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  • 2010
    • September
      • Benefits of OHSAS 18001 Certification
        09/01/10
        Using the OHSAS 18001 framework as the basis of your occupational health and safety management system can lead to many benefits including:

        - A Reduction in accidents and incidents.
        - Lower insurance premiums.
        - An advantage when responding to tenders.
        - Improved Health and

    • August
      • Data Security in the Financial Sector
        08/04/10
        All FSA regulated firms could benefit from certification to the ISO 27001 standard.

        Data security is a requirment of the FSA and in their document "Data Security in the Financial Sector - Firms’ controls to prevent data loss by their employees and third-party suppliers", ISO 2

    • June
      • The Th!nk Privacy Campaign
        06/21/10
        Spare some time to look at the FREE materials provided by the Th!nk Privacy Campaign to help businesses create a culture of privacy and Data Protection Compliance.

        The materials include posters and bin stickers which can be downloaded, without signing up.

        It is a good way to

    • May
      • Complex Email Passwords Prove Vital
        05/10/10
        As malicious attacks increase, Assent is highlighting the need for complex passwords on all of your Internet accounts, particularly your email address.

        The Risks.
        A vast amount of private information can be found on email accounts and other Internet based systems: not all of it yours

    • April
      • Integrated Management Systems - The Benefits,
        04/16/10
        Many of the main international standards have been designed to integrate into a single management system, which leads to several benefits for the client.

        ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety, can all be implemente

    • February
      • New Penalties for Failing to Report Data Security Breaches
        02/12/10
        From 6th April 2010, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has new powers to issue fines of up to £500,000 to firms that fail to report data security incidents.

        Firms are advised to act quickly and responsibly in the event of an information security incident to avoid these new

    • January
      • Slip and Trip Accidents in the Snow!
        01/06/10
        It’s often said that the UK comes to a stop at the first sign of snow. Perhaps it’s because of the low frequency of such weather or just having an excuse to stay at home.

        Unfortunately some businesses and services need to continue their operations during bad weather, and therefore take o

  • 2009
    • October
      • The Data Protection Act - Do You Comply? Are You Sure?
        10/19/09
        Fines up to £5000 await businesses who fail to comply with the Data Protection Act, even if they have notified the Information Commissioners Office.

        All organisations collect personal data and therefore are required to notify under the act. However the process of notification is not alwa

    • July
      • Business Continuity during the Swine Flu Pandemic
        07/28/09
        People across the UK are being affected by the Pandemic Flu, whether directly suffering illness or simply adjusting their daily routines. Various Schools and centres have been closed and the National Pandemic Flu Service launched as the latest measure to ease pressure on GPs.

        Many busine

    • June
      • I.T and the Environment
        06/24/09
        The Environmental Standard - ISO 14001 - is being rapidly implimented across all industries and it's no less prominent within I.T.

        We've found this Carbon Foot Print Calculator to start you thinking about how Green your I.T is.

      • Who Can You Trust CIC, driving rogue tradesmen out of Essex!
        06/11/09


        FORMER crime journalist Peter Faulkner has set up an organisation that he hopes will safeguard elderly people in Essex – and drive out rogue tradesmen.

        Who Can You Trust is a not-for-profit community interest company set up with the sole aim of alerting and advising people i

    • May
      • Business Benefits from Accredited Management Systems.
        05/22/09
        An externally accredited management system adds real value to your business, particularly if you regularly tender for contracts or operate in the public sector.

        Time spent completing the pre-qualification questionnaire can often be reduced where a company has another accredited system in

    • April
      • Initial Approach to Risk Management
        04/15/09
        It is common practice for Organisations to develop and implement a health, safety and environmental management system. The driving force is to put the organisation in a frontal position in tendering for contracts and for managing contractors, suppliers etc. in meeting and maintaining your own orga

    • March
      • What is Risk!!
        03/25/09
        Risk is something or some one likely to cause harm. Harm includes injury, loss or damage.

        Risk is part of our natural environment. It is in all businesses and all forms of life.

        Risk is so braod a subject that it can include everything, every activity, and decision making.
      • Anti-Virus - The Essential Software
        03/17/09
        It's never been more important to have a high quality, up to date anti-virus software package running on computers.

        Office systems are exposed to the outside world like never before due to the increase in email and Internet useage at work. Not only open to 'attack' but con