You, as audit team leader, have been approached by an auditor in training asking for...

An auditor must base findings on objective evidence and applicable criteria rather than personal opinion about whether a process appears dangerous. C correctly redirects the audit trail toward Clause 6.1.2 hazard identification and assessment of OH and S risks. H obtains relevant evidence from workers and tests consultation and participation as well as incident experience. B explores whether safer alternatives and the hierarchy of controls have been considered. F is important because conformity with Clause 8.1.1 cannot be rejected merely because the auditor dislikes the prescribed method; evidence must demonstrate that operational planning and control are inadequate or ineffective before a nonconformity can be justified. The auditor should not personally participate in the hazardous task, stop the process without appropriate authority, or raise a finding solely on subjective judgement. Auditors gather and evaluate evidence; management remains responsible for determining and implementing operational controls.