•8.5.3 Preventive Action
°Prevent potential
nonconformities.
•Detect potential nonconformities.
•Identify the causes of potential
nonconformities.
•Study the effects of potential
nonconformities.
•Evaluate whether you need to take preventive
action.
•Develop and take preventive actions to
eliminate causes.
•Record the results that your preventive
actions achieve.
°Verify and document the effectiveness of your preventive actions.