Summary: ISO 19011 provides comprehensive guidelines for planning, conducting, and improving management system audits across any standard, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001. It establishes the principles of effective auditing, defines auditor competence requirements, and offers a structured approach to managing audit programs that drive continuous improvement. Following ISO 19011 guidelines helps organizations […]
Understanding Workplace Near Miss Events: Types and Prevention Strategies
Near miss events are situations where an accident or injury was narrowly avoided, but could have happened under slightly different circumstances. They are also known as close calls, near hits, or near accidents. Near miss events are common in the work environment. These events can occur in any setting or industry, but they are often underreported or ignored. However, near miss events can provide valuable insights into potential hazards and risks that exist in the workplace, and how to prevent them. […]
How to Use Force Field Analysis to Manage Change and Improve Performance
Summary: Force field analysis is a change management tool that identifies the driving forces supporting a desired change and the restraining forces working against it. By systematically mapping and scoring these opposing forces, quality teams can develop targeted strategies to strengthen drivers and weaken barriers, leading to more successful process improvements. This technique is particularly […]
Certainty and AI: Implementing AI in Certainty to Reduce Risk, Improve Performance, and Fuel Innovation and Growth
In this blog post, we will share the benefits of implementing AI in Certainty to enhance our product features and benefits for our customers. We will also explain some tips to best prepare your AI implementation. […]
How to Comply with FSVP: A Guide for Importers of Food
Summary: The Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) is a mandatory FDA requirement under FSMA for all U.S. food importers, requiring them to verify that imported food meets domestic safety standards. Compliance involves conducting hazard analyses, evaluating supplier performance, and maintaining detailed verification records that auditors can review. A structured, digital approach to FSVP management helps […]
6 Steps of Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is a way to stop hazardous energy from hurting people when working on equipment. It uses locks and tags to turn off and mark the equipment. LOTO is a legal and important safety practice. […]
What is ESG Reporting and Why It Matters for Your Business
ESG reporting is a way of disclosing the environmental, social and governance aspects of your business to your stakeholders. It helps you demonstrate your commitment to sustainability, social responsibility and ethical practices. In this article, you will learn what ESG reporting is, why it matters, and how to get started with it. […]
ISO 50001: A Practical Guide to Energy Management Systems
Summary: ISO 50001 is the international standard for energy management systems, providing organizations with a systematic framework to optimize energy performance, reduce costs, and meet sustainability targets. By applying the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle to energy use, organizations can achieve measurable reductions in consumption while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations. Implementing ISO 50001 alongside quality standards like […]
10 Things to Consider When Selecting a Layered Process Audit Tool
Summary: Layered Process Audits (LPAs) are a proven quality management technique where audits are conducted at multiple management levels to verify that standardized processes are followed consistently. Selecting the right LPA tool is critical for reducing audit fatigue, ensuring cross-site comparability, and driving down non-conformance rates across manufacturing operations. The ideal tool should support mobile […]
Announcing Certainty’s Compliance Mapping & Performance Benchmarking Dashboard
We’re excited to share with you our new Compliance Mapping & Performance Benchmarking dashboard. The dashboard provides a single, real-time picture of your company’s global compliance footprint and performance benchmarks and is easily configured for any checklist-based audit or inspection protocol. […]
