: Precipitation that accumulates during and immediately following a storm event.
Substances Means any liquid, gas, fumes
Survey A study which is undertaken to obtain data and information.
Sustainable Development Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations ability to meet their own needs.
Targets A short time goal with specific time frames attached to achieve the related objective.
Task Any specific work done by an occupation i.e. rewire an electrical plug
TMM Trackless mobile machine
Tolerable risk To any risk that has been reduced to a level that can be endured by the organisation having regard to its legal obligations and its own OH&S policy.
Truck Mixer: a concrete mixer suitable for mounting on a truck chassis and capable of mixing concrete in transit.
Vibration health limits Action level 2.5m/s2 & OEL = 5m/s2
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SARMA S.H.R.E.Q. COMPLIANCE AUDIT
Minimum
Premises: [PLANT NAME HERE] Item ACTUAL SCORE POTENTIAL SCORE PASS/FAIL
Requirement
Certification: PLATINUM PLUS AUDIT (REQUIRE A PASS ON ALL SECTIONS TO PASS AUDIT): #DIV/0!
OVERALL STANDARD SCORE (All General and Quality (Excludes 4.7)) 235 0 0 0.0%
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SARMA SHREQ DOCUMENT
4.1.1 Has a Health & Safety management system been established and maintained? S 1 0
4.1.2 Has an Environmental management system been established and maintained? E 1 0
4.1.3 Has a Quality management system in terms of SANS 878 been established and maintained? [Q] Q 1 0
4.1.4 Has a Road Transport Safety Management System been established and maintained? R 1 0
4.1.5 Has a S.H.R.E.Q. GAP analysis been done on this organization? G 1 0
4.1.6 Has a S.H.R.E.Q. GAP analysis been done for this site? G 1 0
4.1.7 Is it being maintained according to the requirements of ISO standards? G 1 0
TOTAL 0.0 7 0 0 0 0
4.3 PLANNING
4.3.1 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT
4.3.1.1 Does the operation have a structured process / methodology for carrying out Hazard Identification and 1 0
G
Risk Assessments [HIRA]?
4.3.1.2 Have the requirements for carrying out HIRA been designated to a specific person? G 1 0
4.3.1.3 Has an assessment been conducted on the baseline risks at these premises? G 1 0
4.3.1.4 Is there evidence of issue based risk assessments? G
4.3.1.5 Is there evidence of continuous risk assessments? G
4.3.1.6 Has an assessment been carried out with respect to Health & Safety risks? S 1 0
4.3.1.7 Has an assessment been carried out with respect to the Environment risks? (ISO 14001) E 1 0
4.3.1.8 Has an assessment been carried out with respect to Quality risks / requirements? (SANS 878:2004) 1 0
Q
4.3.1.9 Has an assessment been carried out with respect to Road Transport risks / requirements? R 2 0
4.3.1.10 Have assessments included the need for Personal Protective Equipment? S 1 0
4.3.1.11 Has an assessment been conducted for setting up new Plant, Equipment, modified or repaired? G 1 0
4.3.1.12 Has an assessment been conducted for activities where Working at Heights is required? S 1 0
4.3.1.13 Has an assessment been conducted on the Security aspects of this particular plant? S 1 0
4.3.1.14 Where work must be done in the presence of Water and/or any other substance have these been 1 0
E
assessed ?
