What to do about a nonconformity found during an inspection
1 minHSE officerInternal auditor
A nonconformity isn't a failure to hide — it's an improvement opportunity to document and close out.
Steps
- When an inspection item fails, log it as a nonconformity with a clear description.
- Turn it into a Corrective Action (CAPA): what will be done to prevent it from happening again?
- Assign the action to an owner and set a due date.
- Track it on the board until it's completed.
- The action can only be closed after verification of its effectiveness — keeping the person who did the work separate from the person who verifies it is intentional.
Why this matters
An auditor isn't looking for a facility with zero flaws; they're looking for a facility that finds its own flaws and fixes them with discipline.