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Matthew Chiles & Cindy Parokkil - BSI
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The Standards Show
Standards Desk of News | May 2025
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for June 2025:Half of young people say life’s better without the internetCelebrating World Food Safety DayLooking ahead to the IEC General Meeting 2025New guidance to combat cyber threatsDestination Berlin for all standards educators And, have your say on space sustainability (BSI Flex 1969 and BSI Flex 1971)Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a vo...
2025-06-26
07 min
The Standards Show
Standards Desk of News | May 2025
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for May 2025:New standard for modern methods of constructionApplications open for the ISO Research Grant 2025Japan’s national standardization strategyUpdated eCall standard boosts road safetyBSI Healthcare Week 2025Have your say on suicide awareness and educationSeries | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social media...
2025-05-29
07 min
The Standards Show
BSI Healthcare Week 2025
BSI Healthcare Week 2025 takes place from 9–13 June, featuring five webinars focused on the key challenges and developments shaping healthcare and MedTech. The event is designed for professionals across the sector - including manufacturers, providers, and policymakers - looking for clear, practical insight in a fast-moving landscape.In this episode, Matthew talks to Lena Cordie-Bancroft, BSI’s Healthcare Sector Lead, about why the event was created, what each session will cover, and how the topics were chosen. They also discuss the speakers involved, who the event is for, and what attendees can expect to gain from the week.9...
2025-05-14
11 min
The Standards Show
Are you sitting comfortably?
In this episode, Matthew Chiles is at the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) in Stevenage, home to the iconic ‘BSI standard bum’—a quirky but crucial tool used since the mid-1960s to test the durability of sofas, chairs, and beds.Alongside this fascinating bit of testing tech, Matthew meets Levent Caglar, FIRA’s Head of Consultancy and Senior Ergonomist, and a legendary figure in ergonomics and standards-making. Levent has spent over 40 years shaping the design and safety of furniture we all use daily. From office chairs to children's furniture, his influence is everywhere.The episode...
2025-04-09
1h 05
The Standards Show
Standards Desk of News | March 2025
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for March 2025:New BSI guidance on AI sustainabilityAI Standards Hub Global SummitETSI call for ICT standardization expertsCelebrating World Consumer Rights DayShaping the future of smart and safe mobilityApply for the IEC Young Professional Programme 2025Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social media...
2025-03-28
08 min
The Standards Show
Audiobook | CSN Report - Carbon Management Standards
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. It is home to 2.7 billion people and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of its members are small states, including many island nations. It’s member governments agree to shared goals like democracy, trade and development.The Commonwealth Standards Network (CSN) was established in 2018 to promote the use of standards to boost trade and development in low and middle-income Commonwealth countries. The UK Government helps fund CSN activities via its International Development budget and the programme delivery is managed by BSI. The CSN coll...
2025-03-26
30 min
The Standards Show
Audiobook | CSN Report - Nature Markets Standards
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. It's home to 2.7 billion people and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of its members are small states, including many island nations. It’s member governments agree to shared goals like democracy, trade and development.The Commonwealth Standards Network (CSN) was established in 2018 to promote the use of standards to boost trade and development in low and middle-income Commonwealth countries. The UK Government helps fund CSN activities via its International Development budget and the programme delivery is managed by BSI. The CSN collaborates wit...
2025-03-24
40 min
The Standards Show
Building an innovation culture with standards
Standards play a crucial role in driving innovation by providing a common framework for developers and manufacturers, reducing uncertainty, ensuring interoperability, and building trust in new technologies. This accelerates adoption and market penetration of innovative solutions. ISO 56001, part of the ISO 56000 family of standards, sets the requirements for an Innovation Management System (IMS), offering comprehensive guidance on managing innovation.In this episode, Matthew Chiles and Emma Glass welcome young innovation managers Oli Kelland (Mott MacDonald), Xilin Dai (Mott MacDonald), and Chris Catney (Heathrow Airport) to discuss innovation management and one of ISO 56001’s eight key principles: fostering an...
2025-03-17
41 min
The Standards Show
IEC Young Professionals Programme | Tom Ruddell's audio diary
Every year, BSI and its partners offer young engineers an incredible, all-expenses-paid opportunity to participate in the prestigious IEC Young Professionals Programme.This programme – integrated into the annual IEC General Meeting - brings together the next generation of expert engineers, technicians, and managers from around the globe. Participants gain a unique platform to influence the future of international standardization and conformity assessment in the fast-evolving field of electrotechnology.In this episode, Design Engineer Tom Ruddell shares his experiences representing BSI and the UK at the IEC Young Professionals Programme in Edinburgh in 2024. Through an audio di...
2025-02-12
26 min
The Standards Show
Audiobook | Whitepaper - Understanding sustainable food systems
BSI Whitepapers provide expert insights, guidance, and analysis on various topics related to standards, compliance, and best practices. They are designed to inform and educate organizations, industries, and policymakers about emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in areas where standards play a critical role.This episode is an audio-abridged version of the BSI White Paper: Understanding sustainable food systems.Published in August 2024, the Whitepaper reveals that the global food sector is responsible for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, 60% of global biodiversity loss, and two-thirds of deforestation, while a third of all food produced is...
