15Sep 2017 by admin

What is ISO 9001

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Preparing your business for certification to standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 45001 can seem daunting. If you’re looking to get ISO 9001 certified for the first time (or re-certified due to a lapsed accreditation). We can help. Below you’ll find a step-by-step guide on how to get ISO 9001 certified quickly all the while benefiting from the experience by improving the goods and services your business produces.   STEP ONE: CHOOSE THE RIGHT CERTIFICATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS The first step for any organisation is making sure that the ISO or Australian Standard (AS) you’ve chosen is the right fit for your organisation. In many instances, your potential customers or clients may require your business to hold a specific endorsement, such as ISO 9001.   STEP TWO: FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH…
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18May 2017 by admin

How to get the most out of your next ISO audit

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Organisations requiring certification of their ISO management system are required to undergo regular audits. After each audit cycle, it is important for top level management to review the auditor’s report and act on or commit to any recommendations – this will help the organisation keep with current best practices and ensure compliance with the requirements of the relevant standard. Another major factor to consider is whether your organisation’s ISO management system is living and breathing… In other words, is everyone complying with your documented policies and procedures? The auditor’s report will remain impartial, further, it will play a huge part of your systems long term success. Part of the audit will be spent looking at how you are progressing to meet your business objectives. You can come away from your…
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09Mar 2017 by admin

What is required as an absolute minimum for ISO 9001:2015 certification?

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It is a common misconception that every process within an organisation (business) must be documented in order to gain ISO 9001 certification. This is simply not the case. With the shift towards risk based thinking, the 2015 revision of the standard is more adaptable than ever before. We’ve put together a list of the required documents for ISO 9001 below Policies and Records required by ISO 9001:2015 Policies Clause Scope of the Quality Management System 4.3 Quality Policy 5.2 Quality Objectives and Plans for Achieving Them 6.2 Procedure for Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services (outsourced processes) 8.4.1 Records Clause Record of Maintenance and Calibration of Monitoring and Measuring Equipment 7.1.5.1 Competence Records 7.2 Product/Service Requirements Review Record 8.2.3.2 Record of New Requirements for Product or Service 8.2.3.2…
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26Jan 2017 by admin

How to choose the right ISO 9001 consultant

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To help you choose the right consultant for your ISO 9001 project, we’ve collated the top ten questions to ask at your next selection meeting ✔ What is their experience in your particular industry? ✔ What is their business experience beyond ISO 9001? ✔ What is their experience in other ISO standards? ✔ How many ISO 9001 implementation projects has the consultant finished successfully in the last two years? ✔ How many of their customers applied for certification, and how many were successfully ISO 9001 certified in their first attempt? ✔ What is their educational path in ISO 9001? ✔ Do they deliver ISO 9001 training? ✔ Can they show you examples of Quality Management System documentation that they have created for other customers? ✔ What is the total price…
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