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● ISO9001
● ISO14001
● SA8000
● OHSAS18001
ISO9001
ISO (the International Organization forStandardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISOmember bodies). The work of preparing international standards is normallycarried out through ISO technical committees. Each member interested in asubject for which a technical committee has been established has the right tobe represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental andnon-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISOcollaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)on all matters of electro technical standardization. ISO9001 has the followingframe:
1. Scope
1.1 General
This International Standard specifiesrequirements for a quality management system where an organization
a) Needs to demonstrate its ability toconsistently provide product that meets client and applicable regulatoryrequirements, and
b) Aims to enhance client satisfactionthrough the effective application of the system, including process forcontinual improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to clientand applicable regulatory requirements.
1.2 Application
All requirements of this InternationalStandard are generic and are intended to be applicable to all organizations,regardless of type, size and product provided.
Where any requirement(s) of thisInternational Standard cannot be applied due to the nature of an organizationand its product, this can be considered for exclusion.
2. Normative reference
The following normative document containsprovisions, which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions ofthis Technical Specification.
3. Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this InternationalStandard, the terms and definitions given in ISO 9000 apply.
4. Quality management system
The organization shall establish, document,implement and maintain a quality management system and continually improve itseffectiveness in accordance with the requirements of this InternationalStandard.
4.1 General requirements
4.2 Documentation requirements
The organization shall establish andmaintain a quality manual
5. Management responsibility
Top management shall provide evidence ofits commitment to the development and implementation of the quality managementsystem and continually improving its effectiveness by
5.1 Management commitment
5.2 Client focus
5.3 Quality policy
5.4 Planning
Top management shall ensure that qualityobjectives, including those needed to meet requirements for product, areestablished at relevant functions and levels within the organization. Thequality objectives shall be measurable and consistent with the quality policy.
5.5 Responsibility, authority andcommunication
Top management shall ensure thatresponsibilities and authorities are defined and communicated within theorganization.
5.6 Management review
Top management shall review theorganization's quality management system, at planned intervals, to ensure itscontinuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness. This review shall includeassessing opportunities for improvement and the need for changes to the qualitymanagement system, including the quality policy and quality objectives.
6. Resource management
The organization shall determine andprovide the resources needed
a) to implement and maintain the qualitymanagement system and continually improve its effectiveness, and
b) to enhance client satisfaction bymeeting client requirements.
6.1 Provision of resources
6.2 Human resources
6.3 Infrastructure
6.4 Work environment
7. Product realization
The organization shall plan and develop theprocess needed for product realization. Planning of product realization shallbe consistent with the requirements of the other process of the qualitymanagement system.
7.1 Planning of product realization
7.2 Client-related process
7.3 Design and development
7.4 Purchasing
7.5 Production and service provision
7.6 Control of monitoring and measuringdevices
8. Measurement, analysis and improvement
The organization shall plan and implementthe monitoring, measurement, analysis and improvement process needed
a) to demonstrate conformity of theproduct,
b) to ensure conformity of the qualitymanagement system, and
c) to continually improve the effectivenessof the quality management system.
This shall include determination ofapplicable methods, including statistical techniques, and the extent of theiruse..
8.1 General
8.2 Monitoring and measurement
8.3 Control of nonconforming product
8.4 Analysis of data
8.5 Improvement
ISO14001
The International Organization forStandardization (ISO), based in Geneva, is one of the key internationalvoluntary standards bodies. Standards developed by ISO are available to the 140or so member countries to adopt as they see fit. Although ISO standards arevoluntary, many are eventually cited in legislation.
ISO has a rigorous process for standardsdevelopment. When a new standard is proposed, it must be approved either by atechnical committee or by the Technical Management Board of ISO. Once atechnical committee is established, it may establish subcommittees and workinggroups to carry out the work.
There are currently around 2,850 activetechnical committees, sub-committees and working groups, made up of qualifiedrepresentatives from around the world. To date, more than 12,000 ISO standardshave been published.
ISO has a general rule that all standardsmust be reviewed at least every five years.
The ISO 14000 family
The ISO 14000 family of environmentalmanagement and auditing standards is not concerned with environmentalperformance. This distinction is fundamental. Rather than dealing with measuresof performance such as energy efficiency and emissions, a management standardestablishes what the organization needs to do in order to meet its goals.
