Russian Lab Worker’s Death, Potential Plaque Exposure: Why Laboratory Training Matters

Potential yersinia pestis exposure cited in Russian lab worker Darya Shipilova death renews attention on lab safety training, ISO 9001 and ISO 19011 certification.

Reporting reviewed October 5, 2026. The death of a laboratory worker at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute has raised questions about a possible plague exposure—and brought renewed attention to laboratory safety training. For laboratory managers and quality professionals, the story is a reason to review how training, procedures, and accountability support everyday work. What happened […]

How ISO 9001:2026 Changes Internal Auditor Responsibilities

The release of ISO 9001:2026 introduces several important updates that internal auditors should understand. While the standard maintains its familiar framework, there is a greater emphasis on leadership, quality culture, ethical behavior, opportunities, organizational knowledge, and change management. As a result, auditors must look beyond documentation and evaluate how effectively the quality management system supports […]

ISO 9001:2026 Officially Released – What You Need to Know

ISO 9001 2026 Lead Auditor Certification

ISO has officially released ISO 9001:2026, the first major update to the world’s leading quality management standard in more than a decade. The new version strengthens core principles while introducing clearer guidance on leadership, quality culture, risk and opportunity, and climate related considerations – all aimed at helping organizations stay resilient and competitive. More than […]

Welcome to the New Quality Career Training

Online quality training and compliance courses from Quality Career Training

Practical Online Training for Quality, Compliance & Manufacturing Professionals We’re excited to welcome you to the new QCTNow.com, the online home of Quality Career Training, LLC. We’ve put a lot of work into rebuilding our website and training system, and we’re happy to finally share it with you. Our goal was straightforward: make professional online […]