Industry-specific standards provided by the client should be maintained.

Documented information to be retained includes material safety data sheets.

The occupational health and safety policy is an example of a document to be kept.

The results of emergency drills should be kept.

The terms “maintain” and “retain” can be used interchangeably.

A documented plan for achieving occupational health and safety objectives should be maintained.

Possess expert-level knowledge of each of the organization’s processes.

Possess a detailed knowledge of the relevant statutory and regulatory background.

Willingness to always cooperate with the audit team leader.

Has a history of serious complaints from auditees.

Known for taking an unstructured approach that favors their own methods.

Ability to clearly communicate findings in the management system to auditees.

Verify the relevance and accuracy of collected information

Make effective use of resources provided to the audit

Apply appropriate sampling techniques

Plan the audit

Be aware of cultural and social aspects of the auditee

Understand and apply the risk-based approach to auditing

To compile the audit plan

To determine readiness for Stage 2

To learn about the organization’s procurement processes

To check for legal compliance by the organization