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Certification courses at its peak

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Certification courses play a highly significant role in an individual’s career. The present day employment market pays special attention to those candidates who are equipped with certification courses in safety, quality, environment etc. Beside basic qualification for a certain job, certified courses give an added advantage to the candidate and make him stand out from the other candidates looking for the same job. Qualification of certified courses is in fact a third party’s approval and endorsement that the person has professional knowledge and experience in that particular field.

Various areas in which certified training courses provide edge for the individual are related to quality, safety, environment, leadership development, lean manufacturing, six sigma, management etc. The key to the success however is to take such courses by well reputed, qualified and experienced instructors who are not only good in teaching but have sufficient practical experience in the subject field.

DAS Certification USA is a highly reputed, leading Certification body which provides accredited certification services in number of fields including Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management, Information Security, Food& healthSafety etc. AQTS (Abacus Quality Training Services) is a sister service of DAS USAand is IRCA certified training organization having professional and highly qualified instructors who can provide training to individuals as well as   company’s employees.

The methodology of AQTS training system is based on “Accelerated Training Techniques”. Participants of the course are having interactive session with the instructors. The courses include use of workshops, case studies and specially designed exercises. The contents of courses can be modified according to the requirements and benefits of the clients. In case of any query or for further detail kindly visit our website http://www.dascertificationusa.com/training-services

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ISO 27001 Certification – Guidance on Security Controls

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The best and most famous part of ISO 27001 Certification is its annexure A which provides essential tools to manage security of information by a company. There is a need for a company to keep all the 114 controls in mind to accomplish their own detailed risk assessment. It is to be noted that not all the controls are mandatory for implementation; rather a company is to select all applicable controls out of the given controls in the annexure A of the standard.

The risk assessment therefore is the most important step which has to be performed to create an effective information security system in a company. It is also essential that beside finding out the most appropriate way to avoid a risk , it is necessary to assess the importance of each risk so that only the most important risk are taken care off.

The best way to do the risk assessment is to make a list of all assets of your company and find out all possible threats and vulnerabilities to your assets and its likely impact. Once the most unacceptable risk are highlighted then apply security controls from the annexure A of the standard ISO 27001 Certification to minimize the risk.

The controls in the annexure A of ISO 27001 are therefore a comprehensive list or a catalogue for your company’s Information Security Management System (ISMS), which can guide you to use security controls which are applicable to your own need and requirements.

You can see more details for ISO 27001 Certification at: http://www.dascertificationusa.com/iso-27001-certification

Complete the certification application at: http://www.dascertificationusa.com/contact-us

For any further information, questions and queries please contact us at DAS@dascertificationusa.com

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What is ISO 9001 Certification?

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Certification by a company or an organization is its willingness that it is ready to operate within a set of framework to achieve its goal and objectives. Achieving ISO 9001 Certification means that the organization has confirmation of a 3rd party that it is operating in accordance with the internationally recognized ISO 9001 management system (yes, ISO  9001 is how whole company operates not just the typical quality functions).

The achievement of ISO 9001 certification is basically a proof that a company is credible and is ready to keep its promises. In other words the company is prepared, within the boundaries of ISO 9001 standards, to meet certain objectives may it be customer satisfaction objective, environmental objectives or production objectives. It is in fact a commitment by the company to its objectives which increases its credibility and provides customer confidence in the product and services offered by the company.

The ISO 9001  certification provides number of benefits to a company including widened market potential, a higher level of customer satisfaction, improved efficiency, cost saving, elevated motivation and morale of its employees and last but not the least a better chance of successful tendering  as compared to its non certified competitors.

DAS Certification /QCS has successfully provided ISO 9001 certification services to number of our highly respected client companies. For any question or queries please click here http://www.dascertificationusa.com/contact-us

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OHSAS 18001 Certification – Safety Management System

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OHSAS 18001 Standard which which helps in developing the health and safety policy of an organization and ensures safety of its work force which is a valuable asset for a company. It provides knowledge and guidelines to an organization for any possible hazards which can possibly emerge from any situation and can result into substantial damage as a consequence. The Standard can be applied to all kind and size of an organization. It sets out the minimum requirements for occupational health and safety management best practice.

OHSAS 18001 Certification provides an effective risk management system and frame work for full regulatory compliance. OHSAS 18001 Standard has been developed to be compatible with the ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management systems standards, in order to facilitate the integration of quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems by organizations, should they wish to do so.

