Safety management systems audits

Prescribed electricity entities must have a safety management system (SMS) in place that contains the following details:

• The system's safety objectives.
• The systems and procedures by which the objectives are to be achieved.
• The performance criteria to be met.
• The way in which adherence to the performance criteria is to be maintained.

On an annual basis a safety management system performance audit is conducted to verify:

• that the prescribed entity is giving effect to the safety management system
• the safety management system documentation continues to comply with legislation
• that the safety management system is achieving its objectives
• that the safety management system is adhering to and maintaining the performance criteria
• that the auditing system of the prescribed entity's safety management system is effective
• that any modification compliance audits have been done when necessary.

More information

• Safety Management System Audit and Governance Guide (PDF, 0.82 MB)
• Find an accredited auditor for safety management systems
• Become a safety management systems auditor