Management System and Protection Program Audit Protocols

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describe how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(a) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the performance measures are approved at appropriate management levels within the company;
• How the company’s objectives and targets are linked to the company’s goals OPR subsection 6.3(1);
• How the company’s objectives and targets are linked to their performance measures OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(b);
• How the company’s objectives and specific targets are communicated to its appropriate level of management OPR s. 6.5(1)(m);
• How the company’s objectives and specific targets are assessed OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(v);
• How the company will take corrective or preventive actions for issues identified when the established objectives and targets are used to evaluate the goals established under subsection 6.3(1); and
• How the company will conduct the annual review by management of its objectives and specific targets.

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for paragraph 6.5(1)(a).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company in support of its process for setting objectives and specific targets. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• a) How does the company approve and endorse the objectives and targets for use;
• b) How does the company communicate and train all staff in the company that use the process; and
• c) Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available documents and records to demonstrate the annual review by company management of the objectives and specific targets and any actions taken to address those areas where the company did not meet the objectives or targets.

To be compliant, ensure the following are addressed:

• How the performance measures are applied and what they measure;
• Where required, the performance measures reference other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how they are applied to each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above requirements to demonstrate the performance measures are developed, demonstrate the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the objectives and targets are approved at appropriate management levels within the company;
• How the company’s performance measures are linked to their goals OPR paragraph 6.3(1)(b);
• How the company’s performance measures are linked to their specific objectives and targets OPR paragraph 6.5.(1)(a);
• How will the company report or communicate its performance measures to its appropriate levels of management OPR s. 6.5(1)(m);
• How will the company initiate corrective actions for issues with performance measures; and
• How the company will use their performance measures for the purposes of preparing their annual report per OPR paragraph 6.6(1)(a).

To meet the requirements of this paragraph and part of paragraph 6.6(1)(a), ensure the following are addressed:

• The company company’s performance measures are used for the ongoing assessment of goals, objectives and targets.
• All required forms and records as part of the process can be demonstrated as in use;
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• The approved documents can be demonstrated as in use for minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented performance measures for paragraph 6.5(1)(b).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for developing performance measures.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• a) How does the company approve the performance measures for use;
• b) How does the company communicate and train all staff in the company that use this documentation; and
• c) Demonstrate that this management system requirement has been approved for minimum three (3) months

Demonstrate through records that this management system requirement has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

Pursuant to paragraph 6.6(1)(b) make available documents and records to demonstrate the annual review by company management of the performance measures.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describe how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(c) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company uses various methods to identify hazards as most appropriate for the s. 55 programs including regulatory required standards:
  • Canada Labour Code (CLC);
  • Canadian Standards Association Z276 Liquefied natural gas- Production storage;
  • Canadian Standards Association Z341 Oil & gas Industrial systems & materials;
  • Canadian Standards Association Z246.1 Security management for petroleum & natural gas industry systems; and
  • Canadian Standards Association Z662 Oil & gas pipeline systems.
• How the identification of hazards includes both occupational and operational activities along with multi-event scenarios;
• How the company will use specialized methods for hazard identification such as: job-safety analysis, job-hazard analysis, HAZOP etc;
• How the company will analyze all identified hazards;
• How the process links to the company’s inventory of hazards and potential hazards OPR paragraph 6.5.(1)(d);
• How the process links to the company’s risk evaluation process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(e) and its controls process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(f);
• How changes to the company’s operations or activities will require the identification and analysis of new or altered hazards OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(i); and
• How the identified hazards and potential hazards are reported and updated on a periodic basis OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(r).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(c).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for identifying and analyzing hazards. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• a) How the process links to the company’s inventory of hazards and potential hazards OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(d);
• b) How the process links to the company’s risk evaluation process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(e) and its controls process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(f).

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• How changes to the company’s operations or activities will require the identification and analysis of new, potential or altered hazards OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(i).

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• a) How the identified hazards and potential hazards are reported and updated on a periodic basis OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(r);
• b) How does the company communicate and train all staff in the company that use the process; and
• c) Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be a compliant inventory, ensure the following are addressed:

• All hazards and potential hazards within the company scope of operations and activities are in the inventory; and
• The inventory of hazards and potential hazards are linked to each of the applicable s. 55 programs.

