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How To Use an ISO Audit Checklist

01 Sep 2023 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Using an ISO audit checklist is an effective way to ensure that your organization complies with the requirements of a specific ISO standard. ISO Audit Checklists provide a systematic framework for auditors to evaluate an organization's processes, procedures and documentation. They ensure that all...
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What To Do After A Failed Audit

26 Jul 2023 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Audits are considered to be a crucial part of corporate governance and risk management. Audits are examinations of an organization's processes and procedures with the purpose of assessing their effectiveness and reliability. Usually, audits are classified as either internal or external. Internal Audits are...
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Document Control Techniques

11 Jul 2023 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Document control techniques are a set of practices and procedures implemented by organizations to manage their documents effectively. These techniques ensure that documents are properly created, reviewed, approved, distributed, and maintained throughout their lifecycle. Here are some commonly used document control techniques: -Establishing a...
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What Is The Difference Between ISO 14001 & ISO 50001

22 Jun 2023 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction A vital step towards protecting the environment is establishing an effective environmental and energy management system that is compliant with standards like ISO. These systems help reduce waste, improve energy efficiency and promote sustainable practices. ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 are highly beneficial to...
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Death By a Thousand Nonconformities?

24 Feb 2023 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Lingchi, was a torture technique used in China in the 1800’s and ended in the early 1900’s, that involved making small slices into a person’s body over an extended amount of time, until the person eventually bled out and died.  Lingchi was a slow,...
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What Are ISO Standards?

09 Jan 2023 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction ISO standards are as varied as they are far-reaching and cover a variety of areas. You may be asking yourself, "What are the different ISO standards, and why are ISO standards so important?" No matter your job or industry, it's likely that you have...
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What is Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)?

05 Jan 2023 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Over the past 5 years, the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) movement has become more prevalent. The concept was first introduced in 2004 by the United Nations (UN) under the framework of “Corporate Social Responsibility”. Corporate Social Responsibility has transitioned to ESG and has...
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ISO 27001:2022 – What are the Main Changes?

15 Dec 2022 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction to ISO 27001:2022 Changes New innovations and networks of communication for exchanging data assets present new security risks. For the first time since 2013, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued a new edition of the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System standard....
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Training Versus Competency

07 Dec 2022 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page

One question we often get from clients is, “What is the difference in training and competency?” Many organizations confuse training with employees being competent. Training is a tool to achieve competency, but training does not mean someone is competent. In this article we will discuss the differences between training and competency and provide some guidance on how to achieve competency.

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Complimentary Webinar | ISO 14001 Environmental Aspects and Impacts

11 Nov 2022 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Company News, Home Page
The ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System standard requires organizations to determine their environmental aspects and impacts of their operations. Many organizations struggle with assessing their environmental aspects and impacts. Some organizations don’t even think there are environmental aspects and impacts to their operations. Every organization...
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Are Auditor’s Recommendations Requirements?

12 Oct 2021 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page, Videos
Many certification body auditors that audit quality, health, safety and environmental management system standards such as, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 17025, API Spec Q1, and many other standards often come into organizations and present their recommendations as requirements. An organization...
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