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How do you manage Passwords?

"As businesses handle an increasing volume of sensitive data, protecting access to systems and applications is of paramount importance.

A password manager can be a valuable tool in managing and securing passwords effectively. However, not all password managers are created equal, and choosing the right one for your business requires careful consideration".

If you do any of the below, you should rethink how you protect your sensitive, private and confidential data / information:
- You use the same password for all apps and websites.
- You write your passwords in a book.
- You share your passwords with other people.
- You don't use any form of multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- You use passwords with applications used on different platforms (e.g. Windows, Mac, Android).

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Choosing a Password Manager for Business 8 Features to Look For

There are many things you can do to improve your business performance. Here are a few tips:

🚀 Create a comprehensive Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) policy and management system manual.
🚀 Develop the processes that are critical to your business, such as meeting customer needs and expectations, protecting your people from the risk of injury or ill health, or to minimise environmental impacts from your operations.
🚀 Understand your critical legal risk exposures, and regularly review the effectiveness of your controls.
🚀 Provide training to your people to build awareness of the benefits of robust HSEQ practices, and elicit their feedback for improvement.
🚀 Create a culture of safety, compliance and improvement within your organisation.

By following these tips, you can improve your HSEQ performance, reduce your risk of incidents, injuries, environmental impacts, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Contact DBell Consulting to learn more about how we can help you improve your HSEQ performance.

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Phone: +61 0476 414 107

Is workplace safety a priority for your organisation? Are you looking for reliable and effective solutions to manage risks and ensure a safe working environment? Look no further! Our HSEQ & Risk Management Services are here to help.

Every organisation, regardless of its size or industry, must prioritise safety. With the right strategies in place, you can minimise accidents, protect your employees, and boost productivity. That's where our HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) services come in.

We specialise in providing comprehensive HSEQ solutions tailored to your specific needs. From risk assessments and hazard identification to incident management and compliance with industry regulations, we've got you covered.

Our services go beyond mere compliance. We believe in fostering a culture of safety within your organisation. We work closely with your team to develop customised safety programs and training sessions that empower employees to take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of their colleagues.

But safety is not just about preventing incidents and accidents; it's also about managing risks effectively. Our risk management services help you identify potential hazards, evaluate their likelihood and impact, and implement controls to mitigate risks. By understanding and managing risks proactively, you can prevent incidents before they even occur.

At DBell Consulting, we pride ourselves on delivering excellence and peace of mind to our clients. With our HSEQ & Risk Management Services, you can:

✅ Ensure the safety and well-being of your employees
✅ Comply with relevant regulations and standards
✅ Minimise workplace accidents and injuries
✅ Improve operational efficiency and productivity
✅ Enhance your organisation's reputation as a safety-conscious industry leader

Choose DBell Consulting as your partner in safety and risk management.

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Phone: +61 0476 414 107

Are you an apprentice or trainee? 👷‍♀️

Learning about WHS and your employers’ duty to keep you safe at work is every bit as important as the technical skills that you’re learning during your apprenticeship or traineeship. 🛠

Our recent data snapshot on WHS outcomes for apprentices and trainees showed a significant increase in the number of serious workers’ compensation claims in apprentices and trainees, especially for those working in the Construction and Manufacturing industries.

Check out the snapshot and talk to your employer about WHS in your workplace 👉 https://data.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/snapshot/whs-outcomes-apprentices-and-trainees

📢 Do you want to improve the quality of your products or services while increasing customer satisfaction? Look no further!

A Quality Management System (QMS) will support you in achieving these goals and taking your business to new heights. Let's explore how a QMS can benefit your organisation, and why it is essential for sustainable growth.

📝 A QMS is a set of policies, processes, and procedures that ensure your organisation consistently delivers high-quality products or services. It helps streamline operations, identify and mitigate risks, meet regulatory requirements, and continuously improve your business processes.

✅ Implementing a QMS offers numerous advantages. Firstly, it provides a framework for measuring and monitoring performance, allowing you to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions. This leads to more efficient processes, reduced waste, and overall cost savings.

Additionally, a QMS serves as a valuable tool for ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Demonstrating quality management practices can open up new business opportunities, enhance your reputation, and help you meet customer expectations more effectively.

🔍 By focusing on customer satisfaction, a QMS allows you to deliver products or services that consistently meet or exceed customer requirements. This leads to increased customer loyalty, repeat business, and referrals, ultimately driving growth and profitability.

So, are you ready to take your business to the next level? Start by exploring the implementation of a Quality Management System and unlock the potential for success.

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Phone: +61 0476 414 107

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF TOTAL FIRE BANS WHEN UNDERTAKING HOT WORKS?

What is a Total Fire Ban (TFB)?

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) is declared on days when fires are most likely to threaten lives and property. This is because of predicted extreme fire weather or when there are already widespread fires and firefighting resources are stretched.

