Crossing Cultural Bridges: EHS Auditing in Mexico

Environmental Quality Management / DOI 10.1002/tqem / Autumn 2009

AUTHOR:
Walt Platkus

ABSTRACT:
Auditing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) management systems is always a challenge, no  matter where the audit is conducted. But the experience can be particularly demanding for a  professional who is auditing a facility located in another country with different legal and cultural traditions.
When foreign nationals (especially from the United States) conduct EHS audits in the Republic of Mexico, the cultural setting may require them to make adjustments to their auditing practices and methods. This article reviews some key issues that foreign nationals may encounter when auditing in Mexico, and offers recommendations on how to successfully address them in connection with the audit process.

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