Monthly Archives: December 2017
Wishing you a Safe & Healthy Christmas!
Occupational Health & SafetyChristmas brings a sense of festivity and leisure. The holiday season offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy quality time with family and friends, celebrate life, give gratitude and reflect upon the important things in life. It is also a time, however, that requires some assessment of the safety measures around…
Read MoreOverview of FDIS ISO 45001 – December 2017
ISO StandardsThe Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) of ISO 45001, the Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard was published in late November with the final version to be published in February/March 2018. The final standard will be published with only very minor changes to the FDIS version. The structure of…
Read MoreREACH at a Glance & the 2018 Deadline
Compliance ManagementWhat is REACH REACH is the European Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. It entered into force in 2007, replacing the former legislative framework for chemicals in the EU. The main objective of REACH regulation is to provide a high level of protection to human health…
Read MoreOverview of FDIS ISO 45001
ISO StandardsThe Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) of ISO 45001, the Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard was published today. Publication of the final standard is likely to be at the end of February/beginning of March 2018. ISO 45001 will replace OHSAS 18001 and organizations currently certified to OHSAS 18001…
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