Inspections vs Audits
We are often asked to explain the difference between an inspection and an audit. ISO/IEC 17020:2003 Conformity assessment — Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection defines an inspection as: “examination of a product, process, service, or installation or their design, and determination of their conformity with specific requirements or, on […]
Undertaking a Remote Management System Audit
The first thing to note is that a remote audit is essentially a normal audit that is undertaken using a suitable ICT platform. It is conducted partially or completely off-site and encompasses everything that is usually covered on site but uses technology to support the auditor when a site visit is neither appropriate nor possible. […]
Update: Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme Regulations 2014 – UK
ATTENTION! Does your organisation employ more than 250 people (directly in the UK or abroad)? Does your organisation have an annual turnover of more than €50 million per year and/or an annual balance sheet in excess of €43 million? If you have answered ‘No’ to the above questions, this legislation is voluntary for your organisation. […]