AUDIT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN MINING

OHSMS is in place it is important to regularly audit the system to determine whether it is operating as expected, compliances are being complied with. Auditing is the process of assurance that all the provisions of laws, rules, regulations and policies are being followed effectively. OHS Audits are riskbased, designed to manage high risk areas/processes. Higher risk areas/processes are audited more frequently than lower risk areas/processes. OHS management audits identify strengths and weaknesses within a workplace's OHS program in areas such as accountability, policy, hazard identification and control, training, communication and more. The process is done by assessing how well the OHS program meets legislation, regulations, guidelines and established best practices.