Elements and Performance Criteria
- Audit hazardous areas documentation (verification dossier) and prepare to audit as-built installation
- Records system (verification dossier) is reviewed to verify that essential hazardous areas documentation is retained and procedures for maintaining records are established.
- Hazardous areas classification and design drawings and documentation are checked to verify that appropriate procedures have been followed and are checked for traceability and authentication.
- Type and intended location of each item of equipment and circuits subject to audit are determined from design drawings and documentation.
- OHS policies and procedures for preparing to work in a hazardous area are followed.
- Where applicable, appropriately qualified persons are engaged to assist in aspects of the audit process.
- Special tools, equipment and devices needed for the audit are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Conduct audit
- OHS policies and procedures for working in a hazardous area are followed.
- Parts of equipment that are dismantled in order to conduct the audit are protected against loss or damage.
- Appropriately qualified persons are directed to access components of the installation as required to audit the installation.
- Equipment, systems and installations are audited for conformance with the design specifications retained in the hazardous areas documentation (verification dossier) and in accordance with requirements of the applicable Standards.
- Report audit results
- Differences between the hazardous areas documentation (verification dossier), including the design specifications and installation, are recorded.
- Any non-conformances are documented in accordance with established procedures.
- Documentation in relation to all aspects of the audit is forwarded to the appropriate personnel for any actions identified and for inclusion in the hazardous areas verification dossier.
- Note:
- This includes any conformity assessment and fitness-for-purpose assessment.