Quality approach

IATF 16949 is the norm specific to Quality approach in the automotive sector. It was established by IATF (International Automotive Task Force); the ISO was validated and published in the form of a technical specification (TS stands for Technical Specification).

This standard describes processes related to the development and manufacturing of automotive components. To comply with this standard, suppliers must follow certain procedures specific to automotive manufacturing.

Additionally, the IATF developed a certification procedure specific to the automotive industry that guarantees recognition of IATF 16949 certificates throughout the entire sector. ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified suppliers are also ISO9001: 2008 certified. The latest version (ISO/TS 16949:2009) 2008 is a copy of the ISO 9001:2008 standard completed with specific requirements.

The ISO 14001 standard is the most frequently used of the ISO 14000 standards on environmental management. The ISO 14000 standards help various types of organisations to improve their environmental performances, which produces more positive results.

The ISO 14001 is the basic standard for certification. It includes 18 requirements divided into 6 chapters providing guidance to the organization in order to minimize the impact of activities on the environment and to durably improve environmental performance (protection and stability).

The first version of these standards dates from 1996. The current version of the series of ISO 14000 standards was published in 2004.

The ISO 45001 standard is a model for occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS), in other words, for the prevention of occupational hazards.

The aim of this standard is to provide companies with a framework to enhance their safety, reduce hazards in the workplace and improve the health and well-being of employees at work.

It is compatible with the best-known international management system standards, such as ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management.

ISO 45001 guides Telma in its approach to improving its occupational health and safety standards, as Telma defines and implements policies, and sets ambitious and relevant objectives.