Every year on 14 October countries around the globe celebrate World Standards Day, marking our appreciation for the standards that we all rely on and paying tribute to the collaborative efforts of thousands of experts worldwide who develop the voluntary technical agreements that are published as standards.
David Bell, Director of Standards Policy, BSI provides members with an update on Standards Policy and the future of BSI's relationship with the European Standards Organizations.
Five great articles you might have missed, updates from BSI and the world of standards, and some fascinating insights from our Knowledge Centre on how standards are developed and how you can get involved
Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) could hugely benefit society by improving road efficiency, emissions use, and social inclusion. But there are barriers associated with their development that standards could help overcome. Our in-depth, global market research for the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles identified key opportunities for the UK to lead on the safe and successful use of CAVs.
As lockdown eases – or gets reintroduced – organizations are faced with the difficulty of how to do business whilst managing COVID-19 in their workplaces.
BSI’s revised ‘Safe Working During the COVID-19 Pandemic Guidelines’ offers a practical approach for organizations seeking to navigate the changing restrictions and help prevent a second wave of the disease. Free to download, it is aimed at organizations from all sectors and of all sizes.
The latest issue of Standards Outlook explores how standards can help your organization harness the power of digitalization, and includes commentary from industry experts on key topics in the areas of Manufacturing, Built Environment, Medical devices, Energy supply and Blockchain.
Successful standards draw on the widest range of expertise and opinion as possible. At BSI we want young professionals to get involved in standards, to bring their bright ideas and fresh perspectives to the world of standards-making to help shape the future of their sectors.
There is no doubt that connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) will be a feature of our roads one day. However, there is work to be done before fully automated or ‘driverless’ vehicles can be widely adopted on our roads.
Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” A digital twin is a way of investing in knowledge about how an asset or system is performing. In the unprecedented conditions associated with COVID-19, digital twins can be an invaluable tool in maximizing flexibility.
BSI's membership of CEN and CENELEC is guaranteed beyond the end of the EU exit transition period following a decision by the CEN and CENELEC General Assemblies on 18 June. The timeframe to update the membership statues will now run until the end of 2021 and we are confident membership will continue beyond this date.
