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25/01/2022

5 Reasons Why Toolbox Meetings Are Important

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24/01/2022

We all know that connecting IT solutions is key. That is why we introduced Qooling Connect. To make it a bit more practical we dived a bit deeper into which processes you can automate by connecting different solutions.

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To really make QHSE an integrated part of the organization, connecting your QHSE platform to other IT solutions has become critical.

13/01/2022

QHSE is getting more important. To make sure your organization can reach the next level, Digitalization is key. Make sure you are ready for it. https://bit.ly/3KfM1BJ

17/12/2021

6 Topics That Always Come up During an Audit

There are certain topics that always pop up during the yearly audit. After the High-Level Structure (HLS) has been introduced, these topics start to align among certain standards, making it a lot more consistent. Also, this alignment makes it a lot easier to address these topics if, of course, the approach has been described properly. We will touch upon six of these topics to see how you can address them before the audit.

What Does the Context of the Organization Look Like?
This has everything to do with how the organization operates within its parameters. Having a clear understanding of these parameters and the world the organization operates in helps to find the right spot for the organization. It is not just for complying with ISO standards; it is great for an organization to find its sweet spot in the world and thrive. Align the strengths of the company with the world it operates in allows for great success. It is important to set the parameters the company operates in not too wide; otherwise, it gets hard to structure the context properly.

Which Risks Are Involved?
Doing business inevitably comes with risks embedded within; hence, a risk assessment is of great value. These risks can be big or small, but they are always there. Risks can be related to health and safety, quality, and of course, environmental. Having them on the radar and effectively managing them is key for almost every ISO standard out there. It is always a good idea to have some kind of structured way of handling and classifying the risk, regardless of the category they are in. Obviously, managing these risks isn’t done just for the ISO audit; it is what every top manager should do.

Which Stakeholders Are Important to the Organization?
As with the risks, after introducing the HLS, every organization needs to be aware of its stakeholders and how they impact the organization. The stakeholder analysis can be done regardless of the ISO standard the organization complies with. Having a clear overview of the stakeholders is key. Also, understanding the implications of not communicating properly with certain stakeholders has to be understood. This way, a well-thought-out communication plan can be created for certain types of stakeholders. For example, how do you communicate with your employees or with customers?

Which Goals Do You Have?
The goals and objectives the organization has are obviously not just for being certified to an ISO standard. Every organization has certain goals they want to achieve within the coming year or even five years. However, to comply with an ISO standard, these goals need to be communicated effectively and also be clearly measurable. This way, progress can be tracked over time.

How Does the Organization Improve?
Most ISO standards have continuous improvement as their foundation. The PDCA cycle is the starting point for most standards, so as an organization, it is important to show how this fundament is built into the organization. Obviously, the goals in the previous point are a great way to show this, but also the next point on how the organization handles change clarifies this. When the organization changes something, this is mostly done for the better; hence, the organization is improving. This way, you also see how the different aspects of the standard are helping the organization to align certain processes and make them empower each other.

How Do You Manage Change?
How an organization manages changes is getting more and more important. The environment the organization operates in changes at a rapid pace. Having a consistent approach to handling these changes is a good way to make sure you take these changes to your advantage. In clause 6.3 of the ISO9001:2015 standard, we also see the emphasis of ISO on what to do with changes. Having a proper process in place makes it much easier to answer this question.

Obviously, many questions will come up during an audit, but these are some of the important ones. Not just from a compliance standpoint but also for the organization itself.

28/01/2021

Don’t forget that when you maintain your own level of , it's critical that suppliers are able to provide the same level of quality. When it comes to selecting suppliers, every company has its own criteria. However, we do see some common criteria used pretty regularly. Make sure you have the best supplier selection process to immediately improve your quality.

When it comes to selecting suppliers, every company has its own criteria. However, we do see some common criteria used pretty regularly.

20/01/2021

Management of change is key in running an effective system. Automating this procedure will speed up the process and give great structure to how the organization manages the change. How do you manage your changes?

Management of change is an important process in lots of organizations because it structures how an organization handles change and the impact it has.

07/01/2021

Luckily 2020 has finally come to an end, and 2021 has begun. 2021 will probably be full of transition and change, which will be quite a year for you managers. With light at the end of the tunnel, it is important to make sure the management system becomes more robust and can function without much friction.

2021 will probably be full of transition and change, which will be quite a year for QHSE managers. Life and work will come back to normal.

23/12/2020

We wish you all the best for 2021. Thank you for your support during the past year. Enjoy your holidays and stay safe! On behalf of the whole Qooling team.

17/12/2020

Are you still questioning why to invest in a and Platform? We speak to dozens of companies on a daily basis about why to move to a platform. These are some of the most important reasons we have learned from our customers.

Are you still questioning why to invest in a Quality and Safety Platform? These are 5 Benefits QHSE platform will bring.

16/12/2020

As managers, we’ve learned a lot during this pandemic. Digitization is indispensable to keep up with and more important than ever. Be wise and engage your colleagues and external experts to boost your QHSE management. What’s your biggest learning point as a QHSE manager during Covid19?

COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on lives and businesses all around the world. As QHSE managers, we’ve learned a lot during this pandemic.

11/12/2020

To really improve the culture it is important to perform random walks every so often besides the preplanned walks, inspections or management walks. This will increase awareness and eventually strengthen the culture.

Preplanning your QHSE walks is a crucial part of the culture. However, performing random walks will strengthen the QHSE culture.

13/11/2020

These extraordinary times require you to have the right tools to manage your . With lots of people working from home, people might not be able to get all the information in the right place at the right time. Automating these processes and improving collaboration will push the QHSE culture forward.

Most companies still leverage Excel and Word to get things done. With automation of mundane tasks your QHSE will bring so much more fun.