Complementary technical capability
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Objective
What this area means for safer, healthier and more responsible operations.
COHSEW partnerships may involve laboratories, technical experts, training providers, research organisations, professional bodies and delivery partners. Due diligence covers competence, impartiality, ethics, information security, safeguarding and the ability to meet controlled service requirements.
COHSEW principleUse competent, risk-based assurance to prevent harm, verify control and support continual improvement.
Priority controls
Where organisations should focus.
Priorities must be adapted to the organisation, activity, location, affected people and applicable legal requirements.
Shared values and ethical conduct
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Data protection and controlled communication
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Transparent responsibilities and quality oversight
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How COHSEW supports you
From risk question to measurable assurance.
Our specialists help organisations select proportionate methods, preserve independence and turn technical evidence into action.
- 01Define scope, outcomes and decision rights
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
- 02Evaluate competence and conflicts before engagement
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
- 03Monitor delivery, complaints and continual improvement
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
Authoritative guidance
Continue with the primary sources.
These external resources informed this page. Always confirm current national law, regulator guidance and contractual requirements for your location.
01International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation
Laboratory and inspection accreditation
Open official source ↗02ISO/IECISO/IEC 27001 information security
Open official source ↗03International Organization for StandardizationCertification and conformity assessment
Open official source ↗Information on this page supports awareness and programme design. It is not legal, medical or regulatory advice, does not reproduce the full text of any standard and does not replace competent assessment of your specific circumstances.
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