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Part K — Performance & Improvement

Corrective action, management review and lessons learned

Workbook section 120 and 127
Owner
HSE Manager / Document Controller
Review / trigger
Annual review; update immediately if legal, authority, project, client, or scope requirements change.
Primary references
Plans TOC - Part K; K - Management Review Register; K - Lessons Learned Register; Plan K127 Management Review and; L - Corrective Action Register
Checkpoints
87
Open live checklist
#AreaCheckpoint / RequirementEvidence / Acceptance CriteriaResponsibleFrequency
1Corrective Action RegisterCAPA register accessible to all department heads via shared HSE management systemSystem access log showing department head accountsHSE ManagerOngoing
2Corrective Action RegisterEach CAPA includes a documented cost estimate for implementation of permanent fixCAPA record with cost estimate field completedHSE OfficerPer entry
3Corrective Action RegisterCAPA register reviewed at weekly HSE meeting with status update for each open itemWeekly HSE meeting minutes listing open CAPA statusesHSE ManagerWeekly
4Corrective Action RegisterCorrective actions arising from client/consultant inspection reports logged within 24 hours of receiptRegister entry timestamp within 24 hours of report dateHSE OfficerPer report
5Corrective Action RegisterCAPA register includes a 'risk reduction achieved' field validated post-implementationRegister field showing before/after risk ratingHSE ManagerPer closure
6Corrective Action RegisterCorrective actions requiring design change routed through engineering change control processEngineering change request form referencing CAPA IDProject EngineerAs required
7Corrective Action RegisterCAPA register backed up and archived weekly to prevent data lossBackup log showing weekly archive timestampIT/Document ControllerWeekly
8Corrective Action RegisterCorrective action ownership transferred formally and documented when responsible person leaves projectHandover memo naming new CAPA ownerHSE ManagerAs required
9Corrective Action RegisterOpen CAPA count and average closure time reported as KPI in monthly HSE reportMonthly HSE report showing CAPA KPI figuresHSE ManagerMonthly
10Management Review InputsReview inputs include status of objectives and targets set at prior reviewObjectives tracker attached to review pack showing progressHSE ManagerQuarterly
11Management Review InputsReview inputs include results of emergency preparedness drills and identified gapsDrill evaluation summary included in review packHSE ManagerQuarterly
12Management Review InputsReview inputs include feedback from client/consultant HSE performance evaluationsClient evaluation scorecard attached to review packProject DirectorQuarterly
13Management Review InputsReview inputs include contractor/subcontractor HSE performance ranking summarySubcontractor ranking table in review packHSE ManagerQuarterly
14Management Review InputsReview agenda circulated to attendees at least 5 working days before meetingCalendar invite/email with agenda attached, dated 5 days priorHSE ManagerQuarterly
15Management Review OutputsReview outputs assign a review date for reassessment of undecided action itemsMinutes showing follow-up review date for pending itemsHSE ManagerQuarterly
16Management Review OutputsManagement review conclusions communicated to site workforce via toolbox talk or notice boardToolbox talk record or notice board photo referencing review outcomesSite SupervisorQuarterly
17Management Review OutputsReview outputs evaluated against ISO 45001 certification maintenance requirementsMinutes cross-referenced to certification body requirementsHSE ManagerQuarterly
18Management Review OutputsAttendance register for management review meeting retained with signatures of all required rolesSigned attendance register on fileHSE ManagerQuarterly
19Non-Conformance & Continual ImprovementNon-conformance register distinguishes between systemic and isolated occurrencesNC register with classification column populatedHSE ManagerPer entry
20Non-Conformance & Continual ImprovementImprovement initiatives benchmarked against industry best practice or client corporate standardBenchmarking report referenced in improvement planHSE ManagerAnnually
21Non-Conformance & Continual ImprovementNon-conformance findings communicated to relevant subcontractor within 48 hours of identificationNotification email/letter timestamped within 48 hoursHSE OfficerPer finding
22Non-Conformance & Continual ImprovementContinual improvement plan approved by Project Director before implementationApproved and signed improvement plan documentProject DirectorAnnually
23Non-Conformance & Continual ImprovementEmployee suggestion scheme for safety improvement reviewed and actioned monthlySuggestion log with review decisions recordedHSE ManagerMonthly
24Non-Conformance & Continual ImprovementNon-conformance recurrence rate tracked as a formal KPI within the HSE dashboardDashboard showing recurrence rate metricHSE ManagerMonthly
25Lessons LearnedLessons learned bulletins numbered sequentially and version-controlledBulletin log with sequential numbering systemHSE ManagerOngoing
26Lessons LearnedLessons learned from other group projects/sites reviewed for applicability to current siteCross-project lessons learned review recordHSE ManagerQuarterly
27Lessons LearnedLessons learned bulletins translated into languages spoken by majority workforceTranslated bulletin copies on fileHSE OfficerPer bulletin
28Lessons LearnedLessons learned effectiveness verified through subsequent audit or inspection observationAudit note confirming lesson applied on siteHSE ManagerPer audit