To meet the requirements for established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The documentation is developed in the company required format;
• The inventory is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management;
• The inventory is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the documents within the company; and
• The approved inventory and methods for maintaining the inventory have been documented. for a minimum three (3) months.

To meet the requirements for maintained, ensure the following are addressed:

• The inventory is kept current in the required format; and
• The inventory meets all regulatory requirements including the control of records process requirements OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(p).

In addition to the above requirements the following needs to be addressed:

• How the inventory is prepared, updated and maintained from the hazard identification and analysis process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(c);
• How the company will link the inventory to their risk evaluation process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(e) and their controls process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(f); and
• How changes to the company’s operations or activities will require updates to the inventory OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(i).

To demonstrate that the requirements are implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• Demonstrate the ongoing active use and ongoing use of the inventory;
• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the inventory for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff; and
• Evidence that the approved inventory has been use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s inventory for s. 6.5(1)(d).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the inventory. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how the inventory applies to all OPR s. 55 programs.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• a) How the inventory is prepared, updated and maintained from the hazard identification and analysis process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(c); and
• b) How the company links the inventory to its risk evaluation process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(e) and their controls process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(f).

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• How changes to the company’s operations, activities or newly identified hazards or potential hazards will require updates to the inventory OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(i).

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• a) How does the company communicate and train all staff in the company that use the process; and
• b) Demonstrate that the approved inventory has been documented for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the inventory has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR s. 6.5(1)(e) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company performs risk evaluation as appropriate for the s. 55 programs including regulatory required standards;
  • Canadian Standards Association Z276 Liquefied natural gas – Production storage;
  • Canadian Standards Association Z341 Oil & gas Industrial systems & materials;
  • Canadian Standards Association Z246.1 Security management for petroleum & natural gas industry systems; and
  • Canadian Standards Association Z662 Oil & gas pipeline systems.
• How the company includes normal and abnormal operating conditions;
• How the company determines risk tolerance/acceptance;
• How the company will manage risks;
• How this process links to the process for developing and implementing controls OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(f);
• How changes determined through the process will be handled through the change management process where updates to the risk evaluation and management of the risk occur OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(i); and
• How the process links to the contingency plan process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(t).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(e).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the process. Examples could be procedures or
work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each OPR
s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• a) How the company performs risk evaluation as appropriate for the s. 55 programs including regulatory required standards; and
• b) How the company includes normal and abnormal operating conditions.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• a) How the company determines risk tolerance and acceptance;
• b) How the company manages risks;
• c) Who within the company has the authority to approve certain risks, mitigation measures and controls; and
• d) How the process links to the process for developing and implementing controls OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(f).

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• a) How the identified hazards and potential changes are managed through the change management process and how required updates to the risk evaluation and management of the risk are handled OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(i);
• b) How the process links to the contingency plan process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(t);
• c) How does the company communicate and train all staff in the company that use the process; and
• d) Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the inventory and process or other requirement have been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR s. 6.5(1)(f) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company develops controls as appropriate for the s. 55 programs including regulatory required standards;
• How the company determines the adequacy of controls to prevent, manage and mitigate the hazards and risks;
• How the company will monitor controls;
• How the process links to the process for risk evaluation OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(e);
• How the process links to competency and training programs OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(j);
• How the process links to awareness process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(l);
• How the process links to internal and external communication process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(m);
• How the process links to the coordinating and controlling operational activities process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(q); and
• How the process links to the change management process to update the controls, procedures and training, when required OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(i).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(f).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the controls process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• How the company develops and implements controls as appropriate for the s. 55 programs including regulatory required standards.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• a) How the company determines the adequacy of controls to prevent, manage and mitigate the hazards and risks; and
• b) How the company will monitor the effectiveness of its controls.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how your company addresses the following:

