Confined Spaces 

Section 9   Audit and Monitoring 

Reference should be made to Common Elements and Requirements 

and Policy Instructions, which supersede some parts of this 

Section.

9.1  

GENERAL 

9.1.1  

DE Senior Authorising Authority is to carry out regular monitoring and 

periodic audits of the application and use of these Safety Rules and 

Procedures by Maintenance Management Organisations and periodic 

reviews of these Safety Rules and Procedures. 

9.1.2  

The Commanding Officers or Heads of Establishment (see CER) are to 

review the results of monitoring and audit reports on the implementation 

of these Safety Rules and Procedures and ensure actions are instigated to 

correct any deficiencies identified. 

9.1.3  

Co ordinating Authorising Engineers are to arrange and oversee regular 

monitoring and periodic audits of the application and use of these Safety 

Rules and Procedures. 

9.1.4  

The requirements of this Section are to be incorporated into the 

Maintenance Management Organisation's Quality Assurance Management 

Plan. 

9.1.5  

Authorising Engineers are to undertake major and intermediate audits of 

the activities of Co ordinating Authorised Persons and Authorised 

Persons, and the documentation and controls associated with the operation 

of these Safety Rules and Procedures. 

9.1.6  

Authorising Engineers, Co ordinating Authorised Persons and Authorised 

Persons are to implement monitoring procedures to ensure that these 

Safety Rules and Procedures are being correctly operated and 

administered. 

9.1.7  

Guidance on best practice for monitoring and auditing of MOD Safety 

Rules and Procedures for works activities is given in relevant DE Policy 

Instructions.  The following Sub Sections summarise the minimum 

requirements for monitoring and auditing these Safety Rules and 

Procedures. 

9.2  

AUTHORISING 

ENGINEERS

9.2.1  

Authorising Engineers are to undertake a major audit at each establishment 

at periods not exceeding three years, which consists of: 

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reviewing the application of these Safety Rules and Procedures and 

their effectiveness 

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