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ISAGO Audit Software Manual For Auditees (July2018)
ISAGO Audit Software Manual For Auditees (July2018)
for Auditees
July 2018
Audit Software Manual for Auditees
NOTICE
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Contents
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Use of this Manual ................................................................................................................................ 4
3 Workflows ............................................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Pre-onsite Audit Activities............................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Post-onsite Audit Activities ........................................................................................................... 6
4 Accessing the Software ......................................................................................................................... 7
5 Recording Document References ......................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Importing a Document Reference ................................................................................................ 9
5.2 Copying a Document Reference from an Existing Audit ............................................................. 10
5.3 Manually add Document References.......................................................................................... 12
5.4 Attaching Audit Questions (GOSARPs and Sub-References)....................................................... 13
5.5 Document References by GOSARPs ............................................................................................ 16
5.6 Merging Document References .................................................................................................. 17
5.7 Document References Inputting Completed .............................................................................. 18
6 Corrective Action Records (CAR)......................................................................................................... 19
6.1 Accessing a CAR........................................................................................................................... 19
6.2 Add Root Cause ........................................................................................................................... 21
6.2.1 Pre-defined Root Cause ...................................................................................................... 21
6.2.2 Add Your Own Root Cause .................................................................................................. 24
6.2.3 Viewing a Root Cause .......................................................................................................... 25
6.2.4 Editing a Root Cause ........................................................................................................... 25
6.3 Add a Corrective Action Plan (CAP)............................................................................................. 26
6.4 Review and Approval of CAP ....................................................................................................... 27
6.5 Add a Final Action Taken (FAT) ................................................................................................... 29
6.6 Review and Approval of FAT ....................................................................................................... 31
7 Common Actions ................................................................................................................................. 33
7.1 Attach a Document ..................................................................................................................... 33
7.2 Workflow Comments .................................................................................................................. 35
8 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 37
8.1 Access to Audit Software ............................................................................................................ 37
8.2 Any Other Issues ......................................................................................................................... 37
8.3 Time Constraints (CAP and FAT) ................................................................................................. 37
Appendix: Root Cause Categories ............................................................................................................... 38
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1 Introduction
Intelex is the proprietary name that refers to the audit software used by IATA to record the results of the
onsite and follow-up activities of an ISAGO Audit. All pre and post-onsite audit activities are tracked and
recorded in the software.
The software is web-based and scalable for each audit with a systematic workflow-based approach. Each
workflow has an assigned responsible person, including you, the Auditee, which makes user accountability
easier to follow.
You will probably be the GSP coordinator for the ISAGO Audit; however, other employees including
Department Heads may also play a part in developing and implementing a Correct Action Plan (CAP) and
then closing a Corrective Action Record (CAR).
Flowcharts and software screenshots are used to illustrate the workflows and required actions. The
flowcharts are color-coded to indicate who is responsible for each stage of a workflow. Red boxes on the
screenshots indicate the subject matter or where to click.
The guidance may not be provided in the order in which the audit software is used, displayed or viewed.
Despite our best effort to cover everything, nothing is perfect and we acknowledge there may be errors
or missing useful information. IATA welcomes all feedback, corrections or suggested improvements, on
this Manual by email to isago@iata.org.
If you encounter difficulties with the audit software of a technical nature see 8, Troubleshooting.
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3 Workflows
3.1 Pre-onsite Audit Activities
You will have to provide the GOA the name of the person who will be responsible to record the post-
onsite (follow-up) activities when the GOA builds the audit. Changing the person responsible will not be
possible once the audit is built.
You can nominate a dedicated person (other than the person responsible for follow-up activities) to
upload and maintain the document references. The GOA will provide access details (username/password)
if you provide the first and last name and email address of the person.
HOWEVER – this person using this access to the audit software will only have access to
the document references before the audit takes place. There will be no access to the
information/records of the post-onsite activities that are part of the second workflow.
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Figure 2 illustrates the audit software workflow after the onsite audit is completed and the follow-up
activities commence to close the audit.
Note: Access to the audit software to input or view the information/records of the post-
onsite activities will be provided to you by the Lead Auditor assigned to the audit.
The CAR is also part of the ISAGO Audit Report, which is read by your customer airlines. They will want to
see that you have successfully and satisfactorily addressed the Finding too.
Note: The audit software assigns a deadline to each stage of the follow-up process. If
whoever is responsible (either you or the ISAGO Auditor) for the stage allows the deadline
to pass without providing the required input, neither party will be able to update the
information unless the deadline is modified by IATA. You should not let this happen!