• a) How the process links to the process for risk evaluation OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(e);
• b) How the process links to competency and training programs OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(j);
• c) How the process links to the awareness process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(l);
• d) How the process links to internal and external communication process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(m);
• e) How the process links to the coordinating and controlling operational activities process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(q);
• f) How changes will require update to the controls OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(i).
• g) How does the company communicate and train all staff in the company that use the process; and
• h) Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR s. 6.5(1)(g) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company identifies legal requirements including referenced standards;
• How the process links to the legal list OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(h);
• How the process links to competency and training programs OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(j);
• How the process links to awareness process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(l);
• How the process links to the coordinating and controlling operational activities process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(q); and
• How legal changes are assessed and managed through a change management process OPR paragraph 6.5.(1)(i).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(g).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• a) How the company identifies legal requirements including referenced standards;
• b) How this process links to the legal list OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(h);
• c ) How this process links to competency and training programs OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(j);
• d) How the process links to awareness process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(l);
• e) How the process links to internal and external communication process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(m);
• f) How the process links to the coordinating and controlling operational activities process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(q); and
• g) How process changes will require updates OPR paragraph 6.5.(1)(i).

Demonstrate through records that the process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the documentation is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The document is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management;
• The document is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved documentation has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To meet the requirements for maintained, ensure the following are addressed:

• How the list is prepared, updated and maintained;
• How the company ensures the legal list has been developed to the clause level;
• How the list is kept current in the required format;
• How the company continues to meet regulatory requirements including control of records process requirements OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(p); and
• How the company will link to internal and external communication process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(m) where changes to the legal list occur.

To demonstrate that the list of legal requirements is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the list of legal requirements for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the list of legal requirements interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved list of legal requirements has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented list for s. 6.5(1)(h).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the established and maintained list.

Make available documentation or records of how this is being integrated with each OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company addresses the following:

• a) How the list is prepared, updated and maintained;
• b) How the company ensures the legal list has been developed to the clause level;
• c) How the list is kept current in the required format;
• d) How the company continues to meet regulatory requirements including control of records process requirements; and
• e) How the company will link to internal and external communication process.

Demonstrate through records that the inventory has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(i) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• Definition of change including scope and application to s. 55 programs;
• How the company will perform an assessment of change including:
• Review of associated hazards, potential hazards, risk evaluation and controls OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(c), OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(e);
• Review of impacts and needed adjustments to management system, s. 55 programs, equipment and processes;
• Review of the legal requirements OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(h); and
• Review of documented organizational structure OPR paragraph 6.4(c).
• How the company will manage and implement the changes;
• How changes will require update to the controls OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(f).
• How the changes will be communicated internally and/or externally OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(m), and how the changes will be documented, approved and maintained OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(n) and paragraph 6.5(1)(o)

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(i).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the management of change process. Examples could be
procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company will perform an assessment of change including:

• a) Reviewing the associated hazards, potential hazards, risk evaluation and controls OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(c), OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(e);
• b) Reviewing the impacts and needed adjustments to the management system, s. 55 programs, equipment and company processes;
• c) Reviewing the legal requirements OPR paragraph 6.5.(1)(h);
• d) Review of documented organizational structure OPR paragraph 6.4(c); and
• e) How changes will require updates to the controls OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(f).

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company will manage and implement the changes;
How does the company communicate and train all staff in the company that use the process.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

