Transport

    The Future Has Begun: come and explore the world of standards

    How do standards help shape a better future? Why are collaboration and consensus so crucial to their development? And how can you get involved to ensure that the standards of tomorrow address everyone’s needs? Find out at a new interactive exhibition in central London, The Standards Experience 2021: The Future Has Begun.

    Published date:

    10/08/2021


    How to navigate the bibliographic information of a standard on the BSI shop

    Ever wondered which organizations sat on the committee for a particular standard? Or which international standards relate to the one you’ve just bought? The answers to questions like these are in the bibliographic information. Here’s what to look out for.

    Published date:

    06/08/2021


    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