Internal Audit checklist - STMA

qEnsure monthly operating reports (or method) include status of objectivesincluding measurable performance indicators4.3.4 Environmental Programsq Review improvement programs to assure link back to significant aspects andobjectives and targetsq Verify roles and responsibilities are definedq Verify the improvement program will accomplish objectiveq Determine methods used to measure and report progressq Determine if improvement programs are supported by sufficient resourcesq Determine if individual is assigned responsibility or implementation and oversightinclude reviewing and updatingq Verify that new projects/processes/modifications are subject to EMS requirements4.4.1 Structure and Responsibilityq Ensure that organizational chart is consistent with the EMSq Verify roles, responsibilities and authorities are clearly defined in EnvironmentalPrograms improvement plans, work instructions and proceduresq Interview EMS Steering committee chairperson and verify appropriate resourcesare available to fulfill requirement of the EMSq Verify roles and authorities of steering committeesq Review job description or memo, or documentation of management representativeto ensure responsibilities and authorities are definedq Ensure work groups, steering committee roles are defined and is consistent withorg. chart or structureq Although not required, is there a manual that defines the EMS structure andresponsibilities4.4.2 Training, Awareness and Competenceq Verify a training, awareness and competency procedure has been developedq Verify the organization has identified the job functions that may have significantenvironmental impact.q Determine if training needs have been identifiedq Review supporting documentationq Verify that all employees whose work may impact he environment have beenidentifiedq Verify process to review training records to assure required training has beenscheduled and givenq Verify employees (with potential for impact) have received the appropriatetraining and are certified as competentq Have organization explain process for EMS refresher trainingq Verify employees have received appropriate emergency response trainingq Verify that employees have received policy and EMS procedures trainingq Interview (sample) employees to assure proper understanding and are competentbased upon criteria such as: licenses, experience, work instruction training,supervisor signoff, etc.2