Integrated Management System Manual - Sample
Integrated Management System Manual - Sample
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INTEGRATED
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
MANUAL
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 14001:2015
ISO 45001:2018
Revision: 0
XXXXXXX
President/CEO
XXX
1234 Anywhere Street
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
TEL XXX-XXX-XXXX FAX XXX-XXX-XXXX
[Link]
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Revision History
Date:
Version Describe Change Highlight(s) (mm/dd/yy)
Changed By: Name/Title
A Updated to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 version 05/26/2017 Gay Morgan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sec. # Title Page
Table of Contents
1.0 Company introduction 4
2.0 Scope 5
3.0 Non-applicability of requirements (exclusions) 5
4.0 Context of the organization 5
4.1 Understanding the organization and its context 5
4.2 Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties 6
4.3 Determining the scope of the Integrated management system 6
4.4 Integrated management system and its processes 7
5.0 Leadership 7
5.1 Leadership and commitment 7-8
5.2 Policy 8-9
5.3 Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities 9-10
5.4 Participation and consultation 10
6.0 Planning 10
6.1 Actions to address risks and opportunities 10
6.2 Quality objectives and planning 12 -13
6.3 Planning of changes 13
7.0 Support 13
7.1 Resources 14
7.2 Competence 15
7.3 Awareness 15
7.4 Communication 16
7.5 Documented information 16
8.0 Operation 16
8.1 Operational planning and control 17-18
8.2 Requirements for products and services 18-19
8.3 Design and development of products and services 20-23
8.4 Control of externally provided processes, products and services 24
8.5 Production and service provision 25
8.6 Release of products and services 25
8.7 Control of nonconforming outputs 26
9.0 Performance evaluation 26
9.1 Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation 26-28
9.2 Internal audit 28
9.3 Management review 29
10 Improvement 30
10.1 General 30
10.2 Nonconformity and corrective action 30
10.3 Continual Improvement 31
Appendix Sequence of Interaction of Processes, 32-42
Quality and EHS Objectives, Sales Flow, Shipping Flow, & Operations Flow
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1.0 Company introduction
Performance data generated at the XXXX facility is collected by a state of the art data acquisition
system located in the administrative/customer building. XXX is committed to providing performance
testing services that conform to customer contractual requirements and are appropriate for their
intended end use. Quality in every aspect of an employee’s job performance is a mandatory
requirement. XXX’s procedures and practices are specifically designed and controlled to assure the
acceptable quality of its products and services.
Over the next two decades the COMPANY XXX group expanded to include many cutting-edge
technologies, such as dialysis machines, digital computers and control systems for process control,
particle size analyzers, water analyzers, and carbon fiber composite materials, all the while continuing
to acquire technologies and building partnerships to increase their original pump business.
X
The structure of this manual includes an overview of various activities implemented through
Company’s quality system, followed by Process Flow Chart (Appendix 1) that contribute to an
effectively controlled management system.
The scope of this quality system includes - the policies, procedures, and requirements of the
Integrated Management Systems – Requirements (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO
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45001:2018). Consideration was given to all interested parties within the context of the organization
in section 4.1 and 4.2 of this manual. The scope is made available on the Company XXXCryo Inc.
website. This manual applies to the activities located at:
1234 Anywhere St
North Las Vegas, NV 80000 and
The services, processes and activities will involve the quality, environmental and safety
management systems for the:
The XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXX has determined that there are no exclusions to the ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO
45001:2018 standards.
IF YOU HAVE EXCLUSIONS STATE THEM HERE – You can leave the Clause Number as a place
holder and state (Excluded)
XXX has determined external and internal issues that are relevant to its purpose and its strategic
direction and that affect its ability to achieve intended results of the integrated management system.
These external and internal issues are communicated by top management and are referenced in
the External and Internal Issues Matrix maintained by XXXXXX (CEO, QA, etc). The periodic review
of these issues is conducted during the Management Review consist of:
XXX understand the market place and strategic requirements to maintain business viability. We have
conducted a SWOT analysis and our website information has a basic description of our customers,
mission, and strategic focus.
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4.2 Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties ISO 9001:2015 § 4.2
ISO 14001:2015 § 4.2
ISO 45001:2018 § 4.2
XXX has determined the needs and expectations of interested parties, so as to determine their
effect or potential effect on the company’s ability to provide products and services that meet
customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
NOTE: If small business- can reference the landlord lease agreements – if they handle energy, trash, waste
and recycling programs onsite.
Documented information in Context of organization and needs of interested parties form describes
the process of determining context of the company and needs of interested parties. XXX monitors
and reviews and updates, as necessary, the Context of the Organization information.
4.3 Determining the scope of the Integrated Management System ISO 9001:2015 § 4.3
ISO 14001:2015 § 4.3
ISO 45001:2018 § 4.3
Consideration were given to sections 4.1 and 4.2 when developing the scope and conformance with
the Context of the Organization. The formal scope documented information is noted in Sections 2
and 3 above.
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The procurement, assembly and testing of XXXX within the boundaries of the XXXX Street
property.
Reference Appendix 5 for Anywhere St. (other sites) property boundaries (if required)
4.4 Integrated management system and its processes ISO 9001:2015 § 4.4
ISO 14001:2015 § 4.4
ISO 45001:2018 § 4.4
4.4.1 XXX has established and documented an Integrated Management System (IMS), which provides
mechanisms for continual improvement of the IMS and systematic methodology for ensuring,
monitoring and measuring customer satisfaction, limiting impacts to the environmental and minimizing
injuries.
