Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "British Standards",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Guide improves nano safety from
BSI British Standards, which we summarised at the time by saying "A new guide published by BSI British Standards is intended to help manufacturers and users work with nanomaterials in a safe and responsible way".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Distribution deal covers thickness gauges from
Tritex NDT: "Intelligent probe recognition automatically adjusts settings in the gauge at the same time as transmitting recognition data".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Procter Machinery Guarding
concerning its Machine Guards
- take a look at Safeguarding machinery in schools and colleges
which says: "Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, reviews the updated BS4163:2007 code of practice relating to machine safeguarding".
Take a look also at the news release from BSI British Standards, Fire risk assessment guidance updated,
as well as Electronic locks gain code of practice from BSI British Standards,
and Ultrasonic gauge measures thickness from Tritex NDT.
See also:
Non-metallic conduit suits electrical applications
(July 2007)
Type PK conduits are manufactured from Polyketone, which offers a combination of strength, weight saving and super low fire hazard capability
Engineering company receives new accreditation.
(June 2007)
A Staffordshire engineering consultancy believes the award of an industry accreditation has justified its commitment to professional service
Energy workers stay safe on the road
(May 2007)
Energy supplier Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has teamed up with PCL, expert in tyre inflation equipment, to provide its staff with a vital gift to keep them safe on the roads
Public review of flood protection products
(March 2007)
Opportunity to review the publicly available specification for flood protection products
Automation company supplies safety standard
(March 2007)
BS 8888:2006 provides designers, engineers and quality managers with a roadmap for the preparation of all forms of technical product documentation
New Managing Director at Croner
(January 2007)
Wolters Kluwer (UK) appoints Martin Smith as Croner Managing Director
BSI 1-day conference
(January 2007)
How to use BS 25999 in BCM strategy
Technical product specification standard revised
(January 2007)
The British Standards Institution has published the third revision to BS8888:2006 'Technical product specification'
New guide to prepare for WEEE Directive
(December 2006)
To help UK companies meet the requirements of the new regulations the British Standards Institution (BSI) has published a guide
NEBOSH gains ISO9001.
(December 2006)
NEBOSH successfully achieved ISO 9001:2000 registration in October 2006 following a rigorous two-day audit of processes and procedures by the British Standards Institution (BSI)
New standards for lightning protection.
(November 2006)
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published the latest guidance for lightning protection
Newly revised fencing standards
(November 2006)
Newly revised fencing standards - BS 1722:2006 Fences series
Revised standard for medical electrical equipment.
(November 2006)
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published the latest guidance for medical electrical equipment
Specialist wire covers wide range of applications
(November 2006)
William Hughes continues to expand its stocks of specialist wire and can now offer the widest range of spooled and cut to length wire available in the UK
Shot peening facility wins quality marks
(September 2006)
Impact Finishers now boasts ISO9001:2000 and AS9100 accreditations for its subcontract services
Book introduces machinery safety standards
(September 2006)
The British Standards Institution (BSI) is about to publish PP 7722:2006 'Designing safe machinery: Guidance for higher education to the standards and regulations'
BS7212:2006 Code of practice
(September 2006)
The British Standards Institution (BSI), has revised BS 7212:1989. NEW REVISION - BS 7212:2006 Code of practice for the safe use of hoists
BSI publishes PD 6079-4
(September 2006)
Ensuring building projects are properly managed is of vital concern to a wide range of people. This new publication deals with the construction process from inception to handover
Quality systems meet petrochem standard
(September 2006)
BSI has certified Emerson Process Management's quality systems engineering facility in Leicester, UK, as meeting the requirements of PD ISO/TS29001:2003
Standards verify greenhouse gas emissions
(September 2006)
Three new international standards help organisations respond to the challenges of climate change
Safety and Access appoints new CEO
(August 2006)
As an important part of the planned development of the business, Safety and Access is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Morris to the position of Chief Executive Officer
BS ISO 14025 Environmental labels and declarations
(July 2006)
To address the need for consistent environmental information on the life cycle of a product and enable comparisons, BSI has published a new international standard on environmental labelling
Standard promotes good practice for websites
(July 2006)
A new software engineering standard provides guidance for designing and implementing well-engineered web pages for use in managed websites
New BSI book - A Guide to Emergency Lighting
(July 2006)
To help all those involved in designing, installing and manufacturing emergency lighting systems meet new fire safety legislation, BSI has just released A Guide to Emergency Lighting
Latest guidance on Machinery Safety
(July 2006)
Machinery designers, developers, manufacturers, installers and service engineers need to comply with the requirements set out in the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC
Seminars explain new British standards
(May 2006)
A series of seminars designed to offer insight into new British standards on lightning and surge protection is being organised by equipment manufacturer Dehn UK during June and July
Adhesives cure in seconds on exposure to UV light
(March 2006)
Ultraviolet-curable adhesives for glass bonding cure in seconds on exposure to UV light, creating a high strength, invisible bond and a stylish, contemporary finish with no screws and fixings
Tari joins ISO technical committee
(December 2005)
Dr Giuliano Tari has been invited to take a key role in the international development of nanotechnologies, the emerging technologies that are expected to give a major boost to global competitiveness
PD 5500:2006 published for welded pressure vessels
(December 2005)
BSI has published PD 5500:2006 'Specification for unfired fusion welded pressure vessels', which supersedes PD 5500:2003
Hull-based filter plant takes quality to new level
(November 2005)
Donaldson Membranes' drive to provide first-class products to the industrial filtration industry has been fuelled by some 'quality' work at the company's manufacturing plant in Hull
ISO starts work on nanotechnology standards
(November 2005)
The new ISO technical committee established to develop international standards for nanotechnologies has held its first meeting
New online resource for facilities managers
(October 2005)
Croner is launching the latest addition to its online portfolio with Croner-i Facilities Management, an extensive resource of expert legal and practical advice, guides, forms and policies
EurOhse2005 dates and venue changed
(August 2005)
Due to recent events and continuing news, the EurOhse2005 Conference is being moved from London to Stratford-upon-Aveon and the dates are changing to 30 November and 1 December
Final chance to book for EurOhse2005
(August 2005)
Bookings are coming in fast, so make sure that you reserve a place at the EurOhse2005 conference before it is too late