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Winter sports standards on and around the ski slopes
Just a few more weeks to go before the winter sports season kicks off again. Alpine skiers, snowboarders and cross-country skiers will...
ISO standard on Occupational Health and Safety takes a further step
Accidents at work can happen to anybody at anytime. They include slips and trips, electrical accidents, contact with hazardous chemicals...
A new standard for tracing wood to sustainable sources is now in development
Wood is one of the world's most precious resources and there is increasing consumer demand to know it is sourced from well-managed...
ISO 55001: a standardised and internationally recognised framework for physical asset management
Physical Asset management is a clever method for optimal management of physical assets. It applies principally to buildings,...
The supporting role of standardisation for the ‘silver economy’
Population ageing is one of the biggest socio-economic challenges of the 21st century European society. All EU countries and virtually...
How standards play their part in ergonomics and safety in schools
On September 1 begins the new school year. For several years there has been greater focus on ergonomics and safety in the school...
A healthy dip in the swimming pool, thanks to standards and regulations
On hot summer days, for those not fortunate enough to have their own swimming pool in the garden, a dip in a public pool can be very...
Playground safety
During the summer, children spend much time on playgrounds. Playground equipment such as swings, slides, seesaws and - for the little...
Promotion: Order now the NBN EN ISO 14001:2015 and receive the FDIS for free
The content of the new environmental standard ISO 14001:2015 is almost final. As from now the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS)...
Vive le vélo
The Tour de France
Eddy Merckx is widely regarded as the greatest cyclist ever. A good two weeks after he celebrated his 70th...
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Revision
The revision of ISO 14001, one of ISO’s most widely used standards, is entering its last stage, with the new version due to be published...
Promotion: Order now the NBN EN ISO 9001:2015 and receive the FDIS for free
The content of the new quality standard ISO 9001:2015 is almost final. As from now the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) is...