For implementation of the system, the Sequence and Interaction Process Flow is outlined in
Appendix A.
Criteria and methods for effective operation and control of Integrated Management system processes
are established through documented process descriptions (procedures) for each process. Process
descriptions also indicate appropriate monitoring methods and responsibilities. General methods to
measure where applicable, monitor, analyze and evaluate IMS processes, and to implement actions
to achieve intended results and continual improvement are described in section 9.1 of this manual.
These processes address risks and opportunities as determined by the risk methodology outlined in
Sec. 6.1 of this manual.
4.4.2 XXX has created, and it maintains documented information necessary for the support and operation
of its processes. XXX also retains documented information as the necessary evidence to ensure
planned operations of its processes.
5.1.1 General
Top management at XXX demonstrates its leadership and commitment with respect to the QMS by
taking accountability for the effectiveness of the QMS.
The statement of commitment of the management has been made in the Quality Policy and
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Policy (see section 5.3).
The top management actively participates in the development & improvement of the IMS through
the following:
Description
a. Establishing quality and EHS policy and objectives so that they are compatible with
context and strategic direction of XXX
b. Ensuring the integration of the IMS requirements into Company XXX’s business
processes
c. Promoting the use of a process approach and risk-based thinking throughout the
organization
d. Ensuring availability of resources for effective functioning of the IMS
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f. Communication regarding importance of effective IMS management and
conforming to IMS requirements
g. Ensuring that IMS achieves its intended results and outcomes
h. Engaging, directing and supporting personnel to contribute to the effectiveness of
IMS
i. Promoting continual improvement
j. Providing necessary support to other management roles to demonstrate their
leadership as it applies to their area of responsibility
Top management continually works on customer focus by addressing customer needs and
expectations. Top management demonstrates its commitment to customer focus by ensuring that all
the requirements (customer, statutory, regulatory) requirements are determined, understood and
met; risks and opportunities affecting conformity of products and services and ability to enhance
customer satisfaction are determined and addressed and customer satisfaction is maintained.
XXX makes available and/or communicate the EHS policy to our employees and interested parties.
XXX CEO Safety Health Environment commitment to safety statement can be reference on our
website. [Link]
5.2.1 Top Management ensures that the quality and EHS policy is:
• Is appropriate to the purpose and context of the organization and supports its strategic direction
• Provides a framework for setting quality objectives
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• Includes a commitment to comply with requirements and continually improve the Integrated
management system
“To meet or exceed customer expectations by providing superior services and continuously improve
them through the Quality Management System.”
The health and safety of our employees, contractors and all users of our facilities shall be of primary
importance at all times, during which we shall operate to minimize any impact our operations may
have on the environment.
In addition:
XXX will strive to protect the environmental and prevent safety incidents by proactively addressing
safety into our daily operations and by the active participation of all employees.
We Will:
• Ensure that we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements in
order to safeguard our workplace in order to prevent injuries to our employees and prevent
pollution.
• Where feasible, our operations will strive to reduce, reuse and recycle. Conduct business in
a socially responsible manner and strive to have minimal environmental impacts on our
community.
• Work to continually improve our management system, devote resources and technology to
create superior products and services while conserving natural resources in an
environmentally healthy and safe manner; thereby contributing to a sustainable global
society.
• Hold reviews and assessments of our management system in order to set goals and
measure improvements in our management system.
Company XXX is committed to ensuring that this policy communicated to our employees and is
available to the public. At XXX, our core values include safety and environmental performance as
key factor in doing business.
5.2.2 This Quality policy and EHS policy is available and maintained as documented information. A formal
training on quality policy and the EHS Policy is provided to company employees to ensure that it is
understood and applied within the company.
The top management has ensured that responsibilities and authorities within the organization are
assigned communicated and understood through the Organization Chart (Appendix C) and one-to
one correspondence and/or internal meetings. The chart includes those functions that contribute
directly to the quality of the company product and services.
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Responsibilities & authorities of personnel are also described through methods such as job
descriptions, contracts and respective procedures/work instructions. It is the responsibility of Top
Management to ensure that when a new position is identified (new hire), the organization chart is
updated.
XXX encourages the participation of employees and contractors to increase their knowledge and
participation in EHS practices. All employees may participate in the system by sending a safety
suggestion to the EHS department or becoming a member of the Safety Committee or Process
Safety Committee (EHS permit requirements). The company promotes the participation of non-
managerial roles within the EHS system requirements, including incident investigations, risk
assessments, control and monitoring (FATs, new production equipment, inspections, and
Management of Change (MOC) processes) activities including internal auditing.
Incident investigations are performed with employees, supervisors and the Director of
Environmental, Health & Safety. The Director of Environmental, Health & Safety primarily provides
oversight on the incident investigation process.
6 Planning
Ref.: Risk Management Matrix (List of CapEx and other projects / action plans)
6.1.1 When planning for the IMS, XXX considers the issues referred to in 4.1 and requirements in 4.2
within the Context of Organization, and the Scope of the IMS. The cultural, market, and internal
and external interest parties can influence the IMS. Actions involving the risks and opportunities
analysis could previously be called “Preventive Actions.”
XXX determines risks and opportunities based on the context and needs and expectations
of interested parties. Such risks and opportunities are determined for the following
purposes:
a) provide assurance that IMS can achieve its intended result(s) and intended outcomes;
b) enhancement of desirable effects;
c) preventing, or reducing, undesired effects; and
d) to achieve improvement.
