Specification of common management system requirements as a framework for integration
About this specification
The Publicly Available Specification was developed by the British Standards Institute (BSI) in partnership with BSI management Systems. It is not a British Standard.
The PAS specifies common management system requirements and can be used as a framework for integrating two or more management system standards or specifications. It does this by bringing together the requirements from management system standards or specifications that are common.
It applies to any size or type of organisation. It is not suitable for an organisation that has adopted a single management system standards or specification, unless it is in preparation for implementing another system/standard in an integrated way.
Many organisations have implemented or are considering adopting management system standards and specifications. In some cases these are operated as separate systems although many organisations have recognised that this can result in duplication, complexity and unnecessary cost.
By identifying the common elements that apply in each applicable system/standard, increasing numbers of organisations are developing an integrated management system (IMS) that offers a unified approach to management of risk, performance improvement and compliance with legal, regulatory and customer requirements.
An integrated management system can bring together common requirements of widely used standards and specifications including:
ISO 9001 Quality
ISO 14001 Environment
BS OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety
ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security
PAS 55 Asset Management
In addition other international, regional, national or industry standards and specifications can be integrated using the same approach.
In the same way as most of the standards the PAS is structured using a Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) approach. It puts the common elements into a logical set of requirements which are.
Key requirements of PAS 99
Policy
Planning
Implementation and operation
Performance assessment
Improvement
Management review
The PAS recognises that each management system standard has its own specific requirements, but these 6 elements will be contained in all of them and make an effective model for integration.
The diagram adapted from PAS 99, shows the PDCA cycle with the 6 key requirements.
Benefits to your organisation
Organisations can expect several benefits from implementing an integrated management system (IMS):
Enhanced corporate governance and unified risk management, taking into account how systems and associated risks inter-relate
Closer alignment with strategic aims and business objectives
Enhanced communication, clear objectives and holistic action plans
·Clear responsibilities and improved teamwork between disciplines e.g. quality, environment and safety
Enhanced customer satisfaction as a result of effective performance and control of product or service processes
Improved environmental, health and safety, production and service performance
Compliance with legal, regulatory and other requirements
Improved employee motivation, awareness, communication and competence
Reduced costs through removingduplication in document control, records, internal audits, training
Simplified, effective and economical audits/assessments
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