Gathering verifiable evidence through a repeatable process is vital in completing a reliable audit. When auditing an Occupational Health and Safety Management System, you must determine if the required components of the system exist, and if these components meet the protocol requirements. This is done through a process of gathering evidence to prove compliance.
AuditSoft offers a systematic evidence-gathering process, often referred to as the D-I-O process:
This is the first step in the evidence gathering process. It verifies that all required policies and procedures are in place, and the company being audited has consistent record keeping processes.
The second step focuses on employee interviews to assess awareness and understanding of the documented policies and procedures, as well as their responsibilities within the system being audited.
The final step involves verifying that the policies and procedures reviewed in the D and I steps are being followed through observations tours of the audited sites.