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These risk and opportunities are assessed from our Processes and Interaction flows and the
Environmental Aspects process and documented the Risk Management Procedure EHS-P-027-01
in Controlled Documents.
6.1.2 Based on the risk and opportunities assessment in 6.1.1 above, IMS determines the actions and
the methods to address them. It also works to integrate and implement the actions into its IMS
processes and evaluates the effectiveness of these actions. It also ensures that the actions taken to
address risks and opportunities are proportionate to the potential impact on the conformity of
products and services.
6.1.3 Environmental Aspects and Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Determining Controls
XXX has developed procedures for the ongoing identification of hazards, the assessment of risks,
and the implementation of necessary control measures (See Hazard Identification, Risk
Assessment, and Risk Control).
XXX uses services and or miscellaneous periodicals which provide, either in published or electronic
form, applicable EHS laws, rules, and regulations of the Federal, State and Local government. When
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reviewing legal and other requirements, a determination is made of how the legal and other
requirements apply to the environmental aspects and OH&S hazards.
a) International requirements for example, the European Union and or CE marks, are reviewed at
least annually for updates. XXX’s compliance obligations are linked or hyperlinked to other
requirements, therefore, any changes are made to the compliance requirements are tracked and
revised within the Environmental Aspects or Hazard Identification matrices.
b) At least annually or when there is a major rule change; EHS reviews the matrices and linked
compliance obligations. The Compliance Obligations Procedure list general requirements.
c) Other requirements are standards or best practices followed by XXX that are not necessarily
required by law. For example, NFPA, ASTM, CE, UL, ATEX, Bureau Veritas, DNV and ANSI.
Ref: Legal and Other / Compliance Obligations Procedure (or Matrix file)
XXX has developed action plans to address improvements in the IMS. These plans can include:
a) Significant environmental aspects.
b) Risk to injuries that are considered “High Risk” and identified as needed improvement. c)
Compliance obligations.
d) Improvement activities identified in the risk and opportunities analysis.
These action plans will consider technological options, financial, operational and business
requirements.
6.2 IMS objectives and planning to achieve them ISO 9001:2015 § 6.2
ISO 14001:2015 § 6.2
ISO 45001:2018 § 6.2
6.2.1
The Top Management has ensured that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), also known as quality,
environmental or safety objectives, are established at all relevant levels and functions based on key
processes identified at XXX. The objectives include those needed to meet requirements for product
and for the improvement of IMS processes. Such objectives are measurable and consistent with the
Quality and EHS Policy and take into consideration applicable requirements.
KPIs are monitored, communicated to the appropriate teams and updated as appropriate, based on
past results and applicable data.
The Business Objectives Matrix which includes the EHS Objectives is maintained by Quality
Assurance. Periodic review of the Business Objectives typically occurs during Management Review
and are determined to be as follows:
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When planning the KPIs, the company determines the necessary actions, the resources needed,
responsibilities for the KPIs, due dates, and the method of evaluating KPI results.
XXX will consider how action to achieve its objectives can be integrated into other XXX business
processes.
Any changes to the IMS are carried out in a planned manner. In order to make changes, the
following factors are taken into consideration.
a) purpose of the changes and their potential consequences on the IMS
b) impact on the integrity of the IMS;
c) availability of resources;
d) changes in responsibilities and authorities, as necessary
e) Change management is handled by the CAR process, Engineering change process, and Quality
Document Release.
7.1.1 General
XXX ensures provision of necessary resources to implement, maintain and continually improve its
IMS, and/or to address customer satisfaction. Through organizational evaluations, XXX determines
capabilities of and constraints on existing internal resources and the need to obtain resources from
external providers.
7.1.2 People
XXX determines and provides personnel necessary for the effective implementation of its IMS and
the operation and control of its processes. A documented procedure is implemented in order to
determine the minimum level of competence required for assigning responsibilities to personnel at
different levels.
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7.1.3 Infrastructure
The company determines, provides and maintains the infrastructure needed for the operation of its
processes and to achieve conformity of its product and services including:
IMS determines and manages the work environment needed for the operation of its processes and to
achieve conformity of products and services. Social, psychological and physical factors are taken into
consideration in determining the suitable work environment. As appropriate, factors such as noise,
temperature, humidity, heat, lighting, airflow, hygiene and weather protection are managed as part of
the system.
Note: If you lease your facilities – the landlord may be responsible – state what are the landlord’s
obligations, ie. HVAC, trash, recycling, fire system (alarms, sprinklers)
7.1.5 Monitoring and measuring resources Note: If your company has no calibrated equipment –
you can exclude this clause requirement in ISO 9001:2016
The procedure for Measurement Traceability, which describes responsibility and method of
calibration, includes the following activities:
• List(s) of monitoring and measuring devices requiring control and records related to calibration •
Calibration schedule
• Each applicable device will have related:
• Identification
• Calibration schedule (ref. Calibration records)
• Reference Standard (National or international) or the basis used for calibration/ verification in
absence of any existing Standard
• Equipment is subject to periodic maintenance and is safeguarded from adjustments which can
invalidate the calibration. Such equipment will be properly handled by authorized employees to
prevent damage/deterioration.
• Take appropriate action for any delivered product found to be nonconforming due to a lack of
equipment calibration/maintenance through a corrective action.
