Quality and Environmental Integrated Management System

Author: Meng Xiangguo
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has currently released the ISO 9000 series of quality management system standards and the ISO 14000 series of environmental management system standards, and is also developing international management system standards such as labor safety. If a management system is established for each of these standards, separately maintained, and subjected to audits, it will impose a significant burden on enterprises. Therefore, integration is a necessary path. In fact, these standards share similar structures, and their requirements for organization and management are generally consistent, providing a foundation for integration. If ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 are combined to establish an integrated quality and environmental management system, it can enhance the overall management efficiency of the enterprise, reduce system operating costs, and improve efficiency. Under the guidance of the above principles, the author of this book has conducted in-depth research on the feasibility and methods of establishing an integrated system and has pioneered the successful establishment of a quality and environmental integrated management system for Midea Group's Air Conditioning Division in China. This book provides a detailed introduction to the procedures for establishing an integrated system, the structure of integrated system documentation, examples of quality and environmental manuals, and case studies of integrated systems. Additionally, the book includes the English original and Chinese translation of the 2000 edition committee draft (CD2) of the ISO 9001 standard for reference. This book can be used as a reference for senior management, management representatives, quality managers, and personnel from consulting and certification organizations.