2025-02-03
18 min
The Standards Show
ISO 7101 global tour
In this episode, Matthew takes another look at ISO 7101 – the ground-breaking international standard for healthcare quality management.With BSI colleague Angela McCaskill he goes on a virtual whistle-stop tour of countries already embracing ISO 7101 and showcasing how it’s being put into practice.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeISO 7101Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowIn...
2024-12-16
34 min
The Standards Show
Standards Desk of News | November 2024
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for November:BSI research on the growing public confidence in AIAnnouncing the 2024 IEC Lord Kelvin award winnerISO publishes new implementation principles for ESGHave your say on the Eurocodes structural design standards Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShow
2024-11-29
06 min
The Standards Show
Audiobook | Whitepaper - Innovating for our future
BSI Whitepapers provide expert insights, guidance, and analysis on various topics related to standards, compliance, and best practices. They are designed to inform and educate organizations, industries, and policymakers about emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in areas where standards play a critical role.This episode is an audio-abridged version of the BSI Whitepaper: "Innovating for our future - AI, quantum, and an all-electric and connected society."Published in October 2024, the Whitepaper finds AI is increasingly expected to become a regular presence in our workplaces, functioning as a 'colleague' alongside humans. And that its potential to...
2024-11-26
17 min
The Standards Show
BSI Kitemark for Service Excellence
In this episode, Matthew explores the BSI Kitemark for Service Excellence.He speaks to BSI’s Julie Walker and Chris Parry about the purpose behind its development, its intended audience, and the benefits it offers to both organizations and consumers.And being The Standards Show, Julie and Chris also share their standards journeys.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeBSI Kitemark for Service ExcellenceGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a...
2024-11-13
27 min
The Standards Show
Standards Desk of News | October 2024
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for October:BSI’s updated MOU with the UK government 88th IEC General Meeting in EdinburghCelebrating World Standards DayWorld Space WeekSeries | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show
2024-10-28
07 min
The Standards Show
Standards Partnership Programme
In this episode, Matthew and Cindy look at the Standards Partnership Programme, where BSI is working with the UK Government to enhance trade and boost sustainable and inclusive growth in developing economies through skills and standards.Matthew speaks to Charles Davies from BSI about the origins of the Programme, the countries benefitting from the capacity-building activities, and the success of the Programme so far.And because it’s The Standards Show, Charles also shares his standards journey.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeStandards Partnership Programme...
2024-08-19
38 min
The Standards Show
Nature Investment Standards Programme
In this episode, Matthew looks at the relationship between standards and the emerging area of Nature Markets.He speaks to George Sethia from BSI about the Nature Investment Standards Programme and the role it’s playing in developing trust and confidence for all market participants. He also speaks to him about BSI Flex 701, the first standard to be produced through the Programme.And because it’s The Standards Show, George also shares his standards journey.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeNature Investment Standards ProgrammeNatu...
2024-07-22
24 min
The Standards Show
A new standard on net zero
In this episode, Matthew and Cindy look at the latest developments the relationship between standards and the net zero transition.Matthew speaks to Shana Gallagher – Net Zero Engagement Manager at BSI – about the conversion of the ISO net zero guidelines to the first verifiable international standard on net zero.And because it’s The Standards Show, Shana also shares her standards journey.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeISO Net Zero GuidelinesISO Net Zero Guidelines case studiesStandards in 10 Minutes – IWA 42 – Net Zero Guide...
2024-07-08
43 min
The Standards Show
Commonwealth Standards Network update
In this episode, Matthew and Cindy look at the latest developments of the Commonwealth Standards Network (CSN).Cindy speaks to Ben Hedley, the CSN’s Senior Programme Manager at BSI. They discuss the role of the Network, how it interacts with regional standards bodies like COPANT and CEN and CENELEC, and global standards and trade bodies, such as ISO, IEC and WTO. They also talk about the CSN’s impact and its future plans and priorities.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeCommonwealth Standards NetworkGet involved with...
2024-05-07
26 min
The Standards Show
FROM THE ARCHIVE | Standards and potholes
FROM THE ARCHIVE | Standards and potholesPeople can get passionate about potholes. They are a persistent problem for all road users and can cause personal injuries and damage to vehicles.In this episode, Matthew speaks to standards-makers Ian Walsh and Dominic Gardner, and BSI’s Gavin Jones, about the issue of standards and road surfacing.They discuss the standard BS 10947 for spray injection patching in particular, and how new technologies can be incorporated into standards.But mostly, it’s about potholes.[The Standards Show was formerly the BSI Education Podc...
2024-03-19
35 min
The Standards Show
LatinoAmerica | ISO 7101 - Mejorando la calidad de los servicios de salud
The Standards Show LatinoAmerica brings you the stories behind the standards in South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Episodes are in Spanish or Portuguese. In this episode, Andrea Sandi meets Angela McCaskill. Angela is Project Manager for Healthcare Quality at BSI. She describes the main benefits of ISO 7101 - the standard for healthcare quality management. She also describes her amazing standards journey for ISO 7101 - from master’s thesis to international standard. And how her passion for the standard and healthcare quality has profoundly changed her personal and professional life.The Standards Show LatinoAmérica le tra...
2024-02-01
27 min
The Standards Show
Why I am a standards-maker | Navdeep Mehay
Standards affect all of us every day, wherever we go, whatever we do. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations to do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance.And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable.In this episode Matthew speaks to Navdeep Mehay, a standards-maker in the field of industrial-process measurement, co...
