Posts by Alan Vasey
Check Your Certification Levels with CertCheck
In today’s fast-paced business environment, maintaining high standards is crucial. At Pentagon Assurance, we understand the importance of reliable certification, which is why we exclusively use the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for our ISO certifications. Now, verifying these certifications has never been easier, thanks to CertCheck. CertCheck offers a seamless way to ensure the…
Read More...Celebrating World Quality Week
World Quality Week is celebrated globally every November, and in 2024, it runs from 11-15 November. This year’s theme, “Quality: From Compliance to Performance,” invites organisations to reflect on the transformative role quality management plays in navigating today’s complex business landscape. In an era of rapid change, where challenges like digital transformation, sustainability, and innovation…
Read More...ISO Update: Climate Change Now Part of Key Management Standards
In February 2024, ISO introduced a significant change by adding climate change considerations to several key management standards including but not limited to: What does this mean for businesses? Organisations certified to these standards must now consider how climate change affects both their operations and the people they work with, such as customers and suppliers.…
Read More...Which ISO standard should I use?
In the landscape of international standards, choosing the right ISO certification can significantly impact your business’s efficiency, compliance, and reputation. ISO certifications provide frameworks for consistent quality, environmental responsibility, safety, security, and sustainability. At Pentagon Assurance, we specialise in guiding organisations through the maze of ISO standards to find the ones that best align with…
Read More...CJK Packaging Ltd Achieves Dual ISO Certification with Pentagon Assurance
Pentagon Assurance are proud to announce our successful collaboration with CJK Packaging Ltd, a Peak District-based supplier of premium plastic, glass, and aluminium packaging. Together, we have achieved both UKAS ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 Certifications, underscoring our commitment to quality and environmental excellence. Certification Achievements In just a few months of partnership, we’ve supported…
Read More...Trench Networks Attains Successful Dual ISO Certification
We are delighted to announce that Trench Networks, an acclaimed specialist internet service provider, has achieved a successful ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certification. This was following a rigorous two-day audit at their Head Office in Hebburn, South Tyneside. In collaboration with the team at Trench Networks, we at Pentagon Assurance have played a pivotal…
Read More...PPE Regulations 2022 – Are You Affected by the Changes?
The revised Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regulations will take effect on 6th April 2022. This adjustment is a crucial element of the HSE strategy, aiming to ensure that workers in the GIG economy receive an equivalent level of health and safety protection in the workplace as their traditional counterparts. Consequently, this regulatory modification extends the…
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