Which two of the following are examples of audit objectives for the audit team?

Audit objectives for the audit team focus on ensuring the audit process is executed effectively, efficiently, and without causing undue disruption to the organization being audited. ISO 19011:2018 provides guidance on setting audit objectives.

Analysis of Options:

A. To reduce instances of injury and ill health:Incorrect. This is an objective of the OH&S management system, not of the audit itself.

B. To minimise risk resulting from the audit process:Correct. ISO 19011 emphasizes managing risks to the auditee and the audit process during audits (Clause 5.4).

C. To improve overall health and safety performance:Incorrect. Improving health and safety performance is an outcome of the OH&S management system, not the audit team's objective.

D. To complete the audit on time:Correct. Ensuring timely completion of the audit aligns with effective audit management.

E. To implement any necessary corrective action:Incorrect. Implementing corrective actions is the auditee’s responsibility, not the audit team’s.