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Safe and sound: What are the important machine safety standards?
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Safe and sound: What are the important machine safety standards?

Machine safety standards play a pivotal role in guiding both manufacturers and operators toward best practices that mitigate risks and guarantee workplace safety. Staying up to date with machine safety standards is not just a regulatory requirement; it's a commitment to the well-being of both manufacturers and operators. There are four crucial standards which stand out in defining the benchmarks for machine safety throughout their lifecycle — BS EN ISO 13855, BS 14200, BS EN ISO 13849-1, and BS EN ISO 14119. BS EN ISO 13855: Get the positioning right Understanding the correct positioning of safeguards is paramount to effective hazard prevention. BS EN ISO 13855:2024 Safety of machinery. Positioning of safeguards with respect to the approach speeds of parts of the human body defines human approach speeds and the effective positioning of safeguards to protect machinery users. For manufacturers, this standard provides clear guidelines on how to design machines with operator safety in mind, optimizing the placement of safeguards. Operators, in turn, benefit from machines that are ergonomically designed, minimizing the risk of accidental contact with hazardous elements and promoting a safer working environment. The 2024 updated standard introduces clearer guidelines and figures, specific reaching distance calculations by applications, and improved methods for distinguishing approach paths. These advancements ensure a safer working environment and reduce the risk of accidents. Visit our dedicated page to understand all the updates on this standard. BS EN ISO 13849-1: Ensure precision in safety design BS EN ISO 13849-1:2023 Safety of machinery. Safety-related parts of control systems. Part 1: General principles for design homes in on safety-related control systems, providing a blueprint for their design and implementation. This standard, crucial for manufacturers, aids in achieving the required safety performance levels of machines. Its use empowers manufacturers to optimize machine control system design, ultimately minimizing the likelihood of hazardous events. Explore our wide range of manufacturing standards by visiting our Manufacturing & Processing Goods topic page. BS EN ISO 14119: Safeguard with interlocking devices Interlocking devices stand as sentinels against hazardous areas of machinery. BS EN ISO 14119:2013 Safety of machinery. Interlocking devices associated with guards. Principles for design and selection addresses their design and selection, offering manufacturers guidance on their application to ensure effective risk reduction. For machinery manufacturers, compliance with this standard means seamlessly integrating interlocking devices into the machine design, enhancing safety without compromising efficiency. Whilst machine operators, in turn, reap the benefits of reliable barriers against potential dangers, creating a secure working environment conducive to productivity. The latest version of this standard now includes clarification of how interlocking systems can form part of wider safety isolation and lock-off. BS 14200: Machinery maintenance for comprehensive safety BS 14200:2023 Maintenance of Machinery. Specification provides users with requirements for the approaches to be taken so that machinery remains in a safe, reliable, and effective condition throughout its working life. There are many factors which influence the type and rate of deterioration of machinery, these include: the level and frequency of use, understanding the user responsibility for reviewing life expectancy of machinery, based on the application of the equipment to undertake the task and environmental conditions, the maintenance regime in place, the selection and competency of persons undertaking maintenance tasks and how to evaluate their effectiveness, maturity risk assessment to demonstrate continued life expectancy, and more. Typically, as equipment begins to age, the rate of deterioration and the frequency of component failure begins to increase. As a result, BS 14200 serves as a cornerstone document, guiding users and manufacturers of machinery through a systematic approach to risk management. By providing rigorous risk assessments and risk reduction strategies, BS 14200 not only ensures compliance but fosters a safety-centric culture among machinery owners and users. To learn more about how standards support machine safety, visit our Machine Safety in Manufacturing topic page. The benefits of machine safety standards By adhering to these standards, manufacturers can produce machines that not only comply with regulations but also prioritize the safety of those who interact with them. Simultaneously, operators can trust in the reliability and effectiveness of the safety features incorporated into the machines they operate, fostering a culture of safety in the industrial landscape. Ultimately, a shared commitment to these standards ensures that the future of machinery is not just efficient but safe and sound. Ensure the safety of your machinery by adding these standards to your collection today. Discover BSI Knowledge Over 100,000 internationally recognized standards are available for simple and flexible access with a BSI Knowledge subscription. Our tailored subscription service allows you to build your own custom collection of standards or opt for access to one of our pre-built modules, keeping you up to date with any changes. With support from a dedicated BSI account manager, our subscription service helps you achieve a more coherent and effective approach to best practice. Request to learn more.Read more
