What do quality and safety standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 add?
Short answer: ISO 9001 describes a quality management system and ISO 45001 an occupational health and safety management system, so a recycler certified to them has been audited on how it controls quality and manages workplace risk, which is relevant if you want to deal with an organised, safety-conscious operator, but like other management standards they certify the system and not individual outcomes.
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ISO 9001 focuses on consistent processes and customer satisfaction, which can show in how reliably a recycler weighs, grades and pays.
Health and safety
ISO 45001 focuses on protecting workers, which matters if you or your staff will be on the site delivering material.
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These standards show that a system exists and is audited, and they do not replace your own checks.
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