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What We Do

Whilst providing you with the right tools we also appreciate that a more bespoke service may be required – somethng that works for you.  We believe this is what makes us different, by listening to your needs we are able to offer a tailor made solution that fits your organisation.

How We Do It

We will work with you to implement a totally new Management System or to enhance the one already in place introducing best practice along the way.

This will ensure that not only are you “system” ready for your annual assessments but that you also feel confident and prepared.

Who are the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)?

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is the world’s largest developer of voluntary International Standards. Their standards offer solutions and best practice for almost all types of technology and business, helping companies and organisations to increase performance while protecting consumers and the planet. Developed through global consensus, their standards aim to break down barriers to international trade. Some well known standards include ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment) and ISO 27001 (information security management).

How can QCS best support your business?

Whether you want to design a Quality Management System from scratch or implement a certification of your existing one, QCS are your perfect partner for success.

You could save a lot of resource and time by leaving it to us to write a Management System Manual for you or advise you on the best way forward.  

We will bespoke a Management System to precisely suit your requirements.

We cover the following management system standards:- 

  • ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
  • ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
  • ISO 27001 Information Security Management System.
  • ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System.

Please read below for more information on the ISO accreditations that QCS can support you with obtaining and or/monitoring;

ISO 9001 – Quality Management Certification 

ISO 9001 Overview

ISO 9001:2015 is a standard of requirements against which your Quality Management System can be evaluated. It is easily adaptable allowing it to apply to any type of business who wish to achieve ISO 9001 Certification.

ISO 9001 Benefits

By demonstrating and verifying your compliance to the requirements of ISO 9001, you are actively advertising your company’s commitment to the development and improvement of your quality management system and its processes. ISO 9001 Certification promotes the development of continual improvement, risk reduction, customer satisfaction and traceability through the implementation of various management system processes. These are key criteria in convincing potential clients to utilise your products and services.

Benefits of ISO 9001 Certification could include:

  • Increase in Profits.
  • Efficient Process Management.
  • Risk Reduction.
  • Stand out from your Competitors.
  • More Effective Management.
  • Win new business.

ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Certification

ISO 14001 Overview

ISO 14001:2015 is a standard of requirements which clearly defines and establishes controls to reduce your company’s environmental impact as a result of your everyday operations. Targets and Objectives must be defined and legal requirements met in order to maintain compliance to ISO 14001. ISO 14001 Certification is applicable to all types of organisation, although the type and extent of controls to be applied will depend on the size of the business and the nature of the activities being carried out.

ISO 14001 Benefits

Effective implementation of an Environmental Management System such as ISO 14001 will result in a reduction in pollution, a minimisation of waste and efficient use of raw materials and energy you guard against legislative liability.

Benefits of ISO 14001 Certification could include:-

  • Reduction in the impact of environmental incidents.
  • Improved environmental focus.
  • Cost savings through a reduction in overheads such as waste, energy and water consumption.

ISO 27001 – Information Security Management Certification

ISO 27001 Overview

ISO 27001 : 2013 is a standard of requirements which deal with all aspects of information security within your organisation. This can vary from physical to intellectual to electronic security. You will establish what is critical to your business and how you therefore control and protect these aspects.

ISO 27001 Benefits

Effective implementation of an Information Security Management System will ensure that you mitigate the risk of a data security breach and in the event of a breach to establish a plan to get your business back up and running with as little impact as possible. By meeting the requirements of the ISO 27001 : 2013 Standard your clients will be satisfied in the knowledge that you operate a Management System that will endeavour to secure information provided by them and managed by you.

The ISO 27001 : 2013 Standard is far reaching in all aspects of IT Governance, Information Handling, Data Protection and Privacy, creating a manageable, efficient and methodical approach to ensure regulatory compliance in these areas.

Public Sector & Corporate clients are already insisting that suppliers demonstrate ISO 27001 : 2013 compliance & full certification is increasingly becoming a minimum requirement in commercial decision making.

Reduce time lost dealing with breaches and time taken to reinstate system after breaches or potential breaches.

ISO 45001 (replaces OHSAS 18001) – Health & Safety Management Certification

ISO 45001 Overview

ISO 45001:2018 is a standard of requirements against which your Health & Safety Management System can be evaluated. You are required to identify the Health and Safety risks associated with your operations and mitigate their impact. ISO 45001 Certification will provide your customers with the assurance that the activities you are carrying out on their behalf will be done so safely and in line with legal requirements.

ISO 45001 Benefits

By achieving ISO 45001 Certification your company will be actively demonstrating your ability to identify hazards, their associated risks and reduce them to the best of your ability.

Management commitment to the system will also ensure that company standards are maintained along with compliance to ISO 45001:2018 and legal requirements. Your staff will also be involved through their consultation and participation which will ultimately create a culture of safety throughout your business.

For those who have implemented an ISO 9001:2015 and / or an ISO 14001:2015 management system as well as others that follow the higher level structure, the ISO 45001 standard will be aligned to match these standards. This helps to integrate multiple management systems into one integrated management system (IMS).

Our dedicated consultants can provide guidance to implementation of an effective IMS.

Benefits of ISO 45001 Certification could include:-

  • Worker confidence through participation and consultation.
  • Provides a framework for better identification of hazards, risks and opportunities.
  • Ensures compliance with worldwide legislation.
  • Improves the efficiency of internal operations, reduces accidents and eliminates dangers.
  • Helps to ensure the safety of all who interact with the businesses activities.
  • Could improve business performance through a reduction in workplace illness and injuries whilst increasing productivity.

ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management Certification

ISO 22301 Overview

ISO 22301 : 2012 specifies requirements to plan, establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and continually improve a documented management system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of occurrence, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents when they arise.

ISO 22301 Benefits

  • Improving your resilience against disruption.
  • Maintaining an ability to manage uninsurable risks.
  • Developing a capability to manage business disruption.
  • Minimising consequences of unexpected disruptions.
  • Providing a method of restoring your ability to supply key products and services.
  • Protecting and enhancing your reputation and brand.
  • Gaining a competitive advantage by demonstrating the ability to maintain delivery of your products and services.