March 20, 2025
Audits examine every aspect of operations, ensuring compliance with international quality standards
Michael Smith Switchgear has successfully renewed all four of its ISO certifications.
It comes after a rigorous audit process and demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, workplace safety, and employee wellbeing.
The MSSL team undergoes intensive four-day ISO audits twice each year.
The reviews examine every aspect of operations, ensuring compliance with international quality standards.
It’s a fundamental component of a business strategy built on standards, safety, and sustainability.
Meeting ISO standards
Meeting the required ISO standard involves thorough preparation and careful year-round maintenance.
Independent auditors conduct comprehensive reviews of our systems, processes, and documentation.
The ISO renewal evidences the company’s comprehensive approach to:
- Quality management systems (ISO 9001)
- Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
- Health and safety (ISO 45001)
- Psychological health and safety at work (ISO 45003)
Demonstrating business growth
The rapid growth of Michael Smith Switchgear over recent years has been underpinned by development of high quality process around safety, standards and sustainability.
It has won the company a string of awards but robust documentation and evidence collection have been crucial to development as a modern workplace.
Those comprehensive records demonstrate adherence to all required standards and enable auditors to verify the company’s ISO compliance.
The approach supports recertification but also drives continuous improvement in operations.
Managing Director, Sean Smith, said: “By maintaining detailed evidence of our processes and outcomes, we create opportunities to identify areas of enhancements.
“By systematically addressing those we have implemented best practice throughout our organisation.”
Benefits of ISO
Maintaining ISO certification offers independent verification of continuing quality. It is a key indicator of the success and growth of MSSL.
ISO certifications present a global standard for best practice that supports:
- Enhanced credibility
- Improved operational efficiency
- Risk reduction
- Legal compliance
- Competitive advantage
MSSL’s recertification across four ISO categories again demonstrates our position as a leader in industry excellence.
The company continues to deliver products and services that meet the highest standards, while simultaneously prioritising people and planet.
