Revision of ISO 22000 is Well Underway
Preventing, reducing or eliminating food safety hazards is essential to maintaining a hygienic environment throughout the food chain; this gave way to ISO 22000 the international standard for food safety. The current version came into force in 2005 and therefore it needs modification to bring it up to date with today’s new food requirements. The […]
Health & Safety Risks at Work in the UK
There are many health and safety risks in the workplace. The most common cause of injuries at work by far are slips and trips. Fatal injuries can happen in every type of workplace. According to the UK Health and Safety Executive, most fatal injuries occur due to one of the following three causes: falls from […]
7 Challenges of Implementing ISO 14001: An Inforgraphic
ISO 14001 has helped thousands of organisations reduce their environmental impact and improve their bottom line. Despite this companies still come up against obstacles on their road to certification. Some of these include: Sources: The 7 Challenges of Implementing ISO 14001
ISO 45001 Publication Delayed
The first Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 45001 was published in January 2016. The participating National Standards Bodies were balloted on the draft standard between 12th February and the 12th May. 71% of members voted in favour of the DIS, with 28% against and 1% abstaining. In order for the DIS to be passed […]
Increased Emphasis on Clauses 8.3, 8.4 & 8.5 in ISO/DIS 45001
One in a series of occasional blogs on ISO/DIS 45001 Occupational health and safety management system. Clause 8.3: Outsourcing; Clause 8.4: Procurement; Clause 8.5: Contractors The FDIS version of ISO 45001 is only months away from publication. ISO/FDIS 45001 is the penultimate version before final publication of the standard. Already, a lot of interest has […]
10 Safety Signs Every Office Should Invest In
Sources Health and Safety Authority: Safety Signs – FAQs Health and Safety Authority: Slips, Trips & Falls
Historic Signing of the Paris Climate Deal
Earth Day 2016 became even more meaningful with the signing of the Paris Agreement at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on April 22nd. French President Francois Hollande was the first to sign the agreement, with Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly signing on behalf of Ireland. The signing of this international agreement became […]
Clause 8.2: Management of Change of ISO/DIS 45001
One in a series of occasional blogs on ISO/DIS 45001 Occupational health and safety management system. One of the more significant changes proposed in the draft ISO 45001 relates to Clause 8.2: Management of Change. There is no comparable clause to this in OHSAS 18001 although management of change is alluded to in a number […]
Drivers for German ISO 50001 Certification
Sources: TUV Rhienland ISO.org IEA.org SGS Germany TUV Sud Afnor Umwelt Bundesamt
Integrated Management Systems: Benefits and Constraints
An integrated management system (IMS) refers to the seamless integration of several different standards into a common system that meets the requirements of each of the standards. This allows the organisation to work as a single unit with unified objectives. When integrating several standards into one system the organisation needs to take certain things into […]