2024-01-08
15 min
The Standards Show
ISO 7101 | Healthcare quality management
In this episode, Matthew and Cindy shine a spotlight on ISO 7101 – the new international standard for healthcare quality management.Matthew speaks to Professor Adam Layland, a director and clinician in the NHS in England and standards-maker. He was the international convenor of the ISO working group which developed ISO 7101. And is also Chair of the BSI committee on Healthcare Organization Management.Adam describes what ISO 7101 is all about, why it’s been developed and who’s been involved. And also the benefits to healthcare organizations and to patients of the standard being used.Find o...
2023-11-09
48 min
The Standards Show
Farm to Fork series | Episode 6 - Food waste management
In this 6th and final episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food waste management.Matthew meets Richard Swannell, Director of Impact Growth at WRAP - a climate action NGO (non-governmental organization) and standards-maker.He talks to Richard about the problem of food waste globally and how standards are being used to help address it. And in particular about a new standard - ISO 20001 – which aims to help organizations measure, minimize and manage food waste.As is customary for this series, Matthew and Cindy indulge themselves in...
2023-10-11
33 min
The Standards Show
Sustainability Success Series | Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Sustainability Success is a series which brings you stories of why and how organizations are using standards on their journeys to meet their sustainability goals. This episode of the series features Morgan Sindall Infrastructure and the issue of carbon management. Matthew speaks to Henry Reynolds about what sustainability means to the company and their overall approach to using standards. And in particular their use of PAS 2080, the standard for carbon management solutions in buildings and infrastructure development.And being The Standards Show, Matthew also asks Henry about his standards journey.Series | Su...
2023-09-18
24 min
The Standards Show
Sustainability Success Series | Circular Computing
Sustainability Success is a series which brings you stories of how organizations are using standards on their journeys to meet their sustainability goals. This episode of the series features Circular Computing and the issue of waste management. Matthew speaks to Circular Computing’s Director of Sustainability Steve Haskew – or ‘Circular Steve’ as he’s more commonly known.He asks him about what sustainability means to Circular Computing and their overall approach to using standards. And in particular the use of the BSI Kitemark for remanufactured and reconditioned products. Circular Computing is the world’s first BSI Kitemark...
2023-08-10
38 min
The Standards Show
Standards Desk of News | June 2023
One of the favourite features of the regular episodes of The Standards Show is the Standards Desk of News - news about standards and standards in the news.So, Matthew and Cindy decided to bring the SDON out into the limelight. And to give it a regular monthly episode all of its own.The Standards Desk of News for June 2023:ITU guidelines on creating a digital future for allISO guide on standards can help prevent plastic pollutionEuropean product safety award on the needs of young peopleCelebrating 120 years of the BSI KitemarkSeries...
2023-06-26
07 min
The Standards Show
Inclusive Service Kitemark Series | SSEN
The BSI Inclusive Service Kitemark combines the best practice from the international standard ISO 22458 for consumer vulnerability and the requirements of some of the UK’s leading regulatory bodies. It was created to help consumers have confidence in services when they need them most and to allow organizations to demonstrate their best inclusive service practices.In this series, Matthew speaks to organizations who have been certified to the Inclusive Service Kitemark. They describe the operational improvements they made to achieve the Kitemark. What achieving the Kitemark means in terms of delivering positive outcomes for consumers. And the advi...
2023-06-21
10 min
The Standards Show
Inclusive Service Kitemark Series | South East Water
The BSI Inclusive Service Kitemark combines the best practice from the international standard ISO 22458 for consumer vulnerability and the requirements of some of the UK’s leading regulatory bodies. It was created to help consumers have confidence in services when they need them most and to allow organizations to demonstrate their best inclusive service practices.In this series, Matthew speaks to organizations who have been certified to the Inclusive Service Kitemark. They describe the operational improvements they made to achieve the Kitemark. What achieving the Kitemark means in terms of delivering positive outcomes for consumers. And the advi...
2023-06-19
12 min
The Standards Show
Inclusive Service Kitemark Series | Northern Gas Networks
The BSI Inclusive Service Kitemark combines the best practice from the international standard ISO 22458 for consumer vulnerability and the requirements of some of the UK’s leading regulatory bodies. It was created to help consumers have confidence in services when they need them most and to allow organizations to demonstrate their best inclusive service practices.In this series, Matthew speaks to organizations who have been certified to the Inclusive Service Kitemark. They describe the operational improvements they made to achieve the Kitemark. What achieving the Kitemark means in terms of delivering positive outcomes for consumers. And the advi...
2023-06-14
11 min
The Standards Show
Inclusive Service Kitemark Series | PayPlan
The BSI Inclusive Service Kitemark combines the best practice from the international standard ISO 22458 for consumer vulnerability and the requirements of some of the UK’s leading regulatory bodies. It was created to help consumers have confidence in services when they need them most and to allow organizations to demonstrate their best inclusive service practices.In this series, Matthew speaks to organizations who have been certified to the Inclusive Service Kitemark. They describe the operational improvements they made to achieve the Kitemark. What achieving the Kitemark means in terms of delivering positive outcomes for consumers. And the advi...
