Preparing for OH&S certification audits
Certification support readies your OH&S MS for independent CB audits — evidence organization, site tour coaching, interview preparation, and corrective action support after findings.
Beyond Carbon does not certify workplaces.
What auditors often sample
Expect sampling of hazard controls, contractor management, competence, incident learning, participation evidence, internal audits, and management review. Sites should look like the system claims.
We prepare honest readiness — not concealment.
After findings
We help structure root cause and corrective actions aligned to CB timelines. Effectiveness checks matter for serious OH&S gaps.
Discuss your ISO 45001 requirements
Talk about implementation, documentation, and audit readiness.
Discuss your ISO 45001 requirementsBoundaries
Certification support is not legal representation and not a guarantee of audit outcomes.
Consultancy vs certification
Beyond Carbon provides ISO consultancy, implementation support, documentation assistance, and audit preparation support. Independent certification bodies issue certificates after successful certification audits. Beyond Carbon does not present itself as a certification body or accreditation body.
What we actually do — Certification Support / Readiness
We help with
- Readiness assessment against the selected standard and scope
- Closing documentation and evidence gaps
- Stage 1 / Stage 2 preparation coaching
- Finding response guidance (organization-owned)
We do not do
- Perform the certification audit as a CB
- Issue or renew certificates
- Guarantee a pass result
Client responsibilities
- Selecting and contracting the certification body
- Presenting real practice to auditors
- Addressing nonconformities
Typical deliverables
- Readiness assessment report
- Gap closure plan
- Mock / preparation support notes
- Corrective action guidance
Your role vs our role
Beyond Carbon
- Readiness assessment against the selected standard and scope
- Closing documentation and evidence gaps
- Stage 1 / Stage 2 preparation coaching
- Finding response guidance (organization-owned)
Client
- Selecting and contracting the certification body
- Presenting real practice to auditors
- Addressing nonconformities
Best suited for
- Organizations approaching Stage 1/2 or surveillance
- Teams that already have a system draft or live MS
When you may not need this yet
- No management system work has started and certification is expected immediately
- You need CB services rather than readiness consultancy
Certification roles
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Organization | Owns and operates the management system and evidence |
| Consultant | Advises, implements, and prepares — does not issue certificates |
| Certification body | Independently audits and decides certification |
| Accreditation body | Assesses competence of certification bodies |
| ISO | Develops international standards — does not certify organizations |
Sources & References
FAQs
No.
After meaningful implementation and internal audits.
Can be scoped; CB still audits you.
No.
Close them before Stage 2 per CB instructions.
Scoped to readiness and sites — no fixed public prices.
Yes — third-party prep vs first-party program.
CBs define sampling; we help each visited site be coherent.
Often critical — prepare interface records.
See cost topic.
What happens after you submit?
We do not promise minute-level response times unless operationally guaranteed.
- We received your request
- Your requirements are reviewed
- A consultant contacts you
- Scope is clarified
- Next steps are recommended
Ready to strengthen your management system?
Tell us about your organization, scope, and requirements. We’ll help clarify the appropriate next step.