APPENDIX A

Introduction

The following table is structured in the order of the five main areas of PAS 55. It shows the correlation with the original questions contained in the
first ARM survey questionnaire.

Changes to previous questions are marked in red for new text, and crossed out for items removed.
Deleted questions are retained, but the entire line is shown in grey.

The questionnaire is presented as a single table, in five sections, marked A to E.

Each of these main areas corresponds to the five areas of PAS 55 as follows:

 Asset Management Policy and Strategy

 Asset Management Information, Risk Assessment and Planning
 Implementation and Operation
 Checking and Corrective Action
 Management Review
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause

A ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY AND STRATEGY

4.2 Asset 4.2.1 Asset Management Policy
Management
Policy and
Strategy
4.2 Asset 4.2.1 DELETED AQ1 How do your company’s Deleted as the other questions relating to
Management aims and objectives 4.2.1 address this.
Policy and influence the
Strategy management of assets?
A1 4.2 Asset 4.2.1 How are network A1a) How are medium/long  Performance targets set for the company Focus in this question is at the controlling
Management performance, condition and term network  Written company objectives mind level not the detail.
Policy and other asset related performance issues  Individual(s) performance targets at each level
Strategy requirements expressed in represented and of management.
the corporate plan and then considered at corporate  Medium/long term network performance targets
used to drive the Asset level?  Regular items on agendas/ regular meetings
Management New areas of consideration:
arrangements?  Written company objectives
 Defined short, medium and long term network
performance targets set at corporate level
 Clear connection between the Corporate plan
and the objectives and deliverables within the
Asset Management System itself
 Evidence of the framework through which Asset
Management strategy, objectives and targets are
to be produced
 Visible endorsement of the Asset Management
policy by top management
 Communication of these corporate requirements
to all levels of the organisation
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
A2 4.2 Asset 4.2.1 How does the highest level A1b) How are variances  Evidence that medium/long term performance Original question mixes alignment of
Management of the Asset Management between progress and targets have been set department systems with the
Policy and system (the policy level) targets addressed at this  If conflicting, how are short-term pressures measurement of performance. New
Strategy address the alignment of level, and conflicts with relieved arrangements split this up.
asset management other business drivers  Variances in actual and target performance
arrangements with other addressed? identified and addressed
corporate drivers?  Objectives reconciled with other company
drivers
New areas of consideration:
 Requirements for ensuring other corporate
areas are aligned such as
 Financial drivers
 Human resources
 Regulatory/legal
Management of potentially conflicting drivers and
how these are resolved

A3 4.2 Asset 4.2.1 Security of Supply is a key
Management element of good asset
Policy and management. How does
Strategy the company ensure that
Security of Supply is
addressed both in corporate
objectives and the asset
management system at
policy level?
BQ5 Security of Supply is a Previously none – was a narrative question at high Reworded to ensure connection between
key element of good level corporate goal and AM arrangements is
Asset Management. New areas of consideration: detected.
How does the company  Evidence of Risk Management principles
take account of Security embodied in highest asset management system
of Supply in an Asset levels
Management policy?  Relative priority of security of supply compared
to other drivers
 Short, medium and long term policy

A4 4.2 Asset 4.2.1 How has the scale and New None Previously none. Area not previously covered.
Management nature of the organisations New areas of consideration:
Policy and asset base and network  Understanding of asset criticality on the
Strategy been taken into account in achievement of the corporate business objectives
defining the overall Asset and customer service
Management  Level of AM system complexity compared to the
arrangements? network/assets (i.e. is it consistent).

A5 4.2 Asset 4.2.2 Asset Management Strategy

Management
Policy and
Strategy
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
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A6 4.2 Asset 4.2.2 How is the Asset A2a) List the key elements  Business Drivers Question made more open and aligned
Management Management strategy for contained within the  Key Performance Objectives with PAS 55.
Policy and the organisation defined company’s Asset Risk  Frequency of reporting
Strategy and what are the key Management strategy  Life cycle management
components? with brief bulleted  Resources – people & equipment
descriptions of their  Suppliers
interaction with other  Spares capability
policies and strategies.  Customer focus
 Security of supply including capacity
 Budget constraints
New areas of consideration:
 Alignment with Corporate Business Objectives
and Asset Management policy
 Key Performance Objectives relating to assets,
asset types or asset systems
 Clear direction for Asset Management delivery
 Life cycle management
 Resources – people & equipment
 Supply chain
 Risk Management and asset criticality
 Security of supply including capacity
 Cost/benefit optimisation

4.2 Asset 4.2.2 DELETED AQ2 Describe the key Covered in remainder of 4.2.2
Management strategic elements that
Policy and are critical to setting your
Strategy overall Asset Risk
Management strategy,
and how these have
been identified.
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
A7 4.2 Asset 4.2.2 What is the approach to B6b) How does the company  Responsibilities for monitoring the requirements Rephrased.
Management review and amendment of carry out an impact of new legislation, regulations and other external
Policy and the Asset Management analysis to assess how standards
Strategy strategy? the changes will impact  Procedure for the assessment of implications for
on current Asset future Asset Management strategy
Management strategy?  Identification of associated risks, quantification
and the route to modification of Asset
Management plans
 Compliance and how compliance is assessed
New areas of consideration:
 Incorporation of new legislation, regulations and
other external standards
 Identification of associated risks, quantification
and the route to modification of the Asset
Management strategy
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause

B ASSET MANAGEMENT INFORMATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING

B1 4.3 Asset 4.3.1 Asset Management Information System

Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
B2 4.3 Asset 4.3.1 How does the organisation A5a) What are the key  The company has undertaken a study to Question reworded to focus on the
Management ensure appropriate Asset information processes understand the link(s) between the condition and understanding the organisation has rather
Information, Risk Management information is that support AM policy performance for all assets. than how they achieved it.
Assessment and available and used in the development?  Link between asset condition and asset/network Areas of concern strengthened.
Planning development and How are they performance
subsequent implementation implemented?  Link incorporated into the asset register and the
of Asset Management Asset Management decision process
policy and strategy?  Validation of performance, e.g. the reliability of
the asset
New areas of consideration:
 Link between asset condition, network
performance and delivery of strategic objectives
and service to customers (i.e. service delivery
dependency on asset systems)
 Asset Information system which is robust,
actively managed and accessible to those that
require it
 Incorporation of suitable asset information in the
decision making processes at strategic level
 Security of Information in terms of resilience
against loss
 Security of information in respect of malicious
attack.
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
4.3 Asset 4.3.1 DELETED BQ3 How does the company Redundant given revised questions
Management ensure that the relevant
Information, Risk asset information is
Assessment and recorded and available to
Planning feed corporate
decisions/policies?

