ISO 27701:2019 Security Techniques
ISO 27701:2019 Security Techniques We are delighted to announce that Antaris has been recommended for certification to ISO 27701: 2019 Security techniques – Extension to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 for privacy information management – requirements and guidelines, by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), and we are the first company in the […]
Safe Cold Water Swimming
Safe Cold Water Swimming People taking to the waters for exercise or just to enjoy the natural environment. The current water temperatures in Irish lakes are not much above freezing, and many smaller lakes have frozen over. While the sea is slightly warmer, it’s still below 10ºC. These temperatures can lead to rapid physical […]
ISO 45001 Migration from OHSAS 18001
ISO 45001 Certification – migration from OHSAS 18001 NSAI Migration Policy The NSAI Migration Policy sets out specific timelines and options for certification to ISO 45001:2018 for existing OHSAS 18001 certified organisations. ISO 45001 replaces the OHSAS standard and puts Occupational Health and Safety at the same level of international recognition as the Quality […]
1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet Antaris is proud and grateful to be able to contribute 1% of our gross turnover to accredited environmental/sustainability organisations, which is independently verified by 1% for the Planet. 1% for the Planet helps fund diverse environmental organisations so that collectively they can be a more powerful source in solving the […]
What Indoor Environmental Factors affect the spread of COVID-19?
What Indoor Environmental Factors affect the spread of COVID-19? Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the virus that causes COVID-19. This blog highlights some of the key parameters which could affect the spread of COVID-19 in indoor environments. Does indoor air temperature and humidity affect the spread of COVID-19? We know that […]
GOLD Certification – Excellence Through People
GOLD Certification – Excellence Through People We are delighted to announce that Antaris was awarded Gold certification in the Excellence Through People assessment to the ETP1000:2017 specification. The assessment was carried out on 5 November 2020. The assessor concluded that the human resource management systems and practices in Antaris complied with the requirements of […]
Environmental Prosecutions: If you think compliance is expensive wait till you see the costs of non-compliance!
Environmental Prosecutions: If you think compliance is expensive wait till you see the costs of non-compliance! Managing Environmental Risk At Antaris, we recommend having an Environmental Management System as the key framework to manage risk. Environmental legislation is a far reaching and widespread unruly monster. It can be difficult to keep abreast of all the […]
ISO Survey 2019
ISO Survey 2019 ISO Survey 2019 has recently been published. The ISO Survey of Certifications is an annual assessment to determine the number of valid certificates to ISO management system standards worldwide, issued by IAF-accredited certification bodies. The most up-to-date ISO Survey covers the 2019 calendar year. This blog will assess the global trends in […]
Biodiversity – Natures unprecedented and dangerous decline
Biodiversity – Natures unprecedented and dangerous decline – a risk that should be managed Did you know that biodiversity is in bad shape both globally and here in Ireland? Did you know it’s a risk for your business and that those interested in prudent planning and sustainability need to get a handle on both how […]
Deaths in Farming: The Stark Reality
Farming is one of the most hazardous occupations in Ireland In 2020, so far this year (up to 18th September 2020) there have been 16 fatalities. Last year there were 19 fatalities in the agricultural sector. In the period 0f 10 years from 2010 to 2019 a total of 214 people died in agriculture and […]
