Lead the way in sustainable cleaning - get ISO 14001 certified! ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an Environmental Management System. It maps out a framework to implement an effective environmental management system that enables cleaning companies to reduce their environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and drive down costs. With ISO 14001, you have [...]
Proper waste management is essential for protecting public health, preserving the environment, and conserving resources. In the UK, the Waste Hierarchy provides a framework for managing waste sustainably and efficiently, with five steps that guide waste management practices: Prevention, Preparation for Reuse, Recycling, Recovery, and Disposal. ISO 14001 is an internationally recognised standard for [...]
The 5S principle, also known as the 5S methodology, is a powerful tool for businesses seeking to improve their efficiency and productivity while maintaining ISO 9001 certification. The 5S acronym stands for Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. This system was first developed in Japan and is now widely used in manufacturing [...]
With the strive to limit global warming to 1.5C and the goal of halving global emissions by 2030, we are seeing more and more electric cars on the road as well as large couriers changing their van fleets over to electric. Many people are still nervous about the current charging infrastructure and have range concerns, [...]
We are often asked by new clients and existing clients - is it worth having more than one standard? For example, they have ISO 9001 (quality) and are thinking of adding ISO 14001 (environmental) or ISO 45001 (H&S). While we can’t answer this on a commercial level for each individual client as they will have a better [...]
The Online Aerospace Supplier Information System (OASIS) is a database managed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) that provides several benefits to organisations in the aerospace and defence industry. Upon successful certification to AS9100 or AS9120, organisations will be entered into the database by Auva. It is a mandatory requirement of the scheme [...]
AS9100 is a quality management standard specifically designed for the aerospace industry. It is an international standard recognised by major aerospace companies and organisations worldwide, including NASA, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Obtaining AS9100 certification demonstrates a commitment to quality and safety within the aerospace industry and [...]
Material testing in the aerospace sector is a crucial aspect of ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft. The aerospace industry is constantly pushing the boundaries of materials technology, using new and advanced materials to create lighter, stronger, and more fuel-efficient aircraft. However, these materials must undergo rigorous testing to ensure that they can [...]
One of the most significant risks within the aerospace sector is the introduction of counterfeit products into the supply chain and eventually onto aircraft. 82% of all known counterfeit products are electronics; the other 18% is raw material, so although the most significant risk is within electronics, raw material still has a part to play [...]
Like many businesses, Covid-19 has changed the landscape of the ISO certification industry and introduced remote auditing into the auditor toolkit. Remote auditing brought challenges throughout the pandemic but seems to be an auditing approach going forward. There are currently very loose rules around the remote audit process in terms of how many audits you can actually perform remotely, [...]
