As someone who has assisted client prepare for such audits, I let out a groan.......... Really, this is all about your EMS being a living, breathing thing. You do not just dust it off for audits! It should be part of your management systems day to day (same as HS, Quality etc). OK then rant over, good that you have looked at your last audits. What about your internal audits? Done up to date? Actions carried out? Can you prove this? What about your aspects and impacts - can you demonstrate your carrying out of control measures? Traceability? Are all staff aware? Env improvement plans up tp date? Legislation register up to date? As an auditor and consultant I used to try a simple question, at random, to workers. The question is "who is responsible for environmental protection on this site?". If they say the Env advisor's name, ................. you are in for a long, hard struggle!

Hi Having just had a full week's audit last week, I can sympathise! On the environmental side they looked at our impact assessments, and asked what we were doing to reduce the impact on the significant aspects. They had a long look at waste, and how we followed the hierarchy, transfer and consignment notes. Internal audits, legal register, procedures, objectives & targets (measurable?), etc.etc. Basically, as mentioned above, to check that you manage environmental issues, and comply legally. If you need any more, PM me. Cerith