Timeframes vary depending on the size of your business and what systems you already have in place. For a small to medium business starting with a gap analysis, a realistic timeframe is 3 to 6 months through to certification. If your systems are already well-developed, the process can be faster.

Consulting is where we help you build and prepare your systems before the formal audit. Auditing is the independent verification process — conducted on behalf of a certification body — that determines whether your organisation meets the standard and can be certified. CJB Systems provides both, but they are always kept appropriately separate.

Yes. An integrated management system covering ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 is common and efficient. The three standards share a common high-level structure (Annex SL), which means a significant amount of documentation can be integrated rather than duplicated. We can help you plan the most efficient approach for your situation.

Often yes. Many businesses have a basic management system in place but find it doesn't fully satisfy the requirements of the ISO standard when they go to certification. A gap analysis is ideal here — we review what you have, identify the gaps, and give you a precise list of what needs to be addressed before your audit.