B3 4.3 Asset 4.3.1 How are the specific assets B3a) Is there a register on  Identification of asset register requirements Question reworded. Areas of
Management and asset systems which assets are needed for effective asset risk management consideration can remain the same.
Information, Risk recorded? What attributes recorded? What  Attributes e.g. condition, performance,
Assessment and are recorded and why? attributes are recorded serviceability
Planning and why?  Specifications allow for future scope &
development of the system and network itself
 Management process identified and
documented
 Resources identified to ensure effective use
 User interface – single interface/register, or
multiple interfaces/registers.
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
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B4 4.3 Asset 4.3.1 How does the organisation B3b) Has the company  Identification of asset register requirements Question reworded (open style) and areas
Management ensure that the asset identified and needed for effective asset risk management of consideration reworked and
Information, Risk management information documented the content  Attributes e.g. condition, performance, strengthened.
Assessment and system fully supports the and user requirements of serviceability
Planning implementation of robust its asset register to  Specifications allow for future scope &
Asset Management ensure effective Asset development of the system and network itself
practices? Risk Management?  Management process identified and
documented
 Resources identified to ensure effective use
User interface – single interface/register, or
multiple interfaces/registers.
New areas of consideration:
 Identification and review of asset register
requirements needed for effective Asset
Management at all stages of the asset lifecycle
(this needs to be linked with Risk Management
activity)
 Flexibility and future proofing to allow for
changes to the asset information system itself and
the evolution of the asset base
 Management process identified and
documented
 Resources identified to ensure effective use
 Suitable User interfaces including reporting
capability
 Access for authorised personnel including
contracted organisations and other authorised
third parties
 Data Management (accuracy and consistency)
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
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B5 4.3 Asset 4.3.1 How is asset information CQ2 How is asset information None previously Question enhanced to include “capture”.
Management captured, recorded and recorded and updated? New areas of consideration:
Information, Risk updated?  Process for capture of new and changed assets
Assessment and  Process for redundant assets
Planning  Archiving
 Is there a culture of co-operation across the
organisation that demonstrates an understanding
and appreciation of the benefits of AMIS ensuring
consistent capture of quality data

4.3 Asset 4.3.2 Risk Assessment, Identification and Control

Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
B6 4.3 Asset 4.3.2 What is the company’s A2b) What is the company’s  Issues capture No change
Management approach to Asset Risk approach to Asset Risk  Periodic review of risks
Information, Risk identification? identification?  Integrated with wider risk register (as in Turnbull
Assessment and recommendations)
Planning
B7 4.3 Asset 4.3.2 What are the key factors in A5b) What are the key factors  The company has undertaken a study to
Management defining which assets/asset in defining which asset understands the link(s) between the condition and
Information, Risk systems conditions are conditions are critical to performance for all assets.
Assessment and critical to short/medium/long medium/long term  Link between asset condition and asset/network
Planning term performance of the performance of the performance
network? network?  Dependency of network performance on the
asset/asset system performance and availability
 Link incorporated into the asset register and the
Asset Management decision process
 Dependency on other matters such as
operational procedures and human factors in risk
assessment
 Validation of performance, e.g. the reliability of
the asset
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Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
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4.3 Asset 4.3.2 DELETED A5c) What other interactions  The company has undertaken a study to Covered in A7
Management on the asset life, understand the link(s) between the condition and
Information, Risk condition or performance performance for all assets.
Assessment and are assessed in  Link between asset condition and asset/network
Planning determining the policies? performance
 Link incorporated into the asset register and the
Asset Management decision process
 Validation of performance, e.g. the reliability of
the asset

B8 4.3 Asset 4.3.2 How is risk management AQ6 What is the process for New areas of consideration Refocused to address risk issues more
Management incorporated into the making Asset Risk  Overall risk management processes overtly in the decision making process.
Information, Risk process for making Asset Management decisions?  Breadth of application (e.g.: assets, asset
Assessment and Management decisions? systems, Asset Management arrangements,
Planning resources of all types)
 Risk identification and quantification
 Classification of risks (those to avoid, those to
control and those to eliminate for example)
 Application in the setting of Asset Management
policy and strategy definitions
 Application in setting objectives and targets
 Prioritisation of Asset Management plans

4.3 Asset 4.3.2 DELETED A6a) Does the company use  Scope, depth and comprehensiveness of risk Covered in B8
Management risk assessment in its analysis studies
Information, Risk decision making process,  Risks identified
Assessment and i.e. risk analysis studies  Acceptable levels of risk
Planning of the decisions made?  Integrated approach to risk, or separate
 Breadth of application, e.g. assets, skills and
resources, logistics
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
B9 4.3 Asset 4.3.2 What specific functional A6b) What specific policies  Mitigation of the effects of risks that have been Minor rewording to focus on functional
Management policies and operational has the company identified as unacceptably high throughout the rather than high level policy.
Information, Risk procedures has the formulated to manage asset lifecycle (design to disposal). Also introduced more investigation of risk
Assessment and company formulated to the risks identified?  Control of risks defined as tolerable to ensure controls.
Planning manage the risks identified? they remain so.
 Degree of optimisation (cost/ benefit ) applied in
defining mitigation and controls.
 Monitoring the effect of risk mitigation actions
and control processes.

B10 4.3 Asset 4.3.2 Has What has been done to A6e) Has an overall Risk  Company wide network performance Risk Question made “open”.
Management provide an overall Risk Analysis been carried out Analysis study
Information, Risk Analysis been carried out for the performance of  Performance as seen by customers (e.g.
Assessment and for the performance of the the network? reliability, availability, quality)
Planning network?  Approval/review by senior management
 Future changes
 On-going/repeatable
 Other risk assessment areas that have been
considered.