• Maintenance of records of calibration and verification to ensure fitness of purpose
XXX has determined the organizational knowledge necessary for the operation of its processes and
to ensure conformity of products and services. This knowledge is maintained as documented
information in various forms such as a spreadsheet detailing the knowledge base within the
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company, in various documented procedures and forms. This knowledge is made to the extent
necessary. ….. by IT data bases: ERP system, SharePoint, etc, etc,
XXX examines its current knowledge base and determines how to access or acquire additional
knowledge when addressing changing needs of the business, entering new product lines or when
addressing new trends in the marketplace.
To ensure employees are competent to perform respective tasks, XXX takes the following actions:
a) Identification of competence needs for personnel performing conformity to product quality
requirements, EHS compliance obligations for training employees. This can include Human
Resource succession planning and OJT.
b) Provide training or other actions to satisfy job needs. Training related to new additions to XXXs’
processes or any changes is provided to relevant employees. Such training is recorded through
a Training record form.
c) Provide training to personnel not employed by XXX. Records of this training is retained in the
EHS drive under visitor orientation records consisting of but no limited to customers,
contractors, and 2nd and 3rd party inspectors.
d) Evaluation of effectiveness of training is provided through performance reviews and/or other
actions taken by individual managers to ensure competence as required.
e) Awareness training, as applicable, is provided to employees regarding the relevance and
importance of their activities and their contribution towards achieving quality objectives.
f) Maintaining appropriate records of education, experience, training and skills.
XXX ensures that its employees and contractors who provide services to the company and who are
under its control are aware of the following:
Ref: XXX Communications Boards, emails, OSHA recordable (countdown form last injury clock)
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7.4.1 Flow of information and instructions related to the effective implementation of the IMS is in line with
the organization chart and process descriptions. General topics for internal communication may
include quality and EHS policies, objective and status of improvement actions taken, overall
effectiveness of the IMS, and requirements for corrective and preventive actions.
7.4.2 Internal XXX communication methods include Bulletin Boards, XXX Server folders,
committee meetings, postings, all hands meetings and others.
Any employee may communicate ideas / suggestions for IMS improvement to the management (e.g.
managers or supervisors) directly or through their management. Employee feedback is reviewed,
and necessary action is taken by management. If the feedback/suggestion is aimed at improving the
system or any process, it may be discussed during management meetings.
7.4.3 XXX also determines the responsibility and authority with appropriate methods of external
communication relevant to its IMS as necessary to reach the right audience. Document information
will be retained for both external and internal communications; as required.
XXX maintains documented information in the form of procedures and forms to meet the requirements
of the ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards as well as the requirements
of the company’s IMS for its effective operation.
Referenced documented procedures (listed above) describe the process of creating, updating and
controlling of documented information such as procedures and work instructions which are used to
ensure effective operation of the XXX IMS.
Appropriate identification (such as using a title, date, author or reference number), format and media
as well as review and approval for suitability and adequacy is ensured when creating and updating
documentation.
The documented information maintained by the company is controlled to ensure that is available and
suitable for use, wherever it is needed and that it is adequately protected so to maintain it in a proper
form as needed.
Operations Procedures
a) OP-B-001-01 Pump shaft straightness measurement
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b) OP-B-002-01 Shaft Quenching
c) OP-B-003-01 Balance drum assembly (XXX Engineering)
Can be software processes or functional services ----- depends on the business – flow charts, etc.
Test Procedures
EHS P-025 Chemical Accident Prevention Program (CAPP)
EHS Procedure List (EHS Training Requirements List)
EHS-P-024 Process Safety Management (PSM)
EHS-P-025 Risk Management Program (RPM)
XXX has planned and developed its IMS to carry out operations for ensuring products and services
are satisfactorily provided to its customers. A flow chart of major identified processes, including
product realization processes and their interrelation is provided in Appendix 1.
Planned changes are controlled through change control process and are reviewed for
consequences of unintended changes and if such changes exist, then action is taken to mitigate
any adverse effects.
The organization shall ensure that outsourced processes are controlled or influenced. The type and
extent of control or influence to be applied to the process(es) shall be defined within the IMS.
Note: If you deliver products and services that are not validated (i.e. tested by the customer - or in a
systems install / validation after delivery – this section of the standard can be excluded (8.5.1 f).
Service / Food / consumer products do this..
XXX has established controls to ensure that the design and development process for the products
and services address the life cycle of our products and services. This is done by:
a) When procurement of products and services are reviewed, considerations will be made
regarding cost, materials sustainability and recyclability, and when possible, this review will
be considered during the vendor evaluation process.
b) When possible, environmental requirements will be made with outside vendors, when
possible only UL, CSA, ATEX, or CE certified products will be purchased. CE marked
materials for electronics will already conform to the RoHS banned labelling requirements for
electronics and other electrical circuits.
c) The final disposition of any product will be placed into final Manufacture Data Book (MDB)
documents for the product. Specific product manuals will direct the customer to properly
recycle all metals and electronics when the pump and associated equipment is being
decommissioned. Document information will be retained.
For small businesses life cycle can be explained by a simple flow chart:
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Delivery of Office Supplies --- Use (Company’s EMS takes care of in-house environmental aspects) –
reduction in impacts ----- Electronic delivery of services or if in print – outsourcing print media product – this
will all depend on the business. Most small businesses have minimal life cycle impacts.
XXX, when updating and designing production requirements or products will use the concept of
hierarchy of controls in order of preference with regard to risk management principles.