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Access to the information entered is controlled (by username and password) and only available to the
assigned person responsible for the workflow (or part thereof).
Enter your Username and Password provided by the Lead Auditor, or the GOA
if you only wish to review or update the document references.
Click Login.
The system login screen will re-appear if you enter an incorrect username
and/or password. Contact the Lead Auditor (or GOA) if you need assistance.
A successful login will provide the My Tasks Summary screen illustrated below.
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The Document References window below will appear. Keep a note of the Record No. It is useful when
uploading the document references.
As with most software applications there are several ways of doing something. The Manage/Import tab
will allow you to upload or modify a document reference by importing a reference, copying a reference
from a previous (existing) audit or manually adding (typing) a reference.
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Importing a document reference is the best option if you have a large number of documents and
references to these documents are readily available in an Excel file. You will have to use a template for
the format of the Excel file.
Audit Record No.* The 3 digit number you kept a note of!
Document Code* The acronym or other code that you identify the document by
Document Title* The controlled name of the document
Document Version The controlled version of the document
Document Description Brief information on the purpose or content of the document
Date of Document The controlled publication date of the document
Document Type* Type, Type 2, Type 3 or Paper (as specified in ORM Table 1.1)
Date Reviewed Date of your last document review
Question Codes This appears in the software Checklist once you click on a question hyperlink,
so leave empty at this stage
The fields indicated by * are mandatory.
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Complete the fields in the Excel template as shown below and Save.
Locate and select the saved Excel file and click Import.
You can choose to copy the entire document references or specific documents from a previous audit.
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Click Select.
You can copy just a specific document or documents from a previous audit.
Select the checkbox beside the document header. You can select more than one document.
Click Select.
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This option should be used when only a few document references are to be entered, such as in the case
of a Station Audit where a new document reference applies because of a local variation or airline
requirements.
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If you have imported or manually added document references you must also link each document
reference to an audit question.
Click Attach.
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Select the related GOSARP. You can select more than one GOSARP if required.
Click Select.
The selected GOSARP (Question Code/Question) will appear in Audit Questions (Map).
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You will see the added document references are recorded. Sub references are not displayed but you can
verify their existence by returning to Audit Questions (Map).
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The Grouped by Question tab is an alternative method of attaching or viewing GOSARPs associated with
document references.
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This function allows two document references to be merged together, deleting (archiving) the redundant
document reference.
Click on the box under Merge With for the document that is redundant.
Click the downwards arrow in the box and select the document reference to which the redundant
document reference is to be merged.
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Click Refresh
The redundant document reference will be deleted but can, for any reason, be viewed under the Merged
(Archived) tab.
Click Submit when you have completed inputting your document references.
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You will receive your credentials (usually from the Lead Auditor) to gain access to the CARs when the
onsite portion of the audit is completed.
Note: You have to provide the GOA the name of the person who will be responsible to
record the CAR entries when the GOA builds the audit. Changing the person responsible
will not be possible once the audit is built.
All CARs must be closed for the ISAGO Audit to be closed. Refer to the GOPM for details of required
timelines, deadlines and the responsibilities of the personnel involved.
A CAR will only be raised for an Observation if you tell the ISAGO Auditor that you would like to address
it. However, you are under no obligation to complete the associated CAP or close the CAR, in which case
you must notify the ISAGO Auditor as soon as possible so that the CAR can be deleted.
Logon as described in 4. Accessing the Software. The CARs are displayed in My Tasks.
Click the Description to view the CAR or the Pencil Icon to enter in edit mode (you want to enter
information).
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A page for you to enter information on each stage of the CAR closure workflow appears.
1. Send for Review = to submit entered information for review/approval by the ISAGO Auditor.
2. Add Comment - you can enter additional information which may be helpful to the ISAGO Auditor.
3. Edit - enables text entry and editing, and you can also enable edit mode if accessed from the
Description.
4. Exit - you are returned to My Tasks.
If you click Edit, the Save (saves entered information) and Cancel (does not save entered information)
buttons appear.
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Scrolling down on the page you will see sections Audit Details, Initiating Details, and Related Questions.
Audit Details displays the ISAGO Audit and audit discipline that the CAR belongs to.
Initiating Details displays the CAR type, the name of the ISAGO Auditor that raised the CAR and the
deadline for you to submit the CAP.
Related Questions displays the GOSARP which the CAR relates to, details of the ISAGO Auditor’s
assessment of non-conformity, comments, related document references, and attachments, if any.
