ISO Accreditation
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards regulatory bodies, with the responsibility of developing international standards criteria and Standards. This is carried out through the various technical committees.
The Working at Height Limited Strategic Plan calls for implementation and subsequent accreditation to applicable ISO standards. The Working at Height Limited Advisory Board has directed that implementation of ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organisations – Management Systems for educational organizations, ISO-9001 – Quality Management Systemsm & ISO-45001 – Health and Safety Management standard and a host of additional standards for conformity depending on your region and Location within that region.
The Working at Height Limited Strategic Plan calls for full alignment to ISO 21001 standards relating to:
The Working at Height Limited Strategic Plan calls for full alignment to ISO 9001 standards relating to:
The Working at Height Limited Strategic Plan calls for full alignment to ISO 45001 standards relating to:
The strategic plan for the Working at Height Limited is full implementation of ISO standards in these and other critical operational areas.
How old is the International Organization for Standardization?
The foundation date for this organization is 23 February, 1947.
It was one of the first organizations that achieved general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
Background
The International Federation of National Standardizing Associations (ISA) was formed in Prague in 1928. Because of World War II, it stopped functioning in 1942.
After the end of the war, the United Nations created the UN Standards Coordinating Committee (UNSCC) and this committee approach the dormant ISA, proposing that they join forces to form a new global standards body. In October 1946, representatives for both ISA and UNSCC gathered in London to sort out the details. ISO was formed, and the new organization officially began operations in February 1947.
Where is ISO headquarters?
The ISO headquarter is located in Geneva, Switzerland.