Manufacturing in focus: Adapt to industry trends with our new standards
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Manufacturing in focus: Adapt to industry trends with our new standards

As we reach the halfway point of 2022, manufacturing businesses continue to operate in a landscape of volatility. The combination of supply chain instability and rising costs mean that many firms are facing increasing pressures to improve efficiencies and increase their resilience against possible future disruptions. Sound familiar? We can help. At BSI, our strength is delivering globally recognized standards to address global challenges in manufacturing including improving safety, underpinning sustainability, driving supply chain resilience and transparency, supporting industrial digital innovation, and developing new collaborative approaches in supply chains. So far this year we’ve published around 1,000 new and revised standard documents and 8 new solution packs, developed by experts to support your business tackle some of its biggest challenges. Manufacturing standards for tackling supply chain instability Supply chain challenges are acute and still unfolding. There’s no mistaking that manufacturers face near-continuous disruptions globally that add to their costs and test their abilities to adapt. Our new standards can be powerful enablers for more flexible responses to disruptions: BS ISO 31073:2022 Risk management. Vocabulary BS ISO 28000:2022 Security and resilience. Security management systems. Requirements BS ISO 24143:2022 Information and documentation. Information Governance. Concept and principles Business Continuity Management Solution Pack Manufacturing standards for improving cybersecurity High-profile cyberattacks across industries and governments in the past year have elevated cybersecurity as a risk management essential for most manufacturing businesses. Cybercriminals can cause harm beyond intellectual property theft and financial losses, using malware that now ties in AI. They can also shut down operations and disrupt entire supplier networks, compromising safety as well as productivity. Our new standards can support manufacturers to look not only at their cyber defenses, but also at the resiliency of their business in the event of a cyberattack: BS EN ISO/IEC 27002:2022 Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection. Information security controls BS EN ISO 27007:2022 Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection. Guidelines for information security management systems auditing BS ISO/IEC 38507:2022 Information technology. Governance of IT. Governance implications of the use of artificial intelligence by organizations BS ISO 8000-1:2022 Data quality - Overview To learn more about how our catalogue of standards can help you with your cybersecurity, visit our Digital Trust Topic Page. Manufacturing standards for smart factory initiatives Manufacturers looking to capture growth and protect long-term profitability need to embrace digital capabilities - from corporate operations to the factory floor. Investment in robots and artificial intelligence can continue to transform processes, whilst technologies such as the internet of things enable improved visibility, scale, and speed. Our new standards can support businesses in adopting new technologies: PD IEC TR 63283-1:2022 Industrial-process measurement, control and automation. Smart manufacturing - Terms and definitions BS ISO/IEC 30162:2022 Internet of Things (IoT). Compatibility requirements and model for devices within industrial IoT systems BS ISO 11593:2022 Robots for industrial environments. Automatic end effector exchange systems. Vocabulary Manufacturing standards for implementing sustainable practices Managing operations in an environmentally and socially responsible manner – “sustainable manufacturing”– is no longer just nice-to-have, but a business imperative. Companies across the world face increased costs in materials, energy, and compliance coupled with higher expectations of customers, investors, and local communities. Our new standards can help equip manufacturers with the knowledge to be competitive, environmentally proactive, and socially responsible: BS EN ISO 52120-1:2022 Energy performance of buildings. Contribution of building automation, controls and building management - General framework and procedures Net Zero Solution Pack To discover more about which of our standards can help you on your journey to net zero, visit our Net Zero Topic Page. Manufacturing standards for improving safety Safety extends to all areas of the manufacturing process, from employee welfare and machine operation to use of the end product. With rising pressure to cut costs, many manufacturers are looking for the most efficient way to continually improve safety. Our new standards can support with achieving this: BS EN 619:2022 Continuous handling equipment and systems. Safety requirements for equipment for mechanical handling of unit loads BS EN ISO 16321-1:2022 Eye and face protection for occupational use - General requirements BS EN ISO 20347:2022 Personal protective equipment. Occupational footwear BS 8484:2022 Provision of lone worker services. Code of practice PAS 7050:2022 Bringing safe products to the market. Code of practice Ensure your manufacturing business is ready to take on the challenges it may face in the rest of 2022 and beyond, by adding these standards to your collection today. You can also browse our full catalogue of manufacturing standards here.
