Continual improvement (also referred to as continuous improvement) is an important aspect of management systems in general inclusive of quality management systems. This article considers the application of the continual improvement principles specifically to quality management systems; quality management principles and how they apply to Australian businesses are important because they allow organisations to continually...
CPS 234 is a regulatory guideline issued by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) that addresses the information security management of entities it supervises. It sets out the minimum information security requirements that APRA-regulated entities must meet. It’s a mandatory requirement and provides a framework for managing and protecting personal and other sensitive information. The...
With emerging technologies like 5G and others, human reliance on technology, the internet, and smart devices is rising, and 2023 has more in store! Both work and personal life seem unimaginable without smartphones, laptops, gadgets, and the internet. While we move further into the era of technology, cybercriminals are also pacing to develop new hacking...
Heat stress is the average heat load an industrial worker might be subjected to as a result of the combined effects of work-related processes and atmospheric conditions such as humidity, air temperature, radiant heat exchange, air movement, and clothing requirements. It is most commonly caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures and can be exacerbated...
Occupational noise exposure to sound pressure levels above 85 dB is one of the serious concerns of Australian organisations as long-term exposure to this level can cause noise-induced hearing loss. Occupational Noise The 2015 National Code of Practice “Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work” mentions the negative effects of noise on health, stating...
As Australia gears for Christmas and New Year 2023 celebrations, organisations must invest their time in securing computer systems and devices and patch all software before going on a holiday. While it is holiday time for organisations and businesses, for cybercriminals, it is an opportunity to hack. Here are Anitech’s tips to secure systems before...
During my late teens, I decided to follow my dream of becoming a skydiver. The image above is the last known image of my skydiving adventures – 14,000 ft above sea level. While this dream has since faded into the distance…the lessons I learnt during my 40 solo skydives still stay with me. Skydivers are...
As Anitech gears for its upcoming live webinar on ‘Changes to ISO 27001: 2022’, here are the 5 reasons why Australian business owners and I.T. professionals should attend this free seminar. 1) Changes to ISO 27002: 2022 and the reason behind it Since its announcement, the changes to ISO 27001: 2022 grabbed a lot of...
The various industrial welding and thermal cutting processes produce fumes and cause serious hazards to workers undertaking the job. A huge cohort of workers is potentially regularly exposed to welding fume, contributing significantly to the work-related burden of disease and injury (IARC, 2018). Welders are potentially exposed to metal fumes, gases, ultraviolet radiation, noise, electric...
Respirable crystalline silica dust produced from processes done on products in the manufacturing and construction industries is a serious concern for organisations in Australia. It is harmful to the workers exposed to it and can cause life-threatening illnesses. This blog will discuss respirable crystalline silica dust, products and processes that produce it, precautions that need...
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