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Selected items, client data, delivery and contact details, and confirmation.
ISO 14001 gap analysis, environmental impact assessment screening, and CEPA compliance documentation review.
Registered industrial facility, primary contact designated, and corporate address on file for audit correspondence.
Electronic delivery of audit reports to info@tadpoletee.com. Physical documentation sent to 95268 Braden Brook.
Definitions and scope of engagement
An environmental impact assessment refers to the systematic evaluation of a proposed industrial activity’s potential effects on air, water, soil, and biological systems, as defined by the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and referenced in ISO 14001 clause 6.1.2. The assessment must include baseline data collection, predictive modeling, and a mitigation plan. This definition excludes preliminary desktop reviews or informal site walkthroughs unless they are part of a documented EMS procedure.
Certification status is verified through the presentation of a valid certificate issued by an accredited registrar, cross-referenced against the registrar’s public listing. Auditors do not accept expired certificates, letters of intent, or internal declarations as proof of current certification. The verification step is mandatory before any compliance opinion is rendered.
A standard compliance audit covers obligations under CEPA Parts 5 and 7, including the release of toxic substances, environmental emergency plans, and the management of hazardous waste. The audit does not extend to provincial regulations unless explicitly scoped in the engagement letter. Auditors rely on the client’s most recent NPRI submission and any active CEPA permits as primary reference documents.
Internal audit records are accepted as supporting evidence only when they are accompanied by corrective action logs, management review minutes, and objective evidence of closure for each non-conformity. Records that lack dated signatures, referenced clauses, or measurable criteria are deemed insufficient. The auditor reserves the right to request re-audit of any area where documentation is incomplete.
Subcontractor activities are included within the audit boundary only when they are performed on-site and under the direct operational control of the client. Off-site subcontractors, or those performing work outside the client’s environmental management system, are excluded unless a specific contractual clause extends the scope. The client must provide a current list of on-site subcontractors and their relevant environmental permits at least two weeks before the audit.