Pre-Audit Activities
- Review previous audit reports and corrective action status
- Analyze recent environmental performance data and trends
- Examine environmental documentation and records
- Prepare and communicate audit schedule and checklist
- Identify and arrange interviews with key environmental personnel
Field Inspection and Observation
- Inspect operations and facilities for compliance
- Observe implementation of environmental controls and measures
- Interview staff regarding environmental procedures and practices
- Verify accuracy and completeness of environmental records
- Identify gaps between documented and actual practices
Evidence Collection and Analysis
- Collect photographic and documentary evidence of compliance and noncompliance
- Sample and verify data accuracy for environmental metrics
- Assess compliance with regulatory and voluntary requirements
- Conduct root cause analysis on identified nonconformities
- Document all findings clearly and systematically
Reporting and Follow-Up
- Prepare comprehensive audit report summarizing findings
- Present findings and corrective action recommendations to management
- Establish clear timelines for corrective actions and follow-ups
- Monitor implementation of corrective actions for effectiveness
- Schedule next audit cycle based on findings and compliance status