Every month or two, new standards are published and old ones are set aside. We all know that new standards are essential reading for those working in the relevant sector, but what about the withdrawn standards? Do they have any uses once they are no longer current?
A new international standard (BS ISO 37101) on sustainable development in communities has been published by BSI. As awareness of the importance of sustainability increases, what is really meant by sustainable development and how can this standard help?
If the UK infrastructure industry adopted the most innovative carbon reduction practices, the national economy could benefit by nearly £1.5bn per year, according to research by the ICR. It is increasingly clear that carbon reduction is not only the right thing to do for the sake of our health and the environment, it also makes financial sense.
BSI has published a revised standard for the safe use of cranes. The BS 7121-1 Code of practice for safe use of cranes is one of the BS 7121 suite of standards relating to safety in the use of cranes and carrying out lifting operations with cranes.
The first Trailblazer power network apprentices have completed their courses, marking a key milestone in the progress of the new scheme. Trailblazer apprenticeship standards were designed by employer groups, focusing on the requirements of employers.
In 2012, BSI produced PAS 24 Enhanced security performance requirement for doorsets and windows in the UK. Doorsets and windows intended to offer a level of security suitable for dwellings and other buildings exposed to comparable risk.
While alkali-activated cements are technically authenticated to meet many applications requirements, there has been a lack of acceptance by building standards. This caused a significant obstacle for companies planning a route to the European market, Aggregate Research reports.
When ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 were updated last year the changes were seen as a huge step forward for quality and environmental management systems within businesses. Now, Australia and New Zealand have officially adopted both updated standards for national use: AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015 and AS/NZS ISO 14001:2015.
Being seen as a responsible business is no longer a nice-to-have; it's now a must-have. Many companies actively seek out suppliers with a good track record of environmental management and as a result, many organizations are doing what they can to improve their green credentials.
Today's supply chains are longer and more complex than ever before. As a result, disruption within global supply chains is more severe and happens more frequently. Businesses need to be able to mitigate those threats in order to reduce the risks that accompany them.
