ISO Gap Analysis Tool

What is this?

This is a simple, practical self-assessment that helps you understand how your business aligns with:

• •ISO 9001 (Quality)
• •ISO 14001 (Environmental)
• •ISO 45001 (WHS / Safety)

It is a structured way to identify where you likely meet ISO requirements — and where you may have gaps. Whether you are exploring certification for the first time or planning your journey toward a JAS-ANZ accredited certification audit, this tool can help you understand where you stand.

What does it actually do?

It asks 21 practical questions about how your business operates. The questions cover:

• •Leadership and accountability
• •Policies and responsibilities
• •Risk identification and controls
• •Operational practices
• •Customer requirements
• •Design and development (where relevant)
• •Contractor management
• •Emergency preparedness
• •Monitoring and improvement

For each question, you select: Yes, Partially, No, or Unsure.

At the end, you receive:

• •A summary of potential gaps
• •Plain-English explanations of what ISO typically expects
• •Links to guidance material to help you improve

You can print the results as a PDF.

Who is this for?

This tool is suitable for:

• •Businesses considering ISO certification
• •Businesses already certified who want a health check
• •Directors wanting visibility over compliance maturity
• •Operations managers reviewing systems
• •Safety or quality managers preparing for audit

It is written in practical business language — not ISO textbook language.

What this tool is not

It gives you an informed starting point.

Why only 21 questions?

Most ISO gap tools are long, technical and intimidating. We deliberately designed this tool to:

• •Be practical
• •Focus on observable business behaviours
• •Avoid clause-heavy wording
• •Avoid overwhelming small and medium businesses

It covers the core intent of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 without forcing you to read the standard.

How accurate is it?

It is conservative and structured. If you answer honestly, it will give you a strong indication of:

• •Where your system is mature
• •Where documentation may be missing
• •Where controls may be informal
• •Where auditors typically raise findings

However, it is still a self-assessment. Formal certification requires an audit by an independent, JAS-ANZ accredited certification body. If you are ready to take the next step, get a quote or contact us to discuss your options.

What happens after I complete it?

You receive:

• •A results page summarising potential gaps
• •Links to relevant guidance material
• •A printable PDF version of your results

From there, you can:

• •Address the gaps internally
• •Strengthen documentation
• •Improve operational controls
• •Seek external support if needed

Does it save my answers?

No. This tool is intentionally frictionless:

• •No login
• •No email capture
• •No stored sessions

If you want to retain your results, download or print the PDF before closing the page.

Is it suitable for any industry?

Yes. The questions are written to apply across:

• •Construction
• •Manufacturing
• •Professional services
• •Trades
• •Engineering
• •Government contractors
• •Small and medium businesses

Some questions (e.g. design and development) may not apply to all businesses. You can select "N/A" where appropriate.

Why integrate all three standards?

Many businesses operate integrated management systems covering safety, environmental performance and quality. Instead of running three separate assessments, this tool reflects how most businesses actually operate — one integrated system.

You can learn more about each standard on the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) website, or explore our certification services to see how we can support your journey.

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