Common use of Assessment Process Clause in Contracts

Assessment Process. 3.1 The industry scheme will need to demonstrate the following: • The assessment process must be underpinned with guidance that deals with the assessment of standards and how non-conformities are dealt with in relation to the risk posed by non-compliance. Guidance should include procedures for dealing with repeat non-conformities,failure to rectify non- conformities and situations when certification should be withheld or suspended and circumstances in which it might be reinstated. In addition the guidance must include verification of corrective action; • The assessment must be carried out by assessors who are impartial, competent and maintain relevant sector knowledge; • Frequency of assessments must be no less than the minimum set by legislation for the sector covered by the assurance scheme, risked based and take into account previous history; • Assessment must review all the standards set by the scheme applicable to the business and as a minimum must include a visual inspection of the site, observation of operations and examination of records; • Comprehensive records of assessment findings should be maintained. (Date, name of assessor, scope of assessment, non-conformities, timescales for rectification etc.); and • Where possible assessments should be unannounced or at short notice.