Implementing an Integrated Management System

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Many organizations that are implementing the requirements of ISO 14001 or OHSAS 18001 already have a quality management system in place based on ISO 9001 or ISO/TS 16949. A cursory look at each of these management system requirements will reveal many common elements. Can these elements be integrated to simplify the system and minimize implementation costs? Organizations are finding that integrating their quality, environmental, and/or OH&S management systems is reaping the benefits of reduced costs associated with implementing and maintaining the system, more efficient use of limited resources, less confusing or conflicting documentation, and more buy-in from the workforce.

Quality Techniques can provide your organization with quality, environmental, and OH&S professionals with extensive implementation experience to assist your organization in developing practical and effective integrated management systems. We can help your organization:

• Identify those processes that make sense for your organization to integrate.
• Perform a gap analysis of your current systems to determine where your organization already has suitable processes and where the opportunities for improvement lie.
• Develop and implement integrated processes, where necessary, that meet the specific needs of your organization relative to customer, market, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop an internal audit process that will fully verify conformance with applicable system standards and evaluate the effectiveness of those processes.

For more information on Integrating Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Health Systems by Ann W. Phillips, Eddie Phillips, Terry Mors, and Mary McDonald, see Publications. This text, published by Government Institutes, is a complete reference guide to implementing and auditing an integrated management system.

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