Suitable working environments 4.9.1.1b

The standard requires controlled conditions to include suitable working environment. 

The working environment may need to be controlled, not for the benefit of the staff but to achieve the required characteristics. To achieve high performance from electronic components, particle and chemical contamination has to be minimized during fabrication and assembly. For these and many other reasons, the production environment may need to be controlled. If these conditions apply you should  

ISO 9001 is not specific on what is meant by working environment . ISO 9001 only applies to product and factors that affect the product therefore working environment means the environment in which work on product is carried out. If temperature, cleanliness, humidity, electromagnetic, and other environmental factors need to be controlled to ensure conforming product then their control provides a suitable working environment. 

An organization needs to provide safeguards for its people in order to comply with clause 4.1.7 on Impact on Society. 

The standard requires controlled conditions to include compliance with reference standards/codes, quality plans, and/or documented procedures. 

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