4.3.1.15 Has an assessment included Vibration and associated health risks of those persons exposed? S 1 0
4.3.1.16 Has the assessment included Routine and Non-routine activities? G 1 0
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4.3.1.17 Has an assessment been conducted when persons are Removed Transferred [Change management]? 1 0
G
4.3.1.18 Has the existing HIRA been reviewed after a Serious -Accident/ Incidents/ Non-conformance? S 1 0
4.3.1.19 Have assessments been done where there is an Abnormal & / or Emergency situations? S 1 0
4.3.1.20 Are Task Safe Operating Procedures / Task Safe Work Instructions linked to the above assessments? 1 0
S
(see Sec 4 / 4)
4.3.1.21 Was a survey conducted by a Competent or an Approved Inspection Authority to identify and evaluate the 1 0
S
following occupational hazards and have recommendations been made:
4.3.1.20.1 Exposure to Substances, Chemical & Agents hazards? S 1 0
4.3.1.20.2 Noise levels in workplaces and zoning? S 1 0
4.3.1.20.3 Noise levels that could affect neighbours? E 1 0
4.3.1.20.4 Illumination of workplaces? S 1 0
4.3.1.20.5 Ventilation of workplaces? S 1 0
4.3.1.20.6 Exposure to Dust emissions especially which contain silica? S 1 0
4.3.1.21 Has there been an assessment of Ergonomic issues? S 1 0
4.3.1.22 Has there been an assessment for signage and notices? S 1 0
4.3.1.23 Does the survey / assessment report include a register/matrix available of exposed employees S 1 0
4.3.1.24 Is the "observation process" of the operation being followed? G 1 0
4.3.1.25 Are there a sufficient number of observations being carried out and are the findings recorded? G 1 0
4.3.1.26 Are actions taken on any deviations noted? G 1 0
TOTAL 0.0 32 0 0 0 0
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4.3.3.10 Are there designated responsibilities and "authority of achievement" of the objectives at different levels in 1 0
G
the organisation and are there descriptions on how the tasks are to be done?
TOTAL 0.0 6 0 0 0 0
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4.4.4.2 Is the documentation well organised, are obsolete documents removed from circulation and are obsolete 1 0
G
documents that are required to be kept for legal purposes suitably stored and identified?
4.4.4.3 Is the documentation linked, controlled and traceable? G 1 0
4.4.5.1 remove Are there procedures in place to control documents and records? G 1 0
4.4.5.2 Do all relevant supervisors have copies of permits and procedures / instructions? G 1 0
4.4.5.3remove Does the operation have written S.H.R.E.Q. Observation procedures? G 1 0
4.4.5.4 Is there a COP / Guideline / procedure for the safe guarding of machinery and is it implemented? S 1 0
4.4.5.5 Is there a COP / Guideline / procedure that covers the requirements for lockout of machinery / equipment 1 0
S
is it implemented?
4.4.5.6 Is there a current record of lockout / lock-in actions and have these been implemented? S 1 0
4.4.5.7 Are the records completed thoroughly? S 1 0
4.4.5.8 Is there a written guideline for PPE requirements based on the operations HIRA and is it implemented? 1 0
S
4.4.5.9 Does the operation have a procedure for persons to undergo medical examinations and is it implemented? 1 0
S
4.4.5.12 Is there a procedure with regard to the inspection & use of ladders and is it implemented? S 1 0
4.4.5.13 Is there a COP / Guideline / procedure with connection to the Management & control of vehicles used to 1 0
R
transport Ready-mix products?
4.4.5.14 Is there a COP / Guideline / procedure available for pumping Ready mix Concrete and is it implemented? 1 0
R
4.4.5.15 Is there a COP / Guideline / procedure for all pressure vessels internal examination and hydraulic test 1 0
S
within the [ last 2 years - MHSA Last 3 years - OHSA] ?
4.4.5.16 Is there a COP / Guideline / procedure for the use of all types of grinders and is it implemented? [Fixed 1 0
S
and portable]
4.4.5.17 Is there a COP / Guideline / procedure with respect to the storage, use and handling of gas cutting / 1 0
S
welding equipment and is it implemented?
