Havering Radcliffe
Quality, Environmental, Occ. Health & Safety and
Food Safety Management Systems Consultants
Management Systems we specialise in:
ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Quality Management Systems help prevent avoidable errors from occurring through
the development and implementation of system documentation, planning, communicating, training, auditing, data analysis and reviews. QMS also
help promote 'Right First Time' and 'Continual Improvement' ideals, thus improving
client / customer satisfaction by the prevention of errors, rather than by correcting mistakes!
A 'Guarantee' or a 'Warranty' is no replacement for 'Quality' and should only provide a fall-back position.
The suitability of, and customers' satisfaction with, products and
services is a true indicator of quality.
Quality cannot be 'Inspected' into products and services, where
having a quality philosophy requires
top management commitment as part of a never-ending journey towards excellence!
ISO 14001 - Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Environmental Management Systems require the establishment of an environmental policy, objectives, targets and control measures to reduce adverse environmental impacts. EMS also help reduce operating costs and contribute to environmental and ecological sustainability, conservation and improvement.
Having a recognised environmental certification provides proof of
environmental commitment.
Major changes in the world's climate, economic principles and politics are causing many organisations to develop and implement environmental improvements in day to day work processes. EMS can help achieve substantial and significant environmental changes, particularly with the active participation of staff, especially when they are motivated and encouraged to do so by top management!
OHSAS 18001 - Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems create a Health &
Safety 'Culture' for staff working
in high-risk and hazardous environments. By operating an SMS work 'Hazards' are identified and recorded, 'Risks' are assessed,
controlled and minimised, staff are trained, occupational health & safety is enhanced and 'Safety Awareness' is improved,
for the benefit of all parties entering the workplace.
Health & safety is often well regulated in many countries, with organisations relying on external safety 'Inspections' rather than implementing inherently safe working practices. SMS can achieve and sustain occupational health & safety improvements and real-term benefits, particularly with top management commitment, active management participation and leadership by setting good examples.
IMS - Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
Integrated Management Systems combine common elements that link business functions together with corporate vision, mission, policy, objectives and targets. Implementing an IMS should aim to enhance and reinforce existing good management practices, rather than seeking to change the way existing processes are undertaken, supervised and managed. The integration of management processes makes good sense!
One major benefit of an IMS is the reduced 'Repetition' of activities, thus saving
staff time and money.
IMS help organisations take a 'Major Step' on the never ending journey towards continual improvement, where staff are motivated and supported by top management to deliver
and sustain their best possible work. Integrated management systems
also help to focus managers and staff on key work processes.
ISO 22000 / HACCP - Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
ISO 22000 & HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point) Management Systems for safe processing
and handling of foodstuffs, particularly apply to food for human consumption. FSMS food hygiene control requirements for producing foodstuffs seek to prevent food borne injury, ill-health and even fatality!
FSMS certification is rapidly becoming a mandatory requirement in
the human food supply chain.
Food hygiene control protocols are established, implemented and audited throughout the food chain to protect the health of food processors, handlers and consumers. Hazard identification, risk assessment, analyses and
practical controls anticipate potential contamination sources and aim to eliminate them.
Food hygiene standards are a basic human right, and FSMS help to
protect human health and life.
ISO 50001 - Energy Management Systems (EnMS)
Energy Management Systems require the establishment of an energy policy, objectives, targets and energy planning to improve energy efficiency and reduce consumption. EnMS help reduce operating costs and contribute to environmental and ecological sustainability, conservation and improvement. Having a recognised energy management system certification provides proof of environmental commitment.
EnMS establish the systems and processes necessary to improve energy performance, including energy efficiency, use and consumption. Benefits include reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy cost and other related environmental impacts, through the systematic management of energy. EnMS are applicable to all types and sizes of organisations, where success depends on commitment from the top!
FSC-CoC - Forest Stewardship Council - Chain of Custody
The Forest Stewardship Council is an independent, non-governmental, and not for profit organisation established to promote responsible management of sustainable forests. The FSC trademark recognises organisations who support responsible forest management, and which caters for independently certified products. Both recycled and recyclable timber-based materials are covered by FSC certified systems.
As concerns about dwindling forest resources increase, FSC certification denotes companies who recognise and comply with high social & environmental standards. FSC certification also protects brand recognition and facilitates access to environmentally sensitive markets, many of which now specify FSC products only! The sustainability, or otherwise, of our limited planetary resources is a rapidly increasing concern worldwide.
ISO 27001 - Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
Information Security Management Systems require a working environment where potential for information and data loss and corruption is minimised. By operating a user-friendly ISMS, inherent vulnerabilities are identified, threats are reduced, staff are trained and information security measures are enhanced. Ever increasing use and dependence on IT systems and records now demands high-level data protection.
Information security requirements are mandated and regulated in many countries to help avoid damaging losses and corruption of sensitive documents and data. ISMS help achieve significant improvements in
day-to-day operational work practices, particularly with top management commitment and support.
The inexorable demand for information, and access thereto, requires
stringent controls to prevent abuse.