The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental international organization and certification body with more than 167 members. The goal of the ISO is to create voluntary international standards that help companies evaluate and improve current processes. ISO has been creating and evolving standards for more than 70 years, helping companies stay up-to-date […]
What is a SMETA Audit and Why You Need One
Social responsibility and sustainability are now critical components of business success. But in order to effectively deploy and integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks, companies need to know what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change across current operations. A SMETA audit can help. What is a SMETA Audit? SMETA stands for the […]
Quality Control Inspections: 5 Common Types to Boost Your QMS
How do you know if your products are good enough for your customers? If you are a manufacturer, you probably have a set of quality standards and specifications that you follow to ensure that your products meet the expectations of your customers and the requirements of the market. But how do you verify that your […]
What is HACCP?
Learn about the principles and benefits of HACCP, a management system that ensures food safety through the analysis and control of hazards. Find out how to implement HACCP in your business and prepare for a HACCP audit with Certainty Software. […]
Tier 1, 2, and 3 Suppliers: What They Are and Why They Matter for Your Supply Chain
Do you know who your tier 1, 2, and 3 suppliers are? If not, you are not alone. According to a recent survey, only 6% of U.S. companies have clear visibility of their entire supply chain. This can lead to serious risks and inefficiencies for your business and your final product. In this blog post, […]
The Top 5 Safety Metrics You Should be Tracking
More information is always better. The more you know about what’s happening in your organization, the better equipped you are to address and remediate potential safety problems. Safety metrics make this possible. By measuring and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), you can identify areas in need of improvement and create plans that help achieve this […]
The Difference Between Leading and Lagging Safety Indicators
Table of contents Safety isn’t just important in the corporate world of today; it’s essential to success. The defining characteristic that distinguishes strong organizations from the competition is the mastery of leading and lagging safety indicators. These indications have the power to protect your bottom line in addition to potentially saving lives. According to the […]
Leading Safety Indicators: Examples and Applications
Workplace safety is getting better. According to OSHA, recordable injuries and illnesses have fallen from 10.9 incidents per 100 workers per year in 1979 to just 2.8 incidents per worker in 2019. But there’s still room for improvement. In 2019, there were 15 deaths per day on job sites, with construction accounting for 20 percent […]
The Impact of Lagging Safety Indicators on Workplace Operations
Employers reported 2.7 million injuries and illnesses in 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). And while this number is down 5.7% from the previous year, there’s still room for improvement. In 2020, these injuries cost companies more than $163 billion in wage and productivity losses, medical expenses, and administrative expenses, in […]
PPE Inspections: What They Are and Why You Need Them
Personal protective equipment (PPE) saves lives. Consider the humble hard hat: First introduced in 1919 by Edward W. Bullard, who designed the hat to resemble his doughboy army helmet, the hard hat helped reduce work site deaths by two-thirds between 1970 and 2016. PPE also saves money: Companies can save over $30,000 for every medically-consulted […]