4.4.5.18 Has a COP / Guideline / procedure for Noise been compiled for this operation and is it implemented? 1 0
E
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4.4.5.38 Is there a COP / Guideline / procedure with respect to slump test (SANS 5861-2)? Q 1 0
4.4.5.39 Is there a COP / Guideline / procedure with respect to making of cubes (SANS 5861-3)? Q 1 0
4.4.5.40 Is there a COP / Guideline / procedure with respect to curing of cubes (SANS 5861-3)? Q 1 0
4.4.5.41 Is there a COP / Guideline / procedure with respect to Calibration of Lab equipment? Q 1 0
4.4.5.42 Is there a COP / Guideline / procedure with respect to testing of cubes (SANS 5863)? Q 1 0
4.4.5.43 Is there a COP / Guideline / procedure with respect to process control? Q 1 0
TOTAL 0.0 46 0 0 0 0
4.4.6.3.9 Where work must be carried out at Loading hoppers / bins [Restricted spaces] is the procedure followed? 1 0
S
4.4.6.3.10 Is Conveyor belt related work done according to specific procedures? (belt splicing, changing idlers, 1 0
S
rollers)
4.4.6.3.11 Is the Condition of the mobile machines / equipment in accordance with the legal requirements? R 2 0
4.4.6.3.12 Were the drivers authorized to drive equipment? R 1 0
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4.4.6.3.13 Can it be demonstrated that the specific persons operating the equipment have the necessary skills? 2 0
R
4.4.6.3.14 Were transport vehicles found to be compliant with the plants stated instructions and procedures? R 5 0
4.4.6.3.15 Is the condition of the transport vehicles acceptable? R 5 0
4.4.6.4 FIRE EQUIPMENT
4.4.6.4.1 Are all relevant fire extinguishers inspected monthly and the findings recorded in a legible register? S 1 0
4.4.6.4.2 Can it be demonstrated that the specific persons inspecting the equipment have the necessary skills? 1 0
S
4.4.6.4.3 Is there a legible copy of the service companies SANS 1475 certification? S 1 0
4.4.6.5 PLANT
Was the operation in compliance with its procedures / guidelines for the following:
4.4.6.5.1 Machinery provided with stop/start and lockout devices? S 1 0
4.4.6.5.2 Are emergency and stop buttons coded RED and acessable? S 1 0
4.4.6.5.3 Is every exposed shaft guarded along its length? S 1 0
4.4.6.5.4 Is every shaft that projects more than a quarter of its diameter guarded? S 1 0
4.4.6.5.5 Is every tail pulley within reach guarded? S 1 0
4.4.6.5.6 Is every head pulley within reach guarded? S 1 0
4.4.6.5.7 Is every take-up pulley within reach guarded? S 1 0
4.4.6.5.8 Are all impact idlers within reach guarded? S 1 0
4.4.6.5.9 Are conveyor rollers / idlers secure from falling? S 1 0
4.4.6.5.10 Is every sprocket within reach guarded? S 1 0
4.4.6.5.11 Is every coupling within reach guarded? S 1 0
4.4.6.5.12 Is every drive belt / chain within reach guarded? S 1 0
4.4.6.5.13 All conveyors provided with tripwires on both sides where accessible S 1 0
4.4.6.5.14 Are all conveyer systems interlocked where applicable? S 1 0
4.4.6.5.15 Is the conveyor structure free of damage? S 1 0
4.4.6.5.16 Is an audible alarm system sounded automatically before start-up of a conveyor comforming to legal 1 0
S
requirements?
4.4.6.5.17 Where persons are working on Machinery have they complied to the Operations Lockout procedures? 1 0
S
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4.4.6.8.4 Are fuel and hydraulic tanks filled to below 100mm below the neck? E 1 0
4.4.6.8.5 Is the flammable liquid store in compliance with requirements
4.4.6.9 FALL PROTECTION
4.4.6.9.1 Is the fall protection plan in line with the operations working at heights COP and HIRA? S 1 0
4.4.6.9.2 Where work must be done in elevated positions is this done according to the operations procedures and 1 0
S
fall protection plan requirements?
4.4.6.9.3 Is the Condition of the scaffolding in accordance with legal requirements? [Note SANS 10085-1:2004] 1 0
S
4.4.6.11.6 Is there a check made on all gas cutting equipment at least quarterly and findings recorded? S 1 0
4.4.6.11.7 Can it be demonstrated that the specific persons inspecting the equipment have the necessary skills? 1 0
S
4.4.6.11.8 Is the equipment stored handled and used in accordance with the operations procedures? S 1 0
4.4.6.11.9 Can it be demonstrated that the specific persons operating the equipment have the necessary skills? 1 0
S
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4.4.6.13 TOOLS
4.4.6.13.1 Are all tools in compliance with the COP? S 1 0
4.4.6.13.2 Is there an inspection by the designated person on tools? S 1 0
4.4.6.13.3 Can it be demonstrated that the specific persons inspecting the equipment have the necessary skills? 1 0
S
4.4.6.15.20 Are all portable electrical hand tools in compliance and inspected? S 1 0
4.4.6.15.21 Can it be demonstrated that the specific persons using the above equipment have the necessary skills? 1 0
S
4.4.6.16 ILLUMINATION
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4.4.6.16.1 Has sufficient lighting been provided, including Night time in line with the lighting survey and risk 1 0
E
assessment? Reg 9(9)
4.4.6.16.2 Were all light units (Incl. emergency ) found effective? S 1 0
4.4.6.16.3 Are window panes safe and not broken? S 1 0
4.4.6.16.4 Is safety glass installed in the areas identified in the risk assessment? S 1 0
4.4.6.17 NOISE
4.4.6.17.1 Is the plant complying with the COP for noise controls? E 1 0
4.4.6.17.2 Has the plant implemented engineering and administrative controls towards the elimination of Noise levels 1 0
E
leading to hearing loss?
