iso 9000 2000
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Iso 9000 2000TRANSCRIPT
ISO 9000:2000 Internal Audits
BY: Ahmad Bassiouny
Evelean William
Overview: ISO 9000:2000 Internal Audit
ISO Audit Requirements
Getting Started
Steps to an effective audit
• Planning
• Execution
• Follow up
Cessna’s Approach
ISO 9000 Audit Requirements
Internal audits are required (4.17)
Must be conducted by personnel independent of responsibility for process being audited
Results must be recorded
Must follow organizational objectives
Frequency should be determined by the organizational need
Defined:
An ISO 9000:2000 internal audit is a method for verifying the efficiency and performance of an organizations quality system.
It ensures that the quality system meets or exceeds the required standard for certification by the chosen registrar.
Benefits and Uses:Can facilitate continuous improvement
Can Identify System Failures
Provide feedback to Management regarding efficiency of the Quality System
How does this apply to my organization?
Decide the scope of the audit• Full
• Partial
How will it be conducted• Upstream
• Downstream
• Across Processes
Steps to a Successful Internal Audit
Scope of the AuditFull audit of the entire Quality System
• How many auditors will be needed
• How will responsibilities be divided
• Appoint a lead auditor to keep the audit focused Partial
• Which departments or processes
• Which clause of the standard
How Will the Audit Be Conducted
Upstream-starting with the final process and working backwards to the beginningDownstream-starting with the first process and flowing forwardHorizontal-across similar processes
Steps to a Successful Internal Audit cont.
Develop a checklist
Perform the audit
Record findings
Follow-up
Develop a ChecklistBecome familiar with the processess and the associated documentation to be auditedMake notes on possible questionsList items to look for and observeNote paragraph of the standard being checked next to the item being auditedLeave space to record observationsUse only one sheet per process or area
Sample checklistWavesolder Process 3/3.0
Component and Board Handling 3/3.2
Are components labeled and stored properly? ________
Are operators following proper board handling procedures? ______
Safety Procedures 3/3.6
Are operators wearing appropriate safety equipment? ________
Is the area clean and obstacle free? ____________
Interview two operators
What is the procedure for loading a board into the machine?
How far apart should the boards be in the machine
When is it necessary to wear safety glasses?
The Internal AuditMaintain control of the audit
Be professional
Remain objective-look at the facts
Observe everything
Audit InterviewsAsk open-ended questions
Use hypothetical questions
Encourage free speaking
Observe body language of the interviewee and adapt question if needed
Maintain eye contact
Audit Interviews cont.Minimize note taking during interview
Restate your understanding of their response
Recording ObservationsRecord location of observation
List the names of interviewees and their position
Notes on non-conformances should be short and to the point but thorough
Non-conformancesIssue Corrective Action Requests (CAR)• Make sure it is thorough
• Note ownership
• Note the paragraph of the standard that has been violated
• State requirements of resolutions
CAR Response
Must have specific details of implementation
Must have timeline for completion
Report to Management
Reports should be thorough and specific
Must be reviewed by management to be effective
The External Audit
Prior to the audit by the registrar• Let employees know what to expect
from the external audit
• Let employees know what is expected of them
Cessna’s ApproachPrevious Audit System• Viewed as disruption
• Viewed as a policing process
• Viewed as non-beneficial
• Program was suspended
Cessna’s ApproachNew Audit System• Thorough Phased Procedure Developed
• Teams with representatives from each quality department
• Monthly rolling audits
• Fosters continuous improvement of their quality system
QuizHow does auditing facilitate quality improvement?
What does ISO require in regards to audits?
Summary:Internal audits can be a tool for retaining certification
Can also be a tool for process improvement
Improves organizational awareness
Improves communication