These checklists list the actions that put the IMS1 manual into practice, so the management system is working and not just documented before the certification audit.

Effective Implementation Checklists

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Further Reading

Further guidance on implementing a management system:

• Setting Up a Management System
• ISO Certification Process
• Integrated Management Systems
• Management Systems knowledge base

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IMS Implementation Checklists

The I-C IMS Implementation Checklists set out the actions needed to put the IMS1 manual into practice, so the management system is working, not just documented, before the certification audit. Each action has columns for a planned date, notes and a Done tick, and the main checklist ends with final checks to complete before the certification audit.

The main checklist covers sections 1 to 5 of IMS1, and separate checklists cover section 6 for ISO 14001, section 7 for ISO 45001 and section 8 for ISO 27001. Completing the manual itself is covered by the I-C IMS1 Manual Checklists.

Four Checklists in One Download

Use the main checklist for every IMS, and add the section checklists for the standards covered.

• I-C IMS Implementation Checklist - sections 1 to 5 of IMS1, plus the checks to complete before the certification audit
• I-C IMS Implementation Checklist - Section 6 - environmental management actions, where ISO 14001 is covered
• I-C IMS Implementation Checklist - Section 7 - health and safety management actions, where ISO 45001 is covered
• I-C IMS Implementation Checklist - Section 8 - information security management actions, where ISO 27001 is covered

What's Included in the Checklists

• Section 1 - Integrated Management System - IMS1 issued and changes logged, the scope of certification wording checked with the certification body, the interested parties register, the SWOT and PESTLE review, the document register, document control, the personal data register, data backups and legal compliance
• Section 2 - Leadership, Commitment and Planning - policies approved and communicated, measurable objectives, key responsibilities, the organisational chart, the key risks and opportunities registers, the business continuity register and the management review
• Section 3 - Resource Management and Support - the training matrix, training records, inductions, staff annual reviews, awareness, the equipment register, inspections and the communication plan
• Section 4 - Operational Processes - enquiries, quotes and orders, key suppliers and sub-contractors, purchasing, operational planning, checks and release, change and design records
• Section 5 - Monitoring, Evaluation and Improvement - customer feedback, problems and complaints, the audit schedule, internal auditor competence, internal audits and improvement suggestions
• Before the Certification Audit - internal audits covering the whole system, a management review, IMS registers reviewed and re-dated, and the certification audit arranged
• Section 6 - Environmental Management - the Environmental Representative, environmental policy, compliance obligations, the aspects and impacts register, life cycle perspective, objectives, performance monitoring, awareness, emergency response, environmental procedures, waste, suppliers and incidents
• Section 7 - Health & Safety Management - the H&S Lead, health and safety policy, worker consultation, legal requirements, competent advice, risk assessments, PPE, training, first aid and emergencies, accident reporting and statistics, inspections, contractors and objectives
• Section 8 - Information Security Management - the Information Security Lead, policies, the Statement of Applicability, the information security risks register and treatment plan, information assets, cloud services, IT equipment, awareness training, access, backups, malware protection, monitoring, incidents, suppliers and physical security

Who Needs IMS Implementation Checklists?

The checklists are for the IMS Lead or manager responsible for getting the management system ready for certification once the IMS1 manual has been set up. They suit small and medium-sized businesses that need a practical plan of what to do, and by when, to show the system is in use and not just on paper.

Included in the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO 37001 Toolkits

These checklists are part of the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO 37001 toolkits, including the integrated toolkits that combine them.

Using the Checklists

Work through the sections 1 to 5 checklist, and the section 6, 7 or 8 checklist for each additional standard, adding a planned date and notes for each action and ticking it off when done. The Before the Certification Audit checks are the final review before the certification audit is arranged.

Forms and Registers It Refers To

Actions point to the documents used to put each section in place, including F-IMS22 Interested Parties Register, F-IMS23 Opportunities and Risks Register, F-IMS21 Business Continuity Register, F-Q3 Management Review, P-125 Supplier Policy, F-Q23 Change Review Form, F-Q1 Design Review and Planning Form and F-Q16 Improvement Request. Completing the manual itself is covered by I-C-IMS1 Manual Checklists, I-C-IMS Gap Analysis Checklists shows what is already in place before you start, and I-C-IMS Maintenance Checklist keeps the system running after certification.