In a world where innovation and progress are constant, the role of Standards across all industries has never been more important. From the meticulous precision required in medical device manufacturing to the sturdy foundations of building and construction, and the intricacies of precision engineering, the adherence to established standards plays a pivotal role in ensuring quality, safety, and reliability.
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What is AS 4000-1997 and Why is it Important?
Simplify and standardise construction contracts
AS 4000-1997 is an Australian Standard that outlines general conditions of contract for construction projects. It sets industry-wide guidelines for contractual relationships, making things clear and fair for everyone involved.
Using AS 1684 for Timber Framing – Wind Loads for Housing Guide
Standard for residential timber-framed construction
It’s often referred to as the Timber Framing Code. The four-part Standard provides clear guidelines on everything from design principles and construction practices to wind loads, bracing and span tables.
What is ISO 31000 in Risk Management?
The international Standard for risk management
ISO 31000 allows you to customise your approach to risk management to suit your organisation’s operational needs. By following the principles, framework and processes outlined in ISO 31000, you’ll better identify, assess and respond to potential risk
What is the ISO 45001 Standard?
Occupational Health and Safety Standards
So, what is ISO 45001, and how can it be applied? The Standard drives the creation and management of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS), enabling organisations to identify and evaluate workplace risks and hazards effectively.
What is the ISO 8601 Date and Time format?
Using ISO 8601 in Data Standards
ISO 8601 outlines the international standard for representing dates and times. Its purpose is to eliminate confusion arising from differing methods of notation used across different countries and cultures.
What is the Standard for Structural Steelwork in Australia?
Safety, Durability, and Compliance in Steel Construction Projects
AS 4100: Steel Structures is the primary Australian Standard governing the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures. It establishes the fundamental requirements for constructing safe and durable steel frameworks.
What is the ISO 10993 used for?
Standards for Assessing the Biocompatibility of Medical Devices
Discover what ISO 10993 entails, why it is important for biocompatibility testing, an understanding of what it is, the most recent updates (changes from ISO 10993-1:2009 to ISO 10993 1:2018), and more.
What is the Standard 1001 for NFPA?
Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
Becoming familiar with NFPA 1001 is essential to ensure a safe and effective fire service. By setting clear training Standards, it assesses firefighter competence and public safety.
What is Australian Standard AS 1530?
Australian Standard for fire Testing Materials and Systems
Standard AS 1530 aims to establish consistent requirements regarding heating conditions, testing procedures, and criteria applicable to building designers, manufacturers, test laboratories, and regulatory authorities.
Construction and Engineering
What is the AS 1657 Standard?
Standards essential for stair design and safety
AS 1657 is a set of compliance requirements for constructing stairs, fixed ladders and platforms in various contexts. It prioritises careful design and accessibility to give you peace of mind that your business is safe.
AS/NZS 3760:2022 - Everything you need to know
Inspection and testing guidelines for electrical equipment
AS/NZS 3760 is a Standards Australia regulation for the safe testing (and tagging) of electrical equipment. This is applicable to devices in residential, commercial, and even industrial settings.
AS 3600: An Overview of the Australian Concrete Code
Guide to the Concrete Code
Also known as the Concrete Code, AS 3600:2018 sets out comprehensive guidelines for builders and developers to follow when designing, erecting and strength-testing concrete buildings and members that contain reinforcing steel or tendons, or both.
What is the AS9100D Standard?
Quality management in the aerospace industry
The AS9100D standard is a critical framework for quality management in the aerospace industry, tailored specifically to meet the stringent demands of aviation, space, and defence organisations.
BS 5266-1:2016 – Emergency Lighting Standards
Everything you need to know
BS 5266-1:2016 is the British Standard for emergency lighting, which provides detailed guidance on the application and practice of emergency lighting.
AS 2870:2011 – Residential Slabs and Footings Standard
Implement the Standard, get compliant.
