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Frequently asked questions Please read through our frequently asked questions. If you are unable to find the answer you are looking for please contact us. My company already has ISO certification. How will my certification body react to sub-contracting my quality, environmental or health & safety Management function? How much will sub-contract system Management cost? What is ISO9001? What is ISO14001?  My company already has ISO certification. How will my certification body react to sub-contracting my quality, environmental or health & safety Management function? Sub-contracting all or part of the  Management function is accepted and approved by all the major certification bodies - BSI, LRQA, NQA,SGS etc. In fact, sub-contracting to specialists such as  bridge helps to demonstrate that your company is taking its quality, environmental and health & safety responsibilities seriously. Back to top:  How much will sub-contract system Management cost? After a free initial consultation to evaluate your needs, you will receive a written, customised quotation. Charges are made on a simple daily rate. Minimal overheads and efficient time management enable bridge to offer extremely economical rates. We also have a unique charging structure. We work to an agreed fixed fee, of which you only pay 25% at the outset of the project, 25% after the production of the system documentation, and the remaining 50% only when you achieve certification. Back to top:  What is ISO9001? ISO 9001 is a standard for a quality management system. It enables businesses to provide an assurance that they will be able to fulfil agreed customer requirements. Implementing an ISO 9001 compliant system can provide improved efficiency and customer satisfaction, and be an effective marketing tool. ISO 9000 is a generic name given to a family of standards developed to provide a framework around which a quality management system can effectively be implemented. The ISO 9000 family of standards was revised in December 2000. ISO 9001:2000 is now the requirement standard and includes the following main sections: Quality Management System Management Responsibility Resource Management Product Realisation Measurement Analysis and Improvement   What does it mean to me? To gain the maximum benefit from ISO 9001:2000 there are a number of steps to take: Define why your organisation is in business Determine the key processes that state 'what' you do Establish how these processes work within your business Determine who owns these processes Agree these processes throughout the organisation Back to top:  What is ISO14001? ISO 14001 is an international standard that specifies a process for controlling and improving a company's environmental performance. The standard was revised in 2004 and re-issued. ISO 14001:2004 is now the requirement standard and consists of: General requirements Environmental policy Planning Implementation and operation Checking and corrective action Management review This means you: Identify elements of your business that impact on the environment and gain access to the relevant environmental legislation. Produce objectives for improvement and a management program to achieve them, with regular reviews for continual improvement. Back to top:

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