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Improving Public Alerts in Emergency SituationsWarnings will stimulate the auditory, visual, and tactile senses before, during, and after the chaos
Mon, 11/23/2015 - 11:30
(ISO: Geneva) -- People at risk, be it from natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or other incidents in daily life, need to be able to take appropriate safety actions based on a proper understanding of the level and nature of the emergency.
Two… IBM Leverages ISO 14001 for Sustainable BusinessAn interview with the company’s head of environmental affairs
Tue, 11/17/2015 - 00:00
A meaningful, systematic approach to environmental management has made IBM one of the world’s most environmentally conscious companies. The globally integrated IT company leverages ISO 14001 for a comprehensive corporate policy on environmental… ISO 13485 Is Improving the Quality of Medical DevicesBased on ISO 9001, this QMS standard is due to be published early 2016
Wed, 11/11/2015 - 14:44
(ISO: Geneva) -- A standard for quality management systems specific to the medical devices industry is under review and has just moved a step closer to completion.
We take it for granted that devices used in hospitals or medical centers are of… Dollars and Sense: ISO's Standard for Currency Codes Has Been RevisedScope now focuses purely on the methods for defining a code and not the codes themselves
Thu, 08/20/2015 - 12:19
(ISO: Geneva) -- Pounds or sterling, dollars or bucks? Our globalized world would feel a lot less global if it we didn't have agreed codes for money. ISO's newly revised standard for currency codes has just been published, ensuring it is fit for… Vote Starts on Final Draft of ISO 9001ISO member countries have until Sept. 9, 2015, to form a national position and vote on the latest draft
Mon, 07/20/2015 - 13:41
(ISO: Geneva) -- Management system standard ISO 9001 has reached the final stage of the revision process. ISO member countries have two months to form a national position and vote on the latest draft of the standard before the Sept. 9, 2015,… In-Development Standard Traces Wood to Sustainable SourcesISO 38001 expected in May 2017
Mon, 07/06/2015 - 12:06
(ISO: Geneva) -- Wood is one of the world’s most precious resources, and there is increasing consumer demand to know it is sourced from well-managed forests. Soon, the traceability of wood will be easier to manage as an ISO standard-in-development… Ballot Starts on Standard for Safer and Healthier WorkplacesSetting the requirements for an occupational health and safety management system
Thu, 04/09/2015 - 16:35
(ISO: Geneva) -- Voting has begun on the draft version of ISO 45001, which sets the requirements for an occupational health and safety management system.
ISO 45001 is currently at the committee draft stage of development, the first consultation… ISO’s New Additions for Energy ManagementRange of standards to improve performance in this critical area
Mon, 01/05/2015 - 10:32
(ISO:Geneva) -- What’s good for the environment is often good for business, and efficient energy consumption is a perfect example. Now businesses can improve their energy performance even more with the addition of three new ISO standards to… Boom in Outsourcing Leads to New ISO StandardISO 37500 is intended to relate to any outsourcing relationship
Tue, 12/02/2014 - 15:54
(ISO: Geneva) -- As businesses worldwide look to be more nimble, reduce risks, and tap into wider networks of expertise, it’s no wonder that the trend toward outsourcing has exploded. Just as well that a new ISO standard for outsourcing has been… Unsure You Are Doing Your Food Safety System Right?A new ISO standard can help you
Wed, 11/19/2014 - 12:59
(ISO: Geneva) -- As a food manufacturer or a regulator, safety is one of your biggest concerns. But how can you make sure that your food safety management system (FSMS) follows global best practice? If you are looking for advice to ensure your FSMS…