The following arrangements have been established for communication with the customer:
# Activity Method
a. Product and services information Sales, Marketing and/or
project management with
associated materials
b. Handling of enquiries, and Order Fulfillment Procedure
orders changes
c. Customer feedback Low Customer Support
d. Customer complaints Action Procedure
Customer Scorecard
During the quoting and proposal process, the sales processes will be followed. After the project and
formal handover process is completed the primarily means of communications with the customer will
reside with the Project Manager and Project Engineer, other departments; Quality and EHS will
provide support to PM, until the project and MDBs, CE, Environmental and Safety Declarations are
completed.
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Depending upon the complaints or customer feedback, this IMS has the provision to initiate
corrective actions and take other actions to ensure customer satisfaction and continual
improvement.
8.2.2 Determining the requirements related to products and services; including EHS Procurement
and Contractor
Ref: QP-A-072-01 Statement of Work; Request for Quote / Proposal Package Sales Process
EP-A-001-01 Product Realization – Engineering
XXX’s Sales and Applications Engineering (R&D) departments are responsible for administering
requirements to ensure orders are properly handled, during the initial quoting process; RFP / RFQ
processes; which can include:
Government RFQ and proposal process differ – your company will have to define this.
Documented information as evidence of the review and any subsequent actions are maintained. If
the customer does not provide their requirements in writing, the requirements must be confirmed
prior to acceptance. Where product requirements are changed, all documents are amended, and
personnel made aware of the changes.
Ref: Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Emergency Response Plan and Fire Prevention Plan
XXX maintains an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), which identifies the potential for incidents,
accidents and emergency situations that can impact the environment or workplace health and
safety and how XXX will respond to them. The EAP is located on the server, paper copies are
available in the Director of Environmental, Health & Safety’s office. XXX reviews and revises this
plan, if necessary after an EHS incident, accident or emergency, and annually as required.
Emergency drills are completed, and documented information is saved electronically within the SHE
and Facilities server drives.
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8.2.4 Management of Change
XXX has established a process for the implementation and control of planned changes that
influence it health and safety performance such as:
a) New products, processes or services
b) Changes to work processes, procedures, equipment, or XXX’s organizational structure
c) Changes to applicable compliance obligations
d) Changes to knowledge or information concerning hazards and associated risks
e) Developments in knowledge and technology
XXX will control all risk to injuries weather a process is temporary in nature of permanent, to review
the consequences of unintended changes, and where applicable, to take action to mitigate any
adverse effect that might arise as a result of the occurrence of change. This can result in changes
in:
a) Technology
b) Plant and equipment
c) Facilities
d) Work practices and procedures
e) Design specifications
f) Raw materials
g) Employees
h) Compliance obligation (Legal and other)
8.3 Design and development of products and services (or Exclude) ISO 9001:2015 § 8.3
(NOTE – IF this section is excluded – just state it is excluded and move on. If the site does have
part of the Design – ie. Engineering Design and install of equipment for production (food processes)
you can not except this clause in total. If there are corporate procedures addressing commissioning
and decommissioning equipment and product validation runs – reference them here.)
Ref: Sales Flow Process – Appendix 4
EP-A-001-F-01 - Engineering Design and Development process
EP-A-001-01 Product Realization and Design
EP-A-001-F-02 - Engineering Change Order process
EP-A-001-F-03 - Engineering Functional Testing process
8.3.1 General
XXX has established, implemented and maintained documented design and development
processes as referenced above. These documented procedures ensure that provision of products
and services is per planned arrangements.
XXX plans and controls the design and development of their products through procedures for
hardware and software designs. These procedures provide information for design and development
planning, communication links and associated responsibilities.
Specific requirements for design and development planning include the following: a)
design and development stages, activities
b) review, verification and validation that are appropriate to each design and development stage
c) responsibilities and authorities for design and development
d) internal and external resources
e) communication links and interfaces between personnel involved in the process
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f) involvement of customers and users in the design and development process, such as user
acceptance tests, beta testing of hardware and software etc.
g) requirement for providing products and services
h) levels of control over the process as specified by customers and other relevant parties
Planning output is updated and communicated as appropriate, as the design and development
progresses.
Evidence that design and development requirements have been met are maintained as documented
information.
Inputs relating to product requirements are determined by various means. These inputs include:
a) Sales and Applications Engineering – Handover Documents
b) General Arrangement Drawings
b) Functional and performance requirements (Handover Documents and Pump Technical Data
Sheets)
c) Applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
d) Where applicable, information derived from previous similar designs
e) Other requirements essential for design and development including potential consequences
of failure depending on product and service type
These inputs are reviewed for adequacy. Requirements are complete, unambiguous and not in
conflict with each other. Documented information of inputs and review of inputs are maintained per
procedural requirements.
XXX design and development processes have built in controls to ensure that:
a) The resulting output of the design and development process is well defined
b) Design reviews are conducted as necessary to ensure that results meet the requirements
c) Verification of activities are conducted to match inputs with outputs
d) Validation activities are conducted to the extent necessary to ensure that resulting products
and services meet the intended application and use
e) If there are any issues identified during design reviews, verification or validation stages then
necessary actions are taken to resolve these issues
Documented evidence pertaining to the information in (a) through (e) above is retained.
The outputs of design and development are provided in a form that enables verification against the
design and development input and are approved prior to release. Such outputs include the design.
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Engineering, Project Management / Quality Assurance ensures that design and development
outputs:
Documented information from design and development outputs is retained in appropriate form.
In case of changes in design and development, authorized Engineering personnel evaluate the
changes. All changes to design and development are reviewed, verified and validated, as
appropriate, and approved (including customer acceptance) before implementation. This is to
ensure that there is no adverse impact on conformity to requirements.
The reviews of design and development changes include evaluation of the effect of the changes on
product and services already delivered.
