Audit Report
An audit is only as valuable as the report it produces. This template provides a structured, professional audit report format that documents scope, methodology, findings, and required actions in a way that is credible with clients, regulators, and executive management.
The report includes an executive summary with an overall compliance score, section-by-section finding tables, finding classification (major non-conformance / minor non-conformance / opportunity for improvement), and a corrective action register with owners and due dates. Designed to stand alone as a complete audit record.
What’s included
- Executive summary with % compliance score
- Audit scope, criteria & methodology section
- Finding classification matrix (Major NC / Minor NC / OFI)
- Section-by-section findings tables (12 audit areas)
- Built-in corrective action register with owners
- Audit team & auditee declaration blocks
- Management review sign-off page
How to use this template
- 1Download the PDF / DOCX file and open it in your preferred editor.
- 2Replace the [bracketed] placeholders with your site, company, and project details.
- 3Work through each section against your operation and the legislation referenced below.
- 4Have it reviewed and signed off by your SHE representative or responsible person before use on site.
Legislation & standards
This template is structured to support compliance with:
Always confirm the current legal requirements applicable to your specific operation and jurisdiction.
Who this is for
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