Internal Audit Preparation

How can I maintain objectivity in an internal EMS audit while I am the EMS implementor?

Answer:

Objectivity is sticking to the facts, being guided by the evidence and considering an event will be closer to the truth the more supporting evidence it has. So, focus on the audit objective. Study the audit criteria and develop a checklist requesting clear evidences of conformity. Be aware of the sampling to be representative. For me this is the most important to ensure objectivity.

Think about the risks – Where will you have more possibilities of losing objectivity? What measures can you take to minimize those risks? 

Having failed my auditor exam, how do I know where i failed and what to improve on?

Answer:

There is no universal methodology that training organizations follow. In Advisera courses people are informed of the area or part of the exam failed, and only answer to those parts in a new exam.

The following material will provide you more information about internal audits:

- Article - ISO 9001 internal auditor training: Is it for me? - https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2015/06/02/iso-9001-internal-auditor-training-is-it-for-me/
- Free webinar - How to perform an ISO 14001:2015 internal audit - https://advisera.com/14001academy/webinar/how-to-perform-an-iso-14001-2015-internal-audit-free-webinar-on-demand/
- Enroll for free in this course – ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor Course - https://advisera.com/training/iso-14001-internal-auditor-course/ 
- Book – The ISO 14001:2015 Companion - https://advisera.com/books/the-iso-14001-2015-companion/