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RISQS New Portal: Stage 2 Important TimelinesAs you may be aware, RISQS are developing a new portal to coincide with the new Procurement Act, due into effect 28 October 2024.23 Jul 2024
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RISQS New Portal Timeline: Important Information to all Scheme MembersAs you may be aware, RISQS are developing a new portal to coincide with the new Procurement Act which comes into effect on 28th October 2024.28 Jun 2024
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RISQS Webinar How do buyers view suppliers in the RISQS portal?RISQS has more than 80 buyer members and 4,000 supplier members. Our portal helps the supply chain demonstrate their capabilities and gives them visibility to buyers within the confines of a safe, secure railway infrastructure.19 Jun 2024
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RISQS roadshows 2024RISQS are delighted to announce a series of roadshow events this spring.20 May 2024
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Invitation for suppliers to participate in forthcoming pilot projectsThe RISQS team has spent a lot of time listening to the industry—both buyers and suppliers—to determine where our value to the supply chain can be increased.25 Mar 2024
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Important update concerning drug and alcohol testingRISQS have been instructed by Network Rail to ensure that all drug and alcohol tests performed in compliance with NR/L2/OHS/00120 are done so with impartiality.25 Mar 2024
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RISQS webinar: New procurement regulations—and what it means for youFollowing on from our buyer engagement programme, our first webinar of 2024 will be an exclusive invitation for rail industry buyers and suppliers to learn about the new procurement regulations and the potential effect they may have on your organisation.13 Mar 2024
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RISQS Price increases to all memberships and audits expiring from 27th May 2024In May 2024, the price of RISQS memberships and audits are increasing by 5%. Find the new rates and how they will affect you in this guide.07 Mar 2024
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Network Rail Drugs and Alcohol standard (NR/L2/OHS/00120) came into force 3rd March 2023The updated Network Rail Drugs and Alcohol standard (NR/L2/OHS/00120), first published on 3 September 2022, required an increase from 5% to 20% of all safety-critical colleagues to be randomly selected for a drugs and alcohol test each year.29 Feb 2024
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5 major trends in non-compliant suppliers from the supplier verification processHaving the correct documentation is essential for companies working on the railway to operate safely, comply with regulations, manage risks, maintain quality, and facilitate effective communication.16 Feb 2024
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Department for Transport Small Business Supplier Event (Tuesday 12 March 2024)Over the past couple of years, most meetings have been held virtually, which proved an effective way for individuals and businesses to communicate with each other during the pandemic. However, there are some limitations to virtual meetings, and one is the opportunity to network effectively with buyers.16 Feb 2024
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RISQS Round-Up 2023Over the course of FY 2022–23, RISQS noted that 389 major non-conformances, spread across 154 organisations, were raised. Our findings reveal that unnecessary risk is being imported into the railway working environment, which can lead to near-misses, incidents, and fatalities.15 Dec 2023
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Scheme Update December 2023Please be advised that we have adjusted three of our protocols following feedback from our auditors and the wider industry. They are relatively minor, and the audit team will be taking a pragmatic approach to the changes for the next 3 months, but we will not delay the implementation because they are minor.06 Dec 2023
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RISQS Webinar: Competencies and Compliance on Designing Safe Work PacksJoin our next webinar, ‘Competencies and compliance on designing Safe Work Packs’, which will take place on Thursday 30 November 2023 at 11.00–12.00 noon.30 Oct 2023
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RISQS Webinar: Managing Fatigue and Presenting Safe Work PacksJoin our free webinar on 14 September 2023 learn from Phil Smith, Scheme Manager, why using complete and up-to-date documents is vital to ensure Safe Systems of Work.20 Sep 2023
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We have updated our Privacy NoticeRecent updates to our Privacy Notice ensure we are transparent about how we use your personal data.19 Sep 2023
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Observations from our RISQS auditorsWe find out more about what audit day involves, sharing insights from our auditors.29 Aug 2023
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RISQS sees 50%+ increase in supplier compliance post-webinarSupplier compliance is an essential issue, and the recent audit shows the areas that are of most concern.14 Aug 2023
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Multi-factor authentication for RISQS portal accessOver the past few months, RSSB has been working with Costain to develop a multi-factor authentication solution for their employees to log onto the RISQS portal, as part of their Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications.07 Aug 2023
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Why do RISQS audit medical providers?During every day (and night) of the year there will be work undertaken across the UK railway. Workers will don their brightly coloured uniforms and be set to task in a safe, and secure, working environment.13 Jul 2023