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Demonstrate through records that the process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(j) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company has defined what competencies are required. At a minimum this will include worker and supervisor qualifications, knowledge requirements, and skill sets needed;
• How the company’s training programs are documented and linked to their respective competency requirements;
• How the company ensures employees and those working on behalf of the company are competent to carry out their assigned work including:
  • How has the company designed, developed and delivered its training;
  • How has the company determined the frequency and re-fresher requirements of the training; and
  • How does the company maintain and update its training programs.
• How the process links to the company’s controls identified in OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(f);
• How the process links to the company’s legal requirements OPR paragraph 6.5(1(g);
• How the process links to the company’s verification of competency and training OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(k);
• How the process links to the company’s process for making employees and others working on behalf of the company aware of their responsibilities OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(l); and
• How the process links to the company’s records management process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(p).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(j).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the competency and training process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company develops competency requirements.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the competency requirements and training programs have been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(k) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How will the company verify the training and competency for employees and those working on behalf of the company;
• How will the company supervise their employees and those working on behalf of the company to ensure they work safely, ensure the protection of the pipeline and protect the environment,
• How the process links to the company’s competency and training OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(j);
• How the process links to the company’s controls OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(f);
• How the process links to the company’s legal requirements OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(g); and
• How the process links to the company’s records OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(p).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(k).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the verification of training and competency process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company verifies training.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company verifies competency requirements.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company supervises employees and others working on behalf of the company.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the verification process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(l) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company will communicate and make employees aware of their responsibilities;
• How the company will communicate and make other persons working on behalf of the company aware of their responsibilities;
• How the process links to the company’s verification training and competency process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(k);
• How the process links to the company’s internal and external communication process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(m); and
• How the process links to the company’s process for coordinating and controlling operational activities OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(q).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(l).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the awareness of responsibilities process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company makes employees and other persons working with or on behalf of the company aware of their responsibilities.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the awareness process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describe how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR s. 6.5(1)(m) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company performs its internal communication;
• How the company performs its external communication;
• How the process links to the company’s process for identification of documents OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(n); and
• How the process links to the company’s process for coordinating and controlling operational activities process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(q).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(m).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the internal and external communication process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company performs internal and external communication.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the internal and external communication process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(n) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the process links to the process for managing documents OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(o); and
• How the process links to the process for managing records OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(p).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(n).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company identifies documents required to meet obligations under these Regulations.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the process for identifying required documents has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(o) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company prepares identified documents;
• How the company reviews identified documents;
• How the company revises identified documents;
• How the company controls identified documents;
• How the process links to the company’s process for identifying documents OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(n); and
• How the process links to the company’s process for managing records OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(p).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(o).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the document management process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company prepares, reviews, revises and controls documents.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the manage documents process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(p) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company generates their records;
• How the company retains their records so they are traceable and trackable;
• How the company maintains their records;
• How the process links to the process for managing documents OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(o);
• How the process links to the process for identifying documents OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(n); and
• How the process links to the OPR section for audits OPR paragraph 55.

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(p).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the records process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company generates, retains and maintains documents.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the records process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(q) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company coordinates operational activities between employees and others working on its behalf;
• How the company controls operational activities of employees;
• How the company controls operational activities of persons working on behalf of the company including:
  • review and assessment of their work plans prior to start of work; and
  • oversight of their work.
• How the process links to the company’s process for responsibilities OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(l); and
• How the process links to the company’s process for internal and external communication OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(m).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and evidence that the approved process has been in use for a
• minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(q).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the operational control process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company coordinates operational activities of employees.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company coordinates operational activities of other people working with or on behalf of the company.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the operational control process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(r) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company internally reports hazards, potential hazards, incidents, and near-misses;
• How the company manages imminent hazards;
• How the company investigates reports of hazards, potential hazards, incidents and near-misses;
• How the company identifies, develops, implements and monitors, to completion, corrective and preventative actions;
• How the process links to the company’s process for risk evaluation OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(e);
• How the process links to the company’s process for controls OPR paragraph 6.5(1)f);
• How the process links to the company’s process for internal and external communication OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(m); and
• How the process links to the company’s process for coordinating and controlling operational activities OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(q).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(r).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the reporting and investigation process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company internally reports hazards, potential hazards, incidents and near-misses.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company takes corrective and preventive actions.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company performs investigations.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the reporting and investigation process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above requirements, the documented steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(s) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company maintains the data management system;
• How the company conducts its monitoring, trending and analysis of collected data;
• How the process links to the company’s process for hazard identification and analysis OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(c); and
• How the process links to the company’s process for reporting and investigation OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(r).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s data management system for s. 6.5(1)(s).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the data management system. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how the system applies to all OPR s. 55 programs.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company’s data management system monitors and analyzes trends.

Demonstrate that the data management system has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the data management system has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR s. 6.5(1)(t) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• When does the company need to develop contingency plans;
• How the company develops contingency plans for abnormal events;
• How the process links to the company’s process for risk evaluation OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(e);
• How the process links to the company’s process for controls OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(f);
• How the process links to the company’s process for coordinating and controlling operational activities OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(q); and
• How the process links to OPR s. 32 and s. 34 emergency management program.

