Compass Assurance Services

09/09/2022

Massive well done to Compass client Lowcock Builders on taking home 3 awards at the 2022 Master Builders Australia Housing & Construction Awards:
- Commercial Renovations Up to $750,000 for the Bowen TAFE Health Care Space
- Individual Home from $750,000 to $950,000 for Brampton House, and
- Ashlee from their office took out the Women In Building Award for 2022

16/08/2021

We’re glad the audit went well, looks like you had a great time!

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Big thank you to for coming in today to ensure compliance with our ISO9001 & ISO45001 certifications. Quality & Safety is always a priority at APC. 🛠️
☎️ Ph: 1800 437 699

14/10/2020

An example of helpful safety signage on a client site

12/10/2020

Sandalwood trees at a client site in far north WA. Looking pretty dry out there!

08/10/2020

Gaining ISO27001:2013 certification is as easy as 1, 2, 3. In fact, here's a simple step-by-step to help get started. We'd be more than happy to help too 😉

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ISO 27001 certification demonstrates that your business is serious about security. Here’s a roadmap to getting certified — and why you should do it.

07/10/2020

Early start on a client site in Broome, WA

02/10/2020

Our one day Essentials Training covers the basics of the ISO standards in a practical way and are a great introduction for beginners to ISO certification. We have a variety of essentials training courses scheduled for October 2020. All our courses are being run remotely so you can join no matter where you are:
- 12th October: 14001 Environmental Essentials
- 19th October: HACCP Essentials
- 26th October: 9001 Quality Essentials
- 27th October: Internal Auditor
- 28th October: 4801 to 45001 Transition course
- 29th October: 45001 Safety Essentials

Keen to book? You can download our training calendar, enrol online and read more about our courses here:
https://hubs.ly/H0x1WSQ0

#9001 #14001 #4801 #45001

Essentials TrainingWhat is Essentials Training? Our Essentials Training covers the basics of the ISO standards in a practical way. The courses focus on the intent of the standards, and where we find gaps in the stage 1 audit. Participants leave with a better sense of what the standards require, as w...

01/10/2020

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may soon revolutionise Quality Assurance programs. Read more here:
https://hubs.ly/H0x1XNL0

#9001

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in quality assurance can help businesses ensure that their quality standards are not compromised by streamlining processes.

30/09/2020

Congrats to Nutraviva on achieving HACCP certification!

Nutraviva officially HACCP certified.
Further confirmation of a quality product, and a guarantee for our valued clientele.

Thanks you all for your support.

🎉 👏 🙏

30/09/2020

The look of our went through a change recently and are already being used by a wide variety of clients, including on Activenergy's email signatures

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#9001 #14001 #4801

29/09/2020

The NSW Department of Primary Industries has recently released a best practice guide for rockmelon and other specialty melon growers. Read more here:
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The NSW DPI has released a best practice guide for rockmelon growers.

15/05/2020

What is the difference between AS/NZS4801 and OHSAS18001? Find out at https://www.cas.com.au/certification-safety-difference/

#45001 #18001 #4801

13/05/2020

Read about the big lifestyle changes that can actually help climate change at https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-49997755


#14001

12/05/2020

Read about the different strategies in place to help save these penguins at https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/apr/15/decoy-tactics-can-fake-concrete-penguins-help-save-the-real-thing-aoe


#14001

South Africa’s penguins face a bleak future, with numbers plummeting and fish increasingly hard to find

07/05/2020

Interested about info sec? Read our article that explains ISO 27001 certification at https://www.cas.com.au/what-27001-certification/

#27001

06/05/2020

Read this interesting Forbes article about the environmental impact of releasing balloons at https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2019/05/28/why-the-balloon-release-tradition-is-terrible-for-the-environment/


#14001

The balloon release at the Indy 500 is a good reminder of how bad they are for the environment.

05/05/2020

The environment always needs to be prioritised. Read about the world's plastic pollution at https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/plastic-pollution/

#14001

Much of the planet is swimming in discarded plastic, which is harming animal and possibly human health. Can it be cleaned up?

01/05/2020

Infosec is so important. Read our article about ISO 27001 certification at https://www.cas.com.au/certification-27001-why/
#27001

30/04/2020

Humans have always had an impact on the environment. Read more about it at https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2019-08-30/ancient-civilisations-environmental-impact/11450072


#14001

The biggest archaeological research project of its kind to date concludes that ancient civilisations caused profound changes to Earth's ecology, but others say it's not significant compared to what we're doing today.

29/04/2020

Read more about the emissions created by different transportation methods at https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-49349566


#14001

How should you travel to reduce your carbon footprint?

