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Measurement-Language Guide Updated
Mon, 04/21/2008 - 22:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- ISO recently published a new version of the SI Guide, a small manual for the use of the International System of Units (SI [Système International d’Unités]).The SI is a comprehensive metric and decimal system based on units and…
Disaster Management Standards
Tue, 03/11/2008 - 22:00
(ISO/IEC: Geneva, Switzerland) -- From fires to earthquakes to pandemics, businesses and other organizations may become the victims of disaster at any time. To deal with the unexpected and safeguard the interests of their stakeholders, as well as…
ISO to Develop Road Safety Standard
Mon, 03/10/2008 - 22:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- The International Organization for Standardization recently approved the creation of a new project committee to develop an international standard for road traffic safety management systems. The secretariat of the project…
The Circular Economy: Building Trust Through Conformity AssessmentUsing the CASCO Toolbox to repair and restore
Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:25
Economic practices need to change. The environmental and social consequences of unsustainable growth strategies are becoming increasingly obvious. A circular economy offers a way to counteract the climate crisis, strengthen our adaptive capacity and…
Earthquake-Resistant Cranes With New ISO StandardISO 11031 was developed at Japan’s request following the 1995 earthquake in Kobe
Wed, 09/14/2016 - 16:46
(ISO: Geneva) -- Do cranes pose a risk during earthquakes? A new ISO standard for cranes used in seismically active regions will make sure they don’t. We are no strangers to cranes towering over our city landscapes, but how can we ensure they will…
Healthcare CybersecurityDiagnosing risks, prescribing solutions
Thu, 04/24/2025 - 13:17
Cybersecurity has become increasingly critical in the digital age as organizations across all sectors face growing threats from cybercriminals. Imagine hackers breached a small healthcare practice through “phishing”—sending a scam email, and gaining…
Occupational SafetyA guide to protecting people’s health at work
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:45
Occupational health and safety (OHS) is often brushed aside as a checkbox exercise—something assigned to compliance officers or forgotten in day-to-day operations. But this mindset comes at a cost. Every year, millions of people suffer injuries,…
Three Key Trends Shaping the New World of WorkTrends to watch across the turbulent twenties
Thu, 02/16/2023 - 13:24
(ISO News: Geneva, Switzerland) -- The world of work connects employers, workers, governments and regulators, but it has fundamentally changed since 2019. The upheaval caused by the pandemic, energy crisis, war and the green transition have exposed…
Embracing Net ZeroTaking crucial steps toward a sustainable future
Mon, 06/26/2023 - 11:03
Net zero is our strongest tool yet against the climate crisis. The transition to net-zero emissions presents a compelling solution that offers not only environmental benefits but also economic, social, and health advantages. Failing to act swiftly…