What is the minimum requirement for internal audit frequency regarding ISO 14001 elements? We have an internal audit schedule that currently requires we audit all elements annually.
I have the same question for our Process Audits and TS. What is the minimum requirement for internal audit frequency of TS processes. Again our audit schedule requires us to audit all processes annually.
Can you also answer the TS question?
Do you know where I can get a copy of what the minimum requirements for internal audit frequency is for 14001 elements and TS process?
Do you have copies of the internal audit requirements from each of these standards? There is no 'ISO' requirement for a minimum frequency of audits, ever. Your CB might have some expectation - check your contract.
In most cases, you have to pick a frequency and your audit program - a number of audits - must be based on status and importance.
Quite frankly, the idea of covering 'all the elements' etc. every year is bogus for an internal audit program. We have to get over and passed the emulation of CB audits and their auditors. If it was a requirement to do this, it would be in the standard, wouldn't it? If your audit program is process focused and you plan effectively, you'll pretty much cover the entire system, anyways.
Take a look at my process based 'football' planning tool (it's a pdf file in the attachments). Even with the one, simple example, everything in the 'bubbles' is a requirement of the standard and I've shown nearly 50 - 60% of the requirements, right there. It could be modified to include the EMS requirements too.