Risk management in ISO standards
The current climate, characterised by uncertainty and increasing complexity, demands a decisive approach to risk management within your ISO 9001 quality management, ISO 14001 environmental management, ISO 45001 occupational health and safety, ISO 27001 information security or CSR certifications. The ISO 31000 standard serves as a tool for identifying these risks. It requires finding new and innovative solutions that differ from conventional approaches.
To tackle current challenges with management solutions and tools that adopt a flexible and comprehensive approach, in line with the demands of a competitive environment where any form of stagnation leads to failure.
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Risk management in ISO standards
The most common standards (ISO 9001 for quality; ISO 14001 for environmental management; ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety; and ISO 27001 for information security) require a risk-based approach based on:
- Identifying the context and stakeholders within which the organisation operates, its stakeholders, and their specific needs and expectations. Based on these needs and expectations, it is easy for us to determine the risks associated with each of the company’s processes.
- Identifying and assessing the risks and opportunities identified for each process within the management system, in order to establish action plans or objectives so that the risk can be managed. The ISO 31000 standard helps to systematise risk management. The two points above form part of our ISO certification service.
- Develop an ISO certificate that manages risks and opportunities. Risk management involves identifying risks and threats. It must be a systematic, repeatable, consistent and appropriate process for comprehensive risk management, enabling the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Regularly assess risks to ensure that we accept the residual risk once we have implemented the objectives and action plans. It also serves to identify potential new opportunities. This service is included in our ISO outsourcing.
Some ISO risks
Some examples of common risks in various ISO standards include:
ISO 9001 Risks (Quality Management)
Some examples of risks associated with ISO 9001 certification include:
- Failure to satisfy the customer.
- Process errors.
- Unreliable suppliers.
With our ISO consultancy services, we can assist you with managing ISO 9001 quality risks and opportunities.
ISO 14001 Risks (Environmental Management)
Risks associated with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) certification include:
- Environmental pollution.
- Environmental legal penalties.
- Excessive consumption of natural resources.
- Poor waste management.
As ISO consultants, we assist you with managing risks and opportunities under the ISO 14001 environmental management standard.
ISO 45001 Risk (Occupational Health and Safety Management)
Some examples of risks covered by the ISO 45001 certificate include:
- Accidents at work.
- Hazardous conditions.
- Failure to comply with safety regulations.
- Critical incidents.
ISO 27001 Risks (Information Security Management)
Examples of risks in the ISO 27001 certification include:
- Data loss.
- Cyber attacks.
- Unauthorised access.
- Legal non-compliance.
ISO 22301 Risks (Business Continuity Management)
Examples of risks in the ISO 22301 certificate (Business Continuity Management):
- Operational disruptions.
- Supply chain failures.
- Loss of key customers.
- Loss of revenue.