You must determine the Root Cause or Causes for the non-conformity, and form the basis of determining
what corrective action is needed to achieve conformity.
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Click Add Entry (You must enter at least one Root Cause - this field cannot be left blank).
Click Select.
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Click Select.
Click Save & Exit if there are no additional Root Causes to be added.
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Click Save & Add Entry if there are multiple Root Causes for this CAR.
Click Select.
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Click Save & Add Entry and repeat above to add another bespoke Root Cause.
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A CAP provides details to the ISAGO Auditors on what corrective action you intend to carry out, and by
when, to address the Root Causes and achieve conformity to close the Finding.
Note: The more detail you provide in the CAP, the better. It must clearly outline the
corrective actions to address all aspects of the non-conformity and Root Cause(s). It must
cover all aspects of the corrective action you intend to take and you must complete the
approved CAP, otherwise you risk further discussion with the ISAGO Auditor and potential
difficulties in CAR closure. If everyone is aware of and agrees what to do, what to
document and implement, you will avoid unnecessary surprises at the end of the process.
You should ensure that the CAP is written in plain English (correct spelling and grammar). Text or
documentation submitted in another language must include a translated version.
Interim or Permanent? will always be Final Action, and Corrective Action will always be Yes. If Corrective
Action is No the CAR Workflow will progress directly from CAP to Closed without any
verification/confirmation from the ISAGO Auditor. You do not want this to happen!
In Corrective Action Plan enter all details of your CAP. There is no limit on the amount of text you can
enter.
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When you have completed entering your Root Cause(s) and CAP you have to notify the ISAGO Auditor
that it is ready for review.
If the ISAGO Auditor rejects your CAP, the CAR will reappear in My Tasks and it will still be at the Corrective
Action Plan (CAP) stage.
The audit software is designed to host an exchange of information between you and the ISAGO Auditors
whenever responsibility to enter information changes. For example, the ISAGO Auditor may offer
suggestions for additional Root Causes or the improvement of the CAP if it is rejected. Use Workflow
Comments to provide any information to the ISAGO Auditors that should not be part of CAP but is
important to know when you submit the CAP.
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You can access the CAR by either clicking on the Pencil icon or Description and discover why the CAP has
been rejected in Workflow Comments.
Read the comment and edit/make appropriate changes to the Root Causes or CAP as described previously.
Then resend the CAP to the ISAGO Auditor.
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If the ISAGO Auditor approves your CAP the stage will change to FAT.
Once the CAP is approved, you have to implement the corrective actions for each Finding within the
required timelines. You should inform the ISAGO Auditors of the status of implementation on a regular
basis and notify them without delay if you cannot keep with the plan.
When implementation of the CAP is completed you have to enter the FAT and provide Verification (proof)
of Implementation (VoI).
Note: The FAT are the changes you made to achieve conformity, they will be the primary
focus of the ISAGO Audit Report, reviewed by your customer and potential customer
airlines.
The ISAGO Auditors will review the evidence you provide as VoI. This can usually be verified by
examination of revised documentation; however, operational change and/or changes to equipment, will
need additional supporting evidence. In some cases a follow-up visit by the ISAGO Auditor is necessary.
Note: All VoI documentation must be in English. Revised and published controlled
documents may be submitted in the local language; however, the relevant changes must
be translated for verification by the ISAGO Auditor.
The ISAGO Auditor will notify you that the FAT has been accepted and the Finding is closed, or advise that
further action is required on your part or that a follow-up visit is necessary for the VoI.
Note: Failure to close a Finding at this stage may prevent the closure of the ISAGO Audit
on schedule and before a required deadline.
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Access the CAR by either clicking on the Pencil icon (to enter edit mode) or Description (and then click
Edit as previously described).
You should check Workflow Comments to see if the ISAGO Auditor has provided any further input.
Final Action Taken - enter the details of the Final Action Taken here.
Actions Taken By - use this dropdown menu to choose the appropriate name.
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Click Save (if you wish/need to add more information later) or Click Send for VOI to submit.
You can also add a Workflow Comment if you need to inform the ISAGO Auditor of any relevant
information that is not part of the FAT.
Once the CAR has been sent for VOI, it will disappear from your My Tasks.
You do not need to make any further inputs to the audit software for a CAR if the ISAGO Auditor accepts
the FAT.
If the ISAGO Auditor rejects the FAT, the CAR will reappear in My Tasks. It will still show the stage as FAT.
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The ISAGO Auditor’s reasons to reject the FAT will be recorded in Workflow Comments.
