msm2... Building Your Risk Competence
The Modern Safety Management (MSM) course was launched by DNV in 1985 to address the challenge of improving health and safety in the workplace. It was designed as a practical foundation course to partner with the International Safety Rating System (ISRS). It is estimated that more than 500,000 people have completed MSM. It is not an exaggeration to say the MSM has fundamentally changed health and safety management across industry worldwide.
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DNV Expands Within Healthcare with US Acquisition
DNV continues its expansion and focus on healthcare by acquiring TUV Healthcare Services TUVHS in the US.
The acquisition of TUVHS will fully support DNV’s initiative to gain deeming status (formal recognition) from the US Government Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the US and to provide US hospitals with an alternative hospital accreditation option.
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Audit Drill - 'This is Only a Test...'
As part of their safety programs, many organizations conduct annual fire drills in their buildings to ensure that people know what to do in case of emergencies. However, have you ever thought of conducting a quality audit drill? A key reason why you should consider doing so is to satisfy ISO 9001:2000, clause 8.4, Analysis of data:
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DNV Teams up with Morgan Stanley on Carbon Trading
"Many companies have begun seeking ways to reduce their direct greenhouse gas emissions. Our new service will help them more easily and reliably take the next step to achieve a zero carbon footprint,” says Simon Greenshields, Global Head of Power, power fuels and carbon trading at the global financial services firm Morgan Stanley.
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Spare the Rod and Spoil the Audit?
Auditors who fail to issue major findings for a significant nonconformity are a danger to all concerned. The company that contracted their services, the organization they represent, and the standard against which they’re auditing are all equally harmed by avoiding what other disciplines often define as a “material weakness.” Perhaps exploring that phrase will shed light on the potential harm auditors can inflict
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DNV Trains the US Army
The US Department of Defense, including the US Army, is actively seeking internationally based information interoperability solutions. They want to improve the information flow between its stakeholders involved in acquisitions and operations.
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CE Marking - Your Passage to Europe’s Largest Economy (EEA)
The combined economy of the European Union (EU) is the largest in the world with a nominal GDP of 15.7 trillion in 2007. The EU has a single market between member states with a common trade. In all the European Economic Area consist of 30 countries and is the second largest importer in the world. Entry into this market is recognizably an essential goal for most companies’ success.
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AS9110 - Keep Them Flying
Few industry sectors require the consistent level of safety and reliability that commercial aviation does. Societal acceptance of avoidable aviation accidents will continue to decrease, even though it is statistically well established that air travel is the safest mode of transportation commercially available. One of the most important, influential and visible stakeholders, involved in flight safety, are the so called “repair stations”.
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Canadians Coming On Strong with PMI’s OPM3® Certification
DNV has certified a group of internationally based OPM3 assessors and consultants in Canada. The certification program is the result of a strategic alliance between DNV and the Project Management Institute PMI®. While the United States maintains the top spot by a wide margin of 55% of total companies certified, followed by The Netherlands with 11%, Canada is coming on strong with the issuance
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DNV- Creating Guidelines for Social Responsibility ISO 26000
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has decided to launch the development of an international standard providing guidelines for social responsibility. DNV has an expert delegate in the ISO Working Group, represented by Eli Bleie Munkelien, Global Manager Corporate Responsibility Services of DNV Industry.
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Make Your Mark - CE Mark
CE Marking is part of your ticket to trade in the European market. A manufacturer’s failure to meet CE Marking requirements can result in heavy fines or even imprisonment. What is CE Marking and what must you do to comply? The CE Mark is a requirement for a wide range of products sold
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International OPM3® ProductSuite Certification Program
DNV has certified a group of internationally based assessors and consultants. The certification program is a product of the strategic alliance with DNV and Project Management Institute (PMI). The participants were very positive about the OPM3 Course: Mrs. Nada A. Abandah, an independent consultant from Jordan
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Risk Based Certification
It has now been a little over 2 years since we implemented our Risk Based Certification approach to auditing. The response and acceptance from our customers has been extremely positive. We would like to take this opportunity to restate the purpose and value of this approach. Risk Based Certification focuses on
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First, Second and Third Party Approach
Documenting a management system—by developing written work procedures, forms, and records—can help ensure that the organization operates in a structured way to maximize efficient use of time and resources. Systemizing how things are done ensures that nothing important is overlooked and responsibilities are clear to everyone
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Customer Service Survey - The Results Are In
At DNV Certification customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything that we do. We recognize that the certification business is extremely competitive and we are acutely aware that our customers have many choices when it comes to the selection of an environmental, quality, safety or product certification company.