8.4 Control of externally provided processes, products and services ISO 9001:2015 § 8.4
8.4.1 General
XXX ensures that externally provided processes, products and services conform to specified
requirements.
a) XXX has a documented procedure for vendor selection and approval providing information on
methods to control purchasing, implement vendor qualification and evaluate processes in order
to ensure that the purchased product and service conform to the purchase requirements.
b) Completed qualification and subsequent evaluation along with any follow-up carried out for
approved vendors are maintained as records.
c) In addition, vendor control is also established through monitoring of vendor performance with
regards non-conforming materials, on-time delivery and quality of the products delivered.
XXX maintains documented information as evidence on the activities above and any action items
resulting thereof.
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Ref: QP-A-074-01 Purchasing
QP-C-002-01 Receiving
XXX ensures that externally provided processes, products and services do not adversely affect the
company’s ability to consistently deliver conforming products and services to its customers.
d) Verification, or other activities, necessary to ensure that the externally provided processes,
products and services meet requirements.
The QP-C-002-01 Receiving Procedure the necessary requirements for verification of purchased
product to ensure that purchased product meets purchase requirements.
XXX has a documented procedure to describe the purchasing process and the requirements for
providing purchase order information to external providers on the following:
a) Processes, products and services to be provided. This will include all facets of quality, safety and
environmental requirements.
b) Approval of products and services; methods, process and equipment; release of products and
services
c) Any required competence criteria for personnel
d) Methods of interaction with XXX and points of contact (described in P.O.s and service contracts)
e) Control and monitoring of vendor performance as determined by the company, such as through
Material Review Boards (MRBs) or Performance Review Boards.
f) Any verification or validation activities which the company or its customers might intend to
perform at vendor’s premises
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Final Assembly Flowchart – Appendix 7
Shipping process – Appendix 6
Testing – processes and procedures
Production and provision at XXX is planned and controlled through the following ways, as
applicable:
Where appropriate, XXX identifies its outputs (products and services) by suitable means.
Identification and traceability related to incoming products is described, maintained and
implemented in the ECO process.
As applicable, products are identified by P/N, S/N, and board revision numbers. Nonconforming
products are clearly marked per the control of non-conforming products procedure.
For small business – contract numbers, project numbers, customer names are normally used for ID
and traceability – especially any formal written reports or products requested. If your company does
not require this – exclude it. Applies to Human Resources / services with no formal report
requirement, i.e. hotels.
8.5.3 Property belonging to customers or external providers (Note: if you have no customer
property – exclude this clause)
XXX has established a procedure to document the process for handling customer property or the
property belonging to external providers.
XXX will exercise care to maintain, protect and safeguard all customer supplied equipment
(including intellectual property, as applicable) as well as property belonging to external providers. If
any such property is lost, damaged, or otherwise found to be unsuitable for use, it is recorded as
documented information and reported to the affected party as outlined in the procedure.
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8.5.4 Preservation (Note: if you are a service provider – no products involved – exclude this clause)
Preservation of outputs during production and service provision includes conformity to requirements
for identification, handling, packaging, storage and protection of incoming and finished products and
during delivery process.
XXX has determined and requirements for post-delivery activities for its products and services by
considering:
• applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
• potential undesired consequences
• nature, use and intended lifetime of its products and services
• customer requirements
• customer feedback
XXX Project Management is responsible for administering requirements to ensure orders are
properly finalized after the FAT and the Logistics department is responsible for final delivery
requirements. Support for final packaging and shipment may be given by the Operations
department.
XXX reviews and controls changes for production or service provision, to the extent necessary to
ensure continuing conformity with requirements. XXX retains documented information describing
the results of the review of changes, the person(s) authorizing the change, and any necessary
actions arising from the review.
XXX monitors and measures the required characteristics of the product to verify that product and
service requirements have been met. This is carried out at appropriate stages of the manufacturing
processes in accordance with the product quality requirements. All products are monitored and
measured to determine how well they comply with pump specs and quality requirements.
Evidence of conformity with the acceptance criteria is maintained through inspection and monitoring
and measuring records; primarily the Pump FAT report. The records include Management employees
authorized to release final product. Product release will not proceed until all the required processes
have been satisfactorily completed, unless otherwise approved by management and, where
applicable, by the customer.
Note: Small business deliverables – if you are in people resources – the approval of the require
employee skill set. The client may determine termination….for not being the right fit. Instead of a
product --- it’s the final employee skill set that is determined by the customer. In the section above –
you can find “Product” and replace that with “Associate / Employee Skillset” need to define it for
your company.
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8.7 Control of nonconforming outputs ISO 9001:2015 § 8.7
Procedures have been established at various levels of the company for control of non-conforming
products, both hardware and any pump accessories. These procedures describe:
XXX tracks all Non-conforming Product in the XXX CAR database. The database is used to
provide feedback on vendor performance and for documenting non-conformities in the IMS.
All the above processes generate documented evidence which is retained by the company as
evidence of control of nonconforming outputs.
9.1.1 General
The following methods have been developed to plan and implement the processes such as
monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation. These help in evaluating performance and
effectiveness of the IMS. As needed, documented information is retained as evidence. XXX monitors,
and measures the key characteristics of their activities, which may have an impact on the environment
or workplace health and safety. EHS equipment that needs calibration is tracked by the Quality
Assurance Department through the calibration program, or directly by EHS through agreements with
equipment vendors and service providers. A summary of equipment that requires calibration is
maintained by the Quality department.