B11 4.3 Asset 4.3.2 What is the approach used B5a) What is the approach  Methodology to identify and quantify the risks Left largely unchanged – focuses on
Management to identify risks to security used to identify risks to and assumptions associated with supply security, specific concern of application of the risk
Information, Risk of supply? security of supply? both within and beyond established security management arrangements on the
Assessment and standards potential loss of service and disruption to
Planning  Are exceptional events included? customers.
 Plan for mitigating the risks and/or recovering
from events
 Sensitivity analysis on risks and assumptions.
 Identification of high risk/high sensitivity regions
or groups of customers
 Emergency plans to manage exceptional
security of supply events
 Frequency of risk analysis review
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
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4.3 Asset 4.3.2 DELETED B5b) On what frequency does  Methodology to identify and quantify the risks Covered in B11
Management the company review the and assumptions associated with supply security,
Information, Risk risks to security of both within and beyond established security
Assessment and supply? standards
Planning  Are exceptional events included?
 Plan for mitigating the risks and/or recovering
from events
 Sensitivity analysis on risks and assumptions.
 Identification of high risk/high sensitivity regions
or groups of customers
 Emergency plans to manage exceptional
security of supply events

B12 4.3 Asset 4.3.2 How does the organisation N/A None New areas for consideration New question.
Management ensure that the risk  Review of how risks change over time, with
Information, Risk management arrangements system usage, with system changes.
Assessment and remain suitable and  Alignment with practical experience of the
Planning sufficient for the business operation
and the customers it  Review of effectiveness of control measures and
serves? mitigation actions

B13 4.3 Asset 4.3.2 How does the organisation N/A None New areas for consideration New question.
Management consider the risks  Organisational change
Information, Risk associated with change?  New technology
Assessment and  Change to Asset Management practices
Planning (maintenance regime for example)
 Contracting out/in

4.3 Asset 4.3.3 Legal, Regulatory, Statutory and Other Asset Management Requirements
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
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B14 4.3 Asset 4.3.3 How does the company BQ6 How does the company  Responsibilities for monitoring the requirements Minor changes.
Management ensure that compliance with ensure that compliance of new legislation, regulations, statutory
Information, Risk legislation, regulations and with legislation, instruments and other external requirements
Assessment and standards is achieved regulations and standards
Planning maintained and how is it standards is achieved  Procedure for the assessment of implications for
integrated with the asset and how is it integrated future Asset Management strategy
risk management decision with the asset risk  Communication of changes in legal, regulatory
processes? management decision etc regimes to those that need to know.
processes?  Identification of associated risks, quantification
and the route to modification of Asset
Management plans Compliance and how
compliance is assessed

4.3 Asset 4.3.3 DELETED B6a) How does the company  Responsibilities for monitoring the requirements Redundant due to revised questions
Management ensure that it keeps of new legislation, regulations and other external
Information, Risk standards and other standards
Assessment and requirements under  Procedure for the assessment of implications for
Planning review for changes future Asset Management strategy
outside the company?  Identification of associated risks, quantification
and the route to modification of Asset
Management plans
 Compliance and how compliance is assessed

4.3 Asset 4.3.4 Asset Management Objectives

Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
B15 4.3 Asset 4.3.4 How are objectives set, NONE New areas for consideration Not previously covered.
Management communicated and  Alignment of objectives with the strategic
Information, Risk reviewed for assets/asset direction set for asset management
Assessment and systems and the Asset  The extent to which risk is used in setting
Planning Management system? objectives
 Influence of external drivers such as legal,
regulatory and stakeholder requirements
 Alignment of Asset Management objectives with
those of other areas including finance, customer
service and human resources
 Are the relevant people aware of the objectives.
 Quantified and measurable objectives.

4.3 Asset 4.3.5 Asset Performance and Condition Targets

Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
B16 4.3 Asset 4.3.5 How are performance and BQ2 How is asset life and New areas for consideration Question made more explicitly aligned to
Management condition targets set for serviceability defined and  Alignment of Targets with Asset Management PAS 55.
Information, Risk assets, asset types or asset how is it reviewed? objectives (i.e. : do the targets align with the
Assessment and systems? overall requirements set for the AM system)
Planning  Ensuring targets are set at an optimum level for
the organisation (i.e. trade off with other
requirements
 SMART
 Reviewed

4.3 Asset 4.3.6 Asset Management Plans

Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
B17 4.3 Asset 4.3.6 How does the organisation None New areas for consideration New question.
Management ensure that the  Documented Plans
Information, Risk requirements defined for  Evidence of plans being aligned with Asset
Assessment and the assets, their creation, Management policy and strategy
Planning through life operation and  Explicit in documenting the means to achieve
ultimate removal are objectives and performance targets
properly planned and  Identification of responsibilities for actions
documented?  Resources to deliver the plans (finance,
personnel, contractors, plant, material)
 Timescales

B18 4.3 Asset 4.3.6 What formalised A6d) What formalised  Methodology Minor rewording to align with PAS 55.
Management methodologies, if any, are methodologies, if any,  Quantified risk information used in action
Information, Risk used for decision support in are used for decision planning
Assessment and formulating Asset support?  Consistency of approach
Planning Management plans and  Communication to decision makers
actions?  Review of methodology
 Effectiveness.
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
B19 4.3 Asset 4.3.6 How is knowledge of asset B2c) How is this comparison  Inaccessible assets (for example buried pipes Reworded to make question stand alone,
Management condition and variances to used in further asset and cables) and to broaden areas of consideration
Information, Risk planned condition planning?  Capture of asset information during planned
Assessment and incorporated into the [actual with expected work i.e. other than inspections take place
Planning definition of Asset condition]  Development of policy for future assessments of
Management plans? condition and serviceability
 Procurement specifications requirements that
are linked to asset performance objectives
 Ensuring manufacturers remain aware of
requirements

New areas for consideration

 Analysis of the variances and the associated
risks
 Formulation of solutions and level of
optimisation
 Prioritisation of actions, including competing
projects

