Chain of Responsibility Implementation Audits
Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Implementation Audits are conducted on the implementation of the organisation’s Management System/ Contract requirements for management of transport safety including Chain of Responsibility (CoR) provision under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) for the organisation or a specific Project
BACKGROUND
The Chain of Responsibility (CoR) aims to ensure that every party involved in the supply chain shares both equal and joint responsibility for the safe execution of transport activities. Its purpose is to prevent breaches of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), whether those breaches occur through direct actions or omissions. Under CoR legislation, any individual or entity that exercises, or has the ability to exercise, direct or indirect control or influence over any transport activity is considered part of the CoR. This inclusion means that all such parties have a duty to guarantee safety and maintain compliance with the HVNL.
SCOPE OF WORKS
Conduct a Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Implementation Audits on the implementation of the organisation’s Management System/ Contract requirements for management of transport safety including Chain of Responsibility (CoR) provision under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) for the organisation or a specific project.
METHODOLOGY
Desktop Independent Audit/Review
The company’s Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Management System for management of transport safety documentation and procedures shall be submitted, and a desktop independent audit/review shall be conducted in compliance to the company’s responsibilities under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and development of an Audit Tool/Criteria Checklist against the Management System requirements.
Conduct Site Audit
- Opening meeting, conduct site tour; identifying processes, work methods, activities, equipment and systems in place,
- Review of Site/Project records,
- Interviews with employees, supervisors and members of the management team,
- Closing Meeting.
A Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Implementation Audit Report
Provided outlining the results of the evaluation, including highlights, notable observations, and pertinent recommendations, areas of improvement and corrective action.
A formal presentation of results of the Audit/Review
can be conducted to the senior management where a session such as this, allows for questions, concerns, comments, or further recommendations to be addressed.
