IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) FRAMEWORK FOR ISO 14001, 45001 & 55001 IN THE POWER GENERATION SECTOR

Abstract

The implementation of ISO MS in power generation sector are important to increase confidence level of stakeholders in the procedures and processes of the company. The power generation organization has three existing standalone ISO MS namely the ISO 14001, ISO 45001 & ISO 55001 and the organisation successfully implemented the Integrated Management System (IMS) where the common clauses and terms of the three separate MS are integrated into one “Integrated Manual”. The process of implementing IMS in the organisation begins with the development of a robust framework with the PDCA cycle followed by document review for level 1 and 2 documentations. The integration journey is supported by the quality secretariat as well as the top management to address teething issues. Working Committees at both station and HQ level support the implementation of the IMS across the organization while the top management provides support and guidance in the Steering Committee. The outcome of the IMS is a more efficient organization which has streamlined its ISO documentations and processes which has various benefits such as less duplication of paperwork, reduced management and certification cost as well as effective internal and external audits which support the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) of the power generation organisation. This paper is beneficial as a reference for other power generation industries throughout the world who are keen to implement the IMS in their governance and quality management systems.