Conducting an internal EH&S audit is an extensive exercise requiring meticulous preparation and constant monitoring to ensure its success. A number of process elements have been identified as possible failures and must therefore being looked at very closely to ensure that this risk is kept to a minimum. Among those, the preparation and planning, distractions, day to day communications are considered essential elements to a successful audit
Preparation and planning:
Having a proper plan of action prior to attend the facility is essential, the selection of appropriate audit dates with senior management would ensure that the key personnel like the plant manager and team leaders are on site and available during the audit. Once the dates of the audit have been selected, my first priority as an audit team leader is to establish a contact with a person from the facility and obtain the plant’s schedule for every department and personnel …show more content…
As an audit team leader, I will ensure to be available to mediate problems that could arise during the course of the day and to address any issues promptly (Johnson, 2012).
References
Cahill, L. B., & Michelin, L. B. (1996). Achieving quality environmental audits: Twenty tips for success. Environmental Quality Management, 5(3), 61-70. doi:10.1002/tqem.3310050306 Retrieved from http://metis.findlay.edu:2113/eds/detail/detail?vid=1&sid=556ef68e-19f2-43d9-85b4-dc85aa209ac2%40sessionmgr114&hid=127&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmU%3d#AN=65062122&db=bth
Johnson, C. (2012). Measuring On-Time Completion to Improve Your EHS Audit Program. Power, 156(11), 22-26. Retrieved from
Preparation and planning:
Having a proper plan of action prior to attend the facility is essential, the selection of appropriate audit dates with senior management would ensure that the key personnel like the plant manager and team leaders are on site and available during the audit. Once the dates of the audit have been selected, my first priority as an audit team leader is to establish a contact with a person from the facility and obtain the plant’s schedule for every department and personnel …show more content…
As an audit team leader, I will ensure to be available to mediate problems that could arise during the course of the day and to address any issues promptly (Johnson, 2012).
References
Cahill, L. B., & Michelin, L. B. (1996). Achieving quality environmental audits: Twenty tips for success. Environmental Quality Management, 5(3), 61-70. doi:10.1002/tqem.3310050306 Retrieved from http://metis.findlay.edu:2113/eds/detail/detail?vid=1&sid=556ef68e-19f2-43d9-85b4-dc85aa209ac2%40sessionmgr114&hid=127&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmU%3d#AN=65062122&db=bth
Johnson, C. (2012). Measuring On-Time Completion to Improve Your EHS Audit Program. Power, 156(11), 22-26. Retrieved from