With more ISO standards being drafted on a common framework, it is more straightforward to integrate them.
More people find using IMS very beneficial because it helps avoid redundancy of efforts and makes management system truly agile and effective.
Pros of the IMS:
- Using IMS minimizes the duplication of a number of key clauses (Risks, Communication, Nonconformity and corrective actions, Continual improvement, etc.).
- Simplified documentation helps make better choices and allows almost real-time decisions.
Cons of the IMS:
- Difficult to find truly integrated Auditors. QMS auditors often have little to no training in EMS and Safety. You may need to keep internal audit teams separate or plan on getting them additional training on the basics in OSHA and Environmental systems above and beyond the standards.
Choosing to build an IMS should never be driven by desire for certification.
If the management decides to integrate all or some of the aspects described in the different ISO standards into their vision and objectives, it is their strategic decision.
If the management decides to integrate all or some of the aspects described in the different ISO standards into their vision and objectives, it is their strategic decision.
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