Welcome to our blog series looking at the causes and consequences of well known disasters. This blog looks at the Clapham Junction Train Crash 1988. The Incident The Clapham Junction Train crash occurred on 12th December 1988 at just after 8am.…
Part 4 – Engagement Getting every member of staff involved with your organisation’s QMS really adds to its success. The staff are the people best placed to know about the processes of your organisation as they are actively involved in…
Welcome to our blog series looking at the causes and consequences of well known disasters. This blog looks at Harrow and Wealdstone Rail Crash 1952. The Incident The Harrow and Wealdstone Rail Crash occurred on 8th October 1952 at Harrow…
More and more organisations are implementing the Business Continuity standard ISO 22301 driven by contractual requirements and a general desire to make their operations more resilient. In most cases the decision to move ahead with ISO 22301 is based on…
Part 3 – Leadership Strong Leadership is critical in the effective running of a Quality Management System (QMS). An individual or small team can be appointed as responsible for the QMS. Their main task would be to ensure the QMS…
Welcome to our blog series looking at the causes and consequences of well known disasters. This blog looks at The MV Herald of Free Enterprise Ferry Accident in 1987. The Incident The car ferry MV Herald of Free Enterprise was…
Guest blog by NQA. NQA are delighted to announce that we are supporting organisations in the UK return to work safely with our NQA COVID SECURE Guideline Verification. The NQA COVID SECURE Guideline Verification is an independent third party verification.…
Part 2 – Core principle number 1 – Customer Focus Customer focus is a very important part of a Quality Management System (QMS), as it is at the heart of providing a high quality service. Customer satisfaction results in repeat business…
ISO Consultants Assent have announced a new campus address as part of preparations to open COVID-Secure workspaces when lock-down restrictions ease. Assent on Campus Assent’s Central Admin team will now be based at the CEME Campus in Rainham, London.…
