EHS managers, quality analyst, and quality
engineers understand the importance of environmental and sustainability
efforts and expectations; they also understand that the quality of their
company’s products and services must remain high. Just as EHS software
systems can simplify an organization’s overall sustainability
management, quality management systems (QMS) help a company meet quality
QMS standards. The two types of software dovetail nicely because QMS
and EHS functions overlap in many areas, increasing an organization’s
compliance of ISO requirements.
For example, both quality programs and EHS
programs must consider elements, such as document control, employee
training, audits and compliance, and risk assessments. Additionally, the
goals of each program can align for the same results. For example,
improving a production process can lead to a better product while also
reducing waste. A QMS that meets ISO 9001 compliance, ISO 14001
compliance, and OHSAS 18001 compliance can benefit both quality and EHS
programs.