As you may have done with the CAP, you can provide the ISAGO Auditor with additional information using
Workflow Comments and you will need to resubmit (as before) your evidence based on the advice of the
ISAGO Auditor.
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7 Common Actions
You can use the following actions at any time during the CAR process.
To demonstrate proof of documentation or implementation you will almost certainly have to provide the
ISAGO Auditor with the relevant documentation.
You can attach a document (or any file) in the audit software to the attention of the ISAGO Auditor.
You can repeat the procedure for additional files or documents that you wish to attach to the CAR.
Remember: All documentation must be in English. You can submit a revised and published
controlled document in another language; however, the relevant changes must be
translated into English for verification by the ISAGO Auditor.
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You have three methods to attach a file. The default is the File tab.
Click Upload file and select the document or file you want to upload from your computer or accessed
from your computer (on a network or removable drive/memory device).
Click Ok.
The second method follows a similar procedure but uses a web address to locate the file to upload.
Click Web.
Enter the Name of the file and the URL (web address) where the file is located.
Click Ok.
Do not use the third method Server. An ISAGO Auditor will not have access to your server.
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Workflow Comments are not included in the ISAGO Audit Report. They serve purely as traceable
correspondence (information offered or feedback) between the ISAGO Auditor and the Auditee to give
advice or general information to assist one another at any time during the CAR closure process. They
cannot, however, be used as a two-way discussion. You will have to use telephone or Email for that
purpose.
Click Ok.
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8 Troubleshooting
8.1 Access to Audit Software
Most access issues, if the audit software is not in maintenance, will be associated with your internet
connection and can only be resolved yourself locally.
If any difficulties with access to the audit software are encountered, contact the Lead Auditor to verify
your credentials are correct.
IATA is not responsible for your internet connection, computer set-up or the compatibility of the audit
software with your operating system.
Contact IATA if you encounter what you believe is a software bug or functionality problem, or have any
request of support. Email to intelex@iata.org and copy the Lead Auditor for the specific ISAGO Audit. Give
as much detail of the issue as possible, including screenshots if you can.
The ISAGO Auditor sets the deadline for the submission of a CAP and FAT VoI for review. If you (or the
ISAGO Auditor) misses one of these deadlines the CAR will remain at its current stage and further progress
cannot be made unless IATA resets the deadline. IATA does not want to do this! This scenario can be
prevented by progressing the CAP as planned or requesting/allowing adequate time to do the work
involved (but while observing the required audit deadlines), and is a good example of where the use of
Workflow Comments is helpful in resolving matters in a timely manner.
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Area Category Sub-Category Example Sub-Category
Not providing policy, instruction, information
Inadequate task delegation/prioritization
IS01 - Failed to provide leadership and guidance
Personality conflict with team member
Lack of feedback
Task allocation
IS02 - Failed to track performance Task achievements
Adequate rest period
Inadequate
No tracking system in place
Supervision IS03 - Failed to track qualification
Records availability and control
No training program established
No training scheduled
IS04 - Failed to provide/ensure adequate training No tracking system in place
Training not scheduled on time
Records availability
IS05 - Other (description to be provided by Auditee)
UNSAFE SUPERVISION
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Area Category Sub-Category Example Sub-Category
PN01 - Restricted visibility, altitude, terrain, weather
conditions
PN02 - Inadequate lighting, noise, vibration
Physical
PN03 - Inadequate cleanliness, surface conditions
Environment
PN04 - Inadequate facilities/walk/road layout, signing,
marking
PN05 - Other (description to be provided by Auditee)
TN01 - Inappropriate/poor design of equipment, tool,
parts, material
Technological TN02 - Inappropriate automation, function, reliability
Environment TN03 - Inappropriate interface design
TN04 - Inappropriate communications system
TN05 - Other (description to be provided by Auditee)
PC01 - Inattention, apathy, complacency, boredom,
distraction, stress, exhaustion (Burnout)
PC02 - Channelized attention and actions, confusion,
disorientation
PC03 - Personality style
Psychological PC04 - Illness, sickness
PRECONDITIONS
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Area Category Sub-Category Example Sub-Category
DE01 - Inadequate risk evaluation during operation,
misjudging
Decision Errors DE02 - Ignored caution, warning
DE03 - Task mis-prioritization
DE04 - Other (description to be provided by Auditee)
SE01 - Incorrect operation/handling of
equipment/inappropriate use of automation
SE02 - Incorrect operations/handling equipment
Skill Based Errors SE03 - Inadvertently activating or deactivating
equipment, controls or switches
SE04 - Failure to see and react/fail
UNSAFE ACTS
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