4.3 Asset 4.3.6 DELETED B6c) How are changes in  Responsibilities for monitoring the requirements Covered under questions for PAS 55 –1
Management legislation, regulations of new legislation, regulations and other external clause 4.3.3
Information, Risk and standards applied standards
Assessment and throughout the  Procedure for the assessment of implications for
Planning company? future asset management strategy
 Identification of associated risks, quantification
and the route to modification of Asset
Management plans
 Compliance and how compliance is assessed
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
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C IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION

4.4 Implementation 4.4.1 Structure, Authority and Responsibilities for Asset Management
and Operation

C1 4.4 Implementation 4.4.1 What is the extent of Board A1c) What is the extent of  Input to and influence on corporate strategy Issues of structure retained.
and Operation level experience in relevant Board level experience in  Responsibility for medium/long term network Issues of competence moved to 4.4.2
Asset Management areas, relevant Asset performance
e.g. distribution networks? Management areas, e.g.  First hand experience (in addition to the
distribution networks? responsible line manager)
 Is this held by executive or non-executive
members?
 How are asset strategies and proposals tested,
challenged and verified?

C2 4.4 Implementation 4.4.1 When considering
and Operation corporate strategy for
overall staff levels how is
this reconciled with the
requirements of asset risk
management and other
network activities (e.g. new
connections)?
A2c) When considering
corporate strategy for
overall staff levels how is
this reconciled with the
requirements of asset
risk management and
other network activities
(e.g. new connections)?
 People plan (skills, competence, quantity) Minor amendments.
 Reconciliation with planned activity
 Age profiles and future shortfalls
 Succession planning.
 Retention and new recruitment
 Consistency with AM Policy and Strategy for
achievement of OSP.

C3 4.4 Implementation 4.4.1 What is done to ensure that A2d) What is done to ensure  Asset Management plan Minor reword
and Operation adequate resource s the that the identified  Types and number of equipment required
identified network network equipment  Supplier requirements
equipment resource will be resource will be available  Risks caused by equipment shortage
available when required? when required?  Review/modify future resource plans.

4.4 Implementation 4.4.1 DELETED AQ3 Explain how the Covered in revised question C3
and Operation company assigns
corporate and individual
accountabilities for the
medium/long term
performance of the
network and its assets.
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
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C4 4.4 Implementation 4.4.1 How are accountabilities / A3a) How are  The reporting/accountability process for asset No change (other than typo correction)
and Operation responsibilities identified accountabilities / issues is integrated within the wider management
and formally agreed with responsibilities identified performance system at all levels
individuals? and formally agreed with  Supporting medium/long term network
individuals? performance objectives
 Targets for individuals at and below the highest
level of management.
 Individual medium/long term network
performance objectives
 Periodic progress reviews and resolution of
problems with progress
 Incentivisation for individuals and/or teams

C5 4.4 Implementation 4.4.1 How has the company AQ4 How has the company New areas of Consideration Areas of consideration added.
and Operation identified that its current identified that its current  Rationale for structure as defined
organisational structure is organisational structure  Understanding of intra company interfaces and
the correct one, in terms of is the correct one, in management of them
good Asset Risk terms of good Asset Risk  Last organisation review (date, scale, impact)
Management planning and Management planning
risk mitigation, throughout and risk mitigation,
the company? throughout the
company?

C6 4.4 Implementation 4.4.1 What do you regard as the A4a) What do you regard as If the management of the network is contracted to Refocused to be more general than purely
and Operation key factors of the the key factors of the a separate external or internal service provider relating to contractors.
organisational structure for organisational structure then:
delivering medium/long for delivering  Where are the following accountabilities – and
term asset performance medium/long term asset what is the rationale?
objectives? performance objectives? - Asset Ownership
- Business strategy & direction
- Asset & network strategy
- Asset lifecycle management
- Asset lifecycle work delivery
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
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C7 4.4 Implementation 4.4.1 How are contractors A4b) What arrangements are New areas of consideration Question reworked to cover contractors
and Operation incorporated into the overall in place for the  Interface between organisation and contractor not addressed in C6.
Asset Management ownership and  Understanding of roles and responsibilities (no
organisation? management of the black holes, no duplication)
assets? Is it all in-house  Nature of arrangements (e.g. alliance,
or are some aspects out- client/supplier, total outsource)
sourced?  Responsibilities for information capture,
management and exchange

4.4 Implementation 4.4.2 Training, Awareness and Competence

and Operation

C8 4.4 Implementation 4.4.2 How does the organisation NONE New areas of consideration Brings in Board level competence
and Operation ensure that all personnel  Identified job competence requirements previously removed from questions
(employees or contractors)  Training requirement and achievement relating to structure.
who are involved in asset  Experience and means of assessment
management are  Formal education programmes
competent for the duties  Specific AM system knowledge requirements
they perform?  Understanding of asset management policy and
strategy for the organisation
 First hand Board level experience (in addition to
the responsible line manager)

C9 4.4 Implementation 4.4.2 What arrangements are in NONE New areas of consideration New question.
and Operation place to ensure the  Long and medium term training requirements
continued availability of  Emergence of new technology and related skill
competent resources? gaps
 Legacy knowledge retention

4.4 Implementation 4.4.3 Consultation and Communication

and Operation
C10 4.4 Implementation 4.4.3 How does the organisation NONE New areas of consideration New question.
and Operation communicate information  Customers
regarding its Asset  Employees
Management arrangements  Contractors of any nature
to and from employees and  Regulators
relevant stakeholders?  Government
 Investors

4.4 Implementation 4.4.4 Documentation

and Operation
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
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C11 4.4 Implementation 4.4.4 How are the Asset BQ1 How are asset New areas of consideration Reworded and areas of consideration
and Operation Management system management policies  Core elements of the management system added.
arrangements translated into working  Related documentation cross referenced
documented? procedures?
4.4 Implementation 4.4.5 Document, Data and Information Control
and Operation
C12 4.4 Implementation 4.4.5 How does the company B1a) How does the company  Communication to the appropriate staff and on- Reworded.
and Operation ensure that relevant current document asset going accessibility by staff. Training removed as now covered under
Asset Management management procedures  Authorised and ready Access to information competency sections.
information is available to and how do these get  Associated training plan
those that need it? communicated to the  Monitoring the quality of the work carried out
correct staff? How under the new procedure.
frequently are the  Procedure review
procedures reviewed?  Secure – backed up (whether electronic or not)
 Under configuration control.(i.e. only the correct
version is available)

