Is the plant organization identified? Is there a structure identifying the control team?

What is the authority and responsibility of each member of the control team? Who has final responsibility for activities that affect control systems?

Is there a job description for each member of the control team? Are the job descriptions true indications of their functions?

Is an audit program in place?

When was the last audit carried out? When is the next audit scheduled? Does this frequency conform with the audit program?

Are records of the last audit available? Were the recommendations of the last audit carried out?

Are all drawings and documents (e.g., loop diagrams and instrument indexes) stored in an accessible location?

Are they checked for obsolescence?

Who is the custodian of all these documents? Are his or her responsibilities clearly defined?

Is all the design information available within these documents?

Is a training program in place? Is it known to all employees? What type of training is offered?

Who is trained? Are training records maintained?

What training is offered when installing new major items of control equipment? Is this actually happening?

What is the general quality of the engineering records?

Are the material balance sheets up to date and in agreement with P&IDs and process data sheets?

Are the P&ID's engineering and symbology based on existing plant standards and good...