ISO/TS 29001 - Quality management system in the sectors of Petroleum, petro

 

What is ISO/TS 29001?

ISO/TS 29001 focuses on the entire supply chain for the oil and gas industry and provides quality management system requirements for providers and suppliers to follow in order to achieve sector standards.

This document is designed as an addition to ISO 9001:2015 and provides supplementary requirements and guidance to manage supply chain risks and opportunities associated with the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries.

Once certified, organisations can proudly promote themselves as certificate holders in any of their promotional materials and can include the URS certification logo free of charge.

 

Who requires an ISO/TS 29001 certification?

Any organization that plays a role in the supply chain of the oil and gas sector can benefit from obtaining an ISO/TS 29001 certification. Relevant sectors include:

 

• Manufacturers


• Service providers


• Purchasers

How can an ISO/TS 29001 certification benefit your business?

Becoming certified for ISO/TS 29001 can bring a wide range of benefits to your organisation, including:

 

• Enhanced risk management


• Increased safety


• Improved customer satisfaction


• Gaining a competitive advantage

How can you prepare for ISO/TS 29001 Certification?

Although the thought of starting the certification process may seem daunting, there are a variety of steps you can take to make the process to becoming certified far more streamlined:

 

• Familiarise yourself with the ISO/TS 29001 standard


• Conduct a gap analysis to highlight areas in your organisation that do not comply with the requirements


• Provide training to all staff members on the requirements of ISO/TS 29001


• Develop documentation such as manuals and procedures where required by the standard

What are the key requirements ISO/TS 29001?

When working towards becoming certified for ISO/TS 29001, there are various areas that will be a focus during the audit. These areas include:

 

• Sector specifics


• Focus on the supply chain


• Risk management

What clauses make up the structure of ISO 41001?

 

Clauses 1-3 – Introductory clauses:

The first three clauses in the standard introduce both the scope, and the specific sectors in which ISO/TS 29001 can be applied and implemented.

To help organisation to better understand this document and apply it to their systems, clause 3 provides an extensive list of relevant terms and definitions that feature throughout the standard.

 

Clause 4 – Context of the organisation:

Clause 4 focuses on the ways in which an organisation can establish, implement, and continually improving a quality management system. For the oil and gas industry, this means ensuring that processes are in place to manage the complex and potentially hazardous operations involved.



Climate change amendments:

The amendments have not changed the requirements of clause 4.1 and 4.2, rather they have added an assurance that climate change is considered for the management system. Due to the necessity of climate awareness, it should be considered by organisations and is therefore included as part of the standard.

Rather than a transition being required, organisations should instead consider and apply the guidance provided in the amendment. Should a company minute their considerations during their Management Review regarding CCC as well as evidence of their considerations and any actions, a discrepancy shall NOT be raised. However, should no minute exist for any considerations, then a discrepancy will be raised.

Where a minute and evidence does exist but is clearly of little relevance to CCC an Opportunity for Improvement (OFI) will be raised.

 

Clause 5 – Leadership:

Clause 5 addresses the role of top management in demonstrating leadership and commitment to the quality management system. This includes having a strong focus on safety leadership, and ensuring that safety is prioritized throughout all levels of the organisation.

 

Clause 6 – Planning:

Clause 6 covers the various resources that an organisation can utilise to ensure that personnel are competent and that equipment is correctly maintained. These include human resources, infrastructure, and the work environment.

 

Clause 7 – Support:

Clause 7 outlines the processes involved in the design, development, production, and delivery of products and services. For the oil and gas sector, this covers the strict controls on design, procurement, and production that ensure products and services meet the required quality and safety standards.

 

Clause 8 – Operation:

Clause 8 details the operational controls and processes needed to meet requirements for the provision of products and services. Emphasising the processes that directly create or deliver the organization's output.

 

Clause 9 – Performance evaluation:

Clause 9 covers the various methods use to monitor, measure, analyse, and evaluate the organization's performance. This section takes KPI’s into consideration and assesses how successful the organisation has been in achieving them.

 

Clause 10 – Improvement:

In the final section of the standard, clause 10 places focus on the organization's commitment to continual improvement. Placing emphasis on the need for corrective actions, preventive actions, and ongoing enhancements to the QMS.

 

How long will your ISO/TS 29001 certificate be valid for?

Your ISO/TS 29001 certificate will be valid for at least three years; dependent on the type of site that is being certified.

 

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