Training on Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety Auditing (QEHS Auditing)

Module 1: Introduction to QEHS Management Systems

• Overview of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

• Understanding the integration of QEHS systems.

• The importance of auditing in organizational improvement.
  Case Study: Implementing an integrated QEHS audit framework in a manufacturing company.

Module 2: Principles and Types of Audits

• Internal vs. external audits.

• Compliance, system, and performance audits.

• Audit ethics, independence, and objectivity.
  Case Study: Comparing audit outcomes from reactive and proactive audit programs.

Module 3: Audit Planning and Preparation

• Developing an audit program and schedule.

• Determining audit scope, criteria, and objectives.

• Preparing audit checklists and documentation.
  Practical Exercise: Designing an audit plan for an integrated QEHS system.

Module 4: Conducting the Audit

• Interviewing techniques and gathering objective evidence.

• Evaluating compliance with QEHS requirements.

• Identifying non-conformities and opportunities for improvement.
  Role Play: Conducting a simulated internal audit.

Module 5: Audit Reporting and Follow-Up

• Writing effective audit reports.

• Root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

• Monitoring implementation and continuous improvement.
  Case Study: Closing major non-conformities identified during a corporate audit.