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Fire safety requirements: A management system approach

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Government published an independent report into building regulations and fire safety, produced by Dame Judith Hackitt. Robert Morley, a Lead Assessor at MMRA of fire risk management systems to BS 9997:2019, explains the management system approach to fire safety requirements. 

Creating a RACI: It’s well worth the effort

Andrew Ward CQP MCQI outlines the value of a RACI matrix when assigning roles and duties in any task. 

Fossil fuel usage at an all-time high, says report

A new study has found that fossil fuels are dominating usage as political momentum fails to translate to action.

Adding value in project audits

Project consultant and author Lesley Elder-Aznar outlines the most common mistakes in project audits and gives advice on how to avoid the pitfalls.

Changing sectors as a quality professional

The CQI’s recent Workforce Insight research showed that 57% of the surveyed quality professionals expected the next stage of their career would be within the quality profession. Of those, 15% plan to seek promotion with a new employer. Darrell Johnston took up a new role as Quality Manager at Neogen Europe earlier this year, having previously worked in quality roles within the NHS and Spire Healthcare Group. Here, he outlines what considerations should be taken into account when changing quality career.

Counterfeiting in the nuclear sector

The nuclear sector is a heavily regulated industry, but constant vigilance is required for counterfeit suspect fraudulent items. The CQI’s Chair, Amanda McKay CQP FCQI, Director of Quality at the Atomic Weapons Establishment, tells us how the nuclear industry works to avoid any instances of counterfeit materials.

The International Quality Awards 2022: Celebrating excellence across the globe

With 130 entries across 36 countries and 13 sectors, and expert speakers and panelists, the International Quality Awards 2022 were a celebration of excellence across the globe.

CQI Volunteer of the Year winner 2022

Meet the International Quality Awards CQI Volunteer of the year winner

This award recognises the individual that shows real enthusiasm and dedication for volunteering for the CQI, furthering the aims of the institute, and making a positive impact on people or a project.

The Survivors Trust welcomes being put to the test

As sexual assault referral centres in the UK continue to work towards achieving accreditation to ISO 15189 by October 2023, The Survivors Trust is working to become a UKAS-accredited inspection body. Chris Sharif, Policy and Standards Manager at the trust, explains the process and its importance.