Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG) report: The Final Warning Bell
I recently reviewed the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – Sixth Assessment report (https://antarisconsulting.com/the-intergovernmental-panel-on-climate-change-ipcc-sixth-assessment-report/) which stated that climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying. Unprecedented changes are being observed in every region and across the whole climate system as evidenced by the following: CO₂ concentration is the highest in at least 2 million years. […]
What is Cop26?
Cop26 is the 26th conference of the parties to the UN framework convention on climate change, the parent treaty to the 2015 Paris Agreement. World governments conducted their first conference (COP1) in Berlin in 1975. Under the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), practically every country on Earth committed itself to avoid […]
ISO Auditing and Training Services for Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Antaris Consulting is pleased to announce that post the evaluation process, it has been identified as Iarnród Éireann – Irish Rail’s preferred bidder for ISO auditing and training services in accordance with the published award criteria. This project will continue for 3-5 years. The Department of the Chief Civil Engineer provides track maintenance, track construction, […]
Ventilation and the Use of CO2 Monitors – Guidance in the Updated Covid-19 Work Safely Protocol
In this blog I will review the new guidelines on ventilation and the use of Carbon Dioxide monitors in the government Covid-19 Work Safely Protocol. The latest version of the Covid-19 Work Safely Protocol gives advice about the use of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) monitors. This advice is outlined in Section D. Heating, Ventilation, and Air […]
Archaeological Management Solutions
Antaris Consulting began working with Archaeological Management Solutions in March 2020, with the initial task of implementing ISO9001:2015 in order to meet tender requirements. Additional requirements arose for ISO 14001, and then ISO 45001. AMS decided to change the scope of the project from ISO9001 implementation to the implementation of an integrated management system comprising […]
Dynamic Risk Assessment
Dynamic risk assessment may be defined as the continuous process of identifying hazards, assessing risk, taking action to eliminate or reduce risk, and reviewing as circumstances change. Dynamic risk assessment should be used when: An unusual situation exists not foreseen in the existing risk assessments A rapidly changing or emergency situation exists where risk may […]
Cold Water Swimming
Just a quick reminder for those who plan to continue swimming in the great outdoors over the winter months. Coldwater swimming is generally defined as swimming in waters below 15 degrees C. Some tips to stay safe when swimming in cold water: Plan ahead. Know the likely water temperature and your own capabilities. If you […]
ISO 30415:2021: New International Standard on Human Resource Management – Diversity and Inclusion
In this blog, I will introduce the new international standard ISO 30415:2021 which provides guidance on instilling diversity and inclusion in organisations. Fostering a diverse and inclusive organisational culture can enable individuals and teams to thrive and do their best in conditions that enable effective collaboration and participation. The ISO 30415:2021 standard can help organisations […]
The Depredations of Single-use Plastic
Every year 8 million tons of plastic waste are dumped into our oceans. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has estimated that by 2050, if nothing is done, 12 billion tons of plastic waste will have accumulated on the planet, in nature, and in our oceans. The use of single-use plastic is ubiquitous and according to the […]
Finbarr Stapleton from Antaris Consulting to Address the Online Course ‘Employee Support Services’ – A New Direction for EAPS on Thursday, 23rd Sept 2021
The new occupational health and safety management standard ISO 45003 released in July 2021 provides guidance for managing psychological health and psychosocial risks in the workplace and will have a major impact on safety and how EAP’s operate. Three leading experts – Maurice Quinlan Director of the EAP Institute Waterford, Ireland, Don Jorgensen Ph.D., Human […]
