Many of the best and most successful companies are no longer content to do the minimum required to achieve compliance with environmental regulations. Instead, a new standard of environmental excellence has arisen. A high-quality environmental system is now seen both as a means to regulatory compliance and as a very cost-effective way of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of operations in general. In this way, the environmental audit often serves as a significant driver for improvement within the overall management system. Auditing for Environmental Quality Leadership details these new techniques and practices in environmental auditing and shows how their place in a Total Quality Environmental Management System can help companies achieve environmental excellence and a competitive advantage. Sponsored by the Environmental Auditing Roundtable, this book covers the major topics in defining, conducting, assessing, and improving an environmental audit. Unique in its breadth and depth of coverage, this book includes: Comprehensive treatment of environmental auditing by recognized leaders in the field Application of Total Quality Environmental Management methods to develop efficient environmental auditing programs that delve into root causes and sort out what adds value from what does not Analysis of the movement toward standardization of environmental auditing principles and practices, including such timely international issues as efforts to produce North American standards, the European Eco-label and Audit scheme, and the International Standard Organization's ISO 9000 and 14000 series Examination of innovative auditing programs developed by leading corporations and trade organizations, including Allied Signal, Union Carbide, Lockheed, and many others Latest methods of information management technology and automated auditing for assembling, auditing, and reviewing environmental data Because of its thorough, authoritative examination of the issues, illuminating case studies, and wealth of practical guidance, environmental professionals and corporate and government managers will find Auditing for Environmental Quality Leadership essential reading on this crucial topic. Auditing for Environmental Quality Leadership Beyond Compliance to Environmental Excellence To meet the challenges of regulatory compliance, international standards, and the need to "work smarter" in today's marketplace, greater emphasis is being placed on environmental auditing—especially among the most forward-looking companies. In this book, you will find a comprehensive presentation of the entire field of environmental auditing by leading experts in the field. It covers the latest practices and shows, through specific case studies, how major corporations are applying them to achieve environmental excellence and competitive advantage. Sponsored by the Environmental Auditing Roundtable, this book covers the major procedures used in defining, conducting, assessing, and improving an environmental auditing program. Such timely and important subjects as Total Quality Environmental Management, the internationalization of standards, and the use of information technology are clearly presented and explored. Auditing for Environmental Quality Leadership will give managers, consultants, and environmental professionals authoritative guidance in this increasingly important field.

In a companion title to the 9th edition of Environmental Health and Safety Audits, Lawrence Cahill draws from his 35 years' of experience in over 25 countries to address many issues related to environmental health and safety audits. This book provides updated text and puts forward thoughts and trends that were not or were only briefly addressed previously. The text can help the reader: • Improve the management and execution of an audit program • Make auditors more effective and versatile • Understand the special demands of auditing internationally

Internal Auditing is an essential tool for managing compliance with health and safety, environmental safety and quality standards. Increasingly these three areas are audited by the same professionals to proliferating standards (e.g. OHSAS 18001 for health and safety, ISO 9001 for quality, ISO 14001 for environment). This book delivers a powerful and proven approach to auditing business-critical risk areas. It covers each of the aspects that need to be taken into account for a successful audit to recognised standards and is an important resource for auditors, managers, health and safety professionals, and anyone with a critical interest in governance and organizational improvement. Stephen Asburyis Managing Director of Corporate Risk Systems Limited, providing risk management consultancy, training and software. He is a Member of the Council of IOSH and Chair of the IOSH Professional Committee. Stephen has over 20 years' experience as a health, safety and environment practitioner, and a regular contributor to conferences, journals and other publications. Peter Ashwellis Managing Director of Kingdom Management Limited,an Internal Audit training consultancy which has been servicing multinational clients worldwide for the last 16 years. He is a Chartered Accountant, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management with over 30 years experience in business.lth, safety and environment practitioner, and a regular contributor to conferences, journals and other publications. Peter Ashwellis Managing Director of Kingdom Management Limited,an Internal Audit training consultancy which has been servicing multinational clients worldwide for the last 16 years. He is a Chartered Accountant, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management with over 30 years experience in business.

Even though most organizations have extensive safety, health, and environmental protocols in place, things often go wrong. Having good quality instructions is only half the battle. An equally crucial part of a good quality process is auditing, the step that ensures compliance with the procedures. Safety, Health, and Environmental Auditing

This is the most comprehensive text available on environmental audits! Completely updated, this manual provides you with the guidance you need on how to begin -- and mange -- a successful audit program for your facility. The rationale for auditing is provided, as is extensive information on planning, evaluating, and preparing reports. Use this book in conjunction with EH&S Auditing Made Easy to conduct comprehensive environmental and workplace safety audits.

Internal Auditing is an essential tool for managing compliance with health and safety, environmental safety and quality standards. Increasingly these three areas are audited by the same professionals to proliferating standards (e.g. OHSAS 18001 for health and safety, ISO 9001 for quality, ISO 14001 for environment). This book delivers a powerful and proven approach to auditing business-critical risk areas. It covers each of the aspects that need to be taken into account for a successful audit to recognised standards and is an important resource for auditors, managers, health and safety professionals, and anyone with a critical interest in governance and organizational improvement. Stephen Asbury is Managing Director of Corporate Risk Systems Limited, providing risk management consultancy, training and software. He is a Member of the Council of IOSH and Chair of the IOSH Professional Committee. Stephen has over 20 years' experience as a health, safety and environment practitioner, and a regular contributor to conferences, journals and other publications. Peter Ashwell is Managing Director of Kingdom Management Limited,an Internal Audit training consultancy which has been servicing multinational clients worldwide for the last 16 years. He is a Chartered Accountant, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management with over 30 years experience in business.