Year: 2025
From our perspective as consultants, in recent audits we have observed a recurring pattern — the re-emergence of previously identified issues that had been marked for corrective action but not effectively resolved. These “repeat findings” are more than a simple non-compliance; they’re a clear indicator of weaknesses in an organisation’s corrective action and assurance processes. … Continued
Is a management system management system judged to be perfectly in tune with your business when it’s implemented, or when zero non-conformances are identified during an audit, or when the Management Review process finds no recommendations for improvement? All good answers …. But the problem with all of these answers is that they assume that … Continued
After spending the better part of the last 20 years in and out of organisations auditing their management systems – be that safety, quality or something more integrated – it is pleasing for QRMC’s auditors to see the tide turning (albeit slowly in some quarters) in relation to the look and feel of management systems. … Continued
The Queensland WHS Legislation and the Managing the Risk of Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice require PCBUs (persons conducting a business or undertaking) to apply the hierarchy of controls specifically for psychosocial risks. The use of the hierarchy of controls, means that higher-order controls (such as job design changes) must be considered and … Continued
With Electrical Safety Fortnight coming up we thought it timely to explore an emerging issue that has the potential for significant consequences: Arc Flash. An arc flash is a sudden release of electrical energy through the air when a high-voltage gap exists and there’s a path to ground or lower voltage. It’s like lightning — … Continued
In 2025, Australian businesses operate in a landscape marked by escalating cyber threats, intensifying natural disasters, and ever‑evolving regulatory environments. Against this backdrop, a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is no longer optional, it’s a strategic imperative. Australia’s geographic isolation and extreme weather patterns such as bushfires, floods and cyclones present unique hazards. With major … Continued