ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 Accreditation

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for the quality management of businesses. It applies to the processes that create and control the products and services an organisation supplies. It prescribes systematic control of activities to ensure that the needs and expectations of customers are met. It is designed and intended to apply to virtually any product or service, made by any process anywhere in the world.

• Registration to ISO 9001 by an accredited certification body shows committed to quality,
  customers, and a willingness to work towards improving efficiency.
• It demonstrates the existence of an effective quality management system that satisfies the
  rigours of an independent, external audit.
• An ISO 9001 certificate enhances company image in the eyes of customers,
  employees and shareholders alike.
• It also gives a competitive edge to an organisation's marketing.

OHSAS 18001

OHSAS 18001 is the latest certification specification for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. It is based on already published criteria such as BS 8800 and the Management Regulations 1992. OHSAS 18001 is an audit/certification specification, not a legislative requirement or a guide to implementation.

Registration to OHSAS 18001 by an independent, third party, certification body demonstrates a commitment to implement, maintain and improve the way in which you manage your Health and Safety system.

Organisations registered to OHSAS 18001 can be more confident about meeting the requirements of H & S legislation. The setting of targets through the Health and Safety policy, together with the ongoing measurement against it ensures a process of continual improvement.