HPROC12 Internal Audit Procedure | CRGI Solutions HSQEMS

ReferenceHPROC12

Version2.0

Issue Date17/02/2026

Approved BySean Ashton

Next Review17/02/2027

ClassificationCRGI Information

Version History

Version	Date	Author	Changes
1.0	01/04/2025	Sean Ashton	Initial issue (S.O.P 6.2)
2.0	17/02/2026	Sean Ashton	Consolidated to flowchart procedure format — staff model, manuals as core reference

Internal Audit Procedure Flowchart

ISO 9001 Cl. 9.2 • ISO 14001 Cl. 9.2 • ISO 45001 Cl. 9.2 — Internal audit planning, execution, and follow-up

Procedure Overview

This flowchart illustrates the internal audit process for CRGI Solutions' integrated HSQE management system. The Operations Manager (Sean Ashton) plans, conducts and documents all internal audits across ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements. Findings are reported to the CEO and tracked through the corrective action process.

Internal Audit Process Flow

Operations Manager

Sean Ashton

Planning

Develop Annual Audit Programme

HREG07 Audit Log

Schedule based on:
• Risk assessment results
• Previous findings
• Certification requirements
• Changes to IMS scope

All ISO clauses audited annually

Define audit scope, objectives & criteria

Prepare audit checklist

HFORM08 Checklist

Operations Manager

Sean Ashton

Execution

Perform internal audit:
• Document review
• Control verification
• Evidence collection
• Staff interviews

Findings comply?

Yes

Document conformance & record evidence

Raise finding (OFI / Minor / Major)

Complete audit report

Present findings to CEO

Operations Manager

Sean Ashton

Follow-up

Log findings in CA Register

HREG08

Root cause analysis & assign corrective actions per HPROC14

Timescales:
• Major NC: 30 days
• Minor NC: 90 days
• OFI: Next review

Implement corrective actions

Effective?

Yes

Close finding & document effectiveness

Agree further actions

CEO + Ops Manager

Management Review

Review

Update audit programme based on findings

Provide audit input to Management Review

Assess certification readiness

Audit Cycle Complete

HFORM09 MR Input

Process / Activity

Decision Point

Document / Record

Completion / Conformance

Escalation / Issue

Auditor Independence (ISO 9001/14001/45001 Clause 9.2)

The Operations Manager audits operational areas; the CEO reviews governance effectiveness. External certification audits provide independent verification across all three standards. Where conflicts arise, external auditors may be engaged.

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Internal Audit Procedure Flowchart

Internal Audit Process Flow

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