
How to apply
RLWS Audit Process
What can you expect during the RLWS process? The following is a simplified step-by-step process.
Pre audit coordination
02
Receive and fill in the applicant profile, to complete the risk assessment
03
Attend the audit opening meeting with Control Union Certifications
Audit process
04
Audit of your company's central management system
05
Receive and fill in the applicant profile, to complete the risk assessment
06
Depending on the risk profile of your organisation, local auditors may carry out worker interviews and on-site visits
03
Attend the audit opening meeting with Control Union Certifications
Post-audit process
07
Attend the closing meeting with Control Union Certifications
08
Receive the audit report and rating based on the results of the audit process
09
Plan the follow-up or surveillance audit, as per the scheme rules
05
Receive and fill in the applicant profile, to complete the risk assessment
06
Depending on the risk profile of your organisation, local auditors may carry out worker interviews and on-site visits
09
Plan the follow-up or surveillance audit, as per the scheme rules
Post-audit process
07
Attend the closing meeting with Control Union Certifications
07
Attend the closing meeting with Control Union Certifications
08
Receive the audit report and rating based on the results of the audit process
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