We have assisted many clients over the years to implement management systems to achieve ISO certifications. ISO (International Organisation for Standardization) standards can benefit a wide range of sectors by providing a framework for quality, safety, efficiency, and...

Manual handling, or to be accurate, incorrect manual handling, is one of the most common causes of injury at work. To try and combat manual handling problems, the Manual Handling Operations Regulations were introduced. Manual handling refers to any activity that...

In general, the ISO 9001 implementation process can take several months to a year or sometimes more. Smaller organisations with simpler processes and established quality management practices can implement more quickly, while larger or more complex organisations may...

Alpha Swanson was formed in 2012 by two Quality, Environmental, Safety and Health (QESH) professionals. We have a wealth of industry knowledge and almost 50 years of combined experience in developing and implementing successful management systems. Between us, we have...

ISO 9001 is all about ensuring quality in products and services. Certification demonstrates your commitment to quality, which can lead to fewer defects, better customer satisfaction, and a stronger reputation for delivering high-quality goods and services.   ...

Achieving ISO 14001 certification offers many benefits for manufacturing businesses, as this certification focuses on environmental management systems. ISO 14001 is an internationally recognised standard that provides a framework for organisations to establish,...

The manufacturing sector has been leading the way for many years with respect to Quality Assurance, Environmental Sustainability and Health and Safety performance and there are good reasons for this. Like the Construction Sector, product specification requires precise...

Quality, Environmental, Safety and Health (QESH) are important subjects in every sector and logistics companies have their own unique risks and challenges. With our extensive experience, we have found that logistics companies can vastly benefit from ISO standards for...

Construction and ISO The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has developed a number of standards for the construction industry, covering a wide range of topics such as quality management, environmental management, safety, and performance. Some of the...

ISO 45001,  the first international standard for workplace health and safety management systems, celebrates its 5th birthday. What impact has it made? ISO 45001 is a standard for occupational health and safety management systems that was first published on March 12,...