hi guys, I have a project about Auditing, I started it a few days ago but I need to write another part on it which is Responsibilities, I have done the scope, purpose, Regularity and non- regulatory topics but still missing the Responsibilities, I will be happy If you can help out with that.

I have attached what I have done and also and example from another project you may have to take a look.

Facility Description Home and garden warehouse is the facility for which the audit material will be created in the end project. The Home and Garden Warehouse has various sites in the United States, with 150 enterprises and over 150.000 people across the country. The firm provides a wide range of commodities, including home, garden, and farming supplies, as well as outdoor equipment. This industry must com ply with waste and hazardous waste rules, as well as product compliance for paints, plumbing parts, pesticides, stormwater, and other product restrictions. They also apply additional regulatory standards to the Warehouse, such as lead and asbestos compliance for shop locations offering home repair and remodeling services. There is a company based in Maryland. The audit program will focus on the warehouse location in Baltimore, Maryland. The warehouses' district manager in Maryland ensures all the companies' locations are following the required regulations, and the district manager reports to the corporate office. The Home and Garden Warehouse provides a different service such as home installation, repair, order delivery, tool rentals, and so on. The Company, with presumption estimates of its 95 associates, supplies services to construction workers and other consumers throughout communities. The Purpose of the Audit: For the success of the business and Safety of customers and employees, we must ensure that the Warehouse meets the regulation of the Occupational Safety and Health administration. The audit program would help the home and garden Warehouse location in Baltimore, Maryland, inspect the general store conditions, safety requirements, health requirements, record and report workplace injuries, fire hazards, and non-regulated issues. The audit program's goal would be to create a tool that focuses on regulatory requirements and non- regulatory issues to assist department supervisors and frontline workers in conducting an audit. Scope of the Audit: The audit program will Involve physical inspection of buildings, wood-cutting equipment, powered motor vehicles, overhead storage system, fall protection, PPE, confined spaces, cleaning, maintenance, hazardous waste, stormwater, com pactor, fire, hazards, reporting injuries, training records, documentation, and customer service Regulatory Compliance The Baltimore, Maryland Home and Garden Warehouse must follow regulatory requirements ofthe State of Maryland Public Health Codes, MD-OSHA, OSHA, NFPA and ANSI. 4 of9 SSE 865: Assignment 1 Fall Protection Fall protection is a critical component of workplace safety, particularly in industries where employees are required to work at heights. OSHA has specific regulations in place to protect workers from falls, including requirements for guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems and the audit will review the fall protection systems in place at The Home and garden warehouse and other enclosed areas with limited entry and exit points. also following the specific OSHA s regulations in place to protect workers who must enter confined spaces, including requirements for ventilation, atmospheric testing, and rescue procedures. the audit will review the confined spaces at the facility and ensure that all necessary safety procedures are in place. in addition, it will include assessing the adequacy of ventilation systems, verifying that atmospheric testing is being conducted as required, and reviewing rescue procedures to ensure that they are effective in the event of an emergency. Emergency Action Plan: An EAP is a critical component of any safety program, and is required by OSHA for certain industries and workplaces. The EAP outlines the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency, such as a fire, natural disaster, or workplace violence incident. the audit will review the EAP to ensure that it is up-to-date, clearly communicated to all employees, and covers all potential emergency scenarios. This can include reviewing evacuation procedures, ensuring that emergency equipment is in good working order, and assessing the effectiveness of 5 of9 SSE 865: Assignment 1 emergency communication protocols and checking the records ofthe company to ensure they have proper records kept when the facility has been evacuated and that they meet standards and examine exit routes where they must be employees should use it to exit the facility during an emergency and determine if there have been any changes made to the EAP since the last inspection and verify that the changes made did not harm the program. J-JL UUJ. HJDIEIIIIICIIL J. The Safety Committee meeting is about discussing key safety topics and ma king improvements, and the safety committee program document should detail how many times the committee meets per year. The audit will review the safety committee of the Home and Garden Warehouse, including the frequency of meetings, the number of members, the effectiveness of communication, the implementation of safety policies, the identification of safety hazards, and the development of corrective action plans and checking if the employer provided training for safety committee members. Employee interviews will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the safety committee and to assess the overall safety culture of the Warehouse. incident Investigation: The audit will review the incident investigation protocols of the Home and Garden Warehouse, including the reporting of injuries and near-misses, the identification of causalfcontributory factors, the implementation of corrective actions, and the communication of lessons learned and verification of tools used and the employer provided a proper training for incident investigation investigation training if provided correctly. Employee interviews will be conducted to assess the implementation of incident investigation protocols and to ensure that employees are aware of the protocols in place. RESPONSIBILITIES Commander The commander oversees the internal audit program within the squadron. He/she will review and approve the audit document before implementation and subsequently thereafter if there is a change or the document is modified in any way. The commander will review and sign all audit reports before releasing them to the work sections. During the next squadron safety committee meeting following the release of the audit report, the commander will discuss the contents of the report and address status updates from the section chiefs on all associated findings. Open findings will continue to be discussed during each committee meeting until closed. Major findings that cannot be fixed within 30 days will be reported to the Wing Commander and entered on the Wing Master Hazard Abatement Log. Lead Auditor The lead auditor manages the audit program; prepares auditing tools; leads/directs the audit process; consolidates, reviews, and substantiates findings; creates recommendations for improvements; generates the report; conducts annual reviews of the audit documents and recommends changes to the commander for improving the audit process. The lead auditor reports directly to the commander on any matter related to the audit process. The lead auditor will 33D AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SQUADRON AUDIT 8 determine the number of interviewees and preferred rank/skill-level or other factors pertaining to the interviewees. The lead auditor has authority over the audit process and will decide when, within the quarter, the audit will take place. The audit of the work section to include the report, must be completed within its designated quarter. The lead auditor will coordinate directly with the section chief to schedule a date/time of the audit; provide an in-brief to the section chief to discuss the topics of the audit and potential areas of concern; request availability of program managers and interviewees; and provide an out-brief to the section chief at the conclusion of the audit to discuss findings. The lead auditor will remind section chiefs to establish corrective actions plans for each finding in preparation for the squadron safety committee meeting. Auditor The auditor reports to the lead auditor on any matter or concern relating to the audit process. The auditor will conduct interviews, assess programs, review records, evaluate work procedures, and identify hazards. The auditor will consult with the lead auditor and subject matter experts for any questionable or unfamiliar items. He or she will refrain from discussing scores or findings to any person outside of the audit team. The auditor will conduct audits under the lead auditor's direction and researches findings for the best possible references utilizing Air Force regulations, OSHA standards, NFPA, and ANSI. All applicable sources will be documented. The auditor may be tasked to write all or portions of the report; however, the lead auditor will review the report before submitting to the commander. Subject Matter Experts One subject matter expert (SME) from each section will be designated as part of the audit team but will not conduct any portion of the audit such as records review, interviews, or inspections. The SMEs will provide background or other requested information to the lead auditor or auditor. They will brainstorm with the audit team to discuss recommendations and best practices