What to look for during 1st and 2nd stage audit

Answer:

In the 1st stage audit, the auditor will examine the documentation and determine whether it is compliant with requirements of the standard. This stage can be done on or off site of the audited organization. During this phase you will also develop your audit checklist and prepare for the 2nd stage audit.

During the 2nd stage audit, the auditor will examine processes and interview the employees to determine whether the processes are carried out according to the standard and EMS (Environmental Management System) documentation.

For more information, see: What will the ISO 14001 auditor ask you during the certification? https://advisera.com/14001academy/blog/2019/08/27/key-iso-14001-benefits-to-customers/nowledgebase/what-will-the-iso-14001-auditor-ask-you-during-the-certification/

These materials will also help you regarding the audit:
- Book Preparing for ISO Certification Audit: A Plain English Guide https://advisera.com/books/preparing-for-iso-certification-audit-plain-english-guide/
- Free online training ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor Course https://advisera.com/training/iso-14001-internal-auditor-course/
- Conformio (online tool for ISO 14001) https://advisera.com/conformio/