Auditing

A clearer starting point for your next audit.

Understand the scope of an audit and the value of a focused review.

ML Consultancy1 min read

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MLC’s auditing page describes an audit as an on-site verification activity that examines a process or quality system against requirements. An audit can cover an organization, a function, a process or a production step.

The eight implementation steps: management support, understanding the requirements, gap analysis, establishing and implementing the QMS, monitoring, certification and continual improvement — The route most organisations take to certification.

Start with a defined scope

Before a discussion, identify the site, process and management system you want reviewed. This gives the audit conversation a clear starting point.

Understand the service context

MLC lists quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management system audits among its services, alongside sector-specific QEHS reviews.

Keep impartiality in view

The published policy explains that commercial or financial pressures should not compromise impartiality, and describes reviewing relationships that could affect audit independence.

Editorial summary of MLC’s auditing page. Use the Knowledge Bank planning worksheet to organize an initial enquiry.

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