29Lessons LearnedNew employee induction includes review of most significant recent lessons learnedInduction record referencing lessons-learned moduleHSE OfficerPer induction
30Audit Follow-UpAudit finding closure verified through re-audit or site walk before status changed to closedRe-audit/walk record confirming closureHSE ManagerPer finding
31Audit Follow-UpAudit follow-up status reported to client/consultant where contractually requiredClient status report referencing audit finding closuresHSE ManagerPer audit
32Audit Follow-UpOverdue audit findings included as standing item on weekly HSE meeting agendaWeekly meeting minutes listing overdue audit findingsHSE ManagerWeekly
33Audit Follow-UpAudit finding trends analyzed to identify common weak areas across site departmentsTrend analysis report by department/disciplineHSE ManagerQuarterly
34Audit Follow-UpSelf-assessment audits scheduled ahead of external certification audits with gap closure planSelf-assessment schedule and gap closure plan documentHSE ManagerAnnually
35Root Cause & Systemic AnalysisRoot cause analysis method selected appropriate to incident severity (5-Why vs fault tree vs TapRooT)RCA record indicating method used and justificationHSE ManagerPer incident
36Root Cause & Systemic AnalysisHuman factors (fatigue, workload, competency) considered explicitly within root cause analysisRCA worksheet with human factors section completedHSE OfficerPer incident
37Root Cause & Systemic AnalysisOrganizational/management system factors considered in addition to individual behavior in RCARCA worksheet showing organizational contributing factorsHSE ManagerPer incident
38Root Cause & Systemic AnalysisRCA findings cross-checked against similar historical incidents for common causal patternsCross-reference note linking to prior incident IDsHSE ManagerPer incident
39Root Cause & Systemic AnalysisRCA team composition includes representation from operations, HSE and where relevant engineeringRCA meeting minutes listing attendee rolesHSE ManagerPer incident
40Verification & Effectiveness ReviewVerification of corrective action effectiveness scheduled and tracked with defined due dateVerification schedule with due dates per CAPAHSE ManagerPer closure
41Verification & Effectiveness ReviewVerification includes worker feedback on whether the corrective action is practical and sustainedWorker feedback form/interview record attached to verificationHSE OfficerPer closure
42Verification & Effectiveness ReviewIneffective corrective actions reopened and reassigned rather than closed with residual riskRegister entry showing reopened status with new due dateHSE ManagerAs required
43Verification & Effectiveness ReviewStatistical sample of closed CAPAs re-verified quarterly by HSE Manager for quality assuranceSample verification log with quarterly dateHSE ManagerQuarterly
44Stakeholder CommunicationCorrective action status shared with client/consultant at scheduled progress meetingsProgress meeting minutes referencing CAPA status updateProject ManagerMonthly
45Stakeholder CommunicationWorkforce notified of corrective actions affecting their work area before implementationNotification record/toolbox talk prior to implementation dateSite SupervisorPer action
46Stakeholder CommunicationCorrective action communication includes rationale to support workforce buy-in and complianceCommunication material explaining rationale, filed with recordHSE OfficerPer action
47Stakeholder CommunicationInsurance/loss control provider notified of significant corrective actions where policy requiresNotification correspondence to insurer on fileHSE ManagerAs required
48Digital Systems & Data IntegrityCAPA and NC data entered into digital HSE system without unresolved duplicate entriesSystem duplicate-check report showing zero unresolved duplicatesHSE ManagerMonthly
49Digital Systems & Data IntegrityAccess rights to CAPA system restricted by role to prevent unauthorized status changesUser access rights matrix for CAPA systemIT/Document ControllerQuarterly
50Digital Systems & Data IntegrityAudit trail of CAPA status changes retained within digital system for traceabilitySystem audit trail export showing change historyHSE ManagerOngoing
51Digital Systems & Data IntegrityCAPA system generates automated reminder notifications to owners at 7, 3 and 1 day before due dateSystem notification log showing reminder timestampsHSE ManagerOngoing
52Corrective Action RegisterCentral CAPA register maintained covering incidents, audits, inspections and near-missesRegister with unique CAPA ID, source, description, owner, due date, statusHSE ManagerWeekly
53Corrective Action RegisterEach corrective action assigned a single accountable owner by name, not by departmentRegister 'Owner' field populated with named individualHSE ManagerPer entry
54Corrective Action RegisterTarget closure dates set based on risk severity (immediate/24h/7d/30d tiers)Register due-date column cross-checked against risk matrix tierHSE ManagerPer entry
55Corrective Action RegisterOverdue corrective actions escalated to next management level after 2 reminders unaddressedEscalation email/memo on file referencing overdue CAPA IDHSE ManagerWeekly
56Corrective Action RegisterRoot cause analysis (5-Why or fishbone) completed for all Category A/B incidents before CAPA raisedRCA worksheet attached to CAPA recordHSE OfficerPer incident
57Corrective Action RegisterInterim/temporary control implemented immediately pending permanent corrective actionToolbox talk or work-order confirming interim control dateSite SupervisorImmediate
58Corrective Action RegisterCorrective action verified as effective by an independent party before formal closureVerification checklist signed by person not involved in original RCAHSE ManagerPer closure