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(t).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the contingency plan process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company develops contingency plans for abnormal events for the life cycle of a pipeline and emergency situations.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the contingency plan process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(u) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company determines inspection and monitoring requirements for the company’s activities and facilities;
• How the company evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of s. 55 programs;
• How the company identifies, develops, and implements corrective and preventive actions;
• How the company maintains records of inspections, monitoring, and corrective and preventive actions;
• How the process links to:
  • controls process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(i);
  • quality assurance program OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(w); and
  • program audits OPR s. 55(1).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(u).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the inspection and monitoring process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company inspects and monitors company’s activities and facilities.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the s. 55 programs.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate that the company is taking corrective and preventive actions if deficiencies are identified.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the inspection and monitoring process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(v) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s management system;
• How the company monitors, measures and documents the company’s performance in meeting its obligations under these Regulations;
• How the process links to the company’s process for inspection and monitoring OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(u); and
• How the process links to the company’s process for the annual report OPR paragraph 6.6(1)(b).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(v).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the adequacy and effective process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s management system.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company monitors, measures and documents the company’s performance in meeting the obligations under these Regulations.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the evaluation and monitoring process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(w) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company plans, manages and monitors its quality assurance program;
• How the company monitors and evaluates its quality assurance program;
• How the company plans, schedules, and executes OPR required audits;
• How the company develops, implements and follows, until closure, all corrective and preventive actions initiated as a result of its quality assurance program;
• How the company communicates its quality assurance program and audit results through its OPR paragraph 6.6(1)(b) requirements;
• How the process links to the company’s process for records OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(p);
• How the process links to the company’s process for conducting inspections and audits OPR s. 53(1); and
• How the process links to the company’s process for conducting program audits OPR s. 55(1).

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(w).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for its quality program.
Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this program is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company conducts OPR s.53 audits.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company takes corrective and preventive actions for deficiencies.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the quality assurance program and audits have been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.

To be compliant, ensure the process addresses the following:

• Describes the purpose, scope, objective and specific results that the process is intended to achieve;
• Describes the series of interacting actions or steps that take place in an established order;
• Defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of staff to ensure the process is followed appropriately;
• Where required, references other relevant processes, procedures and work instructions; and
• Describes how it is integrated or is used in connection with each s. 55 program.

In addition to the above process definition requirements, the documented process steps for OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(x) must include the following content and linkages to other management system elements:

• How the company conducts its management review of both the management system and each s. 55 program;
• How the company identifies, develops and implements corrective actions as part of the management review;
• How the process links to:
• internal and external communication process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(m);
• records process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(p);
• inspection and monitoring process OPR paragraph 6.5(1)(u); and
• audits and inspections OPR s. 53.

To demonstrate that the process is established, ensure the following are addressed:

• The process documentation is developed in the format required by the company;
• The process is approved and endorsed for use by the appropriate level of management as established by the company’s management system;
• The process is communicated, and training is provided to all staff who use the process within the company; and
• The approved process has been documented for a minimum three (3) months.

To demonstrate that the process is implemented, ensure the following are addressed:

• The company provides evidence, such as records, forms or completed templates, demonstrating the ongoing active use of the process for the management system and the s. 55 programs by the appropriate staff;
• Further evidence can include records demonstrating how the process interacts with others in the management system and s. 55 programs.
• All documented interacting actions or steps are performed by the company as required; and
• Evidence that the approved process has been in use for a minimum three (3) months.

Make available the company’s documented process for s. 6.5(1)(x).

Make available any other relevant supporting documentation or records used by the company for the management review process. Examples could be procedures or work instructions.

Make available documentation or records of how this process is being integrated with each applicable OPR s. 55 program.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company conducts the annual management review.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company conducts the annual management review for each program in s. 55.

Make available records and documents to demonstrate how the company ensures continual improvement for meeting its obligations under these Regulations.

Demonstrate that the documented process has been approved for minimum three (3) months.

Demonstrate through records that the annual management review process has been used as intended for a minimum three (3) months.