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DNV and PMI Continue to Certify OPM3 ® Assessors And Consultants
DNV recently spoke to Klaus Dobetsberger, Internal Consultant for Project Management Services (part of the executive area Corporate Relations and Strategy) at Volkswagen Mexico about his experience and intentions for OPM3 which measures maturity of project, program, and portolio management processes.
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IAAR Survey Results - Benefits of Certification
According to the results of a recent survey conducted for the Independent Association of Accredited Registrars (IAAR), the main reasons organizations cited for obtaining certification to a quality management standard were “customer mandate” (29%), “competitive pressure or advantage” (17%), “continuous improvement based on customer requirements” (16%), and “improve quality” (14%). Less frequently cited were “implementation and control of best practice” (10%) and “corporate mandate” (9%). “Reduce cost,” “risk management,” and “legal reasons” were each cited by one percent of respondents.
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Overcoming the Most Common Pitfalls in Measurement System Analysis—Part II
Second in a two-part series, this article outlines the most common mistakes auditors make when examining how a supplier’s plant is conducting its measurement system analysis. In the second part of this article, we will take a look at the most common mistakes and supplier complaints related to auditors in measurement system analysis.
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Capgemini consultants certified
Eight consultants of Capgemini in The Netherlands have been certified by DNV as PMI® Certified OPM3® Assessors.
OPM3 is the acronym for organizational project management maturity model and is a global standard developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It covers and assesses all aspects of project management: portfolio management, program management and project management. When certified as an OPM3 Assessor or Consultant, you have the latest knowledge, skills, methodology and tools to maximize an organization's application of OPM3.
PMI Certified OPM3 Assessors deliver OPM3 Assessment Services to organizations interested in measuring their level of project management maturity. The results are used by PMI Certified OPM3 Consultants as a basis for improvements in the organization.
Manager Project Performance Improvement at Capgemini Chris ten Zweege says:
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Boeing Manufacturing Facility Certified
Boeing Commercial Aircraft's airplane manufacturing facility in Everett—home of the 747, 767, 777 and 787 airplanes—has been certified by DNV to the environmental management system standard ISO 14001.
Vice President - General Manager, 747/767/777 Programs and Everett Site, Ross Bogue says, "This is a major accomplishment for our Everett team, and this achievement shows we are serious about being a good environmental steward."
While all Boeing Commercial Aircraft's facilities have environmental management systems in place, the Everett facility decided to take the extra step and go for the ISO 14001 certification. The certification process assures the public and airline customers that the Everett plant is doing its part to protect the environment. "We chose to seek ISO 14001 certification because
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Overcoming the Most Common Pitfalls in Measurement System Analysis—Part I
First in this two-part series is a look at the common mistakes that automotive suppliers make in analyzing and qualifying measurement data variation.
An important role of the auditor is to review how a supplier’s plant is identifying, developing and analyzing measurement systems. What are the most common mistakes made by auditors and suppliers in measurement system analysis, and what can you do to improve how measurement system audits are performed in the future?
The evaluation of the measurement system is important because critical management decisions are based on measurement data. Some of the important areas to consider are:
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Now Available-DNV Training Course Calendar
DNV Training offers a comprehensive program of training classes covering every aspect relating to the understanding and implementation of a management system.
These range from one day introductory courses, designed to increase your understanding of a management system, to week long workshops for those responsible for the implementation and auditing of the system.
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Upcoming Webinar Schedule
Our professional services staff in conjunction with our training department has put together a series of free 1 hour webinars focusing on the key issues facing professionals in the Quality Management, Environmental Management and Risk and Safety fields. These webinars will be made available from time to time on a pre-scheduled basis. Learn about Certification standards and the latest industry trends.
