ISO Certification for Engineering Industry

Engineering industries are always involved in construction activities. In Malaysia, engineering industries that are involved in construction need to be registered with CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board) to tender projects and be recognized. ISO certification helps the organization or company to continue growing. Few ISO certifications that can help the engineering industry are  ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.

The engineering industry needs ISO 9001 to always produce consistent quality products and services. ISO 9001 helps organizations to monitor, measure, analyze and evaluate the quality of services/products so that it always meets customer expectations. It can also increase customer retention rates. Customer retention is important because a high retention rate is an indicator of customer satisfaction, which will increase a company’s productivity. Besides, ISO 9001 also helps the engineering industry identify risks that need to be prevented and opportunities to grow the industry.

The engineering industry has environmental impacts such as noise pollution, polluted air emissions, and water pollution that can be detrimental to the environment and human beings. ISO 14001 helps the engineering industry manage environmental management systems and comply with regulations set by the Department of Environment (DOE). Compliance with regulations can prevent the engineering industry from being fined and compounded. It also helps enhance the reputation of the engineering industry in the eyes of stakeholders and the public.

Employee health and safety issues have always been a concern in the engineering industry. This is because some engineering companies neglect this issue and do not comply with the rules set by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). It can affect the reputation of the organization and delay the project delivery time in the event of an accident. ISO 45001 is an Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard designed to safeguard workplace health and safety. This can reduce accidents at work or occupational diseases. Besides, it also helps the engineering industry comply with the regulation set by the DOSH.