In the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, quality is safety. We all know that poor quality products put consumers at risk. But the truth is, they also put workers at risk, too.
For example, a lab employee who is careless about labeling flasks is more likely to have to scrap a batch of product. That same unlabeled flask could also put a coworker at risk if someone disposes of the liquid improperly and it catches fire.
One of the biggest ways we’re seeing companies make the quality-safety connection is by integrating quality and safety systems. Implementing a centralized Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Management System lets you connect and track processes that impact both quality and safety, such as Change Control, Nonconforming Materials or Corrective Action.
Centralized Reporting within an integrated system also helps a company conduct more effective and efficient management reviews. An integrated system lets you review quality and safety data within the context of each other, making it easier to pinpoint integrated processes or departments that need improvement.
