Frequently Asked Questions
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We have an external audit scheduled at short notice. What should we do?
Don't panic. We regularly support organisations preparing for certification, surveillance and recertification audits. We can carry out a certification readiness review, identify any gaps or outstanding actions and provide practical recommendations to help ensure you're prepared before the audit takes place.
We don't have anyone available to conduct our internal audits. Can you help?
Yes. Many organisations outsource internal auditing due to limited resources, competing priorities or the need for independence. We can provide internal auditing support across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and Integrated Management Systems.
A key member of our management team has left the business. Can you help?
Yes. We regularly support organisations following the departure of quality, compliance, environmental, health & safety or management system personnel. We can provide temporary support to help maintain compliance obligations and prepare for upcoming audits.
Our internal audit programme has fallen behind schedule. Is that a problem?
Internal audits are a key requirement of most management systems and should be completed in accordance with your audit programme. If audits have slipped due to workload, staffing changes or resource constraints, we can help bring your programme back on track.
We need an independent assessment of our QHSE system. Can you assist?
Absolutely. An independent review can provide valuable insight into system performance, identify opportunities for improvement and highlight potential issues before they become customer, supplier or certification concerns.
We need to qualify or approve a supplier. Can you help?
Yes. We can undertake independent supplier and vendor audits to support supplier qualification, approval and ongoing performance evaluation activities.
Can you support supplier qualification audits against API Q1, API Q2 or customer-specific requirements?
Yes. We can support supplier evaluations, vendor assessments and supply chain assurance activities against customer, contractual and industry-specific requirements, including API Q1 and API Q2.
We don't require a full-time Quality, HSEQ or Compliance Manager. What are our options?
Many organisations use outsourced support to maintain management systems, support audits and provide specialist expertise without the cost of a full-time resource. We can provide flexible support tailored to your requirements.
Can you help after certification has been achieved?
Yes. We regularly support organisations following certification with surveillance audit preparation, internal auditing, management system maintenance, supplier management and continual improvement activities.
We're considering ISO certification. Where should we start?
A Gap Analysis is often the most effective starting point. We can review your existing arrangements, identify what is already in place and help establish a practical route towards certification.
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