4.4 Implementation 4.4.5 DELETED B1b) How does the company  Verification and comparison of performance Adequately addressed in alternative forms
and Operation ensure effective levels under 4.5.1
implementation of a  Achievement of expected performance levels
policy change within the  Actions to address any differences
procedures?  Review of procedures on a regular basis

C13 4.4 Implementation 4.4.5 How is asset information CQ2 How is asset information New areas of consideration: Areas of consideration added.
and Operation recorded and updated? recorded and updated?  Process for capture of new and changed assets
 Process for redundant assets
 Removal of obsolete information (however
caused)
 Archiving (legal and commercial responsibilities)

4.4 Implementation 4.4.6 Operational Control

and Operation
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question
Ref. PAS Ref.
Clause
C14 4.4 Implementation 4.4.6 How does the company
and Operation derive its functional Asset
Management policies (such
as those for inspection &
maintenance and for asset
replacement)?
What risk assessment was
carried out when
formulating the policies?
C15 4.4 Implementation 4.4.6 What procedure is used by
and Operation the company to forecast the
capacity requirements for
the network for the
medium/long term?
C16 4.4 Implementation 4.4.6 How does the company
and Operation ensure that changes in
asset populations are
recorded on the asset
register e.g. from
commissioned and
decommissioned items, and
over what time-scales?
How are errors in the
register identified and
addressed?
ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. appropriate)
A6c) How does the company  Range of functional policies required Language of question aligned with PAS –
derive Asset  Process for aligning & maintaining alignment “functional policies”.
Management policies? with other functional policies
What risk assessment  Risk assessment
was carried out when
formulating the policies?
B5c) What procedure is used  Methodology for forecasting future capacity Question unchanged
by the company to requirements
forecast the capacity  Factors taken into account when forecasting
requirements for the future capacity requirements of the network
network for the  Effectiveness of forecasting reviewed on a
medium/long term? regular basis
 Capacity shortfalls – assets at or beyond
nominal capacity
 Structured use of short term ratings of assets
C2a) How does the company  Asset types Question unchanged
ensure that changes in  Sufficient linkages existing between multiple
asset populations are registers (consistency, efficiency, control)
recorded on the asset  Asset information logged
register e.g. from  Network activities that will affect asset
commissioned and performance
decommissioned items,  Asset condition and performance
and over what time-  Deterioration
scales?  New and removed assets
 Linkage between asset register and
How are errors in the geographical information systems (e.g. mapping
register identified and for locations/fault monitoring from customer calls)
addressed?  Feedback from the field
 Is there an internal audit programme to verify
the information captured?
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
C17 4.4 Implementation 4.4.6 How does the company C2b) How does the company  Management system process/procedure Question unchanged
and Operation ensure that locally or ensure that locally or  Audits
remotely captured asset remotely captured asset  Resource and appropriate skills Areas refocused to those specific to
condition information is condition information is  Information for network modelling. operational control
accurately recorded onto accurately recorded onto  Condition, condition trend and performance
the asset register? the asset register?  Current level of accuracy of asset register
information
 Asset Management decisions

C18 4.4 Implementation 4.4.6 How does the company
and Operation ensure that details of work
carried out and asset
conditions are captured,
properly recorded and
effectively communicated to
the asset register?
C5c) How does the company  Procedure for the delivery of the inspection and Question modified.
ensure that details of maintenance policy
work carried out and  Completion of work at the stated intervals (time Areas adjusted
conditions recorded are or condition)
properly recorded and  Records are kept of work carried out on routine
effectively communicated inspection and maintenance
to the asset register?  Record includes details of condition found
 Form of information captured (e.g. on paper or
on a hand-held computer so that it can be
uploaded directly into the company’s database)
 Delay period for recording these details
 Company range of access to information
 Internal audit regime to check accuracy of
information recorded.

C19 4.4 Implementation 4.4.6 How are internal and
and Operation external contractual
arrangements, or inter-
departmental relationships
managed and reviewed to
ensure short, medium and
long-term network
performance objectives are
met?
A4c) How are internal and  Short/Medium/long term objectives expressed in Scope widened to short and long-term
external contractual contractual requirements, or other service level objectives – not clear why original
arrangements, or inter- agreements or performance measures question had the specific focus of the
departmental  Delivery of objectives within a short term or medium term.
relationships managed terminable contract
and reviewed to ensure  Review of contractual arrangements
medium term network  Monitoring of actual progress against objectives
performance objectives
are met?
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
C20 4.4 Implementation 4.4.6 Referring both to CQ4 Use of Contractors /  Planning for the use of contractors Effectiveness removed, as covered by
and Operation contractors and suppliers Suppliers (This refers to  Contractor/Supplier Selection process later question.
that are not part of the the use of contractors or  Roles and responsibilities for contractor/supplier Areas of consideration added.
licensed business. (i.e. to suppliers, i.e. of both management
provision both of services services and equipment,  Contractor briefing/induction processes
and of equipment)) - How that are not part of the  Supervision
do you manage the use of licensed business.) How
contractors/suppliers in do you manage the use
relation to asset of contractors/suppliers
management? and their effectiveness
on Asset Risk
Management?

C21 4.4 Implementation 4.4.6 Do you hold joint How are C4b) Have there been formal  Range of performance indicators for Asset Question brought into present tense and
and Operation formal joint reviews of joint reviews of Management included in the review (alignment made open.
contractors and suppliers contractor performance? with corporate objectives , AM Policy and
performance carried out? Strategy). Areas adjusted.
 Measured contractor performance on Asset
Management
 Addressing shortfalls in performance
 Degree of interaction of contractors in the review
(360 degree?)
 Checking quality of workmanship

C22 4.4 Implementation 4.4.6 How does the company
and Operation assess the quality of
contractors’ work and that
of suppliers? Are quality
levels quantified and
recorded – if so what are
the current levels?
C4d) How does the company  Performance Indicators for Asset Management “Continually” deleted, as it appears to pre-
continually assess the  Measured contractor performance on Asset judge the response.
quality of contractors’ Management
work? Are quality levels  Addressing shortfalls in performance Areas adjusted.
quantified and recorded  Checking quality of workmanship
– if so what are the
current levels?

