Integrated Management System – A Practical Guide is a handbook that helps you integrate multiple management system standards (MSS) into a single, coherent Integrated Management System (IMS). This includes standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001 and others.
It’s designed to meet user demand for clarity, simplicity and practical implementation support when you use, or plan to use, more than one management system standard.
This handbook is for organizations of any size that use or plan to use several MSS simultaneously. It’s especially relevant if you are:
The handbook provides a straightforward model for integrating multiple MSS through three phases:
It distils integration into five essential elements to help you structure and maintain a cohesive IMS:
You also get practical checklists and reusable tools, plus guidance that supports integrated audits and management reviews. Case studies are included to show application across organizations from micro-organizations to global enterprises.
If you rely on multiple management system standards, this guide helps you turn integration into a clear, step by step process. It’s designed to help you:
This is a fully revised handbook that replaces the previous publication Integrated Use of Management System Standards (IUMSS). What’s changed:
BSI recommends this version of standard for organisations operating in or with the UK. The ISO edition is available here if required.