BVQi North America

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BVQi North America
IAER CERTIFICATION The Auditors
Perspective May 18, 2005 New Orleans, LA
May 2005 Rev 2
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What is IAER Certification?
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• IAER has determined to recognize the credibility
  and accountability of companies operating in the
  electronics recycling industry
• This is achieved through certification to an
  industry standard

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• BVQI has been selected by IAER to be the
  independent certification body for IAER member
  companies
• BVQI is the largest management systems
  certification body in the world with offices in
  60 countries and 1500 auditors

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• The IAER Standard focuses on a management systems
  approach to electronic recycling
• Quality
• Environmental
• Health Safety
• Security
• with an emphasis on ethical business practices

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• The IAER audit process includes
• Application
• Scheduling
• Off-site documentation review
• Site visit
• Audit report
• Leading to an IAER certificate issued by BVQI

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• The IAER auditor will ask for
• A site tour
• Overview of processes
• Relevant documentation
• Evidence of implementation

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• The IAER audit is
• Focused on systems
• Balanced between subject areas
• Positive
• An opportunity to improve business processes

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• The IAER audit is not
• An ISO audit
• Focused on documentation
• Aimed at employees
• Designed to create failure

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IAER Management Systems

• Benefits of Management Systems
• Stronger control and influence over business
  activities
• Organized approach to problem solving
• Structured processes
• Consistency
• Framework of expectations
• Verifiable
• Performance improvements
• Efficiency Effectiveness

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First Class Service World Class
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BVQI Contact Information Website www.bvqina.c
om IAER Program Director Dave
Church 716-484-9002 ext 106