2023-06-12
13 min
The Standards Show
Inclusive Service Kitemark Series | Power NI
The BSI Inclusive Service Kitemark combines the best practice from the international standard ISO 22458 for consumer vulnerability and the requirements of some of the UK’s leading regulatory bodies. It was created to help consumers have confidence in services when they need them most and to allow organizations to demonstrate their best inclusive service practices.In this series, Matthew speaks to organizations who have been certified to the Inclusive Service Kitemark. They describe the operational improvements they made to achieve the Kitemark. What achieving the Kitemark means in terms of delivering positive outcomes for consumers. And the advi...
2023-06-05
09 min
The Standards Show
Sizegiver
This special episode of the podcast is an in-depth conversation with Corinne Quin, lecturer in design at Goldsmiths, University of London.Matthew speaks to her about sizegiver - an art and design project which explores the use of standards in an unusual and interesting way.A sizegiver is an object placed into a photograph to enable judgement of another object’s size or scale. They are mass-produced, designed and standardized objects, which are iconic and familiar, but also commonplace.Examples of sizegivers include coins, bottle caps, paperclips, matchsticks, coke cans, or golf balls. Th...
2023-05-13
1h 12
The Standards Show
Changes to ISO/IEC 27001
In this episode Matthew looks at the changes made to ISO/IEC 27001 – information security management systems.He speaks to David Mudd of BSI about the changes and why 27001 remains such an important standard. He also speaks to Vipul Sheth of AdvanceTrack Outsourcing about making the transition to the new version.Plus, Cindy joins Matthew for a Standards Desk of News. They take a look at some of the latest stories on standards, Artificial Intelligence and quantum technologies.Find out moreISO/IEC 27001 revisionStandards in 10 Minutes | ISO/IEC 27001...
2023-04-21
43 min
The Standards Show
Hydrogen and standards
In this episode Matthew looks at the issue of hydrogen. And green hydrogen in particular.He speaks to hydrogen expert Dr Kerry-Ann Adamson about the potential for green hydrogen in helping to create a more sustainable and resilient energy ecosystem.And also about her role as the Chair of the new BSI standards committee GSE/5. One of the responsibilities of the committee is to provided guidance on developing new hydrogen standards.And sandwiched between the two parts of Matthew's conversation with Kerry-Ann, there's a Standards Desk of News, with details of an award-winning...
2023-02-13
34 min
The Standards Show
COPANT and standards in South America
There’s a South American flavour and vibe to this episode.Matthew speaks to Kory Eguino from the pan-American standards organization COPANT.All about COPANT’s current priorities around the circular economy, climate change, digital transformation and gender equality in standards-making. And also about how they support and represent their members.Matthew also speaks to Maria Gallardo and Oscar Vargas from one of those COPANT members - IBNORCA - the National Standards Body of Bolivia, about their work on standards education and supporting the next generation of standards-makers.Oh, and about Matth...
2023-01-31
39 min
The Standards Show
Standards Awards
And the Standards Award goes to…In this episode Matthew and Cindy chat to some of the winners of BSI, ISO and IEC Standards Awards in 2022. All about their achievements and what being a Standards Awards winner means to them.Oh, and there’s celebratory tea and cake too.Find out moreStandards Awards Winners 2022ISO Laurence D Eicher AwardIEC 1906 AwardsGet in touch@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.comthe-standards-show.onpodium.com
2023-01-23
29 min
The Standards Show
Eradicating modern slavery
In this episode Matthew is joined by a number of guests to explore the issue of ethical and sustainable supply-chains, modern slavery and the standard BS 25700 – organizational responses to modern slavery.He speaks to Fred Waelter of BSI about the complexity and challenges of creating ethical and sustainable supply-chains.He also speaks to BSIs' Ryan Lynch and Helen Carter of Action Sustainability about how organizations should engage their suppliers and contractors, sub-contractors to eradicate modern slavery, the positive role of technology and digitalization to address this issue, and about the relationship between government policies, legislation an...
2022-12-05
1h 22
The Standards Show
Farm to Fork series | Episode 4 - Food distribution
In this fourth episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food distribution.Matthew speaks to Simon Pearson and Steve Brewer of the University of Lincoln, and Seamus Galvin from BSI, about Trusted Bytes – an innovative food distribution project using digital technologies and standards.Matthew also speaks to Toby Pickard from food research organization IGD about the latest technological trends in food distribution and retail.And as well the usual tea, cake and coffee chat, there’s also talk of melons from Brazil…Series | Farm to Fork – the rela...
2022-11-17
1h 04
The Standards Show
World Standards Day 2022
In this episode, Matthew and Cindy celebrate World Standards Day 2022.They look at how the London Declaration and standards are supporting climate action and the journey to Net Zero.Cindy speaks to ISO President, Ulrika Francke, about ISO’s commitment to the London Declaration. And to Sadhvir Bisson of the South African Bureau of Standards, about how they are engaging with stakeholders to deliver it.She also speaks to Karen Batt from Standards Australia and Ajeshni Lata from the Fiji standards body about their collaboration and partnership.She also speaks to BS...
2022-10-14
47 min
The Standards Show
The future of medical device regulation and standards
Connected and intelligent medical devices are becoming an increasingly important part of our healthcare systems. In this episode, Matthew speaks to Andrew Mkwashi from UCL - one of the co-authors of a new White Paper on the future of medical device regulation and standards. The White Paper is the result of a research partnership between BSI, UCL and PETRAS - the UK National Centre of Excellence for the Internet of Things.He also speaks to Rob Turpin of BSI about how the findings of the White Paper will be used to make a...
