External auditors are independent people who are qualified to conduct all types of OHS audits—including certification, annual maintenance, and recertification audits. Internal auditors are employees of an OSSE certified company who are only qualified to conduct an annual maintenance audit. In companies with fewer than 20 employees, internal auditors are qualified to conduct all types of audits, including certification, annual maintenance and recertification.
To learn more about training for auditors, visit the OSSE section of the Alliance website.
