ISO Xpert
Complete User Manual · v1.0

How to Use
ISO Xpert Toolkit

A step-by-step guide to the world's most comprehensive free ISO & API compliance toolkit — 125+ browser-based gap analysis, risk assessment and audit preparation tools.

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tool.iso-xpert.com
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ISO Xpert Ltd · London, UK
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Contents

What's Inside This Manual

A quick map of everything you'll learn. Each chapter stands on its own — jump to the section you need.

01Welcome to ISO XpertOverview
08Step-by-Step WalkthroughGuided
02What's in the Toolkit125+ tools
09Understanding Your ScoreScoring
03Tool CategoriesISO · API · Risk
10The Heat-Map ViewVisual gaps
04How the System WorksArchitecture
11Risk Assessment MethodologyISO 31000
05Quick Start in 4 StepsFast path
12Auto-Save & Data PrivacyLocal storage
06Anatomy of a ToolUI tour
13Exporting Your ResultsJSON·CSV·PDF·TXT
07Opening Your First ToolLaunch
14Best Practices & FAQPro tips
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CHAPTER 01

Welcome to
ISO Xpert

ISO Xpert is a free, browser-based compliance toolkit built by UKAS-aligned consultants in London. Every tool runs locally in your browser — no sign-up, no email capture, no data ever leaves your device. Open a tool, answer clause-by-clause questions, view your instant score & heat-map, then export your audit-ready evidence in the format of your choice.

75+
Free browser-based tools
30+
ISO management standards
25+
API oil, gas & refining standards
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Export formats — JSON · CSV · PDF · TXT
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Chapter 02 · The Toolkit

Three Tool Categories

Each tool sits in one of three families. Pick the family that matches the question you need to answer.

Gap Analysis

ISO Management Systems

30+

Clause-by-clause conformity assessments for every major ISO management-system standard, pre-aligned to the Annex SL high-level structure.

ISO 90011400145001 270012200013485 420015000117025
Gap Analysis

API Standards

25+

Inspection, integrity and management-system checklists for the oil, gas & refining industry — aligned to the latest API editions.

Q1Q2510 570580581 6531104RP 571
Risk Assessment

Risk Analysis Tools

12

ISO 31000-aligned likelihood × impact risk matrices tailored to the context of each specific management system.

9001 QMS14001 EMS45001 OH&S 27001 ISMS22000 FSMS22301 BCMS 31000 ERM
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Chapter 03 · How It Works

How the System Works

Everything happens inside your browser. No server, no account, no upload. Total control of your data.

1

Browser-Native

Built with pure HTML, CSS and JavaScript — no server round-trips. Works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari, online or offline once the page has loaded.

2

Local Storage

Your answers save automatically to localStorage under an isolated key per tool. Data persists across sessions and only lives on your device.

3

Zero Transmission

Nothing is sent to ISO Xpert servers. You control every export — it downloads straight to your machine. GDPR-friendly by design.

🔒

Why this matters for compliance

Confidential audit findings, non-conformities and risk registers never leave your organisation — making the toolkit safe to use with proprietary and regulated data.

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Chapter 04 · Quick Start

Up & Running in Four Steps

From opening the browser to exporting your first audit pack — typically under 30 minutes per standard.

1

Open the Toolkit

Go to tool.iso-xpert.com and pick the standard or tool you want from the directory.

No sign-up required
2

Answer Clause Questions

Work through each clause. Rate your conformity — Yes, Partial or No — and add evidence notes.

Saves every change
3

Review Score & Gaps

Watch your compliance percentage update live. Open the heat-map to spot weak clauses at a glance.

Visual insights
4

Export the Report

Download your findings as JSON, CSV, PDF or TXT. Drop it straight into your management review pack.

4 formats · 1 click
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Chapter 05 · Anatomy of a Tool

What You'll See On Screen

Every gap-analysis tool follows the same consistent layout — learn one, you know them all.