4.4.6.17.3 Are there persons working in high noise zones with the required hearing protection being worn? S 1 0
4.4.6.18 HOUSEKEEPING
4.4.6.18.1 Does the organisation comply with the COP? G 1 0
4.4.6.18.2 Is the perimeter fence area on both sides kept clean & tidy? E 1 0
4.4.6.18.3 Is there a means for the safe disposal of hazardous waste? E 1 0
4.4.6.18.4 Are floors, platforms and walkways free of risk? S 1 0
4.4.6.18.5 Are adequate resources made available for maintenance work to be carried out effectively? S 1 0
4.4.6.18.6 Is spillage managed according to the operations procedures for spillage? E 1 0
4.4.6.18.7 Are all buildings and structures adequately maintained? G 1 0
4.4.6.18.8 Is there a regular inspection programme in place for pre-start-up of plant and machinery? G 1 0
4.4.6.18.9 Is all stacking neat and controlled? S 1 0
4.4.6.18.10 Is there a uniform Colour Code applied to demarcation and other general applications? G 1 0
4.4.6.19 HYGIENE FACILITIES
4.4.6.19.1 Are clean and hygienic sanitation facilities provided in terms of COP? S 1 0
4.4.6.19.2 Is the use of the facilities in line with the plants guidelines and procedures? S 1 0
4.4.6.20 ERGONOMICS
4.4.6.20.1 Do the ergonomics comply with the companies survey? S 1 0
4.4.6.21 SUBSTANCE, AGENTS AND SOLVENTS
4.4.6.21.1 Are the records relating to the location & quantities of substances used / stored up to date? S 1 0
4.4.6.21.2 Were any substances found that were not on the list? S 1 0
4.4.6.21.3 Are data sheets of all substances on site available? S 1 0
4.4.6.22 WASTE MANAGEMENT
4.4.6.22.1 Is there Waste Permit / Certificate documentation for the disposal sites used? E 1 0
4.4.6.23 CONTRACTORS
4.4.6.23.1 Does the service provider comply with the COP? G 1 0
4.4.6.23.2 Are the workplaces of the contractors, sub-contractors and service providers inspected to ensure 1 0
G
compliance?
4.4.6.23.3 Is the work done by contractors and service providers checked before acceptance by the Company? 1 0
G
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4.5.2.13.8 G -5 0
4.5.2.13.9 G -5 0
4.5.2.13.10 G -5 0
4.5.2.13.11 G -5 0
4.5.2.13.12 G -5 0
4.5.2.13.13 G -5 0
4.5.2.13.14 G -5 0
4.5.2.13.15 G -5 0
4.5.2.14 OBSERVED SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS - plus 50 Max
Allowed
4.5.2.14.1 G 50 0
4.5.2.14.2 G 50 0
4.5.2.14.3 G 50 0
4.5.2.14.4 G 50 0
TOTAL 0.0 137 0 0 0 0
4.5.4 AUDITING
4.5.4.1 Does the organisation comply with the COP? G 1 0
4.5.4.2 Have the premises been audited within the last six months either in part or in whole by S.H.R.E.Q. audit 1 0
G
team/s (Internal / External)?
4.5.4.3 Were levels of Management and Employee Representatives involved in these audits and is proof 1 0
G
available for examination?
4.5.4.4 Was the follow-up system effective? G 1 0
4.5.4.5 Are there any matters that are still outstanding for longer than TWO YEARS? G 1 0
TOTAL 0.0 5 0 0 0 0
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4.7.1.3 Is the total mass of the batch readily available and documented? Q 5 0
4.7.1.4 Is the yield result of a batch at least 98% of the theoretical yield of the mix design [Calculated using RD's 5 0
Q
and actual batched masses]?
