Is integration the solution for management of quality and environmental standards? Chris Ottaway looks at the issues.

Factfile

  • With an integrated approach procedures address the quality and environmental issues in the same document and safety can be included
  • With planning, a single procedure can be produced that complies with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 without duplication
  • A combined operations manual could replace the need for separate quality and environmental books
  • When a company is quality certified it is common to give responsibility for environmental needs to the same department

Source

Electrical and Mechanical Contractor

Postscript

Chris Ottaway manages the ECA’s free management systems helpline for members (tel: 01277 363653). He is md of Ottaway & Associates.