Main sections (clauses) of OHSAS 18001 address requirements relating to:

  • C System Requirement
  • Planning
  • Implementation and Operation
  • Checking
  • Management Review

OHSAS 18001 is the ultimate global benchmark for security management techniques. It is a critical tool for boosting your company success, profitability and market potential. OHSAS 18001 will better equip your business to meet every client requirement, improve client focus throughout and a host of other benefits, such as:

  • Create the best possible working conditions across your organization
  • Identification of hazards and controls to manage them
  • Will reduce workplace accidents and illness to cut related costs and downtime
  • Improve performance, provide safe working conditions and motivate your employees
  • Create reassurance among the stakeholders
  • Improved image of your company and credibility among stake holders, regulators, customers, prospective clients and the public
  • Adoption of best practice in relation to risk management
  • Minimization of employer’s liability of employers through proactive approach & controls
  • Ensures regulatory awareness and compliance

DAS Certification (USA) provides best quality of certifications for OHSAS 18001 Security Management Techniques. It is accredited by highly reputed and worldwide recognized accreditation body i.e. UKAS of UK.

The process for OHSAS 18001 certification is simple and easy:
Initial proposal approval of the DAS proposal

Stage 1 audit by DAS (USA) auditor (to see if the organization is ready for certification)

  • Initial Control Reviewed
  • Processes Reviewed (Internal audit and Management

Stage 2 (Certification) Audit

    • Interview Staff Members
    • Finding of the Assessment
    • Detail of the processes Audited
    • Looking areas for improvement, if any
    • Observed areas of Non-Conformance
    • Recommendation for Certification

Surveillance Audit

      • To see that your management system is continually conforming to the requirements of your selected standard
      • Audit conducted on mutually agreed intervals (not exceeding one year period)
      • Follow up on the progress
      • Follow up continual improvement of the processes

DAS (USA) will be glad to be your certification body for achieving OHSAS 18001 certification which you can be proud of.

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ISO 14001 Certification–Environmental Management System (EMS)

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With all the industrialization there is increasing impact on the environment by the industry.  With this ever increasing production and service activities there is a need to operate responsibly to have minimal impact on the environment.  It also has impact on how much safe environment industry provides to the workers. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has done a great job by producing ISO 14001 (Requirements for Environment Management System). An EMS is the set of processes and practice which enable organization to reduce and minimize environmental impact.

ISO 14001gives well structured EMS system which provides organization to manage their environmental system so they can avoid any mishaps happened within the organization.

EMS Structured http://www.niehs.nih.gov/about/stewardship/faq/

EMS Structured
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/about/stewardship/faq/

There is certainlya growingawareness and desire for providers and industries to controlnegative impact to the environment while enhancing overall performance and high-quality of their product and safeguard to their employees. Due to this, every singlemarketplaceplayerperforms to prepare, produce and put into practiceadministrationunitsin line with ISO criteria. A well structured EMS based on ISO 14001 also generatesa safer and healthierinternal environment for theirworkers by generating and executing precautionary measuresto circumventmishapsin the work place.

The ISO 14000 addresses various aspects of environmental management. It provides practical tools for companies and organizations looking to identify and control their environmental impact and constantly improve their environmental performance.

The benefits of using ISO 14001:2004 include:

    • Reduced cost of waste management
    • Savings in consumption of energy and material
    • Lower distribution cost
    • Reduced liability cost
    • Improved corporate image among regulators, customers and the public

ISO 14001 certification helps the companies to ensure that they are maintaining a well-structured and robust environment management system. It not only gives the management confidence of the environment system but also other stake holders including regulatory authorities and public a confidence on the industry. This in turn enhances a positive image of the company.

DAS Certification (USA) provides best quality of certifications for ISO 14001 Environment Management System. It is accredited by highly reputed and worldwide recognized accreditation body i.e. UKAS of UK.

The process for ISO 14001 certification is simple and easy:

  • Initial proposal approval of the DAS proposal
  • Stage 1 audit by DAS (USA) auditor (to see if the organization is ready for certification)
  • Initial Control Reviewed
  • Processes Reviewed (Internal audit and Management

Stage 2 (Certification) Audit

  • Interview Staff Members
  • Finding of the Assessment
  • Detail of the processes Audited
  • Looking areas for improvement, if any
  • Observed areas of Non-Conformance
  • Recommendation for Certification

Surveillance Audit

    • to see that your management system is continually conforming to the requirements of your selected standard
    • Audit conducted on mutually agreed intervals (not exceeding one year period)
    • Follow up on the progress
    • Follow up continual improvement of the processes

DAS (USA) will be glad to be your certification body for achieving ISO 14001 certification which you can be proud of.

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