4.7.2 CONTRACT [Q]
4.7.2.1 Is proof available that the company has in-house technical expertise consisting of at least a relevant 5 0
Q
tertiary qualification or Concrete Technology qualification?
4.7.2.2 Are quotations made which reflect the requirements of the customers written specifications? Q 1 0
4.7.2.3 Are customers requirements [specifications] retained on file? Q 1 0
4.7.2.4 Does the concrete supplied meet with the customers requirements in terms of their specifications? Q 2 0
4.7.3 MATERIALS [Q]
4.7.3.1 Is cement purchased from a supplier holding the SABS mark? [List type and sources] Q 10 0
4.7.3.2 check markin Do extenders used comply with the requirements of SABS 1491/1/2 or 3? [List type and sources] Q 2 0
4.7.3.3 Can it be shown that aggregates comply with SANS 1083 or have a satisfactory use in concrete? [List 5 0
Q
type, sizes and sources]
4.7.3.4 Is documentation available to prove that admixtures comply with the requirements of SANS 878 Section 3 0
Q
6? [Chemical mixtures - 2004 version]
4.7.3.5 Is non-recycled water [1] potable [drinkable out of the mains] or [2] is proof available that water is suitable 3 0
Q
for use in concrete[compliance with Fulton section]?
4.7.3.6 If recycled water is used is it tested to give at least 85% of the strength of a comparative mix made with 3 0
Q
potable water?
4.7.3.7 If other materials are used do they have a satisfactory history of use in concrete? [List type and sources] 5 0
Q
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4.7.5.7 Is the aggregate and cement measuring equipment verified with a dedicated set of measuring weights at 5 0
Q
least monthly?
4.7.5.8 Is admixture measuring equipment verified with a standard set of measuring weights / standard volumetric 5 0
equipment or calibrated by an external agency over the full working range at least six monthly intervals Q
and verified with legible certificates?
4.7.5.9 Is water measuring equipment verified with a standard set of measuring weights / standard volumetric 5 0
equipment or calibrated by an external agency over the full working range [if by mass] and minimum of
100 lit [if by volume] at least six monthly intervals and verified with legible certificates? Q
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4.7.7.6 Are all delivery notes legible and correctly completed by all parties? Q 5 0
4.7.8 SAMPLING & TESTING READY-MIX CONCRETE [Q]
4.7.8.1 Does the plant have access to a laboratory capable to carry out the following tests: Q
4.7.8.2 Slump testing in range? Q 5 0
4.7.8.3 Can the person conducting the Slump Test demonstrate the necessary skills? Q 10 0
4.7.8.4 Cube manufacture and curing? Q 5 0
4.7.8.5 Cube compression strength and testing? Q 5 0
4.7.8.6 Can the person conducting the compression test demonstrate the necessary skills? Q 10 0
4.7.8.7 Is the slump cone in accordance with method SANS 5862-1? Q 3 0
4.7.8.8 Are dimensions of cube moulds in accordance with method SANS 5860? Q 3 0
4.7.8.9 Are cubes made and cured in accordance with method SANS 5861-3? Q 3 0
4.7.8.10 Can the person making the Cube demonstrate the necessary skills? Q 10 0
4.7.8.11 Does the compression test machine have a valid calibration certificates? less than 1 year old] Q 5 0
4.7.8.12 Loading rate? Q 5 0
4.7.8.13 Force applied? Q 5 0
4.7.8.14 Can the swivel head move? Q 3 0
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SARMA S.H.R.E.Q. Audit Survey
S.H.R.E.Q. = Safety, Health, Roads, Environment and Quality
(Version 3 - July 2013)
In an endeavour to improve our system and be of better service to members, please complete this survey and return to
our office on office@sarma.co.za. All information will be treated as confidential.
5 Did the auditor explain the audit methodology correctly and did you understand what his concerns were (if any)
Please specify:
6 Do you feel that any of the concerns raised were unreasonable or harshly applied?
Please specify:
Is there any other comments, requests or suggestions that you would like to make?
1 lowest 10 - highest
Report Summary of Non-conformances
recorded for this audit.
For : [PLANT NAME HERE] Dated: [2014/00/00]
Responsible Action By
Ref No. - Action required to be taken
Person (MMM-YY)