Much of the work we do with clients could be categorised as projects. That is to say, they are designed to deliver a business benefit but are outside of normal business. They also tend to have a particular life cycle.…
What is Hazardous Waste? “Some types of waste are harmful to human health, or to the environment, either immediately or over an extended period of time. These are called hazardous wastes.” EA Website, Feb 2013. Where to look? The European…
Its a small terminology problem but it’s worth clarifying when embarking on an ISO Management System Project: The difference between accreditation and certification. YOU – The Business As a business implementing an ISO Management System, you have probably either purchased…
1. Gather Information & Make Plans The first step in taking positive action is to gather information about the business. You could look at the number of credit notes issued, cost of outsourced labour, amount of energy used, number of…
Measurement is a process we use every day of our lives. Whether its measuring time, volume, temperature, length, quantity or asking for a pint. It would be difficult to get through a day without it. Measurement is also applied to…
The cost and sustainability of energy has been a hot topic for some time now and it seems the general consensus is that we should use less. While this approach may often work when applied to a household or small organisation,…
This month Assent Risk Management is focusing on some of the key industries we work in by publishing ‘industry pages’ on our website. These pages will help guide you straight to the services that are most useful to your business.…
EU Timber Regulation comes in to force in 2013, but what are the requirements? The regulation prohibits the “first placing” of illegally harvested timber and timber products into European markets. Therefore, organisations placing timber or timber products on the market…
As a risk management company, our people are trying their best to prevent things going wrong. We deploy expertise in the form of consultants, auditors and engineers to understand the risks in your business and apply controls to reduce that…
