Dec 18, 2020 11:57 am
 Risk Management consultancy Assent is thrilled to announce we have won the 2020 Newsquest Countywide Business Award in the category of Small Business of the Year!
The whole Assent team is thrilled to be recognised alongside many other wonderful businesses in the final; and to win the category has been a fitting reward for all our hard work and customer focus during a difficult year.
Of course the format of the ceremony was slightly different this year.
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Dec 15, 2020 02:32 pm
 These Regulations were made on 18th November 2020 and will come into force on 1st January 2021, and although they only apply to Scotland, it’s best to understand how they may affect your organisation if they are applied in your region. The changes relate to sections of the Environment Act 1995 and amend recovery and recycling obligations.
The 2007 Regulations stated that the producer was responsible for recovering and recycling a proportion of the packaging they produced, if that was more than 50 tonnes of packaging with a turnover of more than £2 million if;
- The business manufactured raw materials for packaging
- Converting materials into packaging
- Filling packaging
- Selling packaging to an end user
- Leasing out packaging
- Importing packaging or its materials into the UK
A target was set to meet the Government’s recycling targets.
Continue reading The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2020 at Assent Risk Management.
Dec 15, 2020 12:41 pm
 Video conferences and screen sharing is becoming the ‘norm’ with more and more remote ISO consultancy and auditing being delivered online. The industry has evolved and adapted to support the needs of those seeking and maintaining ISO certification.
However like any disruption to an industry, there have been many lessons learned and refinements to the process.
Here are our top five tips for a great Remote ISO Consultancy Session!
Get the Right Technology
Delivering Remote ISO Projects relies on technology, and there are a number of providers out there including Microsoft 365, Google Meet, Zoom, Blue Jeans and others.
Continue reading What Makes a Great Remote ISO Consultancy Session? at Assent Risk Management.
Dec 15, 2020 09:57 am
 This statutory instrument came into force on 1st October 2020. It made amendments to the Climate Change Agreements (Administration) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1976) and the Climate Change Agreements (Eligible Facilities) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2999). It provides a two year extension to the Climate Change Agreements Scheme, with the new target period extending the reduction rate for the Climate Change Levy to 31 March 2025.
The Climate Change Levy was introduced on 1st April 2001 and is a tax on fuels including natural gas, electricity, solid fuels and liquid petroleum when it is used by businesses and the public sector.
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Nov 27, 2020 09:45 am
 The Incident
Flixborough chemical works had been managed safely for many years, with no notable accidents, until temporary repairs and modifications to maintain production were carried out after a six foot crack developed in one of the six inline reactors. A proper engineering inspection and risk assessment were not carried out, and changes in the process were not reviewed before restarting the process.
On Saturday 1st June 1974, Flixborough chemical works was virtually demolished by a release of cyclohexane to the atmosphere and consequential explosion of warlike dimensions.
Continue reading Flixborough Chemical Works Explosion at Assent Risk Management.
Nov 18, 2020 10:50 am
 The recent work-from-home mandate has triggered a paradigm shift in working practices for many people, and driven digital transformation for organisations as a whole.
During this time, Risk Management firm Assent has continued to work with clients remotely, helping them achieve, and maintain, ISO Certification.
In our annual customer feedback survey, issued over October and November 2020, we asked how important ISO Certification is for organisations during the pandemic. Here are the results!
Continue reading Organisations Say ISO is More Important Since Pandemic at Assent Risk Management.
Nov 18, 2020 10:48 am
 A Tough Year for the Team has Proved Successful!
This year has been like no other and has seen a massive change in how we deliver our services. Although, our dedicated team have met the challenges head on and have managed to keep customer focus at the top of their agenda.
Our team PRIDE values – to be Progressive, Responsible, Independent, Dedicated and Expert, have remained in focus – Our Customer feedback survey results have again reflected the level of hard work and commitment that the Assent team have been delivering this year.
Continue reading Journey Survey 2020 at Assent Risk Management.
Nov 05, 2020 11:11 am
 Remember, remember the 5th of November – but do you remember what you can and cannot burn on bonfire night?
We all love creating bonfires every year on 5th November, but when burning waste and materials, it’s crucial to know the effects it can have on the environment. For example, treated wood, rubber and plastics can cause pollution and harm our environment.
We’ve come up with 6 key points to remember when creating bonfires:
- 1: Create your bonfire in a secure location.
Continue reading 6 Tips: Do You Know What Shouldn’t be Burnt on Bonfire Night? at Assent Risk Management.
Nov 02, 2020 11:42 am
 When preparing for your external ISO assessment audit, from your chosen certification body, it’s important to ensure that you can evidence you have met all the requirements of the particular standard.
Any gaps or weakness may result in a non-conformance or opportunity for improvement (OFI) being raised, which can delay your certification.
ISO Consultants, like us here at Assent, will support you through the ISO Certification process and advise you on how to meet each requirement to reduce the risk of major findings occurring.
Continue reading Do I need to do a full ISO Internal Audit before my Stage 2 Assessment? at Assent Risk Management.
Nov 02, 2020 11:07 am
 VISTAMATIC is a designer and manufacturer of privacy glass. Their products are used globally in many sectors including; healthcare, education, high security environments, commercial, and any application where privacy and observation controls are needed.
First developed in the early 1970’s VISTAMATIC® has been providing glazed secure vision panels to architects around the world for over 40 years. The VISTAMATIC® name is derived from two words “Vista” the Italian word for view and “Matic” an abbreviation of the word “Automatic” meaning instinctive, impulsive etc.
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