PCDA : Checking and Corrective Action

The Checking and Corrective Action Phase of the NEMS involves assessing environmental compliance, the effectiveness of the NEMS, and monitoring our environmental performance through an annual internal audit and periodic external audits. These audits examine how the overall system is performing.  The auditors will be checking to see if YOU are aware of your potential environmental impacts and if you are taking steps to minimize these impacts.  During an audit, you may be asked if you understand the three NIH commitments in the environmental policy or if you are aware of how you take part in the NEMS.
NEMS documents and records related to the Checking and Corrective Action phase include:

• Audit Program
• Audit Reports
• Corrective and Preventive Actions