Railway Industry Supplier Approval Scheme (RISAS)
What is it?
RISAS is a cross-industry scheme which provides transferable assurance of
the quality of the suppliers of safety critical products and services
for rolling stock overhaul.
It provides a third party assessment process covering the shop floor attitudes
as well as the processes of suppliers.
It is managed, on behalf of the industry by a Board with senior cross-industry
representation.
How does it work?
Instead of each stakeholder auditing each supplier separately:
- The Accreditation Agency accredits an Approval Body
- The Approval Body certifies the supplier for a specific scope
- All Stakeholders can accept certification of the supplier for that scope
Who
pays?
The Supplier pays the Approval Body for assessment
The Approval Body pays the Accreditation Agency (RSSB) for accreditation
RSSB pays for administration costs of scheme
Why should I join it?
Stakeholder:
- Assurance without need for individual audits
- Accountability through RSSB support
- Scheme supported by ORR
Supplier:
- Reduces audit burden
- One robust assessment saves money in the longer term
Certified suppliers are listed on the RISAS website www.risas.org.uk,
along with further information on the scheme, details of product groups and
the Approval Bodies.
The RISAS website is also managed by RSSB and any queries can be addressed
to Andy Tandy – National Programmes, Schemes Administrator on 020 7904
7676 or by email at: risas.admin@rssb.co.uk
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