by Leela Sooben | Apr 14, 2025 | Uncategorised
Many businesses, especially SMEs, hesitate to pursue ISO 27001 certification due to concerns about cost and complexity. There’s a common misconception that achieving compliance requires a huge financial investment and years of preparation — but that’s simply not...
by Leela Sooben | Sep 2, 2024 | Uncategorised
In today’s competitive and rapidly changing business environment, risk management has become a crucial aspect of organisational strategy. Business owners often seek ways to minimise risks, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulatory...
by Leela Sooben | Jan 30, 2024 | Uncategorised
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...
by Clive Cuthbertson | Dec 17, 2023 | Uncategorised
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...
by Leela Sooben | Dec 8, 2023 | Uncategorised
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...
by Leela Sooben | Nov 15, 2023 | Uncategorised
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...
