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Smoothing the transition to ISO 45001
Smoothing the transition to ISO 45001 15 March 2021 | Guidance and reference source for making the transition to ISO 45001. ISO 45001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an OHSMS (Occupational Health & Safety Management System). It aims to enable organizations to better manage their OHS risks and improve their OHS performance.…
Read More10 Essential tips for a great quality management system
10 Essential Tips for a Great Quality Management System 30 September 2020 | This article is a summary of the eBook ’10 Essential Tips for a Great Quality Management System’ which is available in Qudos3 – the comprehensive software solution for your Quality or Integrated Management System. 1. Leadership and commitment from top management Genuine…
Read MoreBusiness continuity and ISO 22301
Business continuity and the ISO 22301 standard 19 May 2020 Business continuity management is dealing with the impact of disruptions in order to continue providing services or products. That is, at least to acceptable levels and time frames. A BCMS (or business continuity management system) will integrate arrangements for prevention and recovery to build…
Read MoreThe ISO 45001 OHS standard: A Quick Intro
ISO 45001 OHS Standard: A Quick Intro 3 March 2020 The ISO 45001 OHS Standard specifies requirements for an OHSMS (Occupational Health & Safety Management System). It was released in 2018 and is gradually superseding many earlier national standards. Many observers consider ISO 45001 to be the most significant OHS standard ever. Why? Well, a…
Read MoreIntroducing the new ISO 45001 OHS standard
Introducing the new ISO 45001 OHS standard This article by our sister organization Qudos Certification provides a basic introduction to the new standard. ISO 45001 is a new international standard that specifies requirements for an OHSMS (Occupational Health & Safety Management System). A management system based on its requirements can help your organizations to better…
Read More10 Essential tips for a great Quality Management System – #1 Leading from the top – Management leadership and commitment
10 Essential tips for a great Quality Management System #1 Leading from the top – Management leadership and commitment For people to take a QMS (Quality Management System) seriously, it is essential that they perceive genuine leadership and commitment by top management*. It is the people at the top that have the greatest effect on…
Read MoreIts time to transition your QMS (Quality Management System) to ISO9001:2015
Its time to transition your QMS (Quality Management System) to ISO9001:2015 When the latest ISO9001 quality management standard was released in September 2015, ISO set out a 3-year period for organizations to transition for certification purposes. If your organization has not yet transitioned its QMS, this PDF article will give you the heads-up on the…
Read MoreTop 5 changes for ISO 9001:2015
Top 5 changes for ISO 9001:2015 ISO 9001:2015 brings a significant change of emphasis in requirements for quality management systems. If you haven’t yet looked into what’s new for ISO 9001:2015, here is a very brief introduction to 5 the most important changes it brings, and the reasons behind them. If you haven’t yet looked…
Read MoreThe new ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standard – How will it affect your organisation?
The new ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standard – How will it affect your organisation? ISO has recently updated the popular ISO 9001 standard. This update includes some very significant changes to the structure and requirements, and will affect all organistions intending to maintain a certified QMS or IMS. This article describes significant changes, timeframes,…
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