The key to a solid internal audit is ensuring that those in the process are aware of the requirements noted in their procedures and can access those procedures.
Internal audits can be daunting, especially for a small business where most quality personnel wear many hats. There are a lot of resources available online, from certification companies and books—and it can be overwhelming. The internal audit process is reviewed at every ISO type audit (ISO9001, AS9100, ISO13485, etc.), so the pressure is on for the quality function at any size business.
Here are a few tips to make the process less complicated.