What is an Audit?

What is an Audit?

A systematic investigation of the intent, implementation & effectiveness of the selected aspects of the System of an organization

Reason for Audits?

·                              Any international Standard requires it

·                              Control Mechanism utilized by management

·                              Opportunity for system improvement

·                              Mechanism to identify strength and weakness of a system

Purpose of the Audit?

·                              Obtaining information in an independent & unbiased manner

·                              Provide a good source of information indicating weakness and strength in the system and its processes.

·                              Obtaining information about what has been achieved or about the means of achievement

·                              Enables to establish if the system is being followed

·                              Enables to establish if the system is fully effective

·                              Enables to establish the conformance to applicable standards

·                              Identifies opportunities for improvement

·                              A very powerful and important feedback mechanism to the management.

Audits Basis /Criteria

·                              System standards (e.g.: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 etc…)

·                              Manuals

·                              Procedures

·                              Customer requirements

·                              Company standards

Based on the scope/criteria of the audit, our consultants shall carry out independent audits and On completion of the audit our consultants shall prepare a detailed report identifying the weakness and strength of the area/department audited.

What do we do?

·                              A site visit to interview senior staff and other members of the workforce if necessary, observe working conditions and practices to understand your organisation and associated potential risks

·                              Examine existing arrangements: organisation, policies, procedures to compare against legal standards

·                              Examine records and assessments

·                              Discuss findings and agree possible actions

What benefits do you get?

·                              Dedicated Consultant & Admin Manager with an agreed project plan

·                              A user-friendly, unbiased report with a prioritised action plan and recommendations to address non-conformances which is independently peer reviewed & sent to you in draft for comment

·                              A clear focus on areas of improvement in your health & safety performance

·                              The assurance that the audit is carried out under ISO 9001 procedures

·                              Feedback presentation to senior management on findings and actions (optional)

Peace of mind that you are compliant with legislation and will avoid prosecution, enforcement action by HSE, criminal & civil liabilities