APPENDIX G: SAMPLE PROCEDURE FOR INTERNAL EMS AUDIT

Purpose

To define the process and responsibilities for planning, conducting, reporting and follow-up of internal EMS audits at Eco-Friendly Inc. (EFI)

Responsibilities

Manager <             > has the overall responsibility to:

  • plan internal EMS audits
  • ensure auditor competency and independence
  • designate auditors for specific audits
  • ensure regulatory compliance is also audited
  • monitor the conduct of audits
  • follow up and report the results of audits to senior management.

Procedure

Planning

  • All departments of EFI shall be audited against all elements of the standard at least once every year. Additional audits may be scheduled considering the environmental significance of activities and the results ...

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