2022-10-06
51 min
The Standards Show
World Patient Safety Day
To mark World Patient Safety Day, Matthew looks at some of the relationship between patient safety and standards.He speaks to Suzy Broadbent of the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch about how they identify the systemic factors that could have led, or could potentially lead, to harm for patients.hsib.org.uk And to Lena Cordie-Bancroft of BSI about how standards can provide solutions for some of patient safety issues investigated and reported on by the HSIB.bsigroup.com/healthcarebsigroup.com/medicaldevicesGet in touch with The...
2022-09-17
1h 02
The Standards Show
Farm to Fork series | Episode 3 - Food packaging
In this third episode of the series Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food packaging.Matthew speaks to Jo Griffiths, BSI Global Food Community Director, about the purpose of food packaging and how it has changed over the years. And about the role of standards – including the soon to be launched new Sustainable Packaging Kitemark - bsigroup.com/kitemark. Matthew and Cindy are also joined by Sara Walton, who provides a BSI and standards perspective.And as well as the usual tea, cake and coffee chat, there are also debates about ma...
2022-09-08
51 min
The Standards Show
Farm to Fork series | Episode 2 - Food production (part 1)
In this second episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food production.They go down on the farm and speak to beef farmer Dan Burling and the National Farmer Union's John Royle and Harriet Henrick about digital transformation. And of course, to meet the cows.Matthew visits Raynor Foods to speak to Tom Holland and Jason Cresswell about the Digital Sandwich initiative.He also speaks to Amanda McCarthy of DNV about ISO 22000 for food safety management. And to Alexander Trautrims of Nottingham University about BS 25700 - organizational responses...
2022-08-04
1h 08
The Standards Show
Farm to Fork series | Episode 2 - Food production (part 2)
In this second episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food production.They go down on the farm and speak to beef farmer Dan Burling and the National Farmer Union's John Royle and Harriet Henrick about digital transformation. And of course, to meet the cows.Matthew visits Raynor Foods to speak to Tom Holland and Jason Cresswell about the Digital Sandwich initiative.He also speaks to Amanda McCarthy of DNV about ISO 22000 for food safety management. And to Alexander Trautrims of Nottingham University about BS 25700 - organizational responses...
2022-08-04
45 min
The Standards Show
Why I've become a standards maker
In this episode Matthew meets Solène Anglaret.With a professional background in the environmental sector and the travel industry, Solène is currently Diversity and Inclusion Partner at Innovate UK.But she other interests too. Solène is an entrepreneur, presenter, author, and poet. And to that list can now be added ‘standards maker'. Solène has become a member of BSI committee HCS/1/2 for human capital standards.Solène tells Matthew about her motivations for starting her standards journey, her experiences so far, and what she’s looking forward to most a...
2022-07-18
23 min
The Standards Show
Farm to Fork series | Episode 1 - Food innovation
In this first episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy explore the issue of food and farming innovation.They speak to Jenny Walton of Harvest Plus about the biofortification of crops and the standards supporting those developments. bsigroup.com/pas233bsigroup.com/pas234bsigroup.com/pas235And to Cai Linton from the organization Multus about some of the technology involved in lab-cultivated meat and the changes it could make to the way we consume protein.They also speak to Lynsey Dunbar from the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre...
2022-07-05
1h 07
The Standards Show
Gender responsive standards
In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at the the issue of gender bias.Stephanie Eynon from BSI and Deborah Wautier of CEN/CENELEC are their informed and passionate guests. They speak about the how the standards community is responding to the problem of gender bias by developing gender responsive standards.And all of this in the context of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s ‘Gender Responsive Standards Declaration’. unece.org/gender-responsive-standards-declaration. In this episode there’s also a My Favourite Standard. This time, Standards Development Manager Lachean Humphreys tells Ma...
2022-05-30
48 min
The Standards Show
Digital transformation of developing countries
In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at how standards support the digital transformation of developing countries.Cindy speaks to Torbjörn Fredriksson of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and Nick Williams of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Torbjorn and Nick share the story about a new partnership between BSI, UNCTAD and AfDB forged through the eTrade for all initiative. The initiative is focused on leveraging the value of international standards to address the barriers to digital transformation. They also discuss a new standards-based digitalization toolkit - a key recommendation o...
2022-04-19
39 min
The Standards Show
Standards education in Europe
In this special episode of the podcast, Matthew and Cindy look at standards education.They take us on a mini European tour of Germany, Spain, Denmark, France and the UK. And along the the way they speak to colleagues from National Standards Bodies in those countries.Amelie Leipprand from DIN, Daniel Masso from UNE, Pernille Bengsten and Signe Agnette Boch from Danish Standards, Odile Caillat-Magnabosco from AFNOR, Emma Glass and a certain Matthew Chiles from BSI.They describe what they do to provide and support standards education, who they do it for, and...
