Operational assurance activities typically involve verification of the following areas.
Equipment and integrity
- Condition and certification of safety-critical equipment
- Lifting equipment integrity and lifting operations control
- Dropped object prevention programmes and structural exposure
Operational execution
- Operational barriers and safeguard integrity
- Contractor interface and bridging arrangements
- Working at height equipment and fall protection systems
- Emergency preparedness and response capability
Competence and supervision
- Competence evidence for personnel performing critical activities
- Supervision and operational decision-making in high-risk tasks
Verification is conducted directly in the operating environment, supported by documentation review and leadership interviews.