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THE IIS UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
TOPIC: Environmental Auditing Stages Submitted To: Charu Maám
Submitted By: Vipasha Bhatnagar MSc. Sem IV ICG/2017/23231
INTRODUCTION
Environmental auditing is an attempt to provide information on the environmental performance of a company, and thus include environmental issues in the decision making process. An environmental audit assesses the nature and extent of harm to the environment caused by the activities, wastes or noise from a particular company.
Types of Audits
Environmental Compliance Audit: To provide assurance to organisational activities are conducted in accordance with environmental laws, standards, guidelines, policies.
Environmental Performance Audit : To assess whether an organisation meets its environmental objectives, is effective in producing environmental results with efficiency and economy.
Environmental Financial Audit : To enable an auditor to establish whether the reporting entity has appropriately recognised, valued & reported all significant environmental costs, benefits, assets, liabilities and contingencies.
Industry and Environment Relationship
OBJECIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING
An environmental audit programme which is designed and implemented properly can enhance an industry’s environmental performance. Monitoring the scale of optimum utilization of the resources and evaluating the company at national & international level. To suggest for using alternative energy for the conservation of energy resources. Evaluation of waste water quality and determination of waste water characteristics & their effects on the living system. Classification of the categories of solid waste hazardous waste their sources, quantities & characteristics.
OBJECIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING
Introduction and implementation of time saving technologies in production. Maintains of Labour / Occupational health & medicine. Proper documentation of environmental compliance status. To help in minimizing the wastes through modern cleaner technologies. Regular environmental auditing once in a year will help in producing environmentally educated &technically sound
PRINCIPLE AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING
Material Audit Energy Audit Water Audit Health and Safety audit Environmental Quality Audit Waste Audit Engineering Audit Compliance Audit
Environmental Auditing Stages
Pre- audit phase On- site activities phase Post- audit phase
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT ACTIVITIES Pre-audit activities -These include selection of the expert team and development of a plan. • There are four key activities. • Submitting pre-visit questionnaire of the facility. • Reviewing relevant regulation. • Defining audit scope and team responsibilities • Reviewing audit check lists. On-site activities- Meeting of the team with the appropriate with the appropriate personnel of the unit. The 3 primary functions on site activities are • Record &documentation review • Interview with staff • Physical inspection of the facilities
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT ACTIVITIES Post-audit Activities: Development of raw material balance analysis for each process unit of the industry highlighting analysis for each process unit of the industry highlighting the proposed utilization of raw material and ideas regarding reuse can be thought of • Issue of draft report • Issue of final report
Preparing/Planning the Audit Program
Audit Program Development
Develop objectives and scope
Purpose of audits
Structure
Audit Program Development
Should the audit be announced or a surprise Results be written or oral Frequency of the audit Cover one facility or all facilities What regulations should be covered
Audit Program Development
Pre-visit questionnaires to be used
Size of audit team (limited to 1-5)
Duration of the audit (1 day-1 week)
Procedures for pre-visit, onsite visits and postaudit should be developed
Audit schedule
Day 1 • Interview with manager • Facility tour
Day 2 • Inspect files • Detailed facility tour
Day 3 • Continue facility tour
Audit schedule
Day 4 • Visit regulatory agencies • Interview regulatory/operations staff
Day 5 • Exit interview with personnel
Audit Manual
Provides a measure of audit consistency Ensures that everything is covered Checklists Table of contents • • • • •
Introduction Pre-audit tasks and questions Checklists Discussion of audit processes Discussion of the audit report and its preparation
Auditor Team
Key team members
Designate a team leader
Acquainted with regulations
Team leader
Familiar with regulations that apply Able to focus team during the audit Prior audit experience Knowledgeable of operations
Audit Process
Audit procedures and process • • • • • • •
Pre-audit information gathering Pre-audit interview with management Records review Facility inspection Post-audit interview with management Preparation of report Implementation of the audit findings
