Benefits of ISO Certification for Your Workplace

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards are an internationally recognized standard that helps businesses ensure consistent quality, health and safety, and environmental performance.

In Australia and New Zealand, ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards are adopted and modified to meet the specific needs of the local industries and are prefaced with "AS/NZS" (Australian/New Zealand Standard).

Obtaining an AS/NZS ISO certification is a great way to demonstrate your commitment to excellence in these areas. Let's look at the benefits of obtaining an ISO certification at your workplace. 

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001 is the most widely used standard in the world. It focuses on creating a quality management system that helps organisations meet customer requirements while also striving for continual improvement.

By becoming certified in AS/NZS 9001, you are demonstrating to customers that you have processes and procedures to ensure consistent quality throughout all aspects of your business operations. In addition, it can help make sure products and services comply with applicable regulations and laws.

Health & Safety

ISO 45001 is designed to help businesses create a safe working environment for employees by implementing an effective occupational health and safety management system.

An AS/NZS ISO 45001 certificate shows clients that you are committed to providing a safe workplace for everyone who works in it, which can help build trust between you and your customers. It also allows you to assess potential risks before they become issues so that dangerous situations can be avoided altogether.

Environmentally-Friendly Practices

ISO 14001 is meant to encourage companies to reduce their environmental impact by establishing an effective environmental management system (EMS). With this type of system, businesses can monitor their usage of natural resources and their emissions levels more closely, enabling them to make better decisions about how they use energy and resources in their operations.

Additionally, being certified in AS/NZS 14001 demonstrates your company’s commitment to sustainability, making customers feel more confident in doing business with you.

Final thoughts

No matter what type of business you run, it’s important to show customers that you are serious about quality, health and safety, and environmental standards. 

Obtaining an AS/NZS ISO certification is one way to do this, as it will prove that your organisation has taken steps towards improving its practices in these areas. This not only makes customers feel more secure about using your services but also gives them peace of mind knowing that they can trust your commitment towards providing high-quality products or services while maintaining ethical standards at all times.

Take a look at our ISO-aligned management systems today to learn how you can take your business to the next level!

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Author - Craig Cruickshank is the HSEQ Manager and Senior Technical Advisor at SafetyDocs by SafetyCulture.

Craig comes from a construction and environmental background, with experience in both the private and public sectors and is passionate about making health and safety information easy to find and understand for everyone.

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