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Aussie Jeff

#1
G’Day all,

Could really use one of you talented people to help craft a paragraph or two for inclusion in our internal newsletter.

I am looking for some last minute advice that can be offered to our staff when dealing with our Certification Audit, which commences on January 22nd.

My mind is numb at the moment and the words are not flowing......

Your advice would be appreciated,

With thanks
Jeff.
 
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Aussie Jeff

#5
Thanks all for your advice - decided to take a slightly different tact...... I used the space available in the company newsletter to thank those who have put in such a sterling effort to get us to this point. I think that this was a very worthwhile exercise.

For all of our staff I put together an A4 double sided "cheat sheet" with as many of the tips and hints that I could find on this forum. I am hopeful that this will do the job.

My mind must have been a mess with my last post - my audit finishes on the 22nd not starts - the start date is tomorrow the 17th.....

Thanks again
Jeff.
 
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Aussie Jeff

#7
Morning all,

Well it is day 5 of our certification audit and the two auditors are locked away completing their final reports prior to formal close out meeting this afternoon.


For those who are not familiar with our journey, here are the key points:
  • The company decided 12 months ago to become ISO certified in 3 standards – Quality, Health and Safety, Environment.
  • First desk to audit 1st and 2nd September - 124 Areas of Concern across the three standards.
  • Auditor recommends a follow-up desk to audit for December 15.
  • Some staff shuffling takes place and I am appointed to manage the Certification Process at this time I had only been with the company for a month as their Learning and Development manager – I could not even spell ISO.
  • A massive amount of work is carried out by the whole of the company.
  • December 15 audit – 2 areas of concern.
  • Certification Audit 17th – 21st January.
Whilst it isn’t official yet, the auditors have informed me that their recommendation is that the company be certified in the three standard that we have applied for.


No areas of concern across the three standards and 4 opportunities for improvement for the Environment.

Yahoo, how good is that – I think the whole team (who have put in an enormous effort) will be doing a little celebrating tonight.

To all who have help with advice and direction a BIG thank you, your insight has been invaluable and greatly appreciated.

Now the real job of maintaining the system so that we do not regress to past bad habits begins.

Thanks from Oz
Jeff.
 

Ajit Basrur

Staff member
Admin
#8
Thats great news Jeff - all the hard work has paid off :applause:

Its also good to note that the Cove was of help to you and your organization in fulfilling the expectations :)
 
T

tamale

#9
Good job mate!

Having been there, done that, I fully understand what you went through!

The challenge you face now is to keep the beast alive and well, good luck!

Tamale
 
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