ISO 9000, 14000, 18000, 45000 and ANSI Z10

ISO 9000 is a standard formed by the International Organization for Standardization.  This standard revolves around quality management.  ISO 9000 gives guidelines that can be followed to help ensure the products made by a company meet the requirements of consumers and that the quality of the product is always improving. If a company is ISO 9000 certified they will be sure to have a management system that contains quality assurance programs.  Although this standard is not required by any means, it is a great way to keep the business running and the customers happy.  ISO 9000 can be implemented by any size organization to keep the quality at its best.

            ISO 14000 is the standard that revolves around the environmental management within a company.  This standard helps the company focus on their environmental impact and ways to reduce their effect on the surrounding environment.  Many times companies focus solely on the employee impact but don’t focus on the environmental repercussions.  This is why is it important to have a standard, such as ISO 14000, which can give guidelines to assist with environmental management. There are some parts of the standard that focus on audits of the company, while other aspects focus on labeling and life cycle analysis.  There are some environmental challenges that a company may have to work around, such as climate change, but the standard gives tips to help approach those concerns.

            ISO 18000 involves information technology.  The standard gives information about different radio frequencies, accuracy, bandwidth, emissions, coding, and much more.  The purpose of this standard is to ensure proper use of the radio frequency identification devices. There is also protocol that is outlined in the standard, which defines the communication procedures.

            IS0 45000 covers occupational health and safety within a workplace.  Although this standard has not yet been officially published, it is set to be released in February of 2018.  The purpose of this standard is to provide framework for improving safety within the workplace as well as reducing occupational illnesses and injuries. ISO 45000 will give management systems that promote employee health and safety within the workplace.   The overall goal of this standard is to reduce risks and continue with safer working conditions overall.

            ANSI Z10 creates a management system for occupational health and safety.  This standard focuses on many areas surrounding health and safety within a workplace that will benefit both the employer and employee.  There are seven sections within this standard that all work in combination to create a healthier and safer workplace.  The seven categories are management leadership, employee participation, planning, implementation and operation, evaluation and corrective action, and management review.  However, it is important that these seven categories are thoroughly covered to ensure proper function of the management system.  ANSI Z10 also includes risk assessment to determine the possible risks within a facility that could cause harm to the employees.  This standard is meant to help keep employee safe and healthy, while reducing costs for the employer. Similar to the standards mentioned above, this management system applies to businesses of all types and sizes.