ISO 55001 helps organizations get the most value from physical assets over the whole life cycle, balancing cost, risk and performance.
Key Requirements
| Clause | Topic |
|---|---|
| 4 | Context, scope, strategic asset management plan (SAMP) |
| 5 | Policy and leadership |
| 6 | Objectives, plans, risk, decision-making criteria |
| 7 | Resources, competence, asset information |
| 8 | Operational control, change, outsourcing |
| 9–10 | Performance evaluation and improvement |
The Certification Process
- Application: share your scope, sites and headcount; we confirm the route and audit time.
- Proposal and agreement: written proposal and certification agreement.
- Stage 1 audit: documentation and readiness review.
- Stage 2 audit: on-site evaluation of implementation and effectiveness.
- Certification decision: made by a competent reviewer who was not on the audit.
- Surveillance and recertification: annual surveillance, recertification every three years.
Auditors trace the line of sight from organizational objectives, through the SAMP and plans, to work in the field.
FAQs
What is a SAMP?
A strategic asset management plan setting out how organizational objectives become asset management objectives and plans.