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ISO Internal Audits

Internal Auditing

Implementing an Internal Audit schedule to support your ISO Management System

ISO Certification & Management Systems

ISO Management System Objectives

The ISO standards, under section 6.2, require the business to establish objectives within the context of their management system.  The established objectives need to be measurable, resourced. communicated, monitored and reviewed. So where do you start?  The objectives need to “add value” to the business providing strategic activities and good data and not become a

Management Systems

Management Review

Management Review is the closing of the Plan-Do-Check-Act and is essential for the continuous improvement of the company’s management system.  Common questions that arise include – how often, what is discussed, who attends and records?

ISO Certification & Management Systems

Context of the Organisation

Management Review is the closing of the Plan-Do-Check-Act and is essential for the continuous improvement of the company’s management system.  Common questions that arise include – how often, what is discussed, who attends and records?

Key aspects of ISO 14001

ISO 14001 establishes the standard requirements for an environmental management system. The intent will assist business improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste.  There are some specific terms used in the standard different to terms referenced in the safety and quality standards including – Life cycle perspective –

ISO 9001 Certification

ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001

ISO 9001 Quality Management provides the structure for business to deliver their product or service from planning through to operation and instil a continuous improvement culture; developing resilience in a competitive market and striving for customer satisfaction. ISO 14001 Environmental Management provides the structure for business to manage their environmental requirements and meet client and

ISO Certification & Management Systems

Do you engage contractors?

The use of contractors in industry is a common practice however there is often much debate regarding contractor management – “surely if they conduct business; they know what to do?” One way to assist in managing contractors is to take a 3-step approach Contractor review – what do we know about the contractor, can we

ISO Certification & Management Systems

So you have decided to obtain ISO certification…..what next

Are you ready for certification? It is worth conducting a gap analysis of your current position before engaging in the certification process, either in house or by engaging an auditor. Next you will need to determine which certification company to engage. It is worth doing your homework – how many audit days will be required,

ISO Certification & Management Systems

What is ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management?

ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management provides the structure for business to manage their health and safety requirements, fosters workplace consultation and participation and provides assurance to clients that regulatory requirements are been addressed. For any questions about ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management please get in touch with the Astute Business Certification team here.

ISO Certification & Management Systems

What is ISO 9001 – Quality Management

Quality Management provides the structure for business to deliver their product or service from planning through to operation and instil a continuous improvement culture; developing resilience in a competitive market and striving for customer satisfaction. For any questions about ISO 9001 – Quality Management please get in touch with the Astute Business Certification team here.