As part of ongoing efforts to enhance institutional performance and improve the implementation of quality, safety, and energy efficiency standards, the Dean, Assistant Professor Dr. Raafat Assi Hassan Al-Obaidi, held a meeting with those responsible for preparing for certification to ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001.
The meeting addressed the requirements for obtaining certification, outlining the working procedures and steps needed to fulfil the applicable requirements and standards. Participants also discussed potential implementation challenges and ways to overcome them to ensure effective compliance with the international standards.
Assistant Professor Dr. Wijdan Hassan Hammoudi provided a detailed explanation of the requirements of each standard and how to implement them. Her presentation covered ISO 9001 for quality management systems, ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety management systems, and ISO 50001 for energy management systems. She also outlined the procedures, documentation, and organisational steps required to progress to the audit stage and obtain certification.
During the meeting, the Dean emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts among all relevant units and departments, teamwork, and monitoring implementation according to a clear action plan. He also stressed the need to address observations and obstacles promptly to complete the preparations and obtain ISO certification, thereby enhancing institutional performance and fostering a safe, efficient, and sustainable working environment.
