Pierre Venter

Small Improvements. Safer Workplaces. Stronger Safety Culture. Most organisations invest significant time and resources into developing safe systems of work, conducting risk assessments, and complying with legal and ISO 45001 requirements. However, many overlook one of the most powerful tools for improving occupational health and safety—the people performing the work every day. This is where Kaizen Safety becomes a game changer. Rather than relying only on management-driven improvements or...

ISO 19011 – Remote Audits Are Here to Stay, But Are They Appropriate for Every Audit? By ISO Office (Pty) Ltd The latest revision of ISO 19011 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems continues to recognise remote auditing as an accepted auditing methodology. This reflects the reality that modern organisations increasingly operate across multiple geographical locations, utilise cloud-based management systems, and maintain digital records that can be reviewed without travelling to every...

The ISO 14001 standard has long been a cornerstone for organisations committed to managing their environmental impact effectively. With the 2026 revision, this standard takes a significant step forward to address emerging global challenges and evolving stakeholder expectations. Organisations currently certified to ISO 14001:2015, along with business owners, SHEQ Managers, Environmental Managers, HSE Officers, Compliance Managers, and Operations Managers, need to understand these changes to...