59Corrective Action RegisterClosed-out CAPA supported by photographic or documentary evidence of implementationPhoto/document attached to closed CAPA recordHSE OfficerPer closure
60Corrective Action RegisterRecurring corrective actions (same root cause twice in 12 months) flagged for systemic reviewTrend flag in register with cross-reference to prior CAPA IDHSE ManagerMonthly
61Corrective Action RegisterCAPA data reconciled with ADOSH-SF ADOSH-SF incident notification records for consistencyReconciliation log matching ADOSH-SF reference numbers to CAPA IDsHSE ManagerMonthly
62Management Review InputsManagement review agenda includes status of previous review action itemsPrior meeting minutes attached with action trackerHSE ManagerQuarterly
63Management Review InputsReview inputs include incident/accident statistics, audit results and non-conformance trends per ISO 45001 Clause 9.3Management review pack listing Clause 9.3 required inputsHSE ManagerQuarterly
64Management Review InputsReview inputs include results of participation and consultation with workersWorker consultation minutes/survey summary in review packHSE ManagerQuarterly
65Management Review InputsReview inputs include adequacy of resources for HSE management systemResource adequacy statement signed by senior managementProject DirectorQuarterly
66Management Review InputsReview inputs include external/internal communications relevant to HSE, including regulator correspondenceLog of DM/ADOSH-SF correspondence reviewed in meetingHSE ManagerQuarterly
67Management Review InputsReview inputs include status of legal and other compliance obligationsLegal register with compliance status attached to review packHSE ManagerQuarterly
68Management Review OutputsReview outputs record opportunities for continual improvement per ISO 45001 Clause 10.3Minutes listing improvement opportunities and ownersHSE ManagerQuarterly
69Management Review OutputsReview outputs record any need for changes to HSE policy or objectivesMinutes documenting policy/objective change decisionsProject DirectorQuarterly
70Management Review OutputsReview outputs record resource allocation decisions with budget referenceMinutes with budget code/approval referenceProject DirectorQuarterly
71Management Review OutputsManagement review minutes signed off and circulated to relevant department heads within 5 working daysDistribution email/log with signed minutes attachedHSE ManagerPer meeting
72Non-Conformance & Continual ImprovementNon-conformances classified by severity and linked to specific ISO 45001 clause or legal requirement breachedNC register with clause/legal reference column completedHSE ManagerPer entry
73Non-Conformance & Continual ImprovementNon-conformance corrective action addresses both immediate cause and underlying system failureCAPA record shows both immediate fix and system-level actionHSE OfficerPer entry
74Non-Conformance & Continual ImprovementEffectiveness of corrective actions reviewed at defined interval post-closure (e.g., 30/60/90 days)Follow-up verification record dated per defined intervalHSE ManagerPer closure
75Non-Conformance & Continual ImprovementContinual improvement plan updated annually reflecting audit, inspection and incident trend analysisSigned and dated improvement plan documentHSE ManagerAnnually
76Non-Conformance & Continual ImprovementPreventive actions identified proactively from trend analysis, not only reactive to incidentsTrend analysis report with proactive action items listedHSE ManagerQuarterly
77Non-Conformance & Continual ImprovementCorrective action cost and resource impact tracked to support management review resourcing decisionsCost/resource tracker linked to CAPA registerHSE ManagerMonthly
78Lessons LearnedLessons learned bulletin issued to all sites following any Category A (fatality/major) incidentBulletin distribution record with acknowledgement receiptsHSE ManagerPer incident
79Lessons LearnedLessons learned repository maintained and accessible to project planning and design teamsRepository access log or shared-drive recordHSE ManagerOngoing
80Lessons LearnedLessons learned incorporated into method statements and risk assessments for similar future workRevised RAMS document referencing lessons-learned bulletin numberHSE OfficerPer new RAMS
81Lessons LearnedLessons learned reviewed and discussed during toolbox talks within 7 days of issueToolbox talk attendance sheet referencing bulletin topicSite SupervisorPer bulletin
82Lessons LearnedContract-wide lessons learned shared across all subcontractors on site via HSE committeeHSE committee minutes recording lessons-learned agenda itemHSE ManagerMonthly
83Lessons LearnedAnnual lessons-learned summary report compiled for inclusion in company HSE performance reportAnnual report section listing key lessons and system changes madeHSE ManagerAnnually
84Audit Follow-UpInternal audit findings tracked to closure with same rigor as incident-derived corrective actionsAudit findings register cross-referenced to CAPA registerHSE ManagerPer audit
85Audit Follow-UpExternal/third-party audit (e.g., ISO 45001 surveillance) findings assigned corrective action owners within 5 working daysAudit response plan dated within 5 days of report receiptHSE ManagerPer audit
86Audit Follow-UpMajor/critical audit non-conformances reported to top management immediately, not held for next scheduled reviewImmediate notification email/memo to Project DirectorHSE ManagerPer finding
87Audit Follow-UpCorrective action closure evidence retained for minimum 3 years for audit trail purposesDocument retention log confirming 3-year retentionHSE ManagerOngoing

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