Standards + Health And Safety Flashcards
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Standards
Are an agreed way to demonstrate a product gas met certain predetermined expectations.
What was standardised in the 1800s
Screw threads and taps and dies.
BSI
Came into being in the early 1900s and was the world’s first national standards body.
BSI mark
Was first registered in 1903 and is seen as a key indicator of safety.
The CE mark
Is used in the EEA and indicated that a product conforms with health and safety and environmental standards. It is also widely used by international companies making products for sale in the EEA. Same products can be self assessed.
ISO full name
The organisation for international standardisation
IEC full name
The electrotechnical commission
ITU full name
International telecommunications union
ISO
There are currently 22653 published ISO standards. Each number of ISO is a specification with which a product or service must apply. The standards cover everything from food and agriculture to buildings, transport and social responsibility.
ISO 9001
Is a quality standard used for the certification of ISO 9000, which is a group of 7 quality management principles relating to the quality of products and services, covering: leadership, improvement, customer focus, process approach, engagement of people, relationship management, evidence based decision making.
RoHS
Restriction of Harmful Substances directive. Restricts harmful substances in electrical and electronic equipment and other product. RoHS 2 requires that manufactures use the CE mark. Outside Europe, other markings are used to indicate compliance such as the green “e” symbol in China. In China an Environment Friendly Use Period (EFUP) is indicated.
WEEE directive
The waste electrical and electronic equipment directive steps collection, recycling and recovery targets for electrical goods. It is a part of an initiative to solve the problem of toxic electronic waste. The WEEE symbol is often accompanied by the CE mark. In the EU it must be placed on certain products for them to be sold legally. Producers are obliged to provide refurbishment, treatment and reuse information for the product.
Battery directive
Directive 2006/66/EC was introduced to regulate the manufacture and disposal of batteries in the EU. It aims to encourage: responsible waste management include recycling and disposal, reduce harzardous metals and chemicals in batteries, improve environmental performance of batteries.
Packaging directives
Directives such as the European directive 94/62/EC and the Environmental Agency’s product compliance scheme (PCS) cover packaging products. They are put into place to: address the considerable environmental implications of packaging and packaging waste, set targets for recovery and recycling packaging.
Eco labelling
Is a term used to describe a label which provides information to the consumer about the overall environmental impact of a product. They fall under the ISO series 14020. The labelling indicates certain life cycle considerations. Labels are designed to be universally recognisable like the ubiquitous Mobius loop designed in the 1970s.
The green dot symbol
Was an initiative started by Germany’s environment minister in the early 1900s. Use of the green dot symbol shows that the manufacturer of the product contributes to the cot of recovery and recycling. It does not indicate that the product is fully recyclable. The green dot is often confused with the mobius loop, which indicated that a product is recyclable.
EU eco label
Features an included flower with a € surrounded by 12 stars consequently has been nicknamed the EU flower.
Resin Identification codes
In the 1980s a system was created to enable sorting + recycling of post consumer plastics. The system uses RICs to identify the types of plastics and potential toxicity and biodegradability. Different plastics must be separated to ensure a usually recycled material. Numbers used to be seen in a triangle of three chasing arrows, but increasing a solid arrow is used.
NAPM mark
Was created by the national association of paper merchants and was awarded to companies meeting strict criteria.
Timber provenance is regulated by these companies and why is it important.
FSC and PEFCTM. Buying certified products helps reduce deforestation and protect rare animals and plants.
Sustainable forests in the UK
Must be FSC or PEFCTM accredited.
Energy efficiency standards
Many everyday products are regulated to ensure that they meet minimum energy standards. Information is readily available to the consumer to help them make an informed decision. It encourages manufacturers to seek to improve energy efficiency. All compliant products must display an ENERG label, which is standard across the EU.
Energy star
Is a program run the the USA’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promote energy efficiency. It is also used by other countries within the EU single market. It provides information on the energy on 75 different product categories from household appliances to buildings. The certification is issued by a third party assessor and all qualifying products are required to feature an Energy Star label.
