3D Personnel achieve certification to ISO 9001 and ISO

3D Personnel are delighted to confirm that we have achieved certification to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standard, following a successful audit.

Certification to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 are international standards for quality management (ISO 9001) and environmental management (ISO 14001), set by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).

International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)

The ISO have developed nearly 25,000 International Standards which are included in their ISO Standards Catalogue. These standards can range from screw threads (ISO 261:1998) to Performance standards in building — Definition and calculation of area and space indicators (ISO 9836:2017).

Some of the main ISO certifications pertinent to the construction industry are listed below:

ISO 9001: Quality Management System
ISO 14001: Environmental Management System
ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management System
ISO 27001: Information Security Management System
ISO 50001: Energy Management System
ISO 22301: Business Continuity Management System
ISO/TS 16949: Quality Management System for Automotive Production and Relevant Service Parts Organizations
ISO 38500: Corporate Governance of Information Technology

ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification explained

ISO 9001 is a quality management standard that requires a company to demonstrate its ability to consistently deliver high-quality products and services. The standard covers the entire business process and provides a framework for continuous improvement, which helps to enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability.

ISO 14001 helps a business to minimise its impact on the environment through an effective environmental management system. This standard provides a framework for reducing waste and emissions, conserving resources, and complying with environmental regulations.

Having these certificates shows that a business is committed to meeting high standards in both quality management and environmental performance, and demonstrates its credibility to customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

The process of attaining certification for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

To obtain certification for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, a company must demonstrate compliance with the respective standards through a certification audit.

The following is an outline of the certification process:

Management Commitment: The organisation's top management must demonstrate a commitment to implementing and maintaining the quality management system (ISO 9001) and environmental management system (ISO 14001).
Gap Analysis: The company must perform a gap analysis to identify areas for improvement and to ensure that the current system aligns with the requirements of the standard.
Documentation: The company must develop and implement a set of documented procedures that outline the process for managing the environmental impact (ISO 14001) or quality of its products and services (ISO 9001).
Implementation: The company must implement the procedures and work towards meeting the requirements of the standard. This includes regular monitoring and assessment of the system to identify areas for improvement.
Certification Audit: The company must undergo a certification audit by the third-party auditor to assess the effectiveness of the quality management system (ISO 9001) and environmental management system (ISO 14001).
Certification: Upon successful completion of the audit, the company will receive the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, which must be re-certified regularly to maintain the certification.

3D reconfirms our commitment to the highest standards

3D Personnel’s managing director Damian Doherty had this to say:

3D Personnel are delighted to have received our ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. We view the audit process as a vital component in our ongoing mission to continue to improve our systems and to continually offer our clients, candidates, contract workers and the 3D Team the best outcomes and work environments.
We view this certification, which applies to our UK and Irish operations, as a great achievement for 3D Personnel and as another step forward, as we continually strive for the highest standards.