Clause 7.1clarifiedHigh impact typical effort 2-4 hours
Resources — determined and provided for EMS operation
What changed in the 2026 revision
Resources include human, natural, infrastructure, technology and financial.
What auditors will look for
Auditors look for evidence that EMS activities are resourced — not just planned. A budget line, staffing allocation, or management commitment to resources satisfies this requirement.
How to close the gap
- 1List the resources required to operate each EMS process
- 2Obtain top management approval/commitment for EMS resource allocation
- 3Document the budget or resource plan for EMS activities
- 4Include EMS resourcing in annual business planning
- 5Review resource adequacy at each management review
- 6Document actions taken when resources are found to be insufficient
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