As of 1 September 2022, the WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has updated the Fire Danger Rating System (FDRS) so that it is now consistent across all Australian States and Territories.

During a Total Fire Ban, prescribed activities (e.g. Hot Work, Road Work, Off-road Work) can be carried out by a business (in the course of trade or commerce) under specific conditions and criteria.

👉 To learn more about Total Fire Bans and conducting prescribed activities (including Hot Work), visit our website blog.
https://dbellconsulting.com.au/2022/12/06/total-fire-ban-hot-work/

If we can assist you with managing your safety and compliance risks, reach out to DBell Consulting:
m. 0476 4141 07
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📢Do you feel that you're managing your InfoSec risks?

ISO/IEC 27001 belongs to a family of standards that guide modern organisations in the management of information assets, the protection of these assets from bad actors, and from risk exposures from other threats and vulnerabilities.

The new version of this standard has recently been released, which acknowledges the changing way that organisations and its people are working, and the ever-changing nature of technologies that we find ourselves working with.

Read more about this article via the link below:
https://dbellconsulting.com.au/2022/11/29/iso-27001-information-security-management-systems/

👉Learn more about how DBell Consulting can assist you with your Information Security Management System requirements.
www.dbellconsulting.com.au

HOW EFFECTIVE IS SAFETY MANAGEMENT IN YOUR BUSINESS?

Organisations must take occupational health and safety standards seriously. Under the law, this is not negotiable.

Robust safety management doesn't need to be difficult, but your safety practices need to be suited to your operations, and the risks faced by your people.

ISO 45001 provides a standardised framework for safety management systems, which you can use within your business either with or without being certified.

By implementing the requirements of ISO 45001 you are taking a solid step forward to meeting your Work Health & Safety (WHS) compliance obligations, and demonstrating to your people and business partners that you place the utmost importance on protecting your most valuable assets – the people.

If you are looking to get your organisation ISO 45001 certified, we would like to help you through this process. Take the first step in the process by getting in touch with us.

Our team can take you through the process and the requirements of ISO 45001.

👉 Book your FREE Consultation directly via our website
www.dbellconsulting.com.au

ASIC Issues Energy Company With Greenwashing Fine

In a first for the Australian corporate regulator (ASIC), an ASX listed company has been fined having been issued with infringement notices for alleged false or misleading sustainability-related statements made to the Australian Securities Exchange during 2021

Read more about this article via the link below:
https://dbellconsulting.com.au/2022/11/15/asic-greenwashing-fine-issued-to-energy-company/

Contact DBell Consulting for assistance with your Environmental Management System and ISO 14001 certification support.
www.dbellconsulting.com.au

ASIC issues Greenwashing Fine ASIC has issued energy company Tlou Energy with a $53,280 fine for greenwashing, as a first for the Australian regulator.

IS YOUR WORKPLACE COMPLIANT WITH OH&S LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

With OHS / WHS legislation constantly evolving, placing additional expectations on employers, it is essential that you are fully aware of your organisation’s WHS duties and obligations.

Consulting is accredited by the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) to undertake WorkSafe Plan Assessments, which can be used to rate safety and health management systems.

Talk to us about a WorkSafe Plan Assessment of your business, and what it takes to receive formal Certification of Achievement.

👉 To learn more, book your FREE Consultation directly via our website
www.dbellconsulting.com.au

ARE YOU MANAGING YOUR WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS?

The ISO 45001:2018 standard can be used to assess the degree to which the safety practices of an organisation are effectively managing the health and safety risk exposures of its operations and people.

The standard is designed to help organisations identify and fix any risks before they cause harm. As a result, this helps them prevent accidents from happening in the first place.

Learn more about ISO 45001:2018

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MANAGING YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

The ISO 14001:2015 standard is a set of requirements that can help an organisation identify ways to reduce its negative impact on the environment and achieve continual improvement in environmental performance. It also provides a framework for integrating environmental considerations into day-to-day business operations, thereby leading to strategic long-term benefits.

With organisations being increasingly expected to manage their Environmental, Societal, and Governance (ESG) risks and obligations, ISO 14001 provides a solid basis for your environmental management practices.

Learn more about ISO 14001:2015

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HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE

The duties for managing the risks of hazardous substances and chemicals under Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations are shared between persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU’s - or 'employers' in the old language), manufacturers and importers of hazardous chemicals, suppliers, and also to workers.

Read more about this article via the link below:
https://dbellconsulting.com.au/2022/11/07/management-of-workplace-hazardous-chemicals/

👉 To learn more book your FREE Consultation directly via our website
www.dbellconsulting.com.au

The ISO 9001:2015 standard is a standard that provides guidelines for establishing and maintaining a quality management system.

The standard is applicable to any organisation that needs to demonstrate its ability to:

- Consistently provide products and/or services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements,
- Improving customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system and its processes, and
- Continually improve the quality management system and the assurance of conformity to customer and regulatory requirements.

