What is the focus of Year 3 Maintenance Audit in the COR certification cycle?

• A. Focus on continuous improvement of HSMS
• B. Certification of HSMS
• C. Review of financial costs
• D. Verification of supplier compliance

Answer: (A)

Year 3 Maintenance Audit focuses on ensuring the Health and Safety Management System keeps improving and remains effective over time. In this stage, auditors look for ongoing performance gains, verify that any corrective actions from earlier audits have been completed, and confirm that the system is updated and functioning as intended through current controls, training, and management reviews. The goal is to maintain and enhance the HSMS, not to certify a new system. Financial costs are not the audit’s focus, and while supplier-related aspects may be part of the overall HSMS, the primary emphasis here is the organization’s own continuous improvement trajectory.