2022-04-07
57 min
The Standards Show
Achieving net zero with standards
In this episode Matthew and Cindy review BSI’s new White Paper about achieving Net Zero with standards. bsigroup.com/netzerowhitepaperMatthew speaks to the two co-authors, Allan Mayo - a Smart Cities Strategist - and a certain Cindy Parokkil!They discuss the Paper's key message - that international standards have a crucial role to play in building trust in the transformation process required for countries to achieve Net Zero.There’s also a Standards Desk of News - with stories on ISO turning 75 and the IEC Global Impact Fund. And BSI’s...
2022-03-28
44 min
The Standards Show
Certification Conversations series | Innovation management kitemark
This episode is part of the Certification Conversations series, in collaboration with BSI Certification. Matthew speaks to BSI’s Rahul Shah and Chris Parry about how organizations can use and benefit from the BSI Innovation Management Kitemark - a certification scheme designed to measure the outputs of innovation.@StandardsShow@thestandardsshoweducation@bsigroup.com
2022-03-18
29 min
The Standards Show
Immersive technologies
Immersive technologies have the potential to transform the way we live, work and play. And in this episode Matthew and Cindy explore the relationship between immersive technologies and standards.In part 1, they speak to Daniel Colaianni, Chief Executive of the Academy of International Extended Reality (AIXR) and Chair of BSI standards committee IST/31, about how standards will help grow a safe and trustworthy industry.In part 2, they speak to Chris Gunby, also of AIXR, about some of the applications for immersive technologies, and have a go at using a VR headset themselves! In...
2022-02-10
1h 26
The Standards Show
Digital manufacturing
In this episode Matthew and Cindy speak to Ben Sheridan, BSI Sector Lead for Digital Manufacturing.They discuss some of the history of digital manufacturing, why it’s important, and how standards - such as PAS 1040 - are being used in the development and safe deployment of these new technologies.There’s also a Standards Desk of News, with stories on standards and Artificial Intelligence. And BSI Client Manager Amanda Woodhead provides the latest My Favourite Standard.@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com
2022-01-31
39 min
The Standards Show
Certification Conversations series | Customer service kitemark
This episode is part of the Certification Conversations series, in collaboration with BSI Certification.Matthew speaks to Natasha Bambridge, BSI Global Director Consumer Promise Practice. They discuss how organizations can use and benefit from the BSI Customer Service Kitemark. To achieve this Kitemark, organizations are assessed against two standards: BS 8477 Code of practice for customer service; and, ISO 10002 Customer satisfaction - complaints handling and management.@StandardsShow@thestandardsshoweducation@bsigroup.com
2022-01-20
18 min
The Standards Show
Making sense of COP26
In November 2021 the world’s attention was focused on Glasgow, as delegates from nearly 200 nations gathered for the UN’s Climate Change Conference - COP26. In this episode Matthew and Cindy try to make sense of what happened. Matthew speaks to Martin Baxter - Director of Policy and External Affairs at IEMA and environmental management standards-maker - about the ambition and achievements of COP26. And also about the role of standards as a force for good in driving climate action.There’s also a Standards Desk of News, with information on new standards for managing space...
2022-01-10
41 min
The Standards Show
Consumers and Standards series | Episode 7 | CPIN @ 70
Part of The Standards Show's Consumers and Standards series - in association with CPIN - the consumer and public interest network. bsigroup.com/consumers. In this 7th and final episode of the series Matthew speaks to CPIN Chair Julie Hunter, BSI Consumer Forum Chair Nikki Stopford, and BSI Consumer Policy Manager Sadie Dainton.They look back on some of CPIN’s most important achievements during its 70-year history. And look forward to where CPIN and consumer representation in standards will be needed next.@StandardsShoweducation@bsigroup.com
2021-12-14
36 min
The Standards Show
And the standards awards winners are...
Since 2014, the BSI Standards Awards has been an annual celebration of standards, and the people who make and use them.In this episode Matthew and Cindy reveal and recognize the achievements of some of the 2021 winners. And speak to some of them too, about what being a standards awards winner means to them.@StandardsShow education@bsigroup.com
2021-12-06
44 min
The Standards Show
The language of standards
In this 50th episode of the podcast, Matthew and Cindy explore the language of standards.Matthew speaks to Lucie Carter, Mary Groom, Andy Barrett and Kevin Laverty from BSI’s editorial team. Between them they have over 40 years of standards editing experience and have edited hundreds of standards. The editorial team has the final word, on the words, that make up British Standards. They take Matthew inside the editing process, describing some of the precise and particular language used in standards. And describe how disagreements are resolved about the words, or in some cases a si...
2021-11-29
49 min
The Standards Show
From now on it's The Standards Show
The BSI Education Podcast has become The Standards Show.In this mini episode, Matthew and Cindy reveal the reasons behind the new name, and the fresh new look, for the podcast that brings you the stories behind the standards.@StandardsShoweducation@bsigroup.com
2021-11-23
03 min
The Standards Show
Climate on the curriculum
With COP 26 taking place in Glasgow, Matthew and Cindy take a look at the issue of sustainability from an education perspective.Matthew speaks to Lord Knight of Weymouth - Jim Knight - about his Private Members' Bill, currently working its way through the UK Parliament.The Bill aims to put climate and sustainability education at the heart of the secondary school curriculum. In this episode there’s also a sustainability-themed Standards Desk of News.And BSI’s Lucie Carter provides the latest My Favourite Standard.education@bsigroup.combs...