👉Book your FREE Consultation directly via our website to discuss how we can assist you
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ISO/IEC 27001 has been updated in the past month, with the 2022 version replacing the 2013 version.

ISO/IEC 27002 is a companion standard to ISO/IEC 27001, which outlines the Information Security controls from Annex A of ISO/IEC 27001 in more detail.

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ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) is a non-governmental worldwide federation of national standards bodies from more than 160 countries.

ISO members collaborate in the development and promotion of international standards for products, technology, scientific testing processes, working conditions, societal is

The most popular ISO standards in Australia are:
- ISO 9001: Quality Management - Aimed at meeting customer requirements (and others)
- ISO 45001: Occupational Health & Safety Management - Aimed at managing the risk of work-related health and safety risks
- ISO 14001: Environmental Management - Aimed at minimising the adverse impacts of business operations to the natural environment and affected communities
- ISO 27001: Information Security Management - Aimed at protecting the organisation from threats and vulnerabilities that can impact the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets.

It's very likely that ISO standards either govern or guide the management of your products, regulatory framework, risk management practices, and governance practices.

👉 To discuss how ISO standards impact your organisation, book your FREE Consultation directly via our website
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Internal audit is an obligatory requirement of ISO 9001.

Internal Audits are carried out internally with the aid of the organisation and subject matter experts. These should be carried out at intervals suitable to the criticality of business processes in accordance with organisational objectives.

Have any questions?

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ISO 14001 is a well-known International Standard that any organisation can use for certification of its Environmental Management System.

Benefits of implementing the requirements of this Standard in your business include:

✔️Reduced environmental impacts with effective control of environmental risks throughout your product and/or service lifecycle

✔️Reduced costs via waste reduction

✔️Stakeholder confidence by demonstrating innovative and forward-thinking approaches to your customers

✔️Wider market potential with ISO 14001 Certification opening up new markets that your business didn’t previously pre-qualify to tender in

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There are many good reasons to implement an Integrated Management System:

✔️Quicker system development time
✔️Reduced development costs compared to developing individual systems
✔️Reduced certification costs compared to certifying individual systems
✔️Easier to maintain – one set of documentation, policies, procedures, and processes for all standards.
✔️Reduces risks and increases profitability
✔️Creates consistency
✔️Helps to coordinate activities between all levels of the organisation.
✔️Helps to harmonise and optimise workplace practices
✔️Improves communication.
✔️Helps to focus the organisation on the achievement of business goals.
✔️Helps to eliminate conflicting responsibilities and relationships
✔️Supports scalability of organisational practices to facilitate future growth

👉Book your FREE Consultation directly via our website
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YOUR LOCAL HSEQ & COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

DBell Consulting is your locally-based specialist in the provision of Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality (HSEQ) and Information Security management system services.

As business owners we often find ourselves time-poor and in need of support in areas for which we are neither subject matter experts, nor have the need for a dedicated internal resource. This is where DBell Consulting may be able to support you, whether you need one-off or short term assistance, or ongoing support of a business partner that supplements your team.

If you'd like to discuss how we can be of assistance to your business, I'd welcome an opportunity to meet you.

Phone 0476 4141 07

[email protected]

https://dbellconsulting.com.au/hseq-management-auditor-perth/

Have you established your organisational objectives and plans to achieve them?

Organisational and management system planning is essential – it determines the course of actions to be taken, and those actions determine the results we achieve.

Whether your business is already ISO Certified, or you're still thinking about it, aligning your management system objectives with strategic objectives will direct the energies of your people with your ambitions.

👉Book your FREE Consultation directly via our website
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Top 3 tips for successfully implementing an ISO Management System:

1️. Get specialised help.

2️. Get your team and leadership on board.

3️. Go for a customised approach.

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Businesses need to consider effective ways to keep improving their processes, performance, and quality of operational outputs to ensure that they always sustain their position in their market. Internal audit is a key strategic activity that can assist.

Internal audits are a non-negotiable practice for businesses that want to improve their operational efficiency and to determine whether objectives are being met.

Also, the operating context, operational needs, management structures, and pressures, and organisational offerings evolve with time. Internal audits will provide the checks to determine whether they are still compliant and effective as these changes occur.

👉For more information, book your FREE Consultation directly via our website.
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We understand how compliance and risk exposures impact your ability to meet objectives and customer expectations in a professional tone.

Whilst you may not need a permanent or full-time resource to monitor and maintain your management system, you can have confidence that DBell Consulting will ensure that it is adding value and continually improving to meet changes to your operating context.

Let’s talk.

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Do you have an ISO-based management system?

Are you confident that it meets all of the requirements of the standard?

A Gap Analysis is an assessment of your current system against the requirements of the standard. The gap analysis identifies areas where your system does not meet requirements and is typically conducted to determine the readiness of your organisation's management system for certification.

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