Smoke free zones outside and their impact. I heard on the news today that Bristol are trialling set outdoor zones where smoking is banned. It is part of a drive to encourage it’s citizens to give up smoking. However, it…
As you may be aware, several management system standards are changing over 2015 and 2016, starting with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. As of 02/02/15 the standards are still in draft and have not been released, however when they are published we will…
When looking for an ISO Consultant to support your organisation, you probably go to the market for three or four quotations before selecting the right team for your project; but often the main driver for this is to get the…
Britain has a rich shipping heritage and it’s nice to think we have made a considerable contribution to modern shipping standards. As the new year 2015 started, by coincidence, news came through of two nautical emergencies off the coast of…
By Jazmin Taylor As an avid food lover I eat a very wide variety of food and don’t have to worry about being allergic to any of it unlike some of my peers. Many times I have been out and…
During November 2014, as part of our Assent Journey Project, we asked an independent third party to engage with our existing clients and ask for their feedback on our service. It’s important to us that we live up to our…
From our perspective, the previous twelve months seem to have been more successful and positive for organisations of all types. We have seen an increase in those looking to manage risk in the areas of Information Security and Business Continuity…
A recent Spiceworks survey of IT professionals showed 76% of them had concerns over AV Storms, the simultaneous scanning or updating of Anti-Virus software causing negative effects to over-all system performance. Among the top concerns were degradation of system performance,…
Black Spot DiseaseOn my travels, both with and without ISO14001 clients, I have noticed something in the trees and plants that I don’t remember seeing recently: black, deadly looking spots in the middle of leaves. Growing up with a green…
