ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor System and Preparation - Schedule, Check Lists, etc.

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MrPhish

#53
Audit is a Four-letter Word

I also use the same methods as some of the others ... post all of the appropriate data on the company Intranet, and let the auditor pull whatever they require.

Looks like the subject of "audit" being a four-letter word has come up in this thread too. A common problem. I'm looking at resolving this issue by conducting what I term as a "continuous audit (or review)". No more twice a year or four times a year formal audit. Instead I would conduct reviews whenever I got the chance such as talking to an employee during the course of the normal business day, or using the data obtained from other meetings to count as an audit of the QMS. Keep a log of all issues rasied, problems encountered, suggestions made, etc.. Every 3-4 months use the log notes to create a formal audit report (cut-n-paste) and process this report as normal.

This way information is captured continuously instead of only every 6 months. Continuous improvement requires continuous data and information if the QMS is truely to be providing value to the company ... instead of keeping some registrar employeed.

I've posted the attached draft generic continuous audit plan on another thread, but I'll add it here just in case anybody is interested. I think this method adds real value to the QMS. Comments???
 

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MrPhish

#56
Cover the requirements

I cover all the requirements because:

1. Audits are conducted at planned intervals. The interval is defined as continuous.
2. Based on status/impportance and previous audit results. Information gained on any given day will be used as input to plan and conduct the next review (audit).
3. Develop an overall plan. See attachment.
4. Conduct follow-ups and document. Auditing on a continuous basis allows for follow-ups. Documentation requirements do not change.
5. Requirements for auditor qualification, impartiality and not auditing their own work is the same as before ... no change.
6. Documented procedure. Is creatted from the audit plan (see attachment).

Did I miss any???

Have not received input/comment from registrar yet. More to come.
 
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M Greenaway

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I would be concerned that such an 'ad hoc' system would fail to cover the entire requirements of ISO9001 in the audits. Also the 'audits' appear reactive to comments picked up in passing rather than preventive by looking at everything. I would use a seperate corrective action system for problems found from day to day.

An audit should be more of a holistic approach to assessing the entire process/system.

Still the proof of the pudding will be in the eating as they say !
 
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MrPhish

#58
Agree to Disagree

I don't agree that this type of audit is "reactive more than preventive". Problems can be prevented by finding out about them sooner than waiting for 6 months to pass to conduct the next formal audit. Now every employee is expected to report known problems under either audit system (traditional vs. continuous) but its during a question and answer session (i.e. an audit) where some problems that aren't apparent usually come forward. So the very nature of continuous is preventive if planned and managed.

I also contend that "ad hoc" does not automatically imply "not looking at every requirement". A good system of recording the daily findings (i.e. database) will always enable one to plan the next days work based on the previous data to avoid missing a requirement. Even continuous audits must be properly planned for effect.

But I do agree its in the eating of the pie that the final proof lies. So I hope my pie is good.
 
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