As a leading provider of management system certification to the highways sector and associated training services, LRQA is in an ideal position to provide accredited certification to the majority of the National Highways Sector Schemes (NHSS). This includes many of the more recently published Sector Schemes.

How can certification to the NHSS by LRQA benefit my organisation?

The National Highways Sector Schemes specify additional requirements to the QMS standard, ISO 9001 and are specifically intended for organisations within this sector. Any supplier of services covered by the Sector Schemes and working on Highways Agency roads is required to be registered to the relevant Scheme.

There are a number of benefits associated with an effectively implemented quality management system which include:

• opportunity to reduce costs for the client and supplier
• a basis for continual improvement
• making sure your processes are planned
• maintaining a properly trained and competent workforce
• assurance for your stakeholders

Your next step

We provide certification to the majority of the Schemes. For more information, call 0800 783 2179 or complete our enquiry form.

Background and useful links

National Highways Sector Schemes cover a variety of highways activities. The various Schemes are managed by separate technical advisory committees which comprise representatives from across the industry, certification and training bodies, clients, contractors, suppliers and trade associations.

The Sector Scheme Documents are published by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) on behalf of the technical advisory committees and can be downloaded from www.ukas.com

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