24/04/2020

Read about how the ocean can be restored within thirty years! https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/apr/01/oceans-can-be-restored-to-former-glory-within-30-years-say-scientists


#14001

Major review reports recovery of marine life but a redoubling of efforts is still needed

23/04/2020

Read our article about the benefits of HACCP certification at https://www.cas.com.au/benefits-haccp/

22/04/2020

Read about this bug that feeds on top plastic at https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/27/scientists-find-bug-that-feasts-on-toxic-plastic


#14001

Bacterium is able to break down polyurethane, which is widely used but rarely recycled

21/04/2020

Congratulations to AUCloud for achieving ISO27001 certification!

#27001

16/04/2020

Should I expect non-conformances at my stage one audit? Read more at https://www.cas.com.au/2020/03/20/should-expect-non-conformances/

An essential step in seeking ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Safety AS/NZS 4801 or ISO 18001 certification is to undertake your Stage One audit. This can be daunting if your business has minimal experience with ISO certification or AS/NZS certification. The stage 1 audit is essentially a gap audit against the....

14/04/2020

Read about the wonder trees that nurture biodiversity at https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/wonder-trees-nurture-marine-biodiversity

#14001

This 2020 theme for the International Day of Forests on 21 March is Forests and Biodiversity. It's an often-quoted fact that forests are home to 80 per cent of terrestrial biodiversity, but did you know that one type of tree also supports marine biodiversity—the mangrove tree?

08/04/2020

African countries such as Uganda, Ethiopia and Rwanda have adopted monthly car-free days. Read more about it at https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/car-free-days-are-taking-hold-african-cities

#14001

World Car Free Day is celebrated annually on 22 September. Around the world, car-free days encourage people to give up their vehicles and use non-motorized transport, like biking, skating or walking, instead.

07/04/2020

Certification marks can be an awesome advertising tool. Read more at https://www.cas.com.au/2020/03/23/how-to-use-and-how-not-to-use-your-certification-mark/
#9001

03/04/2020

Introducing Comply Ahoy! Read more about this exciting new compliance software at https://www.cas.com.au/2020/03/13/try-comply-ahoy/

Introducing Comply Ahoy- Intelligent Compliance Software. Compass Assurance has partnered with Ahoy Ahoy to create Comply Ahoy; exciting new GRC software that makes compliance easy. Comply Ahoy is a solution for inefficient paperwork, spreadsheets and expensive software. Whether you’re dealing wit...

02/04/2020

The environment is always important for 14001. Read more about how these rangers are helping the environment at
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/mar/10/indigenous-rangers-get-102m-in-funding-for-critical-role-protecting-environment

#14001

Traditional owners say deal will provide job security and support families in remote and regional Australia

31/03/2020

Introducing Comply Ahoy! Read more about this exciting new compliance software at https://www.cas.com.au/2020/03/13/try-comply-ahoy/

31/03/2020

Don't miss out on the Quality Essentials Course! Courses are running on the 25th of May for Brisbane. Find out more about this course at https://www.cas.com.au/training-9001-essentials/

27/03/2020

Don't miss out on the Internal Auditor Course! Courses are running on the 26th of May for Brisbane and Perth. Find out more about this course at https://www.cas.com.au/training-internal-auditor/

26/03/2020

Congratulations to Australian Native Nuts & Chocolates Pty Ltd for achieving HACCP certification!

25/03/2020

Infosec is so important. Read our recent article, Three Ways to Protect your Information Security at https://www.cas.com.au/2020/03/09/four-protect-information/
#27001

ISO 27001 certification is aimed at creating and establishing processes for safeguarding information from unauthorised access, use, destruction, modification or disclosure. Information security is an essential component to the successful operation of any organisation regardless of your size or indu...

20/03/2020

Congratulations to Ampilatwatja Health Centre Aboriginal Corporation for achieving ISO9001
#9001

18/03/2020

Read our recent blog about our top tips for the lead up for your first certification audit at https://www.cas.com.au/2020/02/27/tips-first-audit/
#9001

Whether it’s ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 or even AS/NZS4801 or AS/NZS5377, implementing systems compliant to these standards can be valuable and add to your business; enabling growth and development in the years to come.  Over the years our team of auditors have seen it all, you can learn from...

18/03/2020

The environment is always important for 14001. Read more about 5o Simple Ways to Make your Life Greener by The Guardian at https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/29/50-ways-to-green-up-your-life-save-the-planet

#14001

Expert tips on how to be kinder to the planet – from cooking and cleaning to fashion and finance