XXX collects a variety of data relevant to our potentially significant impacts that include:
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The performance of the IMS is monitored annually through the internal management system audits,
and annually through the external management system assessments. Results from the IMS audits
are communicated to appropriate management.
Conformity of Internal audit for Internal Audit results 1. Identification of root cause for
QMS with ISO QMS and completion of nonconformance
9001:2015, ISO corrective and 2. Prompt preventive and corrective
14001:2015 and preventive action action
ISO 45001 3. Conducting regular audits and
standards management reviews
XXX monitors customer satisfaction for key customers on a regular basis. Customer satisfaction is
determined by a number of data set points tracked in the section below (9.1.3 Analysis and
Evaluation). This data may be compiled by Project Management, Sales and The Director of Quality
on a periodic basis for further analysis with a focus on continual improvement and customer
satisfaction. Such data is analyzed per section 9.1.3 of this manual.
XXX evaluates compliance with applicable EHS compliance obligations through internal audits, and
third-party compliance audits annually. If the compliance audits are conducted under attorney client
privilege, then XXX respects that privilege and maintains strict confidentiality on report visibility and
distribution. Reports are not shared with other 3rd parties.
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Periodically, but at least annually, EHS reviews the laws, rules and regulations contained in the
legal and other matrices within the Environmental Aspects and Hazard ID matrices.
Records of audits, facility tours, and risk assessments are located on the EHS drive. Incident
reports are located on the Incident Database or EHS drive.
XXX determines, collects and analyzes appropriate data to demonstrate the suitability and
effectiveness of the quality management system and to evaluate where continual improvement of the
effectiveness of the quality management system can be made. This includes data generated as a
result of monitoring and measurement and from other relevant sources.
Companywide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are monitored for data analysis.
Significant aspects of such data will be analyzed through management review meetings.
An internal audit procedure is maintained as documented information to ensure that the IMS is
effectively implemented, maintained and conforms to the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015, ISO
14001:2015 and the ISO 45001:2018 Standards and to the Integrated management system
requirements established by XXX.
This procedure describes requirements for the audit program including; audit interval/ frequency,
methods, responsibilities and authorities to conduct audits, report results and follow up activities.
Internal Audits are documented to ensure that the IMS conforms to the following and is being
effectively implemented and maintained:
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9.3 Management Review
ISO9001:2015 § 9.3
ISO 14001:2015 § 9.3
ISO 45001:2018 § 9.3
9.3.1 General
Top management reviews the IMS at least once a year, and after each complete internal audit
cycle. Inputs to reviews include the following topics (as a minimum) to ensure continuing suitability,
adequacy and effectiveness of the system.
Market strategy, strategic direction and other internal/external issues influenced by the industry and relevant
to the organizations interests may also serve as discussion points.
Management review meeting minutes provide the output of reviews that includes decisions and
actions on:
A documented management review meetings records, required agenda items and documented
information necessary to maintain as evidence will be retained.
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10 Improvement ISO 9001:2015 § 10
ISO 14001:2015 § 10
ISO 45001:2018 § 10
XXX determines and selects opportunities for improvement and implement any necessary actions to
meet customer requirements and enhance customer satisfaction by doing the following:
XXX has documented procedures to address product non-conformities as well non-conformities due
to systemic issues or those arising from complaints.
Documented information as procedures have been established at various levels of the company for
control of non-conforming products. These procedures describe:
Incidents are recorded in the appropriate database and managed per the EHS P-005 Incident
Investigations procedure.
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Corrective actions generated by incident reporting and investigation are evaluated and managed per
the CAR database system. The incident investigation form will be used to document the root cause,
corrective action and effectiveness review for each injury or near miss investigation.
The principles as risk assessment and risk reduction will apply to incident investigations. Root cause
analysis is the key to progressive improvement and requires XXX to determine what caused or causes
have been identified for the incident or nonconformity, what can be actioned to address the cause,
review any risk assessments or establish a new assessment – as required before implementing an
action. Simply, once as an action plan is implemented, prior to the action to correct the incident is
made; the appropriate risk assessment is verified. This is to avoid causing more risk to injuries (i.e.
the fix would cause more risks to injury). This may include re-assessing the Hazard Identification
matrix.
XXX ensures continual improvement of the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of its Integrated
management system through the use of:
Needs and opportunities arising from the above are addressed as part of continual improvement
and to provide the intended quality product, expected outcomes for enhanced environmental and
safety performance.
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Appendix 1 Sequence Of Interactions
Appendix 2
Sales Flow Chart
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Appendix 3
Shipping Flow
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Appendix 4
Operations Process Flows
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Appendix 5
Facilities Boundaries
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COMPANY LOGO
HERE EHS-001-01
IMS PROCEDURE REV. A
2. Scope
This procedure applies to all employees work for, or on behalf of GSF while on GSF facilities.
3. References:
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems
Integrated Management System Manual (IMS Manual)
4. Definitions
Environment: Surroundings in which the company operates, including air, water, land, natural resources,
flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation (from ISO 14001 Section 3.2.1).
Interested party: Person or organization (3.1.4) that can affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be
affected by a decision or activity.
EXAMPLE: Customers, communities, suppliers, regulators, non-governmental organizations, investors, and
employees. Note 1 to entry: To “perceive itself to be affected” means the perception has been made known
to the organization.