Pre-audit information gathering
Copies of regulations and permits Prepares auditors for on-site visit Uses pre-visit questionnaire Saves auditor on-site time Helps familiarize auditors with operations on site
Items to discuss • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Introduction of team members Purpose and scope of the audit Authority under which it is being conducted Advantages of the audit Concerns of manager about the audit Audit process What the report will look like What follow-up will occur Schedule of audit events Work areas required and provided Permission to take photos of the site Confidentiality to be included Introduction of facility staff
Site Inspection
Use of checklists desired Relies on auditor vision and technical expertise Evaluate operating equipment
Audit Report
Each team member should write his/her portion Team leader combines Sent to senior management with a copy to site management
Conducting an audit
Review
Applicable regulations Corporate and facility policies, procedures, etc. Study pollution control equipment Characteristic waste streams, pollutants and toxic chemicals
Inventory/Assess
Documents Forms Manifests Permits Inspection reports Maintenance/operating logs Analytical results Monitoring data
Assess the effects of the facility on the environment Inspect pollution control equipment and operations Inspect pollution generation equipment and operations Judge wrt environmental criteria
Photographs
Obtain permission before taking Have camera with adjustable exposure and focus settings Have a flash available Name of photographer Date and time photograph taken Description of the photo Direction taken
Data inventory forms
Data form for each • • • • •
Air emissions Water emissions PCB storage Waste storage Tanks
Design depends upon the complexity and type of facility Forms should describe control equipment Guide for conducting audit Aids in the preparation of the final report
Sampling
Take duplicate samples Have independent analysis Sampling equipment • • • • •
Air monitoring Wastewater sampling Personnel sampling Noise sampling Jars to hold sampling
Equipments
Manometers Pitot tubes Pocket thermometers Duct air flow meters Sound level meters Indicating tubes and pumps for gasses Water quality test kits Air test kits
Note down all the information carefully and properly so that the audit report could be prepared properly
ADVANTAGES
Preparation of Environmental management plan. Assessment of environmental input and risks. Identifying areas of strength and weakness for improvements. Evaluation of pollution control. Verification of compliance with laws. Assuring safety of plant, environment & human beings. Enhancement of loss prevention, manpower development and marketing. Budgeting for pollution control, waste prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse. Providing an opportunity for management to give credit for good environmental performance.
CONCLUSION Environmental audit is carried out to provide an indication to company management about how the environmental Organization system and equipment’s are performing. As a result the best practicable means can be applied to preserve air, water, soil, plant and animal life from the adverse effect.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
TOPIC: Environmental Auditing Stages Submitted To: Charu Maám
Submitted By: Vipasha Bhatnagar MSc. Sem IV ICG/2017/23231
INTRODUCTION
Environmental auditing is an attempt to provide information on the environmental performance of a company, and thus include environmental issues in the decision making process. An environmental audit assesses the nature and extent of harm to the environment caused by the activities, wastes or noise from a particular company.
Types of Audits
Environmental Compliance Audit: To provide assurance to organisational activities are conducted in accordance with environmental laws, standards, guidelines, policies.
Environmental Performance Audit : To assess whether an organisation meets its environmental objectives, is effective in producing environmental results with efficiency and economy.
Environmental Financial Audit : To enable an auditor to establish whether the reporting entity has appropriately recognised, valued & reported all significant environmental costs, benefits, assets, liabilities and contingencies.
Industry and Environment Relationship
OBJECIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING
An environmental audit programme which is designed and implemented properly can enhance an industry’s environmental performance. Monitoring the scale of optimum utilization of the resources and evaluating the company at national & international level. To suggest for using alternative energy for the conservation of energy resources. Evaluation of waste water quality and determination of waste water characteristics & their effects on the living system. Classification of the categories of solid waste hazardous waste their sources, quantities & characteristics.
OBJECIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING
Introduction and implementation of time saving technologies in production. Maintains of Labour / Occupational health & medicine. Proper documentation of environmental compliance status. To help in minimizing the wastes through modern cleaner technologies. Regular environmental auditing once in a year will help in producing environmentally educated &technically sound
PRINCIPLE AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING
Material Audit Energy Audit Water Audit Health and Safety audit Environmental Quality Audit Waste Audit Engineering Audit Compliance Audit
Environmental Auditing Stages
Pre- audit phase On- site activities phase Post- audit phase
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT ACTIVITIES Pre-audit activities -These include selection of the expert team and development of a plan. • There are four key activities. • Submitting pre-visit questionnaire of the facility. • Reviewing relevant regulation. • Defining audit scope and team responsibilities • Reviewing audit check lists. On-site activities- Meeting of the team with the appropriate with the appropriate personnel of the unit. The 3 primary functions on site activities are • Record &documentation review • Interview with staff • Physical inspection of the facilities
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT ACTIVITIES Post-audit Activities: Development of raw material balance analysis for each process unit of the industry highlighting analysis for each process unit of the industry highlighting the proposed utilization of raw material and ideas regarding reuse can be thought of • Issue of draft report • Issue of final report
Preparing/Planning the Audit Program
Audit Program Development
Develop objectives and scope
Purpose of audits
Structure
Audit Program Development
Should the audit be announced or a surprise Results be written or oral Frequency of the audit Cover one facility or all facilities What regulations should be covered
Audit Program Development
Pre-visit questionnaires to be used
Size of audit team (limited to 1-5)
Duration of the audit (1 day-1 week)
Procedures for pre-visit, onsite visits and postaudit should be developed
Audit schedule
Day 1 • Interview with manager • Facility tour
Day 2 • Inspect files • Detailed facility tour
Day 3 • Continue facility tour
Audit schedule
Day 4 • Visit regulatory agencies • Interview regulatory/operations staff
Day 5 • Exit interview with personnel
Audit Manual
Provides a measure of audit consistency Ensures that everything is covered Checklists Table of contents • • • • •
Introduction Pre-audit tasks and questions Checklists Discussion of audit processes Discussion of the audit report and its preparation
Auditor Team
Key team members
Designate a team leader
Acquainted with regulations
Team leader
Familiar with regulations that apply Able to focus team during the audit Prior audit experience Knowledgeable of operations
Audit Process
Audit procedures and process • • • • • • •
Pre-audit information gathering Pre-audit interview with management Records review Facility inspection Post-audit interview with management Preparation of report Implementation of the audit findings
Pre-audit information gathering
Copies of regulations and permits Prepares auditors for on-site visit Uses pre-visit questionnaire Saves auditor on-site time Helps familiarize auditors with operations on site
Items to discuss • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Introduction of team members Purpose and scope of the audit Authority under which it is being conducted Advantages of the audit Concerns of manager about the audit Audit process What the report will look like What follow-up will occur Schedule of audit events Work areas required and provided Permission to take photos of the site Confidentiality to be included Introduction of facility staff
Site Inspection
Use of checklists desired Relies on auditor vision and technical expertise Evaluate operating equipment
Audit Report
Each team member should write his/her portion Team leader combines Sent to senior management with a copy to site management
Conducting an audit
Review
Applicable regulations Corporate and facility policies, procedures, etc. Study pollution control equipment Characteristic waste streams, pollutants and toxic chemicals
Inventory/Assess
Documents Forms Manifests Permits Inspection reports Maintenance/operating logs Analytical results Monitoring data
Assess the effects of the facility on the environment Inspect pollution control equipment and operations Inspect pollution generation equipment and operations Judge wrt environmental criteria
Photographs
Obtain permission before taking Have camera with adjustable exposure and focus settings Have a flash available Name of photographer Date and time photograph taken Description of the photo Direction taken
Data inventory forms
Data form for each • • • • •
Air emissions Water emissions PCB storage Waste storage Tanks
Design depends upon the complexity and type of facility Forms should describe control equipment Guide for conducting audit Aids in the preparation of the final report
Sampling
Take duplicate samples Have independent analysis Sampling equipment • • • • •
Air monitoring Wastewater sampling Personnel sampling Noise sampling Jars to hold sampling
Equipments
Manometers Pitot tubes Pocket thermometers Duct air flow meters Sound level meters Indicating tubes and pumps for gasses Water quality test kits Air test kits
Note down all the information carefully and properly so that the audit report could be prepared properly
ADVANTAGES
Preparation of Environmental management plan. Assessment of environmental input and risks. Identifying areas of strength and weakness for improvements. Evaluation of pollution control. Verification of compliance with laws. Assuring safety of plant, environment & human beings. Enhancement of loss prevention, manpower development and marketing. Budgeting for pollution control, waste prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse. Providing an opportunity for management to give credit for good environmental performance.
CONCLUSION Environmental audit is carried out to provide an indication to company management about how the environmental Organization system and equipment’s are performing. As a result the best practicable means can be applied to preserve air, water, soil, plant and animal life from the adverse effect.
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