Jeff Ayres and Associates | Independent Quality Consultants | Quality Management Systems

We specialise in the measurement and improvement of business performance and assist organisations to understand benchmark and profile their current business position and to support the effective implementation of action plans through practical consultancy and training. In addition, we also design, develop and assist in the implementation of management systems that can be certified to:-

· ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Standard.
· ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Standard.
· OHSAS 18001:2007 Health & Safety Specification.
· Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody Certification.
· Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes
· (PEFC) Chain-of-Custody Certification.
· PAS 75:2005 Print Production & Service.
· PAS 2020:2009 Direct Marketing Environmental Performance.
· PAS 2060:2010 Specification for the determination of Carbon Neutrality
· BS EN 16001:2009 Energy Management Systems.

We are currently working with a number of organisations to develop Integrated Management Systems that incorporates a number of the above standards into a streamlined and cost effective approach to business.
We pride ourselves in providing practical jargon free value for money assistance, with minimal paperwork, which is tailored to individual business requirements, resulting in real business benefits.
We have a proven track record of success and have the versatility to be able to apply its methods across a range of industries. We have satisfied clients from the aerospace, engineering, printing, medical, construction, waste management, gas & oil & service industries. Our consultancy and support covers Business Systems Design and Development, Project/Programme Management, Business Benchmarking and Improvement, Quality Assurance Management and Total Quality Management.

Working to an effective environmental management system often enables organisations to make savings in cutting down on running costs. By working in a environmentally responsible and aware manner companies can examine ways of making significant savings using recycling, reuse and better selection of resources. The company will then have a greater awareness of the significant impacts that their type of work has on the environment and will be able to plan to improve their environmental performance.

Many companies are now finding that their customers are demanding evidence of sound environmental practices and performance. Accreditation of your management system against this standard can help your company demonstrate your commitment to your existing and future customer base. Coupled with the financial benefits and confidence in legal compliance that good environmental management can bring, this is an option worth considering.

What are the benefits of an environmental management system?
· Reducing waste materials, resources, energy and therefore your costs
· Enabling confidence in meeting environmental legislation
· Reducing the potential consequences to society from accidents
· Improving your reputation amongst customers, the public and employees
· Providing a market advantage

What we can help you?
· Identify possible environmental impacts
· Advise on relevant legislation
· Assist in developing good environmental operating practices
· Document operating practices and procedures
· Conduct training in environmental issues
· Perform environmental auditing of sites and processes
· Assist with the selection of an external certification body
· Act as your representative at environmental system assessments
· Coordinate environmental improvement programmes
· Keep you up to date with changes
· Provide a part-time Environmental Manager (if required)

An ever growing number of organisations have elected to introduce fully integrated systems, meeting the requirements of the Quality Management Standard (ISO 9001), plus the Environmental Management Standard (ISO 14001) and also the Occupational Health & Safety Assessment Specification (OHSAS 18001). The advantages of this approach are one management system, with overlapping processes, one set of documents and one third party audit. This results in more control, less effort and reduced costs.

We are currently assisting a number of forward thinking organisations in combining Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety activities into a single management system, which can provide the following additional benefits: -

What are the additional benefits of an integrated management system?
· Common elements in the standards resulting in a reduction of paperwork
· Reduction in administration costs
· Reduced internal audit costs
· Common system and approach with a focused strategic direction
· Encourages teamworking and better communication
· Enhanced efficiency and effectiveness

How we can help you?
· Review your business requirements (Quality, Environmental & Health & Safety)
· Consolidate and streamline your existing documentation
· Provide Training for your staff
· Act as your representative at a integrated system assessment
· Conduct assessments and audits
· Provide a part-time Programme/Project Manager (if required).