C23 4.4 Implementation 4.4.6 What is the process for B4e) What is the process for  Nominated responsible person or team Not changed.
and Operation approving the use of new approving the use of new  Identification of opportunities with key
technology or innovation in technology or innovation asset/network decision-makers.
assets or Asset in assets or Asset  External links to ensure that new technologies,
Management techniques? Management practices and experiences and network
techniques? performance requirements are communicated with
other parts of the industry, manufacturers and R&D
providers
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
4.4 Implementation 4.4.6 DELETED BQ4 How does the company Deleted as indistinguishable from C23
and Operation manage innovation and
introduction of new
technology that could
impact on long-term
network performance?

C24 4.4 Implementation 4.4.6 Does the company have a B4a) Does the company have  Strategy and procedure for the introduction of “and introduction” added.
and Operation procedure to address the a procedure to address new assets/technology
procurement and the procurement of new  Assessment of Linked to the expected benefits. Areas adjusted
introduction of new assets / assets/technology and if  Identification and quantification assessment of
technology ? so, what risk analysis is risks arising from the introduction of new
done prior to the technology
adoption of new
technology?

C25 4.4 Implementation 4.4.6 Are control measures put in B4b) Are control measures put  Review the Effectiveness of control measures Minor changes.
and Operation place to manage the in place to manage the  Speed of introduction and extent of adoption
identified risks and is the identified risks and is the  Procedures for Installation, operation,
procedure for this procedure for this maintenance and de-commissioning of new
documented? documented? assets.
 Staff training and equipment .

4.4 Implementation 4.4.7 Emergency Preparedness and Response

and Operation
C26 4.4 Implementation 4.4.7 How has the company NONE  Means of identifying scenarios New question
and Operation identified the emergency  Types of scenarios, and extent to which they are
plans and procedures representative
needed? What is the range  Desk-top Vs “live exercise” testing – frequency,
of scenarios addressed? participation (including external resources,
How are the various plans contractors, emergency services etc)
tested, and at what
frequency?

C27 4.4 Implementation 4.4.7 How is performance NONE  Performance targets for each type of scenario New question.
and Operation evaluated and what is the  Adequacy of performance
current level of  Appropriate areas targeted for realistic
performance? Describe improvement
any areas which are
currently targeted for
improvement.
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
C28 4.4 Implementation 4.4.7 Describe the level of NONE  Adequacy of performance New question
and Operation performance achieved in,  Appropriate areas targeted for realistic
and any lessons learnt improvement
from, any actual  Relationship between actual and drill scenario
emergencies within the last  Relationship between actual and drill
18 months. performance
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause

D CHECKING AND CORRECTIVE ACTION

4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 Performance and Condition Measurement and Monitoring
Corrective Action

D1 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 How is the performance of  Performance measures for the AM system New Question
Corrective Action the Asset Management  Performance (and condition) measures for the
system measured? assets and asset systems
D2 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 What KPIs are used by top  KPIs for the AM system New Question
Corrective Action management, and how and  KPIs for the assets and asset systems
with what frequency is  Alignment of KPIs with Policy and Strategy,
performance against these Objectives and Targets
presented to, and reviewed  Use of leading and lagging indicators
by top management.

How is the choice of KPIs

made, and how often is it
reviewed?

D3 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 When changes are made to B1c) How does the company  Verification and comparison of performance Question focussed onto the impact of
Corrective Action AM Policy and/or Strategy, verify the level of levels policy and strategy changes.
how does the company performance achieved by  Achievement of expected performance levels
verify the level of the change against  Actions to address any differences
performance achieved by expectation?  Review of procedures Vs policy/strategy on a
changes against regular basis
expectation?

D4 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 Generally, how is the C1b) How is the effectiveness  KPIs and other metrics defined Generalised to procedures and practices
Corrective Action effectiveness of AM of these procedures and  Comparative data across the AM system
procedures and practices practices measured, and  Monitoring of trends in behaviour/performance
measured, and over what over what time-scales?  Measurement of improvement
time-scales?  Time scales defined Areas adjusted

D5 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 What measured outputs are C1c) What measured outputs  Key outputs measured Minor changes to areas of consideration.
Corrective Action recorded and how are these are recorded and how  Method of recording
used to compare with, are these used to  Comparison
review and adjust compare with, review  Review
procedures and practices? and adjust procedures  Adjustment of procedure
and practices?
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
D6 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 How is performance C2c) How is performance  Management process Question unchanged
Corrective Action measured, in respect to the measured, in respect to  Audits
accuracy and timeliness of the accuracy and  Resource and appropriate skills Areas adjusted
updating asset information timeliness of updating  Information for network modelling.
onto the register? What is asset information onto  Condition, condition trend and performance
the current level of the register? What is the  Current level of accuracy of asset register
compliance, in quantified current level of information
terms? compliance, in quantified  Asset Management decisions
terms?

D7 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 How does the company
Corrective Action monitor whether condition
information recorded on the
asset register actually
initiated the appropriate
actions e.g.
repair/maintenance/capital
investment? What is the
current percentage of
situations where this has
occurred?
How is the effectiveness of
this measured?
Can you provide numerical
analysis?
C2d) How does the company
monitor whether
condition information
recorded on the asset
register actually initiated
the appropriate actions
e.g.
repair/maintenance/capit
al investment? What is
the current percentage of
situations where this has
occurred?
How is the effectiveness
of this measured?
Can you provide
numerical analysis?
 Management process Question unchanged
 Audits
 Monitoring/surveillance Areas adjusted
 Incidents and non-conformances
 Resource and appropriate skills
 Information for network modelling.
 Condition, condition trend and performance
 Current level of accuracy of asset register
information
 Asset Management decisions

