The underlying principles of ISO 9001:2015 should help organizations improve the way they do things. Take the wrong approach to implementation of some of the requirements and they can experience the opposite effect.
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Audit nonconformities are likely to be linked to individuals responsible. However, the intent of the audit is to evaluate the effectiveness of the system and not the individuals. Hence, the auditor must avoid things when writing their report.... Read full article
Some organizations prefer to have stringent auditors where the audit report shows every single minor observation. On the other hand, some organizations see the audit as a tool to help them improve their performance. Rules to conduct a stress-free aud... Read full article
Some say the audit report must be comprehensive and include all the details. Others believe that the audit report should not have too much detail. what should a good audit report look like? What level of detail is required?... Read full article
On March 12, 2018, the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) standard was published.
This standard replaces OHSAS 18001:2007, promoting a safe and healthy working environment, reducing Occupational Health and Safety (O... Read full article
The new standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management System, ISO/FDIS 45001, has been approved and the final version is due for publication in Q1 2018.
The new standard is aligned with other ISO management system standards and will repla... Read full article
The most sweeping reform of US food safety laws in 70 years, the US Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act shifts the food safety industry’s focus from responding to contamination events to preventing them. Such a step change de... Read full article
SGS Academy has launched training for RiskStar, a global health and safety qualification for managers and supervisors with frontline responsibility.
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Certification shows that you have the knowledge and skills needed to recognize... Read full article
There is a dilemma at the heart of modern business: employees need to be kept up to speed on developments in technology, standards and regulations, and yet only one percent of the working week is devoted to training. How can companies undertake effec... Read full article