How to overcome barriers to digital manufacturing with standard
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How to overcome barriers to digital manufacturing with standard

When it comes to investing in new digital technologies, today’s manufacturing leaders tend to approach with understandable caution and skepticism, with some dismissing the idea of “new-fangled digital solutions”. The focus of industry leaders over the past few years hasn’t so much been on innovation, but on survival, with obstacles such as the disruption of Brexit and COVID-19 taking their toll on many SME manufacturing organizations. But there’s a problem. Whilst these organizations may have avoided digital innovation so far – perhaps for sound business and financial reasons – the world continues to change around them. The fact is that manufacturing, like every other area of society, is going through a technological industrial revolution. Ultimately, a blanket resistance to change can only end in obsolescence. To remain relevant, manufacturing businesses must find ways of understanding and taking part in the revolution. The key question is how? Why Should Manufacturing Organizations Embrace Innovation? Digital manufacturing potentially offers companies more personalized, customized products, and improved process efficiencies. It also promises to optimize inventory management, logistics and productivity. With so many new opportunities facing them, it can be challenging for manufacturers to identify the right steps for growth. Options range from simply automating parts and inventory replenishment from suppliers to aiming to create fully automated and digitized factories, right through to managing products when they’re in use by customers. Where to Start with Digital Transformation? Let’s take just one example – from the built environment sector. Here, the transformative digital process of Building Information Modelling (BIM) has enormous implications for manufacturers of construction products. BIM uses three-dimensional digital modeling and intelligent structured data to bring together all the components that make up a construction project in the development stage. It creates a common language, shared knowledge, and increased transparency between all the parties involved, from the main contractor through to sub-contractors, specialists, and professionals. Among other outcomes, BIM means that specifiers, such as architects and designers, are increasingly interacting with their supply chain in a different way, using digital versions of products – BIM Objects – in the development and design process. If you are a manufacturer of construction products, BIM changes your route to market. In effect, online BIM Object libraries are your new shop window, providing visibility of your products to specifiers. Many manufacturers are now producing BIM Objects – or ‘digital twins’ – of their products so they can be viewed and specified. Success in this area is turning some manufacturers into preferred suppliers. Failure is leaving others on the sidelines with their products left unseen and unsold. And it’s far from just the makers of building products who are overcoming risks and grasping opportunities presented by technological change. There are digital solutions emerging across the whole spectrum of the manufacturing industry, and BSI is working with key partners in numerous sectors to develop standards and recommendations to help manufacturers operate in a more connected and digital manner. To read more on the topic of Building Information Modelling (BIM), click here. A standards-based approach to innovation Across the industry, BSI is focused on a standards-based approach to shape best practices and increase confidence and trust to benefit the wider market. They offer clear frameworks to help organizations create the right infrastructure for capturing and implementing ideas, understanding what works and what doesn’t, and maximizing value. Continuing the example of BIM, BSI has influenced the development of BS EN ISO 19650, the first international standard for information management using BIM, published in 2019, which has improved communication and trust across the supply chain. Adopting a standards-based approach, coupled with good communication to break down barriers and build support, is a major stride towards the successful adoption of BIM and achieving digital transformation in the built environment sector. Standards can help in every aspect of adopting digital innovation, not just in construction. The BS EN ISO 56000 series helps organizations introduce an innovation management system to identify the most important challenges, capture the right ideas, seize the best opportunities and properly manage emerging trends and risks. BS EN ISO 56002:2021 Innovation management system gives guidance for businesses looking to adopt an innovation management system. BS EN ISO 56003:2021 Innovation management tools and methods for innovation partnerships gives guidance to organizations on the tools and methods for innovation partnership, supports wider innovation training for staff, and provides guidance on how innovation partnerships are managed so that collaborative efforts become mutually beneficial. PD CEN ISO/TR 56004:2020 Innovation management assessment provides guidance on how organizations can carry out effective innovation management assessments and why it is important to manage innovation in a systematic manner. BS EN ISO 56005 Innovation management tools and methods for intellectual property provides guidelines for supporting the role of intellectual property within innovation management. Efficient management of intellectual property is key to support the process of innovation, is essential for organizations' growth and protection, and is their engine for competitiveness. Public document PD CEN/TX 16555 series (parts 2, 3, 4, and 6) should also be adopted by organizations wanting to embrace digital innovation. This technical specification series provides guidance on establishing and maintaining an innovation management system (IMS), including strategic intelligence, innovation thinking, intellectual property management, and creativity management. Management teams could also use BS EN ISO 44001 to further support collaborative business relationships. This standard offers specific guidance around knowledge sharing and managing joint objectives to build better relationships and improve innovative results. PAS 1040 helps manufacturers assess their own digital readiness and to be able to make better, more informed investments in digital capabilities. When preparing your business to adopt new digital technologies, it is also vital that manufacturing businesses have a system in place to protect your organization’s information security. Protecting personal records and commercially sensitive information is critical. BS EN ISO/IEC 27001 helps you implement a robust approach to managing information security (infosec) and building resilience. For further guidance to help support your manufacturing organization embrace digital innovation, add our innovation standards to your collection today. Discover BSI Knowledge A BSI Knowledge subscription gives your manufacturing business the flexibility and visibility to share digital knowledge and best practices across your whole team - enabling you to get the most from your standards. Request to learn more.
