Antaris is Now Certified to ISO/IEC 27701:2019 from NSAI
We are proud to announce that Antaris has successfully received certification to ISO/IEC 27701:2019 from NSAI. ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is a privacy extension to ISO/IEC 27001 and outlines a framework for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Controllers and PII Processors to manage privacy controls, thereby reducing the risk to the privacy rights of individuals. Certification to ISO […]
Have You Reviewed Your Stress, Bullying and Harassment Risk Assessments in Light of a Global Pandemic?
Psycho-Social Hazards in a Global Pandemic Most organisations will by now have a Covid-19 pandemic risk assessment and a plan for working during the pandemic. Hazards which were relatively easy to identify and control when employees were under the same roof or at least meeting regularly are less visible and controllable now. It is worth […]
Training Course on ISO 26000 – Delivered to Dawn Pork & Bacon by CEO, Gerard Higgins
Antaris recently delivered an Introduction to ISO 26000:2010 to Dawn Pork & Bacon, Kilkenny. ISO 26000 – Guidance on Social Responsibility, was published by the International Standards Organisation (ISO) in 2010 and is designed to assist companies in their efforts to operate in a socially responsible manner. It provides best practice guidance in social responsibility, […]
E-Scooters as a Transportation Mode
Transport Emissions Transport is one of our biggest sources of emissions. Our EU carbon emission reduction targets of 50% reductions by 2030 and net zero by 2050 are incompatible with our high and rising car use. E-Scooters as Part of the Solution Its currently illegal to use e-scooters on public roads in Ireland but that’s […]
Implementing ISO 14001 & ISO 50001 – Similarities & Differences
This blog series will investigate the similarities and differences between ISO 14001: 2015 and ISO 50001:2018. The intent is to help organisations who are looking to get certified to either one or both of these standards to gain an understanding of the benefits and level of effort involved in utilising an integrated approach to obtain […]
Green for Micro Programme in Conjunction with Local Enterprise Office
As service provider on the Green Directory with Enterprise Ireland, Antaris is delighted to welcome the opportunity given by the Local Enterprise Office in their ‘Green for Micro’ programme – a new initiative from the Local Enterprise Offices which aims to help prepare small businesses for the low carbon, more resource efficient economy of the […]
Undertaking a Remote Management System Audit
The first thing to note is that a remote audit is essentially a normal audit that is undertaken using a suitable ICT platform. It is conducted partially or completely off-site and encompasses everything that is usually covered on site but uses technology to support the auditor when a site visit is neither appropriate nor possible. […]
Determining the Frequency of Management Review Meetings
The objective of management reviews is for top management to examine the effectiveness, appropriateness, applicability, and adequacy of the quality management system as well as safeguarding the products safety, effectiveness, and quality. ISO 13485:2016 ISO 13485:2016 requires management review meetings to be held at ‘planned intervals’, with no requirement for them to be held at […]
ISO/PAS 45005: New Global Guidelines For Safe Working During the Covid-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has fundamentally impacted the way people live and work. Organisations need to quickly adapt to the “new normal” including new regulations and guidance on hygiene, social distancing and psychosocial health in order to work safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. ISO/PAS 45005 is designed to help organisations anywhere in the world to protect their workers […]
ISO 45003 Occupational Health and Safety Management – Psychological Health and Safety at Work: Managing Psychosocial Risks – Guidelines
One of our most senior consultants’, Finbarr Stapleton is presenting on ISO 45003, Occupational Health and Safety Management – Psychological Health and Safety at Work: Managing Psychosocial risks, on 18th February 2021 at 11 am as part of a certified course on Workplace Mental Health. Finbarr is a highly qualified and experienced consultant and trainer. […]
