How Long Does ISO Certification Really Take? A Friendly Guide to Setting Expectations Embarking on the journey of ISO certification can feel a bit like setting sail into uncharted waters, can't it? With so much information out there, it's easy to get tangled up in the details and wonder exactly [...]
Revolutionise Your Company Culture with BHAGs: A Beginner's Guide to Big Hairy Audacious Goals Every now and then, a business needs a bit of a shake-up to stay ahead of the game, and that's where the BHAG principle comes into play. Have you ever wondered how some companies seem to leap forward while others [...]
How to Ace Your Stage One Audit: A Friendly Guide for ISO Certification Success Embarking on the journey towards ISO certification can seem like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn't have to be. Are you gearing up for your Stage One Audit and feeling a bit overwhelmed? Don't worry, you're [...]
Transforming Management Reviews: From Box-Ticking to Business Driving Ever felt like your management reviews are more of a box-ticking exercise than a powerful tool for steering your business? You're not alone. Many organisations mistakenly treat management reviews as mere meetings to satisfy auditors, often leading to missed opportunities for genuine improvement. But what if [...]
From Daunting to Done: Blue Machinery Group's Path to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 Navigating the world of ISO accreditation can feel a bit like learning a new language, can't it? With so many standards like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, it's easy to feel daunted by the prospect of business certification. [...]
Compliance Corner: Answering Non-Conformances Receiving non-conformances during your ISO assessments is common and not necessarily negative. Instead, view them as opportunities to improve your system. Non-conformances do not mean losing your certificate or that your system is poor; they simply indicate areas needing attention. Your Auva Lead Auditor will provide an audit findings report [...]
Plant & Equipment: Statutory Compliance and Effective Maintenance Effective management of plant and equipment is a cornerstone of operational success and regulatory compliance. Companies that invest heavily in machinery must ensure that these assets are maintained in line with key international standards: ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001. ISO 9001: Quality Management ISO [...]
There is no need to rush out and purchase a copy of ISO 45001:2023, as whilst it does exist, there are NO changes to the content, clauses or requirements of the standard compared with ISO 45001:2018. So, it begs the question, why does it even exist at all? The reason is relatively simple and [...]
As auditors, it is very important we maintain our CPD by reviewing Fire regulations regularly and the fact sheets provided by Fire Safety (England). In October 2019, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry published the findings of Phase1 of the inquiry. The findings included many important recommendations to prevent such a tragedy from ever happening again. The [...]
Martin Graham explores how ISO 45001 goes beyond physical safety in its scope but also recognises that a healthy workplace extends to mental health considerations. ‘Health and safety’ for a lot of people, can conjure up visions of copious amounts of PPE, paperwork, training and checklists. Whilst there are elements of truth to this, [...]
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