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...
The Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) establishes basic quality requirements for Providers, ensuring that their policies and practices promote continual improvement and high-quality service delivery. Designing a Quality Assurance Framework A Quality Assurance Framework in Australia is built upon 7 key principles, which are as given below There are 7 Quality Principles: 1) Governance 2) Leadership...
On October 25, 2022, the newest version of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard was released. The recent changes to ISO 27001 comprise a substantial change to Annex A, a change in its title, and some minor updates to the clauses. The changes come in the wake of the increasing cyber-attacks and information security risks faced by...
The BRCGS Food Safety Global Standard defines the quality, food safety, and operational requirements for food service provider industries manufacturing food in Australia to comply with the current food industry standards, legal/compliance mandates, and customer protection. Not only does certification to BRCGS food standards assist in fulfilling the legal obligations and the customer requirements, but...
Workplace Exposure Standards have been in place in Australia since 1995 to help businesses eliminate or reduce the harmful chemicals to which their workers are exposed. They aim to promote Workplace Health and Safety as per the regulation and laws established in the country to secure employee health. The various chemical manufacturing and other industries...
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