D8 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 How does the company B6d) How does the company  Responsibilities for monitoring the compliance Slight rewording of question, but
Corrective Action monitor its compliance with assess that compliance with requirements of new legislation, regulations essentially unchanged.
legislation? has been achieved? and other external standards
 Procedure for the assessment of implications for Areas adjusted
future Asset Management strategy
 Identification of associated risks, quantification
assessment and the route to modification of Asset
Management plans
 Compliance and how compliance is assessed
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
D9 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 What procedures does the B2a) What procedures does  Capture of information Question unchanged
Corrective Action company have to monitor the company have to  Condition indicators
and record the condition of monitor and record the  Asset register link
an asset and link this to its condition of an asset and  Links between the reported condition and asset
performance? link this to its serviceability
performance?  Condition information used to make decisions
on asset life and serviceability
 Asset/network-modelling techniques & the use
of actual recorded information to assist asset life
and serviceability studies

D10 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 What process is in place to B2b) What process is in place  Inaccessible assets (for example buried pipes Question unchanged
Corrective Action compare and review actual to compare and review and cables)
asset condition with the actual asset condition  Capture of asset information during planned Areas adjusted
expected condition? with the expected work i.e. other than inspections take place
condition?  Development of policy for future assessments of
condition and serviceability
 Procurement specifications requirements that
are linked to asset performance objectives
 Ensuring manufacturers remain aware of
requirements

D11 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 How does the company C3a) How does the company  Capacity Demand monitoring – appropriate Question unchanged
Corrective Action monitor actual demand on monitor actual demand performance indicators, locations, frequency
the assets/network, at on the assets/network, at  Review and comparison of data Areas adjusted
which parts of the network which parts of the  The differences between actual and targeted
and how frequently? network and how levels of demand and capacity are used to re-
frequently? design the network
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question
Ref. PAS Ref.
Clause
D12 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 How is actual demand
Corrective Action compared to asset/network
capacity and how are
anticipated shortfalls
against nominal capacity
addressed? Over the next
business plan period, how
many identified shortfalls
are there for which there
are no approved solutions?
D13 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 How are actually recorded
Corrective Action demands compared with
previous assumptions and
models? What current
levels of accuracy has
modelling achieved?
D14 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 How does the company
Corrective Action measure compliance
against its policy for
Inspection and
Maintenance intervals
(either time or condition
based)? What is the
current, quantified level of
compliance?
ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. appropriate)
C3b) How is actual demand  Capacity monitoring – appropriate performance Question unchanged
compared to indicators
asset/network capacity  Review and comparison of data
and how are anticipated  The differences between actual and targeted
shortfalls against nominal levels of demand and capacity are used to re-
capacity addressed? design the network
Over the next business
plan period, how many
identified shortfalls are
there for which there are
no approved solutions?
C3c) How are actually  Capacity monitoring – appropriate performance Question unchanged
recorded demands indicators
compared with previous  Review and comparison of data Areas adjusted
assumptions and  The differences between actual and predicted
models? What current levels of demand and capacity are used to re-
levels of accuracy has design the network adjust the models
modelling achieved?
C5a) How does the company  Procedure for the delivery of the inspection and Question unchanged
measure compliance maintenance policy
against its policy for  Completion of work at the stated intervals (time Areas adjusted
Inspection and or condition)
Maintenance intervals  Records are kept of work carried out on routine
(either time or condition inspection and maintenance
based)? What is the  Record includes details of condition found
current, quantified level  Form of information captured (e.g. on paper or
of compliance? on a hand-held computer so that it can be
uploaded directly into the company’s database)
 Delay period for recording these details
 Company range of access to information
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
D15 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 What is the current level of C5b) What is the current level  Procedure for the delivery of the inspection and Question unchanged
Corrective Action historic backlogs, and how of historic backlogs, and maintenance policy
are these being addressed? how are these being  Completion of work at the stated intervals (time Areas adjusted
addressed? or condition)
 Records are kept of work carried out on routine
inspection and maintenance
 Record includes details of condition found
 Form of information captured (e.g. on paper or
on a hand-held computer so that it can be
uploaded directly into the company’s database)
 Delay period for recording these details
 Company range of access to information
 Level and trend in backlogs,
 Risks and prioritisation
 Programme timescales and resources

D16 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 How is the quality of
Corrective Action Inspection and
Maintenance work
assessed? Is there a
schedule of quality checks
in place? What is the level
of achievement against
quality check schedules?
C5d) How is the quality of  Supervision and monitoring of the work, Quality Question unchanged
Inspection and Assurance of this.
Maintenance work  Schedule of refresher training in inspection and Areas adjusted
assessed? Is there a maintenance skills
schedule of quality  Staff are equipped to perform the work
checks in place? What is  Systematic process
the level of achievement  Forms of supervision/monitoring
against quality check  Other data sources
schedules?  Regular review
 Trends identified and tracked

D17 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 What indicators are used to
Corrective Action monitor the overall
performance of
contractors/suppliers? How
are the performance
indicators measured? What
is the current quantified
level of performance?
C4a) What indicators are used  Performance Indicators for Asset Management Question unchanged
to monitor the overall  Measured contractor performance on Asset
performance of Management
contractors / suppliers?  Addressing shortfalls in performance
How are the performance  Checking quality of workmanship
indicators measured?
What is the current
quantified level of
performance?
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
D18 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 How have any performance C4c) How has the  Identification of any shortfalls, what and how Question unchanged – apart from typo
Corrective Action shortfalls of contractors performance shortfalls of identified?
been addressed by the contractors been  Performance Indicators for Asset Management
company? What actions addressed by the  Measured contractor performance on Asset
have been agreed or taken company? What actions Management
to address these? What been agreed or taken to  Addressing shortfalls in performance
levels of performance address these? What  Checking quality of workmanship
improvement have been levels of performance
achieved from these? improvement have been
achieved from these?

D19 4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 How does the company B4f) How does the company  Operational performance requirements detailed Question unchanged
Corrective Action track the performance of track the performance of in asset specifications
new technology or practices new technology or  Assurance of the manufacturing quality of
against expectation? practices against suppliers
expectation?  Policy on field trials/tests
 Variations between expectation and actual
performance
 Influence on future asset acquisition processes.

4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 DELETED C1a) How does the company  Compliance with procedures Deleted – issue covered in other
Corrective Action ensure that agreed asset questions.
management procedures
and practices are
actually implemented,
day to day?

