Environmental Legal Compliance Audit - FREE PDF
Evaluate compliance with environmental legal requirements and permits.
- Industry: Manufacturing / All Industries
- Frequency: Annual / Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 4-8 hours
- Role: EHS Manager / Compliance
- Total Items: 32
- Compliance: ISO 14001:2015 Clause 9.1.2, EPA, State DEQ
Pre-Audit/Pre-Task Verification
Verify conditions before proceeding.
- Scope/area defined?
- Required documentation available?
- Required personnel available?
Process/System Evaluation
Evaluate processes per ISO 14001:2015 Clause 9.1.2 requirements.
- Procedures followed correctly?
- Equipment functioning properly?
- Controls effective?
- Records accurate and complete?
Compliance Verification
Verify compliance with ISO 14001:2015 Clause 9.1.2, EPA, State DEQ.
- Standards requirements met?
- Objectives achieved?
- Improvement opportunities identified?
Findings and Actions
Document findings and required actions.
- Overall Result
- Findings Description
- Corrective/Preventive Actions
- Signature
Pre-Shift Verification & Setup
Initial verification before operations begin
- Operator / Inspector Name
- Date
- Shift Number
- Production Line / Area
- Previous shift handover notes reviewed?
Safety Protocols & Compliance
Verify all safety measures are in place per OSHA standards
- LOTO procedures verified for all equipment?
- All machine guards in place and secured?
- Emergency stop buttons tested and functional?
- Required PPE worn by all operators?
- Safety signage visible and current?
Equipment & Operational Readiness
Verify equipment is calibrated and operational
- Equipment calibration current and documented?
- All gauges and instruments reading correctly?
- Lubrication schedule maintained?
- Any abnormal sounds, vibrations, or leaks?
Quality Control Standards
Verify product quality meets specifications
- Current specifications/work instructions available?
- First article inspection completed?
- Measurement tools calibrated and in tolerance?
- Reject/scrap rate within acceptable limits?
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Why Use This Environmental Legal Compliance Audit?
This environmental legal compliance audit helps manufacturing / all industries teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for ehs manager / compliance professionals, this checklist covers 32 critical inspection points across 8 sections. Recommended frequency: annual / quarterly.
Ensures compliance with ISO 14001:2015 Clause 9.1.2, EPA, State DEQ. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Environmental Legal Compliance Audit cover?
This checklist covers 32 inspection items across 8 sections: Pre-Audit/Pre-Task Verification, Process/System Evaluation, Compliance Verification, Findings and Actions, Pre-Shift Verification & Setup, Safety Protocols & Compliance, Equipment & Operational Readiness, Quality Control Standards. It is designed for manufacturing / all industries operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed annual / quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 4-8 hours.
Who should use this Environmental Legal Compliance Audit?
This checklist is designed for EHS Manager / Compliance professionals in the manufacturing / all industries industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.