Choosing a Management Systems Consultant

If you are thinking about hiring a Management Systems consultant, have a read of the following.  It has some great tips to help you get the right consultant.  

 Choosing a Management Systems Consultant - ISO Consultant Services (kbis.com.au)

Certsy = high calibre candidates?

 

Certsy does not necessarily provide high calibre candidates

I've just failed the Certsy Basic Excel test.  Oops, that's embarrassing 😳.  Especially as I thought I was an expert. So am I mistaken or does Certsy have some major flaws? Read this article and form your own opinion.

Certsy = high calibre candidates? - ISO Consultant Services (kbis.com.au)

13 Typical Business Risks

13 Typical Business Risks

When it comes to risks all businesses are different and yet there are a few management system risks that are common to all businesses.  Have a read and if they aren't already in your risk register then by all means add them.   

 13 Typical Business Risks - ISO Consultant Services (kbis.com.au)

And if you don't have a risk register you can always download one here for free.

FREE Risk Register - ISO Consultant Services (kbis.com.au)

Sharepoint management systems

Sharepoint Management System

A short article providing details of how to set up a basic management system in Microsoft Sharepoint.

Sharepoint ISO Management System - ISO Consultant Services (kbis.com.au)

Google Drive for your Business?

Google Drive is a popular resource being used more and more by the world of business, but it has some limitations.  This article details one which we uncovered whilst working for a customer.

Google Drive for your Business? - ISO Consultant Services (kbis.com.au) 

Internal Auditor Training - what is it, who can and should do it

Click the link to find guidance on Internal Auditor Training, the requirements and who you can and should use to conduct your training

How to combat toxic workplaces by hiring the right Manager

Most people leave their jobs, not because of pay or conditions, but because of poor management.  The following provides a new idea on how to prevent the hire of a toxic workplace manager.

Prevent Toxic Management

Quality management solutions. A case study

Quality management is not just about raising non-conformances and writing procedures.  A good consultant or manager can engineer solutions too. Click here for a small case study: Efficient ISO quality management solutions

Worksafe NSW - RoadMap targets Forklift Operators

Download Worksafe NSW's 'Safe Forklift Use – Checklist Discussion Guide' which is being targeted under the Roadmap's programmes to assist forklift operators meet their legal obligations and improve the accident and fatality statistics associated with the use of forklifts.  Forklift Safety Management - Worksafe NSW

Objectives Workshop: Establishing or improving them

Objectives were always intended to be the key driver of the Management System standards and getting them right can make your business more focussed.  The new standards (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2016) bring this important management system information into focus.

You may be struggling to set objectives or know yours need reviewing.  If so try our Objective setting workshop and start.

FREE Risk Register

An Excel based Risk Register is a excellent way to keep on top of your health, safety and environmental hazards (or any other compliance risks for that matter).  It's not the only way, but the template is free at Rob Kellock Business Consulting website so why not download our Free Risk Register now.

The management of certification audits

A consultant's experience of external certification audits and how they can be managed.  Should you adopt an open approach or should you say nothing.  Guidance can be found Manage Certification Audit here.

First Aid Requirements

Getting First Aid right can be tricky.  Read our article on First Aid requirements and guidance under the WHS Act 2011 here: First Aid Guidance.

Why hire a management systems consultant?

Can you afford to use a management systems consultant?  Can you afford not to?  Read why getting a consultant might work out cheaper than doing it yourself.  Click ISO Consultant to read the article.

Paypal could benefit from ISO 9001

With ISO 9001:2015 now being more service industry focused than ever before maybe more companies will be jumping on board.  Paypal should certainly consider it.  Read a nice real-life example: Benefits of ISO 9001

Safety messages with imagination

Safety messages don't have to be presented by grey men, in grey rooms with grey Powerpoint slides.  Innovate and make it entertaining.  See a great example of imaginative safety messages here.

Safety Data Sheets: Are yours up to date?

Basic information and guidance for managing your Safety Data Sheets (SDS).  Management of Safety Data Sheets

The value of facts versus hearsay

Hearsay can be viewed as unproductive, but should Safety, Environmental and Quality professionals disregard it? Click Management System of Fact vs Hearsay to find out.

Off-the-shelf management systems. Do you love or hate them?

Click the following to explore the advantages and disadvantages of off-the-shelf management systems: buying an management system.

Procedure and Form Numbering

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