| S.No. | Checkpoint | IS Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. PRE-AUDIT PREPARATION | |||
| A1 | Audit plan from external body received, reviewed, agreed; departments notified Acceptance: Plan in hand ≥7 days prior; logistics coordinated; key staff calendars blocked | Cl. 6.3 — Audit planning | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A2 | Previous audit findings (CAR/NC) closed and evidence ready for verification Acceptance: All previous findings closed with evidence; effectiveness re-verified | Cl. 6.6 — Follow-up of findings | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A3 | Pre-audit dry-run / mock audit completed; gaps closed before external audit Acceptance: Internal audit done within 30 days; all internal NCs closed; report on file | Cl. 9.2 — Internal audit preparation | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A4 | Audit room arranged with documents, internet, calling facility; auditor escort assigned Acceptance: Room booked; printer/projector ready; escort with PPE and camera ready | Cl. 6.4 — Conducting audit logistics | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B. DOCUMENT PACK READINESS | |||
| B1 | Quality manual, policies, procedures: all current revisions printed and indexed Acceptance: Master list current; all procedures latest revision; superseded copies removed | Cl. 7.5 — Documented information | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B2 | Records evidence pack ready: NCR log, CAR tracker, calibration register, training matrix Acceptance: All registers current to within 7 days; evidence indexed and filtered for audit period | Cl. 7.5.3 — Records control | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B3 | Management review minutes for all reviews in audit period available Acceptance: MoM signed; covers all 9.3.2 inputs; actions tracked to closure | Cl. 9.3 — Management review | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B4 | Risk register and opportunities log maintained and reviewed Acceptance: Risk register current; review evidence within 6 months; mitigation actions tracked | Cl. 6.1 — Risk-based thinking | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C. SITE WALK-THROUGH READINESS | |||
| C1 | Site clean and orderly; housekeeping, signage, PPE compliance demonstrable Acceptance: Walking route pre-checked; all visible signage current; PPE worn 100% | Part 5 — Site management | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C2 | Material storage organized per IS 4082; calibrated instruments displayed Acceptance: Bagged off-ground; steel under cover; instrument tags valid and visible | Cl. 7.1.5 — Monitoring resources | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C3 | Active works selected for demonstration; method statement and ITP at workface Acceptance: 1-2 active activities ready; documents at workface; supervisor briefed | Cl. 8.5 — Production controls | OK NC NA HOLD |