Benefits of Adopting ISO 29001:2020
As an internationally recognized standard, ISO 29001 sets out the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an organization's quality management system. Compliance with New Laws Governing Oil and Gas The oil and gas industry has undergone a dramatic change in recent years. With the rise of fracking, there is a huge amount of new business in the industry. At the same time, environmental awareness has risen dramatically, and new laws such as the EPA's Clean Power Plan, PSM, and HIPAA have been passed to help businesses comply with these changes. ISO 29001 is designed to be flexible enough to accommodate the unique needs of an organization in the oil and gas industry, but it is also recognized by regulators, investors, and other stakeholders throughout the world. It provides a way for you to demonstrate your commitment to continuously improving your business processes -- from new construction projects, drilling operations, pipeline maintenance, right through to decommissioning sites -- while reducing costs and risks. Improved Safety and Integrity ISO 29001 is designed to help you protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of your computer systems. The certification process evaluates how well you implement processes that control access to data and monitor its use. The standard is based on the elements of continual improvement and risk assessment. Thus, an organization using the standard must continually improve its performance in terms of both quality and service delivery. To achieve this, it must identify risks which can hinder this objective and find ways to overcome them by performing a risk assessment before any new process can be initiated. Learn More About Accupoint's Solution The ISO 29001 standard provides you with a framework to improve your business processes and put an effective system in place for managing the risks involved with oil and gas operations. To learn more about how Accupoint Software can help you implement the ISO 29001 standard into your workflow or to schedule a platform demonstration, please contact us today.
What services have updated requirements in API Spec Q2?
API sets the standard to which Service and Supply Organizations (SSO) must adhere for best practices and claim API certification. In the API Spec Q2, 2nd edition, those services include:
Since the initial Q2 release in 2013, 150 sites have been able to claim API certification. Nearly a decade later, the API Spec Q2 2nd Edition is released, offering an even higher safety and environmental standards for organizations to meet. Those organizations who were Q2-certified from the 1st edition, have six months to comply with the 2nd edition and maintain compliance. What’s changed from the 1st Edition to API Spec Q2 2nd Edition? The latest edition of Q2 for SSOs simplifies how it overlaps with the API Spec Q1standard for manufacturers, making it easier for collaborators to meet both specs and improve efficiency. The API Spec Q2, 2nd Edition also updates employee requirements, ensuring workers have the knowledge and skills to safely perform their duties. Finally, the new Q2 works in conjunction with many of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, improving the industry's stance on environmental protection. Begin Your Transition to API Spec Q2, 2nd Edition. Our integrated SAM™ solution is packed with 43 integrated modules and 55 pre-defined reports that align with the new Q2 standard.. Contact Accupoint today to find out how we can help streamline your transition to API Spec Q2, 2nd Edition.
The 2nd edition contains several significant changes, including:
To learn more about the API Spec Q2 , 2nd edition standard, and how Accupoint can help your organization achieve certification, please contact us today.
In June 2018, API released Q1, 9th Edition, Addendum 2. Addendum 2 focused on supply chain controls, specifically on multi-tier suppliers. It expanded the definitions to included associated (tier 2 & 3) level suppliers essential for product realization.
The long-awaited 10th edition update is currently being finalized, and is expected to be released in the coming months. The new edition will contain some significant changes and will require companies to review their current programs for conformity. Additionally, the new requirments will impact existing API Product specifications as well. Accupoint Software’s InterLink platform provides users with an innovate, web-based tool to manage all aspects of the new API Q1 requirements. With over 54 integrated modules, our InterLink framework delivers a well-structured and formalized method to minimize risks, improve operational efficiency and meet customer requirements for product quality. For more information, or to schedule a platform demonstration of our Interlink API Q1 software, please contact us today. |
