A preliminary review demands a site
visit. We will need to discuss your business, how you operate and the
type of management system that you wish to see developed. We will carry out
a gap analyses and provide you with a report detailing what action should be taken to
meet the requirements of an effective quality or environmental management
system. The standards applied are generally ISO 9001 for
quality systems, ISO 17025 for quality management in testing and calibration laboratories and ISO
14001 for the management of environmental aspects. Should you wish to get
more information prior to committing to spending money, contact Mike Beetham at info@isoquest.co.uk.
Establishing Management Systems
The ISO standards all require a level of commitment from
top management, but senior managers should not be spending lengthy periods of
time setting up systems, when they should be managing the business.
Isoquest can provide as much, or as little assistance as you require for the
process of gaining ISO accreditation or certification. We are able to demystify ISO
terminology, write a quality or environmental manual and formalise procedures and process
management. We will also liaise with the chosen certification or
accreditation body,
arrange the initial audit and provide
ongoing support if required.
Outsourcing System Management
Your business may not be able to justify a full time
quality or environmental manager. Key staff probably don't have sufficient
time to take on the responsibilities of quality or environmental management
without it affecting their work. Isoquest can provide the support and
expertise required to maintain your ISO management systems, without employing a
full time manager or losing staff time.
Training
A critical requirement of any system that sets out to
manage the quality or environmental aspects of a business is that staff are
familiar with the objectives of the system and are aware of their
responsibilities. We can offer you focused, on-site awareness
training at a fair price.
Auditing
Internal auditing is crucial in ensuring that any management system remains effective and continues to
improve. Our qualified lead auditors are experienced at auditing to ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 17025.
Our experience has been gained in a variety of industries, including
manufacturing, construction, product testing, HSE, analytical laboratories and
office administration. An audit by an Isoquest consultant offers the
advantage of added value through gaining "best practice" experience
from a variety of industries.
