Industrial

    Two quick ways to find out about a standard's equivalent

    Found a foreign standard and wondering if there is a BS or equivalent standard in the UK? Or working on a project that's abroad and need the right standard for that country? Here are two ways to save time and get what you need.

    Published date:

    05/08/2021


    How can you keep your fleet safe from criminals?

    Vans, trucks and other fleet vehicles are a common target for criminals, including those involved in organized crime and even terrorism. What can you do to minimise your risk?

    Published date:

    03/08/2021


    Neutral versus zero: clearing up the carbon confusion

    Has carbon-related terminology got you a little confused? You’re not alone. This handy guide clears up the key concepts used to describe the world of carbon and climate change.

    Published date:

    02/08/2021


    How to create, build and sustain trust as a leader

    In the second part of this series exploring trust and leadership, Elizabeth Stewart, Executive Assessment and Development expert, suggests how leaders can create that most valuable of personal assets: trust.

    Published date:

    02/07/2021


    What makes one leader more trustworthy than another?

    Trust is a priceless asset for any organization. Interestingly, trust in business has held steady whilst elsewhere it has plunged. But at the individual level, what makes one business leader more trustworthy than another?

    Published date:

    02/07/2021


    Psychological wellbeing at work: advice and supporting standards

    People are the heart of success for any organization. When they’re placed under extended or excessive stress, this can impact psychological well-being, quality of life, and work performance. What's is the best way to support people’s psychological health, safety and well-being at work?

    Published date:

    28/06/2021


    CEN and CENELEC agreement on UK membership safeguards compatibility of standards and seamless European market access

    The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) General Assemblies have overwhelmingly agreed to revise the membership arrangements in their statutes, reflecting the UK’s departure from the EU.

    Published date:

    28/06/2021


    Two important post-Brexit changes in the standards environment in 2021

    This year, there will be two important milestones in the standards environment that relate to Brexit. Here's what BSI members need to look out for: the transition from CE marking to the UKCA marking system, and an agreement on the UK’s terms of membership in the European Standardization Organisations, CEN and CENELEC.

    Published date:

    25/06/2021


    How a standard is created

    The breadth and depth of standards in use in the UK is impressive. From management systems to toothbrushes, from customer service to the design of screw threads, smart phones to electric cars. If you ever wondered how these 30 000+ BSI standards come into being, here's the full story.

    Published date:

    11/06/2021


    What makes a business worthy of trust?

    In today’s fast-changing world, people are finding it harder than ever to trust institutions and leaders. Instead, they are looking to business to speak out on important issues. What is behind this trend, and what can organizations do to demonstrate that they are worthy of trust?

    Published date:

    25/05/2021