The lead auditor should be fully knowledgeable of the audit scope and criteria, lead the site inspection, be the main point of contact between the auditee and the auditors, and ensure the overall competency of the audit team
Auditors who have working knowledge of the auditee should be involved in the process from the outset to help with audit planning, provide background information and, if necessary, accompany the auditor on the inspection
Similarly , the Team members may assist with audit evaluations, comment on draft reports and provide input to the follow up action required.
Technical experts may be called in to provide specialist knowledge. They may accompany the team on the audit inspection if required or be referred to when necessary
Lead auditors must be appropriately trained and experienced. The following evaluation criteria may be used for the selection of the lead auditor
Minimum competency requirements have been set as:
- •Participation in at least one audit as an auditor within the previous 3 years;
- Competent and certified to OHSAS19011;
- OHS Lead auditor training as approved by OH&S;
- •Technical understanding of the risks associated with activities; being conducted in the academic/administrative or controlled entity being audited.
Auditors must be appropriately trained and experienced. The following evaluation criteria may be used for the selection of the auditors
Minimum competency requirements have been set as:
- Participation in at least one audit as an observer prior to participating in an OHS audit;
- Competent and certified to OHSAS19011;
- OHS Auditor training as approved by OH&S;
- Technical understanding of the risks associated with activities; being conducted in the academic/administrative or controlled entity being audited.
