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 and ear defenders all provide valuable protection, they should be the last control you consider, […]
Many organisations recognise the benefits of operating their activities responsibly, but did you know if you are a director of an incorporated entity under the Companies Act 2006, such as a limited company, you actually have an obligation to consider the community and environment? Section 172 of The Companies Act 2006 Section 172 of […]
The General Data Protection Regulations, and related UK Legislation, places responsibility on organisations to be ‘accountable’. Although many of the requirements were already in place under previous legislation, organisations need to evidence their compliance and could face higher fines for failure. There are several ways to approach GDPR compliance including Data Flow Mapping, Data Protection […]
The first International Standard for Occupational Health and Safety has quite rightly caused much excitement, but for many SMEs implementing any ISO Standard can be daunting, and a new health and safety standard particularly so. Although ISO Standards are structured to enable them to be adapted to all sizes and types of organisations, we understand […]
The Long awaited International Standard for Occupational Health & Safety Management, ISO 45001, has finally arrived. You can purchase the new standard NOW and start reviewing the requirements, based on ISO’s Annex SL common clause structure; which makes integrating Health & Safety with other management systems much easier. The standard has been developed with input […]
The discipline of Organisational Resilience is growing and developing. Cranfield University has developed a four stage Resilience model, called 4Sight, which can be used to support your Organisational Resilience programme. Foresight Horizon Scanning and other early warning processes are an essential part of an Organisational Resilience Management System, as they allow the organisation to prepare […]
With the GDPR deadline fast approaching (25th May 2018), Assent Risk Management has released a FREE online course to help break down the requirements of GDPR and give you a breakdown of some actions that will help you to prepare. The course is available for FREE via our Online Learning Management System (LMS) Digital Firestones, […]
In 2017 Bitcoin gained a lot of attention for its incredible increase in value, with a range of £658.40 at its lowest, to £14,354.11 at its highest. While this has attracted many professional and hobbyist investors looking to make some quick money, the underlying blockchain technology that supports Bitcoin, and other Cryptocurrencies could […]
With the GDPR deadline fast approaching (25th May 2018), Assent Risk Management has released a FREE online course to help break down the requirements of GDPR and give you a breakdown of some actions that will help you to prepare. The course is available via our Online Learning Management System (LMS) Digital Firestones, and has […]
ISO Certification is important to many businesses as it demonstrates good governance and can be used in tenders and winning new business. However, things don’t always go to plan and sometimes your ISO Certification can be put at risk. Assent Risk Management occasionally come across these situations and we can help you to recover […]