ISO19011 (ISO 19011) Guidelines for Quality and EMS

ISO19011:2002 provides guidance on the principles of auditing.

Managing audit programmes, conducting quality management system audits and environmental management system audits are covered.

ISO19011 ISO 19011 ISO/IEC 19011:2002 Guidelines for Quality and EMS Auditing

How this standard helps you:

• Combines quality and environmental audits in a single programme.
• Minimises disruption to normal commercial activities.
• Streamlines the audit management process, from audit objectives to preparing the report.
• Reduces paperwork and briefing of multiple audit teams.
• Follows best practice when conducting audits.

In a single document you have four critical decision-support resources for the efficient
planning, conduct and evaluation of environmental and/or quality audits:

• A clear explanation of the principles of management systems auditing.
• Guidance on the management of audit programmes.
• Guidance on the conduct of internal or external audits.
• Advice on the competence and evaluation of auditors.

ISO19011:2002 provides guidance on the principles of auditing, managing audit programmes, conducting quality management system audits and environmental management system audits. As well as guidance on the competence of quality and environmental management system auditors.

It is applicable to all organisations needing to conduct internal or external audits of quality and/or environmental management systems or to manage an audit programme.

The application of ISO19011 to other types of audits is possible in principle. Provided that special consideration is paid to identifying the competencies needed by the audit team members in such cases.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Combines quality and environmental audits in a single programme. Helping you to save time and money!
• The application of ISO19011 to other types of audits is possible in principle. Providing a framework under which other types of management systems audits can be undertaken.
• Applicable to any size or type of organisation, be it private sector, public sector or not-for-profit sector.

Format: Hardcopy
Published Date: October 2002
Availability: In Stock

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