The BS ISO 59000 series: How to implement the circular economy into your organization
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The BS ISO 59000 series: How to implement the circular economy into your organization

In today's world, where sustainability and resource efficiency are paramount, the concept of a circular economy (CE) has emerged as a transformative solution. The newly published BS ISO 59000 family of standards is designed to facilitate this transition by harmonizing the understanding and implementation of the circular economy.  The circular economy for organizations is a systemic approach to economic development designed to benefit businesses, society, and the environment.  Unlike the traditional linear economy, which follows a 'take, make, dispose' model, the circular economy aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them while in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of their service life.  For organizations, this means rethinking and redesigning business models, products, processes, and services to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency.  This is where standards come in. Aimed at organizations across all sectors—government, industry, and non-profit—the BS ISO 59000 series of standards supports the transition and builds upon the guidance of BS 8001 Framework for implementing the principles of the circular economy in organizations. Guide. Understanding the circular economy framework The BS ISO 59000 series aims to standardize the principles, implementation, and measurement of the circular economy. These standards are designed to be universally applicable, assisting organizations in contributing to the United Nations (UN) Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.  The series includes several standards, with BS ISO 59004, BS ISO 59010, and BS ISO 59020 being published recently. BS ISO 59004: Principles and vision of the circular economy Scope: defines CE, its vision, principles, and general implementation guidance. Purpose: helps organizations understand and commit to CE, contributing to sustainable development. Application: applicable to any organization, regardless of size, type, or sector, globally. BS ISO 59010: Transitioning to circular business model Scope: provides business-oriented guidance for transitioning to circular business models and value networks. Purpose: offers a structured methodology for integrating circularity into business strategies. Application: focuses on business strategies at organizational and inter-organizational levels. BS ISO 59020: Measuring and assessing circularity performance Scope: offers a framework for measuring and assessing circularity performance using standard indicators. Purpose: assists organizations in monitoring their circularity performance and sustainability impacts. Application: applicable at various scales, from regional to product levels, and across all sectors. Why implement the BS ISO 59000 standards? The BS ISO 59000 series of standards offers a robust framework for organizations to transition to a circular economy. By adopting these standards, organizations can reap numerous benefits that span environmental, economic, and social dimensions. Global consistency and comparability The BS ISO 59000 series provides an internationally standardized approach to CE, ensuring consistent implementation across the globe. This harmonization facilitates comparability and benchmarking, enabling organizations to measure their performance against international standards. Comprehensive frameworks Each standard within the BS ISO 59000 series addresses different aspects of the circular economy. BS ISO 59004 sets the foundational principles, BS ISO 59010 provides business-oriented guidance, and BS ISO 59020 offers tools for measurement and assessment. Together, they create a comprehensive framework that covers the entire transition process. Adaptability across sectors The standards are designed to be non-sector-specific, making them adaptable to any industry. Whether in manufacturing, services, government, or non-profit sectors, organizations can tailor these standards to their specific needs, ensuring broad applicability and relevance. Support for sustainable development By adopting these standards, organizations can align their operations with the UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. The BS ISO 59000 series not only promotes resource efficiency and waste reduction but also supports broader sustainability goals, including social and economic development. Enhanced business performance Transitioning to a circular economy can lead to significant business benefits, including cost savings from resource efficiency, new revenue streams from circular business models, and improved resilience against resource scarcity. The structured approach provided by BS ISO 59010 helps businesses strategically plan and implement these changes. Want to learn more? Discover how standards are supporting sustainability initiatives and the transition to net zero by visiting our Net Zero Topic Page. Solving industry circular economy challenges The BS ISO 59000 series addresses several critical challenges faced by organizations in transitioning to a circular economy: Unified definitions and principles: provides a common language and understanding of CE, which is essential for collaboration and implementation across different sectors and regions. Implementation framework: offers practical guidance on transitioning to circular business models, helping organizations move from theory to action. Measurement and assessment: establishes standardized methods for measuring circularity performance, enabling organizations to track progress and identify areas for improvement. By adopting these standards, organizations can accelerate their transition to a circular economy, minimize resource use, and optimize the circular flow of resources, thereby contributing to sustainable development on a global scale.

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