“In order to have clean air in cities, you have to go electric”, Elon Musk is famously quoted as saying. Thanks to ISO 29400, there’s now that little bit extra in guidance for a greener future. With the Coronavirus pandemic in full force, the effect of a reduction in business, industry and transportation has visually…
In-line manufacturing of products and goods in different shapes and sizes there are many things that can change, but according to basic principles, reducing waste is not something that differs. When it comes to packaging, many organisations follow what is known as the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) principle – getting the most return on your…
It is currently mandatory for safety inspectors to carry intrinsically safe devices for hazardous areas when performing safety inspections in hazardous environments. Conducting safety inspection processes through some mobile devices is unachievable for certain industries as worksites forbid the use of smartphones and tablets that are not certificated as being intrinsically safe as they are…
Standards Australia has long been a staple industry pillar for guidelines and best practice in several industry sectors, one of which is building inspection. Building inspection and preparation for workers post COVID, is the latest topic that has been raised as important by Chief Executive Officer Adrian O’Connell; “We know that there is a lot…
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has provided a new edition of the standard ISO 22000. The new edition brings further clarification for food safety management systems worldwide, helping companies continuously improve their operational processes. The new edition standard contains requirements for any organisation in the food chain and sets out a clear method of…
As Australia reels from the scathing bushfires, it’s important to recognise and evaluate how fire inspection and prevention can be improved. For natural disasters, it can be easy to push prevention and protection efforts into the future, only to be caught out when it is really needed. There is no better way to prepare for…
Digital Flooding Prevention and Water Damage Inspection is key for organisations as the seasons change. During certain seasonal periods flooding and water damage can be a problem that certain businesses and organisations must face. Not only does it become an issue of damage prevention but also one of employee and asset safety. No individual can…
Contemporary festivals and music performances are a result of effective organisation and supervision, through music event inspections. High-end equipment and intricate procedures require careful management, inspection and oversight. This is not only for the part of the event that the consumer experiences, but also everything that happens backstage and surrounding the event in logistics before,…
Organisations across various sectors, big and small, are increasingly analysing their effect on the world around them through digital environmental inspection. The effect that any business has on the local surroundings has a profound impact on their sustainability as well as their appeal to today’s customers. It has been increasingly shown that millennials and generation…