BS 99001 is a British Standard that provides requirements in addition to ISO 9001 to implement a quality management system for the built environment sector. It is gaining in popularity due to new and updated legislation in the UK including…
ORCHA achieves ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 Certification ORCHA Health (the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Apps) engaged Assent Risk Management to support their ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 implementation and certification process. Learn more about ORCHA…
This mental health week, Assent is focusing on mental health in the workplace and how organisations can better support their employees. We’ve heard the phrase “work-life balance” used frequently in the last few years in reference to supporting the mental…
At Assent, our health and safety consultants regularly audit warehouses against health and safety criteria including ISO 45001. Operating a safe warehouse environment requires a combination of well maintained equipment and safe working practices, supported by monitoring and housekeeping activities. …
Becoming ISO 45001 certified is a significant achievement for organisations that are committed to ensuring the health and safety of their employees. This internationally recognised standard sets a framework for occupational health and safety management systems. In this guide, we…
Does my Organisation need Trained Fire Marshals? Employers have a responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of your employees, and one of the key aspects of workplace safety is fire safety. Having trained fire marshals is an essential part of…
Does my Organisation need a Trained First Aider? As an employer in the UK, you have a legal obligation to ensure the health and safety of your employees. This includes having appropriate first aid provision in place and you may…
Explosions, and the subsequent fires, follow a similar pattern in the chemical industry so it begs the question, why doesn’t the lesson get learnt and safety management systems (SMS) get reviewed and improved for the experience learnt throughout the industry.…
The Incident On 8th January 1989 a Boeing 737-400 aircraft left Heathrow airport for Belfast with 8 crew members and 118 passengers on board. About 20 miles from the East Midlands Airport the engine began vibrating and there was a…