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Short-Term Thinking—Long-Term Pain
Why it is that we always seem to have enough time to fix problems, but never the time to prevent them? The money is never there, or the people aren’t available, or the issues just don’t seem big enough. From a supplier’s point of view
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AESA Tradeshow
For nearly three decades, AESA has supported educational service agencies (ESAs) in 44 states; AESA is the beacon for over 550 ESAs to better serve local schools and districts across the nation. Since its inception, this professional organization’s sole mission is to help make ESAs successful. AESA provides ESAs with a collective national voice and is one of the fastest growing and most influential educational groups in the United States.
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5S Philosophy: What is it and Why Should You Care?
Establishing basic workplace conditions is an essential first step in creating a lean manufacturing environment. In many companies, employee teams use the 5S system to improve and standardize workplace conditions for safe, efficient and effective operation. Based on Japanese words that begin with 'S', the 5S philosophy focuses on
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ISO 9001:2000 Foundation Course
This course aims to provide you with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of quality management systems, especially those based on the ISO 9000 family of international standards.
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Risk Based Certification™
Risk Based Certification™ is an customized approach to auditing that focuses on compliance to the relevant international standard and those management system areas that are determined to be the most important to you and your customers. Our 1st priority as a world-wide, accredited organization is to ensure that our audits verify that your management system fully covers all requirements
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Internal QMS Auditor (QIA) 2006
This 3-day ISO 9001:2000 course includes 1-day interpretation insight and knowledge and the 2-day IRCA Registered Internal Auditor course, designed to provide an understanding of the audit as a tool in the development and improvement of your business.
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Upcoming Tradeshow
Join us and make plans now to attend the 2006 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition, October 28-31, in Dallas, TX. Discover new insights and ideas that challenge traditional thinking as well as explosive new strategies that will revolutionize your business.
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The Path to Meaningful Internal Audits
In the auditing process, documents and records are important, but they do not always paint a clear enough picture on their own. Internal auditors frequently rely just upon documents and records as evidence of process conformity and don’t adequately interview personnel and observe operations first-hand.
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OPM3® ProductSuite Workshop
Smart project managers know that linking project activities to corporate strategy is good business and ensures greater project success. To learn more about OPM3® ProductSuite join us for a half-day workshop at the DNV Houston office sponsored by PMI – Houston Chapter on August 18th.
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Practical Loss Control Leadership
Practical Loss Control Leadership (PLCL) is the primer on contemporary, practical methods of loss control management. This text is one of the most widely used by organizations around the world, and it has just been revised.
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Overview of the ISO 9000 Series Webinar
Join DNV Certification for the first in a series of Webinars: “What is ISO 9000 and Why Should I Care?” This 1 hour Webinar is designed for anyone who is involved with any aspect of researching, supporting or implementing and ISO 9001:2000 system.
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ASQ Energy & Environmental
ASQ Energy & Environmental is a great location to bring together quality, environmental, design and construction professionals from government, industry, and academia for a total perspective on quality, the environment, energy, design, construction, health and safety initiatives and accomplishments.
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Incident Investigation
This course provides participants with a thorough understanding of the causes and effects of loss through the use of creatively developed workshops and case studies.
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Continual Improvement or Continual Employment?
ISO 9001:2000 requires an organization to continually improve the effectiveness of the quality management system through the use of the quality policy, quality objectives, audit results, analysis of data, corrective and preventive actions and management review.
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ISO/TS 16949:2002 Interpretation/Internal Auditor
This course is designed for individuals seeking interpretation and application of the requirements of the ISO /TS 16949 specification. The course is designed to instruct individuals on how to perform actual audits. Through case studies and interactive workshops, participants will receive guidance on auditing practices, which includes audit preparation, conducting the audit, reporting and follow-up audits.
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Rave Reviews for PMI’s Certified OPM3 Assessor Training
The beta training course was attended by twenty hand selected students from prestigious companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Siemens, and UBS among others. In addition, a number of independent consultants – highly skilled in OPM3 methodology – were in attendance. The primary differences in this pilot and the one previous (conducted November 2005) were the introduction of the software tool and a deeper view into the course materials.
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Get the most from your Management System Certification
The majority of companies that have effectively implemented an ISO 9001 system will acknowledge the intrinsic value that it has in terms of improving their business performance, operating in a more effective and efficient manner and experience cost savings through reduced rework and scrap. However, most companies don’t leverage their ISO certification nearly enough. From a sales and marketing point of view it’s a missed opportunity to differentiate yourself from your competition.
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