2021-11-09
31 min
The Standards Show
Certification Conversations series | PAS 2060
PAS 2060 – Demonstrating carbon neutrality. This episode is part of the Certification Conversations series, in collaboration with BSI Certification. Matthew speaks to Dan Kuszpit, BSI Business Manager for Scotland. They discuss how organizations, activities, products, services, buildings or events can use and benefit from the standard PAS 2060. And how it relates to other sustainability standards.education@bsigroup.combsigroup.com/education.
2021-11-08
20 min
The Standards Show
Remember, remember the 5th of November
In this episode Matthew and Cindy take a look at the issue of standards and fireworks!Matthew speaks to explosives expert and standards-maker Tom Smith about the the role of standards in the making and use of consumer and display fireworks. And about some of the incredible fireworks displays he has been involved with during his career.Matthew also speaks to BSI’s Lachean Humphreys some of the current standards-making taking place for fireworks at UK, European and international levels, and how standards might tackle the issue of sustainability and reduction in the use of pl...
2021-11-04
57 min
The Standards Show
Consumers and Standards series | Episode 6 | Standards and services
Part of the BSI Education Podcast Consumers and Standards series, in association with CPIN - the consumer and public interest network. bsigroup.com/consumers. In this 6th episode of the series Matthew speaks to Adam French from Which?, Zoe Guijarro from Citizens’ Advice, Agnese Meloni from the UK Regulators’ Network, and Julie Hunter, independent consultant in consumer issues and CPIN Chair. They discuss the role of standards in improving the safety, quality and inclusivity of services. #bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education
2021-11-02
49 min
The Standards Show
From farm to fork
In this episode Matthew and Cindy explore the issue of standards, regulations and food.They speak to Sara Walton, BSI’s Sector Lead for Food, about the relationship between standards and food safety, the influence of standards on new technological innovations in the sector, and the impact of Brexit. Plus, they take on the long-standing scone debate: is it cream or jam on first? BSI's Ivan Salcedo gets all wistful about his #MyFavouriteStandard, and there's a launch of a new feature - #BSIspy.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-10-21
40 min
The Standards Show
World Standards Day
Happy World Standards Day!Matthew and Cindy speak to BSI Director of Sectors Anne Hayes about this year’s theme of ‘Standards for the Sustainable Development Goals’.They also discuss the role of standardization at COP26 and the London Declaration – described as a 'game-changing moment' for international standards in tackling climate change and supporting the transition to Net Zero. They are also joined by Tim Webb to discuss the very exciting and soon-to-be launched BSI Sustainable Standards Network. #bsiedpod education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-10-14
33 min
The Standards Show
Certification Conversations series | ISO 45003
ISO 45003 - Managing psychological health and safety in the workplaceThis episode is part of the Certification Conversations series, in collaboration with BSI Certification. Matthew speaks to Kate Field, BSI Global Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, tells us about how organizations can benefit from using this ground-breaking international management systems standard. #bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-10-06
32 min
The Standards Show
Certification Conversations series | trailer
Introducing a new series from the BSI Education Podcast – in collaboration with BSI Certification. Certification Conversations will look at some key standards and certification schemes.And explore how they can help organizations of all types and in all sectors improve the way they do things. #bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-10-04
01 min
The Standards Show
Consumers and Standards series | Episode 5 | Consumers in a digital world
Part of the BSI Education Podcast Consumers and Standards series, in association with CPIN - the consumer and public interest network. bsigroup.com/consumers. Increasingly consumers are using smart devices, and buying products and accessing services online. This 5th episode of the series features Liz Coll (Consumer Tech and Digital Policy Consultant), Finn Myrstad (Norwegian Consumer Council), Martyn Allen (Electrical Safety First) and Pete Eisenegger (CPIN digital coordinator). Matthew speaks to them about how CPIN and standards play an important role in improving outcomes for consumers in a digital world. The...
2021-09-29
1h 21
The Standards Show
Trading places
In this episode Matthew and Cindy take a look at international trade.They speak to Erik Wijkstrom from the World Trade Organization and BSI’s Frank Faraday about the important relationship between standards, international trade, and trade agreements. Oh, and Peruvian sardines. And Harry Potter. #bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-09-15
1h 33
The Standards Show
The future has begun
The Standards Experience is a new exhibition hosted at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). standardsexperience.co.uk. It gives visitors the chance to explore how consensus standards are made and to learn how to participate in shaping standards for the future.In this episode Matthew and Cindy speak to BSI Director-General of Standards Scott Steedman about the exhibition’s theme - #TheFutureHasBegun.And ICE librarian Debbie Francis gives them a guided tour. #bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-09-02
23 min
The Standards Show
And the nominees are....
BSI Standards Awards 2021. bsigroup.com/standardsawards.In this episode Matthew speaks to Gracia Molaso about this annual celebration of standards, and the people who make and use them.And also to Dr Irina Brass from UCL, a previous Award winner for the education category, about what winning meant to her and her university. #bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-08-11
15 min
The Standards Show
Consumers and Standards series | Episode 4 | Consumer safety
Part of the BSI Education Podcast - Consumers and Standards series in association with CPIN - the consumer and public interest network. bsigroup.com/consumers. Consumers have a right to safety when using products and services. The Grenfell Tower fire, the Whirlpool tumble dryer recall and exploding Samsung Galaxy Note batteries have shown that, when things go wrong, the consequences can be devastating. In this 4th episode of the series Matthew welcomes Geraldine Cosh (Geraldine Cosh Consulting), Michelle McKenna (North Lanarkshire Council Trading Standards), Neena Bhati (Which?), and Sarah Smith (Office for Public Safety and...
