🔍 Group Activity Title: #
“Determining Scope and Context for IMS Certification”
🧑🏫 Objective: #
To analyze a real company profile and simulate the process of determining its OH&S management system context, scope, and structure as per 4 Context of the organization of each standards
- Clauses 4.1 to 4.4 of ISO 9001:2015.
- Clauses 4.1 to 4.4 of ISO 14001:2015
- Clauses 4.1 to 4.4 of ISO 45001:2018
📝 Instructions: #
- Group Formation:
Divide participants into small groups (3–5 per group). - Company Assignment:
Assign each group a company profile
a. Company 1
b. Company 2
c. Company 3 - Provide basic info including:
- Business sector
- Core activities
- Locations
- Stakeholders (customers, workers, regulators)
🧩 TASK BREAKDOWN #
Step 1: Clause 4.1 & 4.2 – Analyze Context & Interested Parties #
✅ Deliverable: Group identifies and presents:
- Internal Issues (e.g., manpower, production process complexity, resource availability)
- External Issues (e.g., legal regulations, clients’ requirements, industry standards, global market pressure)
- Interested Parties: List workers, regulatory bodies, clients, unions, shareholders, etc.
- Needs & Expectations: Examples: safe working conditions, compliance assurance, reliable service, communication channels
Step 2: Identify Business Sector (EAC Code) #
✅ Deliverable: Group determines the EAC Code (based on IAF sector classification).
(You can refer to Module 1 Topic if needed.)
Step 3: Clause 4.3 – Propose OH&S Scope Statement #
✅ Deliverable: Group writes a proposed scope of OH&S Management System:
- State activities, products, services
- Define physical/organizational boundaries
- Align with the needs, risks, and control mentioned earlier
Example:
“The OH&S Management System applies to the design, manufacturing, and testing of electronic modules at the IMI Niš facility, in compliance with ISO 45001:2018. It includes all staff, contractors, and processes under the organization’s control.”
Step 4: Clause 4.4 – Map Process Interactions #
✅ Deliverable: Draft a high-level process interaction diagram or list key process categories that interact with OH&S management. Include:
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Incident Reporting & Investigation
- Emergency Preparedness
- Legal Compliance Monitoring
- Communication & Participation
- Contractor Management
- Training & Competency
- Procurement & Supply Chain Safety
- Internal Audit & Management Review