Posts Tagged ‘OHS’
ISO Compliance Obligations Explained
ISO Compliance obligations explained: What every organization needs to know Every major ISO management system standard has some form of requirement relating to “Compliance Obligations”. However, many management systems respond with just a list of legal requirements but compliance obligations are more than that. In this article, we’ll explain what the concept means and…
Read MoreAuditors know when you’re faking it
Auditors know when you’re faking it! “ISO auditors aren’t looking for perfect paperwork. They’re looking for evidence that the system is real. Anyone can build a façade but experienced auditors know to walk around the back”. The Danger of Leaving Your Management System Until Audit Time It is surprisingly common for organizations to give…
Read MoreStruggling with Internal Audits? Why Outsourcing could be the solution
Struggling with Internal Audits? Why Outsourcing could be the solution For many organisations, internal audits of their management system are a recurring challenge —a last minute panic, draining time, resources, and energy. Does that sound familiar? Well, here’s a question worth asking: Question: Do internal audits actually need to be done in-house? Answer: No. It’s…
Read MoreHow to meet competence requirements for ISO certification
How to meet the competence requirements for ISO certification How to meet ISO standard clause 7.2 Competence Qudos Management Pty Ltd. November 2025 ISO standard clause 7.2 Competence Qudos Management Pty Ltd. September 2025 All of the ISO management system certification standards have requirements for ensuring the competence of your workers. In all the major…
Read MoreWhat makes a good management system internal auditor?
What makes a good management system internal auditor? What makes a good ISO Management system internal auditor? August 2025 What Makes a Good Management System Internal Auditor? Internal audits are a vital health check for any ISO-based management system. Whether your organisation is certified to ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 45001 (Health &…
Read MoreThe journey from a QMS to an IMS – Part 4: Triple ISO certification!
The journey from a QMS to an IMS Part 4: Triple ISO certification! Allmet Engineering achieves triple ISO Certification 16 April 2025 Our hearty congratulations today go to Allmet Engineering on adding ISO 14001 Environmental and ISO 45001 OH&S to their existing ISO 9001 Quality certification. Allmet is a steel fabrication business based in Wacol,…
Read MoreThe 5 Top reasons for nonconformance at a certification audit
The 5 top reasons for nonconformance at certification audits By Alan M. Jones Qudos Management Pty Ltd. March 2025 A major NC (nonconformance) at a certification audit can present a serious problem for a business. If you know the most likely causes of them, you can better prepare to ensure that your organization doesn’t fall…
Read MoreQudosClub November 2024 Newsletter
QudosClub November 2024 Newsletter Qudos Club Compliance and risk management newsletter QudosClub November 2024 Newsletter published 31 October 2024. Qudos Club is all about helping you with your management system. It’s topic-neutral – supporting subjects like Quality, Information Security, OHS, and Environmental management. It includes news, articles, webinar access and resources. These are all provided…
Read MoreWelcome new client Bravo
Welcome new client Bravo Bravo contracting to the Defence marine and commercial industry. Welcome to our new client Bravo! October 2024. Qudos are delighted to welcome Bravo Electrical & HVAC to our growing community of clients. Bravo maintains an IMS certified to the ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 45001 OHS, and ISO 14001 Environmental management standards…
Read MoreThe journey from a QMS to an IMS – Part 2: IMS Action Plans
IMS Action Plans – The journey from a QMS to an IMS – Part 2 The journey of moving up to an IMS July 2024. This article is the second part of our series on the journey from a QMS (Quality Management System) to an IMS (Integrated Management System). There is a growing trend to…
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