The AS 2870 Residential Slabs and Footings Standard sets out the criteria and specific designs and construction of slabs and footing systems in residential buildings to maintain structural integrity and reduce damage caused by soil movement.
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Australian Electrical Wiring Standards
A Guide to Australian Building Code Standards
AS 3959 Bushfire Attack Levels Overview & Guide
What is the AS 1684 Standard in Australia?
Guide to Australian Lighting Standards
Non-compliance in Building and Construction
Construction Worker Standards
Standards and Precision Engineering
Overcoming challenges in aerospace engineering with Standards
What is the National Construction Code (NCC)?
Is AS 3000 a Legal Requirement?
Why There’s More Than Meets the Eye With Painting
Standards for Building in Bushfire Prone Areas
Power Piping
AS 3740:2021 Waterproofing Standard - Everything you need to know
Transport and Infrastructure
What is the Dangerous Goods - Initial Emergency Response Guide?
Overview of SAA/SNZ HB 76:2010
The SAA/SNZ HB 76:2010 Dangerous Goods Initial Emergency Response Guide provides emergency response information for dealing with incidents involving dangerous goods.
A Guide to AS/NZS 1754 the Standard for Child Restraint Systems
Everything to know about AS/NZS 1754
Child restraint systems are a critical part of optimising vehicle safety for children. They are designed to lower the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident.
What is AS 1428.1:2021?
Standards for Access and Mobility Guide
This guide will detail the key components of AS 1428.1, focusing on key elements such as grab rails, handrails, and the proper placement of accessibility features. Whether you're an architect or builder understanding AS 1428.1 is vital.
Business Continuity
What is the difference between ISO 19600 and ISO 37301?
Compliance management systems
Globally-recognized Standards, such as ISO 19600 and ISO 37301 are essential for compliance management. The former is only a guideline, while the latter offers a fully-certifiable framework, read on to learn the differences.
What is the difference between ISO 9001 2015 and ISO 19011 2018?
Quality Management Standards
While ISO 9001:2015 focuses on establishing and maintaining a quality management system, ISO 19011:2018 provides guidelines for auditing management systems, discocver the key differences between these two Standards.
ISO 44001:2017 - Benefits, Components & Certification
Explore core benefits and key components of ISO 44001
ISO 44001:2017 is an international standard focused on effective collaborative business relationships. It provides a framework for organisations to improve cooperation, efficiency, and partnership management.
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A focus on Business Continuity
Lessons in Business Continuity thanks to COVID-19
5 Standards key to Business Continuity
Demand Forecasting your Supply Chain
Employee Management after a Disruption
Make Risk Management an Integral part of your Business Success
ISO 9001:2015 Benefits for Businesses
5 Tips for an Effective Logistics Strategy and Plan
Opportunities to improve the workplace following COVID-19
Personal Protective Equipment Standards for face masks
Relying on Standards in a ‘new’ world
6 Types of Business Continuity Risks
Business Continuity vs. Disaster Recovery
Respiratory Protective Devices
PPE Standards for Face Masks
Relying on Standards in a ‘new’ world
8 Benefits of Standards
Supply Chain Security
NFPA Standards - The Ultimate Guide
Medical Devices
What is the difference between ISO 13485 and 14971?
Medical device Standards
Both the ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 are important Standards in the medical device industry. The ISO 13485 focuses on quality management, whereas ISO 14971 underpins risk management. Read on to learn more.
Guide to Australian Medical Device Standards and Regulations
Medical Device Standards
Medical device regulation is a regulatory framework for devices used in medicine and healthcare settings. This includes such products as monitors, syringes, X-Ray equipment, software, ventilators and implants.
Understanding ISO 14971:2019
The medical device risk management Standard
The third edition of ISO 14971:2019 was published in December 2019 and provides a thorough process for manufacturers within the medical device industry to assess, monitor, and control risks in the creation and use of a medical device.
