Audit Document Management

Best Exploring the Distinctions Between First, Second, and Third-Party Audits

Audit Document Management

Auditing is an essential part of ensuring that businesses maintain high standards of performance, quality control, and compliance. When it comes to auditing, there are three main types of audits: first-party, second-party, and third-party audits.   Understanding the differences between these three types of audits is crucial for businesses that want to ensure they meet their …

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Effectiveness of Remote Versus OnSite Audits

Audit Document Management

Effectiveness of Remote Versus OnSite Audits Is remote auditing the ‘new norm’? Rasoul Aivazi, an Associate Auditor, International Project Quality Lead and member of the CQI’s Audit Special Interest Group, examines the benefits and drawbacks of carrying out an audit when not on site.   A survey carried out by the Independent International Organisation for Certification …

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Taking The Right Action

Audit Document Management

Taking The Right Action on Audit Quality Management Andy Lau, an IRCA Registered Lead Auditor, examines why implementing the right corrective action is more important than simply being seen to take action.   A common problem in today’s society is that it is often perceived as more important to be seen doing something, rather than showing …

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Effective Audit Management Through Cloud Based System

Audit Document Management, ISO Audit, Risk Management

Effective Audit Management Through Cloud Based System Improvement, Innovation and Effectiveness Lead Tracey Brailsford at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust explains how a cloud-based system is helping senior leadership and frontline staff learn from performance and continually improve services for patients.  When Tracey Brailsford joined Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in 2015, the organisation’s clinical …

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Remote ISO Audit During The Covid 19 Pandemic

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Remote ISO Audit During The Covid 19 Pandemic Gordon McNeil, IRCA Principal Auditor, has conducted audits globally in a variety of industries, including nuclear, defence, aerospace and civil aviation. He shares his experience and advice on how remote audits can continue to be conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many organisations, including national and international certification …

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Conducting Safe On-Site Audit During Pandemic

Audit Document Management, Auditing Integrated Management System, ISO 45006, ISO Quality Management, NIIX ISO Document Management

Safe On-Site Audit During Pandemic Sharjeel Farooq, IRCA Principal Auditor, and Director of Advanced Certifications Pvt Limited in Pakistan, shares his experience and advice on how to hold a safe on-site audit during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic has introduced new challenges to most organisation’s management systems. For compliance with conformity and assessment requirements, …

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Effective Approach and Interaction Determined a Successful Audit

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Effective Approach and Interaction Determined a Successful Audit Stanley O’Donnell IRCA Principal Auditor, has conducted audits globally in a variety of industries including aerospace, medical, oil and gas, to name a few. He has experienced many pitfalls when auditing and shares some of the obstacle’s auditors should avoid. When auditing any internationally recognised management system …

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Essential of Using Right Approach in Problem Solving

Audit Document Management, ISO 14001, ISO 9001:2015, ISO Document Management, ISO Quality Management

Using Right Approach in Problem Solving Derek Scott, CQP FCQI, Quality Manager at Rubberatkins, Scotland, takes a look at models and strategies for problem-solving. Quality professionals are frequently required to engage in two areas that are as certain as death and taxes. The first is involvement in activities intended to result in continuous improvement, and …

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Appreciative Inquiry and Future-Focused ISO Audit

Audit Document Management, Auditing Integrated Management System, ISO Quality Management, NIIX ISO Document Management

Future-Focused ISO Audit Jessen Yeoh, CQP, MCQI, IRCA QMS/EMS/OHS Principal Auditor, Principal Advisor, P Excel Advisory Pty Ltd, explains the benefits of the Appreciative Inquiry approach in auditing. The motivation and ultimate intention of audit is to check conformance and determine whether audit criteria are fulfilled. Audit should not be a “non-conformance focus” process, concentrating on identifying non-conformances and problem-solving, or even …

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