MCT Beginning T 19

1. Operational control is present whenever a risk is identified in:

• The design of workstations
• The maintainance of equipment and machines
• The introduction, use and storage of chemicals and other dangerous materials
• The prevention plan

2. Examples of external issues that may affect the organization's performance:

• Social environment
• Regulatory environment
• Corporate culture
• Products and services

3. Top management provides staff:

• For obtaining conformity of products
• For the proper functioning of the IMS
• For the proper functioning of processes including the inspection process
• Who have the necessary knowledge
• Who have the appropriate competence to address risks

4. Planning the IMS means taking into account:

• The commitment of top management
• External and internal issues
• The requirements of interested parties
• The IMS processes

5. Leadership of top management should:

• Manage the company's processes
• Fully assume responsibility for the effectiveness of the IMS
• Define the purpose of the company
• Lead by example in the field
• Support continual improvement