Want a winning trifecta of certification? Bet on these three ISO standards

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The eccentric names have returned which can mean only one thing: on Tuesday 1 November, The Melbourne Cup is back.

If you’ve never taken a flutter, a standard trifecta means selecting three runners, nominating what you think will be first, second and third and (hopefully) having them cross the line in that order.

The result: a happy pay day.

In the business world, there’s another trifecta on offer which – if successfully completed – should bring similar success.

Combine and become certified to three key ISO management systems –  ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 – and by integrating you’ll save money, making compliance auditing easier, and clients will recognise, reward and respect your status as an organisation meeting internationally-high standards.

So how does this trifecta of ISO standards integrate?

ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) were all designed to be compatible.

There are a number of differences between the three, of course. ISO 45001 outlines requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, enabling an organisation to control its OH&S risks and to improve performance. Like ISO 14001, it doesn’t state performance criteria nor does it dictate the design of a management system.

To help you understand why three ISO standards can integrate into a ‘trifecta,’ here’s what the three have in common:

• Scope
• Normative references
• Terms and definitions
• Context of the organisation
• Leadership
• Planning
• Support
• Operation
• Performance evaluation 

This is how QMS Certification Services can begin assessing your organisation towards ISO compliance.

Firstly, QMS Certification Services will begin working out a Plan>Do>Check>Act model/cycle. Then we’ll:

• begin understanding your organisation and its context.
• evaluate your leadership and commitment.
• look at planning actions to address risks and opportunities.
• clarify objections and write into plans. Your organisation will establish Quality objectives if seeking ISO9000:2015 certification, Environmental objectives if seeking ISO14000: 2015 certification, and OH&S policy objectives if pursuing ISO45001 certification.
• work out your support resources then work with you towards certification for organisational knowledge, competence, awareness, communication, operation and performance evaluation.

At the end of it all, these are the key benefits of obtaining ISO certification for any business:

• It’s a cost effective way to improve quality, safety and environmental outcomes.
• Tendering has a higher chance of success if you can show you hold these certifications.
• There will be improvements in your processes.
• ISO certification underpins your organisation’s reputation in the market.

The trifecta of certification saves you money – and the odds are far more in your favour than the Melbourne Cup!

Contact the team at  QMS Certification Services to begin looking at linking three ISO standards into one sure bet. Get in touch today.