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Rich Gravestock

About Rich Gravestock

My first exposure to management systems was about 15 years ago with ISO 9001 when working in the Technology industry. The logical move was into ISO 27001 in 2005. Without realising it, in the last 10 years working for Batalas I have become a bit of an expert on ISO standards ranging from quality to medical devices, to aerospace and automotive.

MASSIVE savings in our Winter Sale

October 28th, 2019|How to Guides, Quality - ISO 9001|

With dark nights now upon us, let's brighten things up with MASSIVE savings in our Winter Sale! If you've been considering training then now is the time - we have discounts on selected courses during December, January and February. Choose from ISO 9001, ISO [...]

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Training route to an Integrated Management System

August 19th, 2019|How to Guides, Quality - ISO 9001|

This is the story of Astrid who was asked by the management team at Starship Enterprises Ltd if she would like to conduct internal audits, as the company is looking to acquire the ISO 9001:2015 quality management certificate. Astrid was [...]

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ISO 45001 has brought new enthusiasm to Occupational Health & Safety

July 22nd, 2019|Health & Safety - ISO 45001, Health and Safety - OHSAS 18001, How to Guides|

Having an internationally recognised 'ISO stamp of approval'  has proven to be very good for OH&S; the number of people attending ISO 45001 courses has increased hugely compared to its predecessor OHSAS 18001. In a report issued by CQI IRCA* earlier this month, we can [...]

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Is your infrastructure future-proof?

June 10th, 2019|How to Guides, Quality - ISO 9001|

At the recent “More than Human” exhibition at the Barbican, London, a young bartender called Makr Shakr was busy serving cocktails to a queue of eager customers. Nothing particularly startling about that you might think, except for the fact that our bartender [...]

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GDPR one year on – what fines have been issued?

May 29th, 2019|GDPR, How to Guides, ISMS - ISO 27001|

Wow that year went quick! Have you looked at the fines the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) have hit companies with since GDPR was introduced on 25th May 2018? They make quite scary reading... There are two words that enter many external audit conversations, [...]

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Is ISO 27001 ISMS certification worth it?

May 22nd, 2019|GDPR, How to Guides, ISMS - ISO 27001|

Q. "I have heard that ISO 27001 information security is a complex and fearsome beast of a Standard! Why on earth would any company put themselves through the pain and agony of achieving ISO 27001 certification?!" A. "Well, because maybe their clients [...]

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Enjoy discounts in our Summer Sale

May 15th, 2019|How to Guides, Quality - ISO 9001|

Let's celebrate the arrival of Summer with discounted ISO 9001 training during July and August!  Choose from Foundation, Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor level; with venues across the UK including Portsmouth, Dudley and Manchester, there’s sure to be one near you! [...]

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Is your business good for the environment?

April 25th, 2019|Environmental - ISO 14001, How to Guides|

A growing number of companies are wanting to demonstrate a strong CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) profile and to be seen doing the right thing. The Seventh Generation Principle is based on an ancient Iroquois philosophy that teaches us to consider future generations when making [...]

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