Abstract: . . .  a competitive advantage” prepared by Sime Curkovic. Although a large number of studies can be found on occupational health and safety most of them does not examine the standard in details. In this sense, studies of Independent Safety Consultants Association and DNV are really beneficial. The second chapter of the thesis describes the terms quality and standardization. It gives the quality comprehension in Quality Management Systems, and quality activities in Turkey. This chapter covers the basics of Quality Management Systems. Chapter three deals with the ISO 9000 Quality Management System Standards. It defines and examines the standards in the series. The chapter evaluates the implementation of ISO 9000 series in mining perspective. It gives hit points in the preparation and implementation stages of certification. It also focuses on the benefits 2 Page 15 and application of statistical methods in preventive and corrective action and continuous improvement activities as a part of Quality Management System. Chapter four gives information about the OHSAS 18000 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. It evaluates OHSAS 18000 in a comparative scope. It provides a guidance in the implementation of series. Chapter five compares the application, benefits and difficulties of ISO 9000 Quality Management System Standards and OHSAS 18000 Occupational Health and Safety Management System in mining. It gives clues for the simultaneous implementation or transition of ISO 9000 and OHSAS 18000 series. 3 Page 16 CHAPTER 2 QUALITY AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 2.1 Quality and Standardization There are different definitions of quality made by leading authorities; such as, Juran describes the quality as fitness for use. Similarly, Crosby defines it as conformance to requirements. According to ISO 9000 quality system, quality is the totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs . Deming says that quality should be aimed at the needs of the consumer, present and future. If all the definitions of the quality given above are evaluated all together, quality can be defined as reaching or exceeding the standards of the similar products or services to satisfy the needs and expectations of customers. No one knows who invented the first set of standards. Their development, however, is a key to the emergence of the high technology age as we know it. Technological advancements and the development of standards have gone hand in hand (Johnson, 2000). Standards, basically, are the molds or patterns constituted for the aim of inspecting the convenience of the products or production systems. Eliminating the problems which prevent the development of free trade, providing the fluidity at the production systems, improving the health, security and environmental conditions are some of the points involved in the aim of construction of the standards. 4 Page 17 Standardization is defined by International . . .
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