1       Summary

A review of the COVID-19 requirements relating to the consultancy, training and auditing activities was conducted using the SEL audit template SEL0520COV19.

SEL Group Ltd had already begun preparation for working safely during COVID-19 and had commenced the risk assessment, nominated responsible person training and review of compliance requirements. This audit was conducted on 27^th May and 29^th May 2020 once some of the corrective actions had been completed. This audit will be repeated each month throughout the period of COVID-19 to ensure that arrangements meet the current UK government requirements for ‘Working safely during COVID-19’.     

SEL Group Ltd scored 55% on the first audit and 78% on the second audit. The individual clause scoring is shown in the graph below

The recommendations to improve the preparation for ‘Working safely during COVID-19’ include:

1. Add relevant COVID-19 requirements to compliance tool
2. Consult on COVID-19 arrangements
3. Respond to any induction queries
4. Conduct a drill of new emergency preparedness arrangements
5. Monitor compliance with COVID-19 control arrangements
6. Conduct Management Review of COVID-19 arrangements
7. Update COVID-19 action tracker
8. Track performance improvement using audit tool

The recommendations completed to improve the scores from the first audit included:

1. Update the QEHS manual
2. Update the H&S policy statement
3. Complete the COVID-19 risk assessment and add to website
4. Sign the “Stay COVID-19 Secure in 2020” notice
5. Prepared the COVID-19 Return to work induction
6. Commence the COVID 19 cleaning regime
7. Amend the First Aid arrangements
8. Amend the visitor rules
9. Document the COVID-19 control arrangements
10. Amend the site visit risk assessment and RAMS
11. Establish the COVID-19 action tracker

Author:                  QA:                             Dawn Pope                                 Alan M^cEntire

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A McEntire –  SEL Group Ltd