The ISO 14000 family contains more than 20standards, guides, and other publications, dealing with a variety of topicssuch as forest management and life-cycle assessment. The following is a sampleof the ISO 14000 series.
ISO 14001
Environmental Management Systems -Specification With Guidance for Use
ISO 14004
Environmental Management Systems - GeneralGuidelines on Principles, Systems and Supporting Techniques
ISO 14010
Guidelines for Environmental Auditing -General Principles of Environmental Auditing
ISO 14011
Guidelines for Environmental Auditing -Audit procedures Part 1: Auditing of Environmental Management System
ISO 14012
Guidelines for Environmental Auditing -Qualification Criteria for Environmental Auditors
The ISO 14001 standard
It is a fundamental principle of ISO 14001,which governs environmental management systems, that organizations set theirown goals, based on whatever considerations they wish to include, such as thedemands of clients, regulators, communities, lenders or environmental groups.The ISO 14001 standard provides a framework within which to develop plans tomeet those targets, and to produce information about whether or not the targetsare met.
By the end of 2001, nearly 32,000organizations worldwide had received ISO 14001 accreditation.
An important benefit of adopting ISO 14001is to give stakeholders the reassurance they need that the organization'senvironmental claims are valid.
The ISO 14001 standard is intended to beflexible, and to be of value in a wide variety of situations. However, it isapplicable most readily to large companies that already have a formalmanagement system in place, and which have the expertise and resources toincorporate environmental issues into that system.
However, the principles have been designedto apply also to smaller businesses, and to non-business organizations.
In general, conformance with one of theinternational standards can lead to the implementation of other standards. Forexample, once an organization has implemented ISO 14001, it is easier for it tosatisfy the requirements of EMAS (the European Eco-Management and AuditScheme).
SA8000
SA 8000, which is the first standard forgoverning employees' working conditions under Social AccountabilityInternational (SAI), provides a framework for independent assessment by a thirdparty certification body, as in the cases of ISO 9000 quality management systemand ISO 14000 environmental management system.
It is thus our great concern to refer tothe SA 8000 set of social accountability standards and guidance documents toachieve your Factory Assessment requirements.
The Social Accountability Standards dealwith the following criteria:
Child labour: the company shall not supportthe use of child labour, which is defined by Chinese law as the work of"any person less than 16 years of age ".
Forced Labour: the company shall notsupport the use of "Forced or Bonded Labour"
Health and Safety: the company shallprovide to its employees a safe and healthy working environment. People shouldnot have to work in an environment which is potentially harmful to theirhealth.
Freedom of Association and Right toCollective Bargaining: "the company shall respect the right of allpersonnel to form and join trade unions of their choice and to bargain collectively"(SAI)
Discrimination: "the company shall notengage in or support discrimination in hiring, compensation, access totraining, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, nationalorigin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, union membership, orpolitical affiliation" (SAI)
Disciplinary Practices: "the companyshall not engage in or support the use of corporal punishment, mental orphysical coercion, and verbal abuse"(SAI)
Working Hours: "the company shallcomply with applicable laws and industry standards on working hours" (SAI)
Compensation: "the company shallensure that wages paid for a standard working week shall meet at least legal orindustry minimum standards" (SAI)
Management Systems: "top managementshall define the company's policy for social accountability and labourconditions to ensure that it includes a commitment to conform to allrequirements of this standard and national and other applicable law" (SAI)
OHSAS18001
Leading organizations are formalizing theirOccupational Health and Safety (OH&S) programs into management systems(MSs). OHSAS 18001 is a voluntary document that establishes the requirementsfor an effective OH&S MS. This document was developed to help companiescontrol OH&S risks and improve overall performance. An OHSAS 18001management system is a statement to your employees, clients, suppliers,stakeholders and community that your company has done everything in its powerto reduce health and safety risks. OHSAS 18001 is designed to be compatiblewith other management systems standards and specifications such as ISO 9001(Quality), and ISO 14001 (Environment). Therefore choosing an integratedmanagement system provides excellent value.
Benefits of compliance with OHSAS 18001:
Eliminate or minimize risk to employees andother interested parties who may be exposed to OH&S risks.
Reduce downtime and associated costs.
Demonstrate an innovative and forwardthinking approach.
Increase access to new clients and business partners.
Manage health and safety risks effectively,now and in the future.
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