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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.01 Jan 0001
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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.01 Jan 0001
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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.01 Jan 0001
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Observations from our RISQS auditorsWe find out more about what audit day involves, sharing insights from our auditors.01 Jan 0001
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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.01 Jan 0001
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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.08 Jul 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.01 Jan 0001
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Update to COSS Recertification EventFollowing a review of COSS Recertification Event by Network Rail Training and Technical Authority an updated version of the event is being launched on the 27th of June 2023. The following is applicable to you as Sentinel Sponsors.07 Jan 2023
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Top Major Non-Conformances Highlighted Across CDM, Sentinel, and SWPIn 2022, the RISQS (Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme) auditing team delivered 3,578 audit days, an annual increase for the third year in a row. This enables us to collect an enormous amount of data revealing where the major risks stem from.01 Jan 0001
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RISQS Webinar Series: Staying compliant in a changing worldAs we look ahead to CP7, please join our latest RISQS webinar where Phil Smith, Scheme Manager, will share vital information on compliance for suppliers operating within the railway industry.01 Jan 0001
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RISQS Protocol Changes 2023Following the volume of clarification requests from the supply chain, and a need to support the industry in lowering the number of non-conformances being raised, RISQS have introduced a new protocol, as well as refreshing all previous protocols.04 Mar 2023
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Drugs and Alcohol Audit ChangesNetwork Rail has recently updated its drugs and alcohol (D&A) standard. The number of in scope employees and sub-contractors to be randomly selected for a test each year has been increased from 5% to 20%.01 Jan 0001
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RISQS Webinar Series: Health & Safety On and Around the TracksOn Wednesday 29 March 2023, just before the new financial year began, RISQS delivered a ‘Health and Safety’ webinar briefing featuring guest speakers from Network Rail.03 Jun 2023
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Volunteering, Charities & Social EnterpriseWhat do volunteering, charities, or social enterprise have to do with the railway industry?01 Jan 0001
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Top 3 Major Non-Conformance Areas CORE Module in 2022By conducting regular audits, the railway industry supply chain will continue to maintain and improve standards, meet regulatory requirements, and provide a safe and reliable service to their customers.01 Jan 0001
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Principal Contractor Licence LaunchAt the behest of Network Rail, the RISQS team are pleased to announce the launch of the Principal Contractor License (PCL) module.01 Jan 0001
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CDM Phase 2 ReleaseIn April 2022, RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board) released the revised Railway Industry Commodity Classification List (RICCL). This confirms the services that fall within the remit of the CDM regulations, and the services requiring an audit against the CDM Module as prescribed by the standard NR/L2/SCO/302 Module 2.01 Jan 0001
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RISQS Price Increases for all Memberships and Audits expiring from 29 May 2023At the behest of Network Rail, the RISQS team are pleased to announce the launch of the Principal Contractor License (PCL) module.01 Jan 0001
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RISQS Scheme ChangesFurther to our December 2022 newsletter, we’ve been busy working on some new protocols to the RISQS scheme. We’ve also refreshed some of our other protocols.01 Jan 0001
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The railway industry needs diversity to embrace the decades of change aheadWorkforce diversity is increasingly being recognised as a social good for employers but there’s also a compelling case that diversity is an essential driver of innovation. Rail’s history of diversity helps show the way to the innovative future we need.01 Jan 0001