ISO 9001:2015

What is ISO 9001?

ISO 9001 is an international standard that sets out the requirements for a quality management system (QMS). It is based on the process approach and the PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act). The standard is universal - it can be implemented in any organisation, regardless of industry or size.

For welding companies, ISO 9001 is the base on which more specialised systems are built, such as EN ISO 3834 (welding) or EN 1090 (steel structures).

7 quality management principles

• Customer focus – understanding and meeting customer requirements
• Leadership – management commitment to the quality system
• Engagement of people – competent and motivated personnel
• Process approach – managing interrelated processes
• Improvement – continually raising the organisation’s performance
• Evidence-based decision making – analysis of data and facts
• Relationship management – cooperation with suppliers and partners

ISO 9001 in the welding industry

In welding companies, ISO 9001 covers, among other things:

• Document control – WPS, WPQR, test reports
• Resource management – personnel qualifications, machine condition
• Production supervision – monitoring welding parameters
• Product inspection – visual testing, NDT, dimensional inspection
• Corrective actions – analysis of nonconformities and prevention of recurrence
• Internal audits – regular verification of the system’s effectiveness

Benefits of certification