This book discusses the fundamental skills, techniques, and tools of auditing, and the characteristics of a good process safety management system. A variety of approaches are given so the reader can select the best methodology for a given audit. This book updates the original CCPS Auditing Guideline project since the implementation of OSHA PSM regulation, and is accompanied by an online download featuring checklists for both the audit program and the audit itself. This package offers a vital resource for process safety and process development personnel, as well as related professionals like insurers.

A variety of approaches are given so the reader can select the methodology best suited. It discusses the fundamental skills, techniques, and tools of auditing, and the characteristics of a good process safety management system. And, since information needed for review in the audit may be scattered or undocumented, it offers suggestions on what to look for and where. Whether your company is large or small, whether you are experienced with auditing or just developing a system, consistent use of the techniques presented can significantly improve your audit and your process safety management.

The Art of Safety Auditing: A Tutorial for Regulators provides the theory and practice of auditing safety management systems implemented by the companies in risk industries. With his extensive knowledge and experiences in quality and safety, Sasho Andonov provides the tools to fill the gap in regulatory auditing for safety management systems. The book explains in detail the overall process of auditing with emphasis on practical execution of audits by Safety Regulators in each State or International Organizations. This book presents real examples and outlines every aspect of regulations and oversight audits in high risk industries. FEATURES Offers all theoretical and practical aspects of safety audits Dedicated to regulatory bodies and companies in high risk industries Provides a holistic approach to auditing as part of regulatory oversight activities Discusses most common mistakes during audits and advices how to correct them Excellent tool for auditors and safety managers, but can be utilized in other industries

This is a complete and concise guide to creating and managing a successful environmental audit program. It provides step-by-step guidance on setting up an audit program for nearly every major component of environmental concern, from air standards to workplace safety, and from effluent discharge to waste handling and disposal.

First edition published under title: Industrial hygiene auditing.

This new edition of Environmental Health and Safety Audits not only will help you put your company on course toward effective environmental compliance, but also now brings you up to date on changes in EPA and OSHA auditing policies, issues currently confronting auditing programs, and state-of-the-art strategies for managing and conducting audits. In this book, author Lawrence B. Cahill, a veteran with over 25 years of industry experience, provides all the information needed to conduct audits and manage an EH&S auditing program. He discusses new developments in information generation and availability, including ISO 14000 auditing guidelines, auditing dilemmas, and auditing tips. He provides several tools for building a successful audit program, including an EH&S audit program manual, a pre-audit questionnaire, a pre-audit checklist, an EH&S audit opening conference presentation, an environmental audit report, an EH&S audit appraisal questionnaire, and a management report. In addition to updates to most chapters, several new chapters address conducting third-party evaluations, and include a number of quick, practical reference guides on all aspects of performing an EH&S audit, from preparation to reporting findings. A new appendix also models a conference closing presentation.

Total Quality Management (TQM) is a business philosophy that yields customer satisfaction and continuous process improvement. This new reference and workbook embraces the TQM revolution and explains to readers how TQM principles are applied to safety and health programs. The text also focuses on the ISO-9000 Quality Program, Voluntary Protection Program, and Process Safety Management. For each of these topics, the key principles are identified and described, and the quality principles are adapted to safety.

This new edition builds on the success of the first edition. It has been enhanced to embrace new topics including Due Dilgence, EHS Auditing, Process Safety, Auditing, and a chapter summarizing auditing with the relevant ISO standards. The rest of the book has been updated to fit with the guidance and requirements set out with the changes in the ISO standards. The goal of this book remains the same, to provide a "down to earth" guidance for managers and specialists in organizations who are committed to improving their safety, health and environmental performance, but are not sure where to start or do not wish to employ consultants to do this for them. They do it themselves using this book. Features Integrates the concepts of safety health and environmental auditing into a common approach of "loss prevention" Provides an audit protocol for 60 aspects of safety, health, and environmental management Presents a summary of the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 to auditing Introduces the novel and unique concept of Auditing Convergence Offers a simple auditing software (The Plaudit II audit process) in an electronic program which no other book on this topic can offer

This breakdown of safety audits provides a detailed approach to reducing and controlling losses due to accidents on the job. It provides a basic understanding of the philosophy, politics, methods, and protocols of safety audits, as well as how to best use data generated by them. Areas covered include safety analysis and communication, hazard recognition and OSHA requirements, management expectations, and planning and preparation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Guide to understand the fundamentals of HACCP and to planning and conducting food safety audits HACCP System Auditing for Food Safety helps readers understand the fundamentals of the HACCP concept and its importance in ensuring food safety, with guidance on how to develop auditing skills including planning, executing, and reporting on HACCP audits effectively. To aid in reader comprehension, this book incorporates many practical examples with accompanying figures and models, along with selected case studies and global practices from Europe, Canada, USA, and New Zealand to showcase international practices and standards. ISO 19011 as a standard reference is used throughout the text. Written by a seasoned industry professional with decades of hands-on experience as an official control agent, HACCP System Auditing for Food Safety includes information on: Elements of the HACCP methodology, including related concepts, adapted to the specificities of the food operator Phases of HACCP study and application of the seven principles, respecting their internal logic and how they are interrelated HACCP as a management system, starting from the commitment of the management or the company’s board of directors, with tasks and responsibilities distributed among staff Management system auditing techniques to verify performance, whether for internal audits, supplier audits, or certification purposes Providing the rational and scientific basis necessary to anticipate problems and to learn from the experiences and situations that arise in the food industry, HACCP System Auditing for Food Safety is an essential reference for various industry professionals, including technicians, quality managers, consultants, auditors, and official control agents.