5.1 Inspection, Testing and Monitoring

WHY	The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain documented procedures to monitor and measure on a regular basis the key characteristics of its operations and activities that can cause illness and injury. The effectiveness of these measures shall be evaluated.
WHAT	UNSW has established an Inspection, Testing and Monitoring Procedure to assist UNSW management identify and implement inspection, testing and monitoring where required.
HOW	All staff are required to implement the Inspection, Testing and Monitoring Procedure. This will assist staff establish, implement and maintain systems to monitor plant, equipment and processes.

• UNSW Inspection, Testing and Monitoring Procedure
• UNSW Electrical Testing and Tagging Guideline
• Workplace OHS Inspection Checklist - Offices, General Laboratories and Workshops
• Workplace OHS Inspection Checklist - Specific Laboratories

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5.2 Health Surveillance

WHY	The organisation shall identify those situations where employee health surveillance is required and shall implement appropriate monitoring and recording systems.
WHAT	UNSW, through the OHS Risk Management Program, will identify, control and document activities where employee health surveillance is required.   Where specified by legislation the health of employees exposed to specific hazards will be monitored and recorded.
HOW	All supervisors must identify activities for which health surveillance is required in their area.

1. Information Sheet on Substances Requiring Health Surveillance
2. Air Monitoring and Health Surveillance Guideline (Chemicals)

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5.3 OHSMS Auditing

WHY	The organisation shall conduct OHS audits in order to measure the effectiveness of the implemented OHS management system.
WHAT	UNSW has developed an OHSMS Audit Procedure which provides a structured approach to review implementation of the OHS management system.   A three year audit schedule has been established to conduct OHS audits across all business areas.      The University's OHS Manager will coordinate the implementation of the OHSMS Audit Procedure.
HOW	All staff are required to participate in the scheduled OHSMS audits. The senior management of the audit area is required to implement corrective actions identified in the audit. The senior management of the audit area must communicate the results of the audit to all staff in their area.

• OHSMS Audit Procedure
• OHSMS Audit Process Flowchart
• OHSMS Internal Audit Schedule

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