Scribd
Upload
137 views4 pages

P-822 Internal Audits

This document describes the process for conducting internal audits to ensure conformity to the company's quality management system. It outlines responsibilities for scheduling audits, selecting audit teams, performing the audits, documenting findings, and ensuring corrective actions are addressed. The procedure provides instructions for planning audits, conducting opening and closing meetings, documenting non-conformances, and generating a final audit report.

Uploaded by

michaligiel
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
137 views4 pages

P-822 Internal Audits

This document describes the process for conducting internal audits to ensure conformity to the company's quality management system. It outlines responsibilities for scheduling audits, selecting audit teams, performing the audits, documenting findings, and ensuring corrective actions are addressed. The procedure provides instructions for planning audits, conducting opening and closing meetings, documenting non-conformances, and generating a final audit report.

Uploaded by

michaligiel
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 4

INSERT YOUR COMPANY NAME/LOGO HERE

P-822-A
Internal Audits

1.0 Purpose

1.1 This procedure describes the process for performing Internal Audits to ensure
conformity to planned arrangements and that the QMS is effectively implemented
and maintained at Your Company.

2.0 Responsibilities

2.1 The management representative and lead auditor are responsible for scheduling
and initiating the audits and maintaining the master schedule.
2.2 Top management is responsible for reviewing all corrective actions resulting from
internal audits.
2.3 Management is responsible for selecting an audit coordinator.
2.4 The audit coordinator is responsible for selecting the audit team, communicating
with the auditee to arrange the audit, and preparing the final audit report.
2.5 A management staff person is responsible to attend the opening and closing
meetings.
2.6 The audit coordinator or management staff person is responsible for initiating
corrective actions.
2.7 The audit team is responsible for planning, organizing, performing and reporting
results for the internal audit.

3.0 Definitions

3.1 Audit Team: May be one or more auditors, including the lead auditor.

4.0 Equipment/Software

4.1 No additional equipment or software required.

5.0 Instructions

5.1 The management representative works with management to prepare a master


schedule for internal audits. The schedule includes all areas of the facility, and is
based on the status and importance of the area being audited. Internal audit
schedules and plans are reviewed to ensure that they meet contract and
statutory and regulatory requirements.
5.1.1 The schedule identifies when the audits will take place and what areas
will be audited.
5.1.2 Each area of the facility will be audited a minimum of two times per year.
5.1.3 The associated table, Applicable Procedures by Work Area (F-822-003)

Internal Audits
Rev c Page 1 of 4
Date printed 2/23/21 11:47 AM
INSERT YOUR COMPANY NAME/LOGO HERE
P-822-A
Internal Audits

identifies which procedures of the quality management system apply to


each work area of the facility.
5.1.4 The master schedule is evaluated at management review. It is revised
based on:
a) The results of the audits.
b) The number of corrective actions generated. (As a measure of the
status of the area)
c) System problems identified by corrective actions
d) Other relevant information.
5.2 The audit coordinator initiates the internal audits based on the master schedule.
5.2.1 The audit coordinator schedules the audit with the manager of the area to
be audited.
5.2.2 The audit coordinator identifies an audit team and lead auditor by
selecting trained auditors, independent of the area to be audited and
available on the scheduled day or days.
5.2.3 The audit coordinator schedules the opening meeting for the auditors and
representative(s) of the area to be audited.
5.3 The lead auditor documents the scope of the audit on the audit plan. The scope
is based on the area to be audited, and the procedures of the quality system that
apply to that area.
5.3.1 The lead auditor prepares the audit plan. The audit team reviews
appropriate documentation.
5.4 The audit team reviews previous audit reports for the area. All corrective actions
that have been completed from previous audits that require follow-up are
identified on the audit reports.
5.4.1 The lead auditor assigns follow-up on the corrective actions to the
members of the audit team.
5.4.2 The auditors get the appropriate corrective action forms from the
corrective action coordinator.
5.5 The lead auditor leads the opening meeting with the representative(s) of the area
to be audited.
5.6 The audit team performs the audit according to the audit plan and approved
checklists. Auditors document all non-conformances on the checklist. (F-822-
004)
5.7 Compliance to the quality system requirements and to the AS9100 Rev C
standard is determined by observation, interview and record review using the
internal audit checklist as a guide.
5.8 Timely corrective actions are taken by the management responsible for the area

Internal Audits
Rev c Page 2 of 4
Date printed 2/23/21 11:47 AM
INSERT YOUR COMPANY NAME/LOGO HERE
P-822-A
Internal Audits

audited. Follow-up on corrective actions is completed. The auditor documents the


results of the corrective action on the corrective action form.
5.8.1 If the corrective action has been effective, the auditor closes the
corrective action by checking the “Effective” box, and signing and dating
the date closed line.
5.8.2 If the corrective action was not effective, the auditor will check the “Not
Effective Box”.
5.8.3 The auditors note on the appropriate audit report if corrective actions
have been effective, or if they will be reissued.
5.8.4 The auditors return the corrective action forms to the corrective action
coordinator.
5.8.5 The corrective action coordinator will handle the corrective actions
according to the Corrective and Preventive Action Procedure.
5.9 Auditors record audit results on the checklists and to provide impartiality and
objectivity for the audit process, auditors can not audit their own work.
5.10 The audit team holds a review meeting to agree on and write up corrective action
requests.
5.11 The audit team holds a closing meeting with the representatives of the area
audited, including a management person with responsibility for the area being
audited.
5.11.1 All nonconformances are explained.
5.11.2 The status of the area audited is summarized.
5.12 The lead auditor prepares a final report including:
5.12.1 A summary of the findings
5.12.2 A table of corrective action requests
5.12.3 A copy of each corrective action request
5.13 The lead auditor puts all audit records into the audit file.
5.14 The records included are:
▪ Internal audit plan
▪ Auditors checklists
▪ Internal audit report, including the table of corrective action requests

6.0 Forms and Records

6.1 F-822-001 Internal Audit Plan


6.2 F-822-002 Internal Audit Report
6.3 F-822-003 Applicable Procedures by Work Area

Internal Audits
Rev c Page 3 of 4
Date printed 2/23/21 11:47 AM
INSERT YOUR COMPANY NAME/LOGO HERE
P-822-A
Internal Audits

6.4 F-822-004 Audit Checklist

7.0 Attachments

7.1 None

8.0 Related Documents

8.1 P-852 Corrective Action


8.2 P-853 Preventive Action
8.3 ISO 19011 Auditing Guidelines (Recommended)

9.0 References

9.1 None

10.0 Revisions

Revision Date Section Paragraph Summary of change Authorized by

A Initial issue

Internal Audits
Rev c Page 4 of 4
Date printed 2/23/21 11:47 AM

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy