This self-assessment tool and the guide to using the tool have been developed to assist petroleum and major hazard facility operators in designing and maintaining safety management systems that integrate human factors. It is recommended that the guide, Human factors fundamentals for petroleum and major hazard facility operators, is read prior to using the self-assessment tool.

The self-assessment tool can be used to help identify strengths and opportunities for improvement. There is no obligation for petroleum and major hazard facility operators to use this tool in order to demonstrate compliance with the relevant legislation. Petroleum and major hazard facility operators may demonstrate compliance with the relevant legislation through other ways.