5. Procedure: Understanding the Organization and it’s Context ISO 14001:2015 § 4.1
ISO 45001:2018 § 4.1
XXXXX has determined external and internal issues that are relevant to its purpose and that affect its ability
to achieve the intended outcomes of its environmental management system. The intended outcomes of the
EMS include:
This is done through the analysis of XXXXX ’s vision, values, objectives and policies as described on the
company’s website and within the EMS. Internal and external issues related to the environmental conditions
are listed in Section (7) of this procedure (in the second column – Interest partied – What they expect /
issues).
The process of understanding the context of the organization for the requirements of 4.1 and 4.2 of the ISO
14001:2015 standard involves the description of the company as noted within the website at:
[Link]
The interested parties, both internal and external are identified below. They include a 3-pillar approach to
summarize the needs and expectations of these parties inherent in the organizations they represent. They
include:
City of Industry
Chamber of Commerce
Schools / Universities Temporary
Employee Agencies
Trade and Industry Associations
Freight Carriers
Insurance Carrier
Environmental Community
Programs / Golden State
Foundation
1. Identify the interest of the Organization, their degree of influence and interest groups.
2. Establish what is expected of them in the organization.
3. Describe the risks and opportunities that may affect the system.
The scope of the IMS covers the following addresses and activities (Ref: Quality, EHS Manual). The scope of
this management system includes - the policies, procedures, and requirements of the Quality, Environmental,
Safety Management System for the ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 standard. Consideration
was given to all interested parties within the context of the organization in section 4.1 and 4.2 of this manual.
The scope is made available upon request. This manual applies to the physical boundaries at the fence line and
activities located at:
Andador XXXXXXXXXXXX
ADRESSSES
The manufacture and distribution of Household products, cleaners and air fresheners
Note: This scope applies to all XXXX employees and those working on XXXX’s behalf. It will be communicated to
interested parties upon request.
XXXXX has established and documented an Integrated Management System (AMS), which provides
mechanisms for continual improvement of the AMS and systematic methodology for ensuring, monitoring and
measuring customer satisfaction, limiting impacts to the environment.
DISTRIBUTION – LOGISTICS
Management
Polices / Mgt PLANNING
Review / KPIs
E ACT (Management Review / KPIs) E
X Support Resources X
T IT Cust.
T
Internal Corrective
E Action (CA) Feedback E
Audit
R R
Facilities / Improvement
N Maintenance N
A CHECKING A
L HR L
C Security C
Receiving
U Warehouse U
DOING
S S
T T
Operational Control
O O
(Logistics Service Delivery)
M GSF Order M
E Process (JDE) Receipt /Product ID E
R - Inventory R
Staging - Order
Completion
/ Dry Storage /
Labelling
S Customer Finished
S
U Order Cold Storage Goods U
P Management P
P (ROP) P
L Pick Process L
I Shipping I
E Packaging Prep. Load Truck E
R R
Print / Pallet
Revision History
Rev. Para. Description By Approved Date
A All Initial Release TC CV 20JUN2018
XXX ensures conformity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 through various measures such as assigning responsibilities to top management for maintaining IMS conformity, delivering intended quality, and environmental and safety outputs. Additionally, internal audits are conducted to monitor and report on the performance and opportunities for improvement of the IMS .
The Integrated Management System (IMS) within an organization relies heavily on an effective document control process to ensure that information is current and consistent with organizational standards. The document states that all IMS related documents are controlled, maintained, and accessible electronically as CONTROLLED documents. Once printed, these documents lose this controlled status, indicating the importance of version control and distribution management within the IMS .
The management review process contributes to continuous improvement by evaluating the effectiveness and suitability of the IMS through comprehensive analysis of performance data, identifying trends, and assessing opportunities for improvement. It includes discussions on previous actions, changes in internal and external issues, and adequacy of resources, facilitating informed decisions and strategic adjustments .
The company employs strategies such as promoting process approaches and ensuring the integration of IMS requirements into business processes. This involves setting quality and EHS objectives aligned with strategic goals, ensuring resource availability, and focusing on continual improvement and risk-based thinking in decision-making .
XXX employs a risk management matrix to evaluate risks and opportunities, considering the context of the organization and the needs of interested parties. Specific actions include implementing processes to ensure intended results, enhancing beneficial effects, preventing undesirable outcomes, and achieving continuous improvement .
Involvement of non-managerial roles enhances the EHS system by leveraging employees' insights and participation in key areas such as incident investigations, risk assessments, and control activities. This participation allows for a broader range of perspectives in identifying safety suggestions and contributes to more effective EHS practices and culture within the organization .
IMS integrity during changes is maintained by a structured approach where top management assigns responsibilities and ensures conformance to ISO standards. The organization evaluates risks and opportunities associated with changes, and any changes are assessed for their impact on conformity with requirements. Processes for control of planned changes include proper evaluation, verification, and validation before implementation .
XXX ensures effective execution of its internal audit procedure by defining audit criteria, selecting impartial auditors, conducting audits with set methods and intervals, and reporting results to relevant management. The audits assess IMS conformity and facilitate continual improvement through documented evidence and follow-up actions .
Documented information in design and development processes is crucial for maintaining consistency and ensuring conformity with input requirements. It serves as evidence of design outputs and changes, supports verification and validation, and facilitates communication throughout the process. This documentation ensures that product and service characteristics meet their intended purpose and maintain compliance with applicable standards .
Top management plays a crucial role in driving QEHS initiatives by taking accountability for the effectiveness of Quality Management Systems, integrating IMS requirements into business processes, ensuring resource availability, and promoting risk-based thinking across the organization. They also lead by setting compatible quality and EHS policies and objectives with the strategic direction of the company .