The terms ‘policy’, ‘process’ and ‘procedure’ might seem interchangeable but they are three distinctly different tools which can be used to support your organisation in different ways. Where you find them referenced in management system standards, they are important…
The international standard for occupational health and safety ISO 45001, was a long time coming, with organisations using British Standard OHSAS 18001 as a governance framework for many years. But in 2018 the Project Committee ISO/PC 283 managed to co-ordinate…
One of the main questions we get asked when people enquire about ISO Certification is How Long Does it Take to Get ISO Certified? This is hard to answer as it depends on many aspects and organisations should ensure they…
Assent have a long association with Zenith Hygiene Group, providing a full suite of Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management services. There have been many changes over the years as the company has acquired other businesses in to…
The long-standing etiquette of professional communication is beginning to change, as the boundaries separating our work and personal lives become more blurred thanks to flexible working practices. Some will see this as a negative step, devaluing the professional relationships and…
Change can occur rapidly from many different directions and we often see examples of strong businesses fall victim to the pace of change. The high street is just one example. So here are 5 steps any organisation can take to…
Say the words “Health & Safety” and I wouldn’t blame you for thinking of people wearing hi-vis vests. The teacher at my children’s school even wears one to collect the rubbish around the playground. And while hi-vis clothing, hard hats…
In 2017 Bitcoin gained a lot of attention for its incredible increase in value, with a range of around £650 at its lowest, to over £14,000 at its highest. While this has attracted many professional and hobbyist investors…
Every night at 11.30pm something changes at my house. Without any human intervention, the smart lights from the front garden to the upstairs landing reduce their power consumption or switch off completely. If you are still awake after 11.30pm you…
The international standard for information security management, ISO 27001:2022, takes a risk based approach and covers both digital and physical assets. The 93 controls contained in Annex A of the standard includes those for physical security, human resource security…
