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ISO 9001 - Quality
Management Systems (QMS)
Quality Management Systems help to prevent avoidable errors
from occurring through documentation, planning, communicating,
training, auditing, analysing data and reviews. QMS also promote 'Right
First Time' and 'Continual Improvement' ideals,
thus improving client / customer satisfaction by preventing errors,
rather than correcting mistakes!
A guarantee
or a warranty is no replacement for 'Quality' and is only a
fall-back position. Suitability for, and customer satisfaction with,
products or services is a true quality indicator. Quality can
never be 'Inspected' into products and services as it requires
top management commitment as part of a never-ending journey
towards excellence!
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ISO 14001 - Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Environmental
Management Systems require environmental policy, objectives,
targets and control measures to reduce adverse environmental
impacts. EMS also help to reduce operating costs and contribute
to environmental
& ecological sustainability, conservation and improvement, particularly with
commitment by the whole organisation.
Major changes
in the world's climate, economic principles and politics are
leading many organisations to develop and implement
significant environmental improvements. EMS help to achieve
substantial and significant environmental changes,
particularly through staff commitment, especially when
encouraged and motivated by top management!
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OHSAS 18001 - Health & Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Occupational
Health & Safety Management Systems help to create a Health &
Safety 'Culture' for staff working in inherently unsafe and
hazardous environments. By operating an SMS 'Hazards' are
identified and recorded, 'Risks' are assessed and minimised,
staff are trained, health & safety is enhanced and 'Safety
Awareness' is improved.
Health &
safety is heavily regulated in many countries, causing
organisations to rely on external safety 'Inspections' rather
than implementing safe working practices. SMS can achieve and
sustain occupational health & safety improvements and
real-term benefits, particularly with positive commitment and
clear direction from top management!
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Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
Integrated
Management Systems combine common management
system elements that link business functions with corporate
vision, mission, policy, objectives and targets. Implementing an IMS should
enhance and reinforce existing good practices, rather than
changing the way existing processes are undertaken, supervised
and managed.
One major benefit of an IMS is
the reduced 'Repetition' of
commonly required activities, thus saving time and
money. IMS help organisations take a 'Major Step' on the never
ending journey towards continual improvement, where staff are
effectively motivated and supported by management to deliver
their best possible work - every time!
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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, apply to food used for human consumption. FSMS
food hygiene control requirements for producing foodstuffs are
set out, which seek to prevent food borne injury, ill-health
and even fatality in extreme cases!
FSMS 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 controls anticipate potential contamination sources and aim to
eliminate all known and potential food safety hazards and
risks.
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SA 8000 - Social Accountability (SA) Systems
SA 8000
systems bring a 'Social Conscience' to business
practices to ensure that human rights, particularly the
rights of children, are effectively protected. Policies,
objectives, procedures and controls are implemented to align
with local and international regulations regarding employment
conditions, protection, ethics, working practices, etc.
Establishing
an 'Accountability' regime is a positive step towards public
scrutiny, as SA systems expose and highlight malpractices
and injustices that may already exist. National and
international organisations that trade with public and private
businesses worldwide should demonstrate that their corporate social
accountability is beyond reproach.
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FSC-CoC
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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 gives customers an easy way to
recognise independently certified products.
As
concerns about forest resources increase, FSC
certification represents companies who recognise and comply with
high social and environmental standards. FSC certification also
protects brand recognition and facilitates access to
environmentally sensitive markets. Many governments and other
organisations now specify FSC products only!
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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 and well managed. By operating a
user-friendly ISMS, inherent vulnerabilities are identified,
threats are reduced, staff are well trained and
information security measures are enhanced.
Information
security requirements are mandated and regulated in many
countries to help avoid highly damaging losses and corruption
of sensitive documents and data. ISMS help achieve significant
improvements in day-to-day operational practices, particularly
through the commitment and support actively demonstrated by
top management.
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