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Dr John FitzGerald

Director & Founder of deGRANDSON Global. Spent 15 years in the manufacturing industry and 25 years training, consulting & auditing management systems

How to do an ISO 14001 Gap Analysis

ISO 14001

Always start with a Gap Analysis Whether you are starting from 'scratch' or whether you already have an Environmental Management System, a Gap Analysis is essential to establish the issues and topics that require correction or improvement and which may inform your ISO 14001 EMS Implementation Project.

14 Feb 2025

ISO 45001 Certification Documentation and Toolkit

ISO 14001

Starting your journey towards ISO 45001 compliance is an important step in ensuring the safety and well-being of your workforce. That said, the path to compliance can often appear intimidating, especially when first presented with complex documentation requirements. ISO 45001 itself does not require specific documents. Still, it outlines requirements for establishing and maintaining an ...

13 Feb 2025

When is a Calibration Certificate NOT a Calibration Certificate

ISO 17025

13 Feb 2025

Finding the Right ISO Auditor Courses

Finding ISO internal auditor and lead auditor training can be discouraging for some individuals and companies. Limited course offerings or content that does not match specific ISO Management System standards can make it difficult to find the right ISO training program.

13 Feb 2025

Combined compliance with GDPR and ISO 27001: the Best Strategy

Data Protection

May 25th, 2018, struck terror into the hearts of those who had ignored the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). On that date the EU Regulations came into force, carrying eye-watering fines for gross offenders in protecting the sensitive personal data of EU Citizens (see table below).

11 Feb 2025

Essential Documentation for ISO 13485 Certification

There are 139 (sic) instances in ISO 13485:2016 Standard where documentation is mentioned. In developing your documentation, a careful check must be made to ensure that all applicable mentions of documentation are acted upon. These requirements give regulators tick-box items to check, so external auditors will not want to leave any unchecked instances behind for a subsequent regulatory inspection ...

11 Feb 2025

ISO Internal Audit Program best practice

ISO Auditing

Don't waste time and effort on ISO Internal Audits! For many, Internal Audits are a sterile and mandatory drudge, carried out solely to obtain some records to show in an inane internal audit report to the external auditor. Such audits add no value to the organization for the resources applied. Yet, many organizations extract great value from the activity, including monetary value, which will ...

07 Feb 2025

Proper Safety Management Protects Everyone

ISO 45001

06 Feb 2025

Workplace Safety Calendar

ISO 45001

04 Feb 2025

ISO 45001 and Workplace Safety Regulations Around the World

ISO 45001

A review of workplace safety regulations across the globe and how they relate to ISO 45001 requirements. ISO 45001, the international standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems, offers a voluntary yet comprehensive framework aimed at enhancing employee safety, minimizing workplace risks, and promoting the well-being of all. While compliance with or certification to ...

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News and Commentary on ISO Management System Standards

Dr John FitzGerald

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How to do an ISO 14001 Gap Analysis

ISO 45001 Certification Documentation and Toolkit

When is a Calibration Certificate NOT a Calibration Certificate

Finding the Right ISO Auditor Courses

Combined compliance with GDPR and ISO 27001: the Best Strategy

Essential Documentation for ISO 13485 Certification

ISO Internal Audit Program best practice

Proper Safety Management Protects Everyone

Workplace Safety Calendar

ISO 45001 and Workplace Safety Regulations Around the World

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