Prime Minister Theresa May has called for mandatory design standards to ensure that new homes are built to a high quality, with adequate storage space.
From Apple Watches to MRI scanning, wearable devices and technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming medicine and healthcare. However, the use of AI and, specifically, machine learning raises a fundamental question from a safety point of view: how is it possible to define standards and regulations for system behaviour that might be impossible to guarantee?
Imagine walking into your favourite room of a building and seeing a glorious view from its window. You might be surprised to know that it may have been the result of precise mathematics rather than an artistic idea during the design of the building. In this article about BS EN 17037:2018, Daylight in buildings, we look at the four elements that help achieve that: daylight, view out, exposure to sunlight and glare.
We'll also reveal the criteria for assessing what makes the 'perfect' view so we can achieve this in our own homes.
Every profession has its own language, but few seem more mysterious to the uninitiated than that of welders. As our towns and cities age, the talents of welders will be needed more than ever - rebuilding our bridges, buildings and roads for the years to come. Find out about the standardized symbols they use to give and receive instructions, and document their work.
Falsework is defined as a 'temporary structure used to support a permanent structure while it is not self-supporting' . It is often used to support formwork, the structures that contain and mould poured concrete while it hardens. Most falsework is subjected to large loads and stresses, and therefore robust safety measures are required for both its management and its design.
How do we help employers from every industry navigate their way through the health and safety landscape? BSI has produced a vital guide, 'A Safe Place to Work: The role of standards in shaping the future of health and safety', that shows you how ISO 45001 is making an impact on mental health, small businesses and companies around the globe.
The Prime Minister has announced proposals for higher accessibility standards for new housing as part of a drive to 'tackle injustices' faced by disabled people.