🔒tool.iso-xpert.com/iso-gap-analysis/isoxpert-iso9001-gap-analysis.html
ISO 9001:2015 Gap Analysis
4.1 Context of the organization is determined and documented. YesPartialNo
4.2 Needs & expectations of interested parties are understood. YesPartialNo
5.1 Top management demonstrates leadership & commitment. YesPartialNo
6.1 Actions to address risks & opportunities are planned. YesPartialNo
7.5 Documented information is controlled & reviewed. YesPartialNo

A · Clause Reference

Official clause number from the published standard.

B · Conformity Question

Plain-English requirement rewritten for auditors.

C · Three-State Answer

Yes / Partial / No — click once to toggle.

D · Evidence Notes

Optional free-text — record document refs & dates.

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Chapter 06 · Walkthrough

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

A deeper guided tour through a full gap-analysis cycle — from launch to export.

1

Pick a Standard

From the directory, click the ISO or API standard you want to assess. The tool opens in a new tab.

🔗 Bookmark for quick access
2

Scope & Context

Enter the company name and audit scope at the top of the tool — it flows into your exports.

📄 Used in the PDF header
3

Work Clause-by-Clause

Tick Yes / Partial / No per clause. Drop objective evidence into the notes field.

⚡ Saves instantly
4

Flag Non-Conformities

Every "No" automatically becomes a finding in the action plan — ready for root-cause analysis.

🔍 Auto-flagged
5

Review the Dashboard

Live compliance %, per-clause score and heat-map refresh as you type.

📊 Visual
6

Add Corrective Actions

For each gap, write the action, owner and target date directly in the tool.

📅 Owners & dates
7

Export & Distribute

Download the pack in JSON, CSV, PDF or TXT — whichever your auditor prefers.

📥 One click
8

Re-Assess & Close

Re-open the tool at your next review — your previous state is loaded from local storage.

🔁 Continuous
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Chapter 07 · Scoring

Understanding Your Compliance Score

How the live percentage is calculated — and how to read the four maturity bands.

76%
Formula:  ( Yes × 1.0 + Partial × 0.5 ) ÷ Total Clauses
90 – 100% · Audit Ready
Strong conformity — fine-tune for Stage 2 certification.
70 – 89% · Substantial
Core system in place. Address a handful of partial clauses.
50 – 69% · Developing
Significant gaps. Build an implementation plan with owners & dates.
Below 50% · Foundation
Start fresh with core processes, documented info & leadership commitment.
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Chapter 08 · Heat-Map

Reading the Heat-Map

Spot your weakest clauses instantly. Each cell represents one clause — colour tells you where to focus.

ISO 9001:2015 — Conformity Heat-Map
Clauses 4.1 → 10.3
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
5.1
5.2
5.3
6.1
6.2
6.3
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
9.1
9.2
9.3
10.1
10.2
10.3
Conformant
Near-miss
Partial
Non-conformant

What to prioritise

Red cells are major non-conformities — tackle these first. They almost always block Stage 2 certification.

Where to plan

Amber cells are your medium-term roadmap. Document the plan; they typically become minor findings.

What to celebrate

Dark-green clauses are strengths — reference them in your management review as evidence of maturity.

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Chapter 09 · Risk Assessment

Risk Tools — ISO 31000 Method

The 12 risk tools use the same Likelihood × Impact matrix recommended by ISO 31000.

Insignif.
Minor
Moderate
Major
Severe
Almost
Certain
M
H
E
E
E
Likely
M
M
H
E
E
Possible
L
M
M
H
E
Unlikely
L
L
M
M
H
Rare
L
L
L
M
M

1 · Identify risks

List each uncertainty that could affect your objectives — use the template categories (strategic, operational, compliance, etc.).

2 · Rate L × I

Pick a likelihood (Rare → Almost Certain) and an impact (Insignificant → Severe). The matrix calculates the rating.

