FSC Accreditation Audit

Step 1 – Application 

The first step in the accreditation process is submitting an application, which includes:

• Company information
• Project details of site locations where the business is the nominated head contractor
• A system map outlining how the business meets each requirement of the audit criteria 

After the application is submitted and meets the audit criteria, an onsite audit will be arranged.

Step 2 – Verification Audits

Once the initial step of the accreditation process is completed, a Federal afety Officer (FSO) will assess the business’s WHS management systems. This involves an audit that typically spans multiple days. he Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) will send an audit notification letter, outlining the criteria to be reviewed. A system audit will take place first, followed by a stage 2 audit if any issues are identified.

If the initial audit is successful, a worksite audit will be conducted to verify the implementation of safety measures and risk management practices. During this stage, the Federal Safety Officer (FSO) will engage in discussions with senior management representatives and other relevant site personnel.

Step 3 – Audit Results and Conclusion

After the business’s application is submitted and the on-site audit is completed, the Federal Safety Officer (FSO) will conduct a closing meeting. During this meeting, the FSO will discuss any key issues that have been identified throughout the audit process.