EH&S Audit Protocols

Created by ENSR through the support of the International Audit Protocol Consortium (IAPC), ENSR's IAPC is an industry-based group of multi-national corporations dedicated to promoting excellence in global EH&S auditing. 

ENSR's EH&S audit protocols provide a cost-effective solution to companies seeking to understand their regulatory obligations in international locations. These protocols have been used successfully around the world by IAPC member companies and by other multi-nationals.

Current, High-Quality, Comprehensive Protocols

ENSR's protocols contain all of the information you'll need to evaluate compliance with a country's environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) requirements. The protocols are not merely regulatory summaries or overviews, but instead are detailed questionnaires that focus on country-specific EH&S requirements that are applicable to industrial facilities. Each protocol reflects a scrupulous, in-depth examination of a country's current regulatory requirements, including those found in subsidiary legislation, guidance documents, and codes of practice.

Easy-to-Comprehend Documents

Even if your auditors are not familiar with the regulatory regime and language of a particular country, they will easily understand ENSR's protocols. The protocols are written in clear English, explaining unusual foreign terminology and describing the subtleties of achieving compliance. The Introductory chapter to each protocol provides a valuable guide, including information on how the country's EH&S laws and regulations are developed, administered and enforced as well as important information on liability and contaminated land legislation. Key regulatory agencies are identified, including addresses and telephone numbers. Practical information is provided as well, such as a list of national holidays. All protocols are written in English, however, the French and German national protocols are also available in their native language.

Multi-Purpose Protocol Documents

Clients have successfully used ENSR's protocol documents not only for corporate assurance audits, but also for self assessments, audit and regulatory training, and due diligence. These protocols can also be useful in developing your environmental management system.