3 · Treat & monitor

Assign controls, owner and a residual rating. Re-open the tool later to monitor whether the treatment worked.

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Chapter 10 · Data & Privacy

Auto-Save & Data Privacy

Your audit data is yours. Here's exactly how persistence and privacy work under the hood.

💾

Auto-Save, Every Keystroke

Every answer, note and risk entry is written to localStorage the moment you change it. Close the tab — your work is waiting when you reopen the page.

  • One storage key per tool (isolated)
  • Works across sessions, no login required
  • Clear any time via browser dev-tools or the in-app Reset button
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Zero Data Transmission

The toolkit makes no network calls for your audit data. Every calculation, every score, every export is generated locally by JavaScript in your browser.

  • No sign-up, no email, no tracking cookies
  • GDPR-safe for confidential audit content
  • Suitable for air-gapped & regulated environments

Heads-up: it's browser-local

Because data lives in your browser, clearing site data, using incognito mode or switching machines will not carry your progress across. Export regularly for backups.

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Chapter 11 · Exporting

Exporting Your Audit Pack

Four formats — pick the one that matches how you'll share the results downstream.

.JSON

Machine-Readable

Full state tree — every answer, note and timestamp. Re-import-ready.

Best for: backups, Power BI, custom dashboards.
.CSV

Spreadsheet Native

Flat table of clause / status / note / action — opens in Excel or Sheets.

Best for: pivot analysis, NCR tracking, audit logs.
.PDF

Audit-Ready Report

Branded PDF with score, heat-map, clause summary & action plan.

Best for: sending to auditors, management review packs.
.TXT

Plain Text

Lightweight readable dump — fits into emails, tickets & chat tools.

Best for: quick shares, ISO forum posts, internal notes.
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Chapter 12 · Best Practices

Six Pro Tips

Battle-tested habits from UKAS-accredited lead auditors who use the toolkit daily.

1

Export before you close

Even though auto-save is reliable, a weekly JSON export is your disaster-recovery plan against lost browser data.

2

Reference documents in notes

Use the notes field for exact document IDs & revision numbers — auditors love the audit-trail.

3

Assign owners & dates

Every "No" needs a named owner and a target closure date — otherwise it's just a wish, not an action.

4

Re-use across sites

Assessing multiple sites? Export JSON, then copy the file and edit per site — faster than re-keying everything.

5

Pair gap + risk

Pair the matching gap-analysis tool with its risk-assessment counterpart (e.g. ISO 9001 + ISO 9001 Risk) for full management-review inputs.

6

Schedule a re-assessment

Open the tool every quarter — the trend in your compliance % becomes a headline KPI for leadership.

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Chapter 13 · FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions auditors, consultants and clients ask most.

?Is the toolkit really free?
Yes — 100% free, forever. No sign-up, no hidden tiers, no watermarks on exports.
?Can I use it offline?
Yes. Once a tool page has loaded, it runs entirely offline. Re-load when online to pick up the latest version.
?Does it replace a certification audit?
No — it helps you prepare. Certification must still be done by a UKAS-accredited certification body.
?Can my team collaborate on one tool?
Each browser holds its own copy. Use JSON export/import to share state between team members.
?Where is my data stored?
Entirely in your own browser's localStorage. Nothing is transmitted to ISO Xpert servers.
?Which browsers are supported?
Latest Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari — on desktop, tablet and mobile.
?Can you help us implement the standard?
Yes. ISO Xpert Ltd offers implementation, internal audit and Stage 1/2 readiness services worldwide.
?How do I reset a tool?
Use the in-app Reset button, or clear site data in your browser settings. Export first if you want to keep a copy.
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Get in Touch

Let's Make Your
Audit Effortless.

Need help implementing, training or auditing? Our UKAS-aligned consultants are a message away. Scan the QR or drop us a note.

Email
info@iso-xpert.com
WhatsApp
+44 7853 109840
Office
London, United Kingdom
Website
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