Monthly Archives: October 2016
European Safety Week: Healthy Workplaces for All Ages
Occupational Health & SafetyEuropean Safety Week runs from the 24th to the 28th of October 2016. The 2016/17 campaign runs with the “Healthy Workplaces for All Ages” theme with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of a sustainable working life. According to Eurostat, each year more than 5,000 people lose their…
Read MoreISO Survey Results 2015
ISO StandardsA total of 1,519,952 ISO certificates was issued to organisations across the world by the 31st December 2015. This is a 3% increase from 2014 when a total of 1,476,504 ISO certificates was issued. 2015 also saw the revision and publication of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015. Both standards were…
Read MoreThe Competitive Advantage of ISO Standards
ISO StandardsThere are many benefits associated with ISO certification. While ISO certification is voluntary, it enables certified organisations to gain the upper hand over their uncertified competitors as it signifies a commitment to becoming best in class and acts as a sign of the organisation’s credibility. Achieving accreditation to ISO standards…
Read MoreProposed changes in ISO 50001:2019 as a result of Annex SL High Level Structure
ISO StandardsLike all management systems standards, a review of ISO 50001:2011 was conducted in 2016, five years after its publication to review it for relevancy. ISO reviewed the standard and decided to update the standard to conform to the Annex SL and its High Level Structure. A meeting was held in…
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