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Understanding the delay of MDR2020
Quality Management Systems in Medical Devices with ISO 13485
Staying on Top of Regulatory Obligations in the Medical Device Industry
3 Standards to Help with Controlling the Spread of Infection
Guiding Healthcare Providers on Sterilising Techniques
Medical Device Labelling
Medical Devices Quality Requirements
Securing Healthcare Records and Privacy
Medical Device engineering challenges
The Safe Handling of Health Care Waste Materials
MedDev Product Design to Product Development
Control the Spread of Infection
Is EU MDR 2020 the Brexit of the Med Dev industry?
Supporting the response to COVID-19
Performance of Filtering Respirators
Medical Industry and Device Standards
The Power of Predictability in Medical Devices
Energy and Renewables
The Ultimate Guide to Standards for Solar Energy
Standards are the foundation for all solar installations
The latest solar energy Standards play a critical role in enhancing the safety, quality and reliability of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Compliance with these Standards, specifically the AS/NZS 5033, is essential for installers and manufacturers.
Global interoperability in the Oil and Gas Industry
ISO 15926 in the oil and gas industry
Technology's driving purpose is to make our lives easier. Technology in all its evolving forms helps humans go about their lives more efficiently. But what happens when technologies diverge and advance separately in parallel streams?
Oil & Gas Value Chain
The oil and gas industry supply chain is complex. There are various moving parts and systems to extract, produce and distribute oil & gas products that are so commonly used in everyday life.
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Horizontal Directional Drilling
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
Oil and Gas Value Chain
Setting the Benchmark for Safety in Oil and Gas
Standardisation in the Oil and Gas Industry
Standards in Offshore Drilling
A safe and sustainable mining industry with Standards
Sustainability
What is ISO 14001 & Why is it Important?
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised Standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organisations to effectively manage their environmental responsibilities and reduce their ecological footprint.
Understanding ISO 14044 and Key Differences from ISO 14040
Standards for environmental impact management
The ISO 14040 and 14044 Standards are two complementary Standards drawn up by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that address the methods of creating LCAs and how these should be executed.
What is ISO 14020 Series of Standards?
The Ultimate Overview
The ISO 14020 series comprises international Standards that establish guidelines for environmental labels and declarations. These Standards provide clarity and consistency in how organisations communicate the environmental impacts of their products.
Procurement
Control Costs and Enhance Profitability
5 Ways procurement helps budgets and profitability
When spending and procurement are conducted with a strategic and risk management based approach, unnecessary costs can be controlled and a businesses' profitability increases.
Standards for Procurement Teams
5 Ways procurement teams can utilise Standards
With businesses, suppliers, customers and the community prioritising the need for sustainable and ethical choices throughout all business processes - procurement plays an important role in aligning expectations in the decision-making process.
ISO 20400: 7 Key Principles of Sustainable Procurement
Standard for sustainable procurement
ISO 20400:2017 is a globally-recognised standard for sustainable procurement. It guides a company on how to secure goods in socially-responsible ways. Organisations that follow this Standard will integrate sustainability into their usual purchasing.
Technology
What is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and Why is it Important?
Standard for managing information security
It’s important because it gives organisations a clear framework to set up, operate and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS). Using this Standard helps businesses protect sensitive data and address cybersecurity risks.
The Ultimate Guide to ISO/IEC 42001
Information Technology - Artificial intelligence
The Standard supports organisations to ask the right questions to help create rules for using artificial intelligence wisely. It acts as a guidebook to make sure an organisation's rules match what they do and their goals.
Understanding ISO/IEC 42001:2023
Reduce risk factors and build trust with AI
ISO 42001:2023 is the world’s first artificial intelligence management system standard that provides a framework to develop, manage and continuously improve artificial intelligence management systems (AIMS) that can be independently certified.
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Australian Food Safety Standards
Standards enable the regulation of the whole food supply chain
Australia’s Food Safety Standards are governed by Food Safety Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) – an independent agency that forms part of the federal government’s health portfolio.