Process for purchasing, storing, issuing, and controlling ISO and Aus/NZ Standards documents
1. Purpose
To standardise the process for purchasing, storing, issuing, and controlling ISO and Standards documents. This ensures that only valid and up-to-date documents are in use, and access of documents are available company wide and superseded documents are removed from circulation.
2. Responsibilities
The QHSE Department is responsible for purchasing, managing and storage under controlled conditions, of any ISO or Standards documentation. All required documentation is expected to be reviewed and approved by authorised personnel before purchase.
3. Procedure
The QHSE department is tasked with procuring ISO or Standards documents necessary for manufacturing or project execution to meet specified requirements.
3.1 Document Request
Individuals are required to email the QHSE department - qhse@vikingindustrial.com.au, with their Line Manager CC'd, to request ISO/Standards documents, specifying the purpose. The Line Manager is expected to respond with approval to all parties involved.
3.2 Document Procurement
The QHSE Department will be the sole authorised party responsible for purchasing, filing and ensuring the availability of the ISO/Standards document to any Viking Group personnel. The documents will be stored in the Shared drive on Google and a hardcopy will be printed and stored onsite in the Brisbane branch.
3.3 Standards Reference Register
The new document will be recorded in the Standards Referenced register located on the Shared Drive (Google). If an existing document is updated or superseded, the Standards Referenced register will be updated to reflect this.