Environmental Audit - A Simple Guide

Conducting an Environmental Audit

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Ensure adequacy of audit evidence at the conclusion of on site audit by:

  • Image of Proceed with CautionReviewing information gathered
  • Collecting additional information as needed
  • Substantiating audit findings
  • Summarising and documenting all findings and observations
  • Identifying issues requiring immediate attention/mitigation
  • Noting outstanding issues requiring follow-up
  • Preparing debriefing material for the Closing meeting

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The Closing Meeting provides an opportunity at the conclusion of on-site audit to:

  • Image of Pitfalls to AuoidDebrief the senior site management
  • Summarise the audit activities and findings
  • Highlight system strengths and weaknesses
  • Discuss preliminary findings and recommended corrective actions
  • Bring up findings requiring immediate attention
  • Clarify any outstanding issues
  • Address staff questions or concerns
  • Agree on reporting schedule and chain of communication

Output

  • Documented audit findings and supporting evidence
  • Basis for evaluating conformance status in relation to statutory and internal requirements
  • Basis for assessing performance status and improvement recommendations

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