For U.K.-based companies, establishing best practices for health and safety in the workplace is as crucial as managing business finances. Poor working practices not only drain efficiency but also incur hidden costs. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), more than 600,000 U.K. workers sustained non-fatal injuries at work from 2023-24. The main causes?

For those tasked with maintaining environmental management systems whether certified to ISO 14001:2015 or not it is often difficult to find a resource that meets the needs of your organisation. Just what are the likely environmental aspects of your organisation that you should be concerned about and how might you best prepare to control any

In our ongoing efforts to ensure the highest standards of certification in our supply chain and partner networks we often rely on tools like UKAS CertCheck. However, there’s another valuable resource worth mentioning: the IAF CertSearch site. Like UKAS CertCheck, IAF CertSearch helps us verify if an organisation is certified to a satisfactory level. The

Introduction to ISO 42001 ISO 42001 is a comprehensive standard designed to guide organisations in implementing effective Artificial Intelligence (AI) Management Systems. This standard provides a framework for managing AI technologies responsibly, ensuring they are used ethically, safely, and efficiently. Key Contents of ISO 42001 AI Governance and Leadership: Establishes the roles and responsibilities of

The concepts around context of the organisation can be confusing for those new to ISO standards and auditing their requirements. In order for an organisation to have an effective management system it should be aligned with its strategic direction and take into account the internal and external issues that are relevant, when planning to achieve

Let’s start with a definition, Medical device’ means ‘any instrument, apparatus, appliance, software, implant, reagent, material or other article intended by the manufacturer to be used, alone or in combination, for human beings.’ Examples of medical devices may include dental or surgical instruments, bandages or even hospital beds. VDR (In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device) has

Understanding the Requirements for Face Fit Testing PPE When it comes to protecting workers from hazardous substances, the importance of correctly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) cannot be overstated. One critical aspect of PPE when dealing with airborne contaminants, is respiratory protective equipment (RPE). To ensure RPE provides the intended level of protection, face fit

You could summarise the term audit trails by simply saying ‘areas of investigation’ but there is a little more to it than that. An actual definition can be difficult to find in ISO management system supporting documentation such as ISO 9000 Terms and Vocabulary and yet audit trails are essential in management system process audits.

Here at QCS we work with several core standards including ISO 13485. For those more familiar with other standards such as ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental and ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management, the medical device standard can appear to be a bit of a mystery. So, what is ISO 13485 and who

Asbestos remains in millions of homes and buildings today and it can become dangerous when disturbed or damaged. The latest HSE campaign to highlight the risk of asbestos to tradespeople working in buildings is a timely reminder of what dangerous materials may have been used in the fabric of our buildings. Whilst auditing at a