Hi :bigwave:

I am new to elsmar cove but think that it is a great resource for enthusiastic people who believe that sharing knowledge is advantageous to all.

I am after some help as I have a lot of experience in implementing systems to ISO 14001 but not much ISO 9001 experience.

I am currently looking at implementing a Management System to be certified to ISO 9001. I hoping to get some advice as to what are the key steps to achieving ISO 9001 certification and what information I need to get from the company to help put a schedule together.

Any help would be greatly appreciated :thanks:

Hi again,

Sorry have just read a post asking new people to introduce themselves properly (after all, it is only polite!).

So,

1. Name - Ruth
2. Job - EMS coordinator
3. Company sector - Project Management
4. Length of time in quality function - not very long
5. Something personal that sets you apart - I am banned from using a jet ski in Ireland!
6. Your pet peeve in quality - people not seeing that quality management is everyone's responsibility, not just those with 'quality' in their job title
7. If you could change the world of quality, what would you do? - drop the word quality!

Regards, Ruth :biglaugh:

Hi :bigwave:

I am new to elsmar cove but think that it is a great resource for enthusiastic people who believe that sharing knowledge is advantageous to all.

I am after some help as I have a lot of experience in implementing systems to ISO 14001 but not much ISO 9001 experience.

I am currently looking at implementing a Management System to be certified to ISO 9001. I hoping to get some advice as to what are the key steps to achieving ISO 9001 certification and what information I need to get from the company to help put a schedule together.

Any help would be greatly appreciated :thanks:


HI!!!

Well, the first thing to do is to see where you stand now. Take a look at the standard and see how the company addresses each area - chances are that they will already have something in place for many of the requirements. It is possible that most of the job will be documenting what is already done. This exercise (of finding out what you do and do not have in relation to the standard) is called a gap analysis.

Once you have figured out where the "gaps" are, you have the basis from which you can formulate a plan. Then, plan the work, and work the plan.

BTW, this is simplified, to be sure. For more detailed questions you just happen to be in the right place. Do a search and if you don't find what you need, ask away!

Welcome to the Cove :bigwave:

Let me ask you a question.........

Other than subject matter involved why would 9001 steps be different than 14001?

Welcome to the Cove :bigwave:

Let me ask you a question.........

Other than subject matter involved why would 9001 steps be different than 14001?
Here are the 6 simple steps:

Design a quality system
Implement the system
Verify that it works as designed
If it doesn't, go back to #1. If it does, proceed to #5
Get an accredited registrar to agree with #3
Go to back to #3

Randy,

I guess you are right.

There are such parallels between the new ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards.

Are their any steps that you think are absolutely critical or that will take the most time / effort?

The company is very focussed on achieving certification ASAP whereas I really want to set up a good system for the future that is ISO 9001 compliant.

Ruth :lol:

JSW05,

I understand the steps you outline but can you give me an overview as to what the key steps are in Implementing the System?

Many thanks,

Ruth

:confused:

I understand the steps you outline but can you give me an overview as to what the key steps are in Implementing the System?
:confused:
Welcome to the Cove, Ruth:cool: . Your question is a bit broad, to say the least. As others have pointed out, if you have experience in implementation of 14001, you are already aware of the significant requirements. In general though, what you need to do to start out is what's commonly referred to as "gap analysis." Compare the requirements of the standard to what you're doing now. Once you've done that, you should have a better idea of where the gaps are, and you can start to ask specific questions about how to bridge them. Take advantage of the resources here--ask questions and use the search function. There are lots of experienced people here who are glad to help.