EMS Internal Audit Protocol: Management Level (1) PLAN [BAC-ENV-FRM-10]

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PROTOCOL 1 – PLAN: USING THE PDCA AUDIT PROTOCOLS – GUIDANCE NOTES

MANAGEMENT LEVEL – CONTEXT OF THE ORGANIZATION

1. Has BAC determined the external/internal issues that can potentially affect operational activities?
2. Are internal/ external issues monitored and reviewed?
3. Has BAC determined the needs and expectations of interested parties?
4. Are the needs and expectations of interested parties monitored and reviewed?
5. Has BAC documented the scope of its Environmental Management System?
6. Have required procedures/processes been identified and mapped against the requirements of the Standard(s)?

1. Can top management demonstrate involvement in the implementation of the management system?
2. Does the organisation have a documented Environmental Policy?
3. Does the Environmental policy have a: •Commitment to the protection of the environment •Commitment to prevention of pollution •Commitment to fulfil its compliance obligations •Commitment to continual improvement of the EMS to enhance performance
4. Verify that the Environmental Policy is communicated to all persons working for or on behalf of the organisation.
5. Does the organisation make the Environmental Policy available to other interested parties e.g. public?
6. Is the Environmental Policy periodically reviewed?

1. Have risks and opportunities associated with the internal and external issues been identified and assessed?
2. Has BAC established and implemented a procedure(s) to identify the environmental aspects/risks of its activities, products or services?
3. Are risk controls identified, implemented and evaluated for their effectiveness?
4. Has BAC identified and document environmental aspects and potential environmental impacts of operational activities considering a lifecycle perspective?
5. Has the adopted risk methodology been published?
6. Have significant environmental aspects of BAC been identified and communicated to all personnel?
7. Has BAC taken into account the significant environmental aspects in establishing its EMS?
8. Are the following items considered in determining the environmental aspects/risks? •Resource Use inc. Energy & Fuel, Water Use and Waste, •Land •Surface and Groundwater, •Biodiversity, •Cultural Heritage, •Air Quality, •Noise •Hazardous Materials.

1. Have compliance obligations been identified?
2. Do BAC personnel have access compliance obligation documentation?
3. Has BAC determined how compliance obligations apply to operating activities?
4. Are the compliance obligations requirements related to the identified environmental aspects/risks?
5. Is there evidence of compliance review?
6. How does the Company maintain knowledge and understanding of its compliance status?
7. Are there sufficient resources provided to enable the organisation to identify and maintain its legal requirements?

1. Has BAC established and documented its environmental objectives and targets?
2. Are the objectives and targets consistent with the Environmental Policy?
3. Are the objectives and targets measurable where practicable?
4. Does BAC have a system to monitored and report the achievement of objectives and targets to management?
5. Has BAC established a system to communicate the established objectives and targets to the responsible team/units and personnel?
6. Are the documented objectives and targets updated in order to achieve continual improvement?

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