The ISO 45001 standard will help organizations reduce the burden of occupational injuries and diseases by providing a framework to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks and create better, safer working conditions, all over the world.   How long will OHSAS 18001 customers have to upgrade? All certificates to OHSAS 18001 will expire March 12, 2021. […]

Written by: Elizabeth Field So your company has obtained or upgraded its certification, and now you are relieved because all of your company’s hard work has paid off. You may also be wondering “how can I let everyone know about my company’s certification.” DQS Inc. wants to help you get the most out of being […]

  To help answer any GDPR questions you might have, we have compiled some of the questions asked during our GDPR Compliance Webinar.   Q: Is GDPR certification a voluntary or mandatory certification for organizations? A: GDPR Certification is a voluntary certification as per the GDPR regulation. However, if you are a processor working for […]

Written By: Subrata Guha 1.0 Objective DQS has conducted an integrated assessment combining ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC. This case study explains the approach used and benefits derived from this method. All data used in this document are indicative. Actual data could not be shared to protect the confidentiality of the […]

The First Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) National Quality Awards Ceremony was held at the Georgetown Club in Georgetown, Guyana on October 13, 2017. Sixteen companies were considered for the large, medium, and small company quality awards. These awards were based on the seven ISO Quality Management Principles. The Platinum (first place) Manufacture Award […]

Author: Subrata Guha ISO/IEC DIS 20000-1:2017 is about to become the newest revised international standard when it comes to IT service management. About ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 is a global service management system standard which describes the requirements for the service provider to improve their service management system. Aiming to provide control and efficiency to […]

Author: Joe Mansour The ISO 9001:2015 standard was first announced in September of 2015, leaving a three-year window to update ISO 9001, but with less than six months left in that window, more and more organizations are gearing up to make the necessary enhancements, and the task of upgrading for some is becoming rather urgent. […]

Author: Candace Orbaugh, Sustainability Programs Manager   Five years after the decision to establish an international standard for occupational health and safety, ISO has now announced the approval of ISO 45001. The comprehensive revision of BS OHSAS 18001 didn’t just change its name; ISO 45001 has a High Level Structure providing uniform structure for all […]

Author: Cindy Soltis The IATF transition hasn’t been an easy process for anyone. Planning seems to be an area of concern for a lot of people; below are five tips to make planning your IATF transition easier. 1. Compile the Items Specified of the CF167 Form The CF167 Form, sent by your auditor(s), is not […]