Updated Guidance Documents and Webinars
Updated Documents
SEMS Audit Plan
- COS-1-06 Guidance for Developing a SEMS Audit Plan contains guidance for what should be in a written plan for auditing a Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS).
Corrective Action Plans
- COS-1-07 Guidance for Developing a SEMS Corrective Action Plan provides guidance for developing a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) in response to Deficiencies identified in a Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) audit.
Audit Report
- COS-1-08 SEMS Audit Report Format and Guidance was developed to provide a recommended standardized method of documenting results of a SEMS Audit.
Continual Improvement of SEMS Auditing - COS Webinar
The webinar covered recent improvements and guidance in the auditing of Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) auditing and changes in the updated 2-03 Requirements for Third-Party SEMS Auditing, 2nd Edition.
Related Content
COS provides a list of COS-accredited Audit Service Providers that are authorized to conduct SEMS audits and issue SEMS certificates.
API Recommended Practice 75 provides guidance on SEMS in four area areas of maturity: establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving.
Many COS members have obtained and maintain a COS SEMS certificate, demonstrating their commitment to the highest standards for safety and environmental protection.