4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 CQ1 How are the asset Deleted – issue covered in other
Corrective Action management procedures questions.
delivered? How are the
elements of Asset Life
Cycle managed?

4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 CQ3 How is the utilisation of Deleted – issue covered in other
Corrective Action assets assessed? questions.
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
4.5 Checking and 4.5.1 CQ5 How is the effectiveness Deleted – issue covered in other
Corrective Action of the inspection and questions.
maintenance regime
delivered and monitored?

4.5 Checking and 4.5.2 Asset-related Failures, Incidents, Non-conformances and Corrective and Preventive Action
Corrective Action

D20 4.5 Checking and 4.5.2 How does the company C1d)
Corrective Action investigate and learn from
asset-related failures,
incidents (including near
misses) and failures of
asset or asset groups to
achieve required
performance/condition?
How does the company  Investigation procedure Essentially same question but language
learn from incidents and  Range of incidents investigated aligned with PAS
near misses?  Form/Depth of types of investigations
 Recommendations, and process for approval Areas adjusted
 Risk of remedial actions
 Reviewed for lessons learned C5 e) deleted as adequately covered in
 Structured approach to review this question
 Action points derived
 Tracked to completion
 Monitoring of effectiveness

D21 4.5 Checking and 4.5.2 Describe how corrective  Agreement / approval of actions New question.
Corrective Action and preventive actions  Risk of remedial actions
identified across the AM  Range of action tracking mechanisms
system are  Extent of automated tracking
agreed/approved, tracked  Tracked to completion
to completion, and  Monitoring of effectiveness
confirmed as effective

4.5 Checking and 4.5.2 C5e) Do you review and  The company ensures that inspection and See C20
Corrective Action modify inspection and maintenance staff remain trained and competent to
maintenance regimes in carry out the work
the light of operational,  Supervision and monitoring of the work, Quality
safety and environmental Assurance of this.
incidents?  Schedule of refresher training in inspection and
maintenance skills
 Staff are equipped to perform the work
 Systematic process
 Regular review
 Trends identified and tracked
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
4.5 Checking and 4.5.3 Records and Records Management
Corrective Action

D22 4.5 Checking and 4.5.3 Describe the arrangement  Records management procedure Single general question deemed sufficient
Corrective Action for maintenance and secure  Records covered by above system for this relatively minor aspect of PAS,
storage of Asset  Form of storage usually adequately covered by the
Management records, and  Range of retention times companies QMS
illustrate by example the  Legal requirements for retention Vs company
range of retention times standards
specified for AM records.  Retrievability / Control of access

4.5 Checking and 4.5.4 Audit

Corrective Action

D23 4.5 Checking and 4.5.4 How is the asset A7a) How is the asset  Asset Management process audits Question expanded to get more detail on
Corrective Action management process management process  Frequency and Coverage on a risk basis “when?” and “who?”
audited? audited?  Internal or external
 Personnel involved, and their training, Areas adjusted
What is the rationale behind competency and independence
the coverage and frequency
of audits.

Which personnel are

involved in auditing the
system, and what form of
training/competency is
required?

D24 4.5 Checking and 4.5.4 Is the audit scope compliant  Scope of audit Direct reflection of PAS – focussing on
Corrective Action with procedures, and/or important distinction between compliance
confirmation that the auditing and system assessment.
system is effective in
meeting the company’s AM
policy, strategy and
objectives?
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
D25 4.5 Checking and 4.5.4 Are any parts of the system A7b) To what extent has  Company policy towards process certification Terminology corrected (certified not
Corrective Action certified to national or accreditation to  Standard for process used in asset accredited), and examples provided.
international standards or national/international management
specifications? If so please standards been achieved  Standards and scope of coverage Areas adjusted
specify the scope and the across key processes? (geographical, departmental, single/multiple
reference standard in each systems etc)
case.  Accredited certification (where applicable)

NB:Relevant reference
standards include ISO
9000, ISO 14001, OHSAS
18001, PAS 55
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause

E MANAGEMENT REVIEW AND CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT

4.6 Management 4.6 Management Review and Continual Improvement
Review and
Continual
Improvement
E1 4.6 Management 4.6 Is there a formally defined AQ7 Describe the review  Management review procedure Expanded in detail, and aligned with PAS
Review and management review process for the Asset  Single integrated review, or multiple reviews of
Continual process for the asset Risk Management sub-systems
Improvement management system? Strategy.  Frequency
 Participation (who is involved?)
If so, please describe the  Agenda / format
frequency, the composition
of the group involved, and
the agenda/format.

E2 4.6 Management 4.6 How does the company
Review and keep abreast of and drive
Continual development of new
Improvement technology or innovation in
assets and asset
management techniques?
How does the company
communicate its future
needs to manufacturers to
drive the timely
development of new
technology?
B4d) How does the company  Nominated responsible person or team Question unchanged
keep abreast of and  Identification of opportunities with key
drive development of asset/network decision-makers.
new technology or  External links to ensure that new technologies,
innovation in assets and practices and experiences and network
asset management performance requirements.
techniques? How does
the company
communicate its future
needs to manufacturers
to drive the timely
development of new
technology?

E3 4.6 Management 4.6 In terms of medium/long A7c) In terms of medium/long  Benchmarking – form and scope (examples) Question unchanged
Review and term network performance, term network  Other companies
Continual does the company learn performance, does the Areas adjusted
Improvement from industry best practice company learn from
from other relevant industry best practice
organisations? from other relevant
organisations?
 Q Prime PAS 55 Area PAS Revised Question ARM 1 Previous Question (if Area of Consideration Comment
Ref. PAS Ref. Ref. appropriate)
Clause
4.6 Management 4.6 B4c) How are medium term  Nominated responsible person or team Deleted
Review and network performance  Identification of opportunities with key
Continual objectives used to drive asset/network decision-makers.
Improvement the search for new  External links to ensure that new technologies,
assets/technology? practices and experiences and network
performance requirements.

4.6 Management None AQ5 How is information used Deleted – too general
Review and to provide assurance of
Continual medium /long term
Improvement network performance?