Auditing, 4%

Question 1

Summarize PDCA

Answer 1

by Deming

Plan
establish objectives and process to achieve.

Do
Perform processes.

Check
Check to confirm that objectives were met.

Act
(aka adjust) Review the do/check and make adjustments.

Question 2

Compare and contrast directive documents and operational records.

Answer 2

Directive documents define intent (policies, procedures, plans)

Operational records confirm activity (assessment forms, inspection reports, statistics)

Question 3

Differentiate system audits vs compliance audits

Answer 3

Systems audits review the safety system and are usually scored/graded.
Often performed due to a financial incentive, risk tolerance, or third party requirement.

Compliance audits review how the organization meets legal requirements. Pass/fail, no grade/score.

Question 4

What is a perception survey and why is it useful in safety auditing?

Answer 4

A survey with mostly subjective questions based on individual’s perspectives.

Often useful to identify differences in perception between management and workers.

Question 5

Differentiate audits vs inspections.

Answer 5

An audit is focused on the management systems. Audits address underlying causes of hazards.

Inspections focus on specific hazards. Inspections are about identifying, eliminating and controlling the specific hazards.