2021-08-04
1h 05
The Standards Show
Standards and Brexit
In this episode Matthew is joined by Richard Collin, BSI’s Head of National and European Policy. Richard tackles some of the issues associated with Standards and Brexit - including BSI's CEN/CENELEC membership, harmonized and designated standards, and the Northern Ireland Protocol.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-07-13
33 min
The Standards Show
Reintroducing the BSI Education Podcast
NEW TRAILER! To celebrate our first anniversary, we thought we'd take the opportunity to thank everyone who has helped us to get this far, and to reintroduce what the podcast is all about. The BSI Education Podcast is hosted by Matthew Chiles and Cindy Parokkil. #bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-06-29
05 min
The Standards Show
Standards and government
In this episode Matthew speaks to Sahar Danesh, BSI Government Engagement Manager. They discuss the important relationship between standards and government, and how standards can support better policymaking. #bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-06-15
16 min
The Standards Show
Consumers and Standards series | Episode 3 | Consumer vulnerability
Part of the BSI Education Podcast - Consumers and Standards series - in association with CPIN - the consumer and public interest network. bsigroup.com/consumers. Vulnerability has risen up the consumer protection agenda in recent years. The UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection, revised in 2015, cite the protection of vulnerable and disadvantaged consumers as a key principle to be considered by governments, policymakers and businesses.In this 3rd episode of the series Matthew welcomes CPIN Chair Julie Hunter, Julie Walker from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, Martin Coppack from Fair By Design, and Caroline Lewis...
2021-06-07
47 min
The Standards Show
Standards and certification
Organizations use standards to design and implement quality management systems and processes without the need for third-party certification against those standards. Some organizations, however, do choose to certify against standards.In this episode Matthew speaks to Fiona Linton from e.surv Chartered Surveyors, Amanda Woodhead from BSI, and Matt Gantley from UKAS. They discuss what certification is, how it works and why organizations do it.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-05-24
1h 01
The Standards Show
Commonwealth Standards Network
The aim of the Commonwealth Standards Network (CSN) is to facilitate Commonwealth trade and poverty reduction through the increased use of international standards. commonwealthstandards.netIn this episode Matthew and Cindy speak to Ece Lynch from UK Government's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Patricia Ejalu from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards, and Peter Sissons, Charles Davies and Ben Hedley of BSI.They discuss with them what drove the development of the CSN, its impact on the ground in member countries, and the future plans for the network.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup...
2021-05-12
59 min
The Standards Show
Consumers and Standards series | Episode 2 | Consumers and sustainability
Part of the BSI Education Podcast - Consumers and Standards series - in association with CPIN - the consumer and public interest network. bsigroup.com/consumers. Sustainability has never been more important. Tackling climate change is on all nations’ agendas, with a global demand to minimize carbon emissions.In this 2nd episode of the series Matthew welcomes Ceri Stanaway from CPIN, Mike Briggs from Which?, and Emilie Carmichael and Stew Horne from the Energy Saving Trust. He talks to them about some of the important domestic and international issues, such as plastics, recycling, gr...
2021-04-28
40 min
The Standards Show
ISO Research Grant
Standards cover an extraordinarily wide range of issues. Some modernize established practice, while others work on the leading edge of emerging technologies.To enrich its understanding, BSI and other standards bodies incorporate research, including at postgraduate level, to help shape and inform standards development programmes and evaluate the benefits of standards.In this special episode Matthew speaks to ISO’s Belinda Cleeland and Erica Potts about the ISO Research Grant – a new annual award available for postgraduates researching standards and standardization.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-04-22
32 min
The Standards Show
All aboard
The future of transport and mobility will involve people, goods and services moving more safely, efficiently, and effectively around and between cities, rural areas and across continents.In this episode Matthew and Cindy speak to Nick Fleming – BSI Head of Sector for Transport and Mobility about the relationship between standards and transport.Nick tells them about the history of standards and transport, the big changes underway - automation, connectivity, electrification and smart mobility - and how standards are being used to support them. Plus, Nick looks ahead to where standards might be needed in...
2021-04-14
31 min
The Standards Show
Standards and potholes
People can get passionate about potholes. They are a persistent problem for all road users and can cause personal injuries and damage to vehicles.In this episode Matthew speaks to standards-makers Ian Walsh and Dominic Gardner, and BSI’s Gavin Jones, about the issues of standards and road surfacing.They discuss the standard BS 10947 for spray injection patching in particular, and how new technologies can be incorporated into standards.But mostly, it’s about potholes.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-04-06
35 min
The Standards Show
Standards and the built environment
Construction underpins our economy and society - building the homes we live in, the schools and hospitals we rely on, and the offices, factories, and transport and energy infrastructure that keep the wheels of industry turning.This episode features Ant Burd – Associate Director and Head of Built Environment for BSI.Ant talks about the relationship between standards and the built environment sector – the history, the current standards development priorities – including professional competency, digital transformation and sustainability.Plus, he takes a look forward to where standards might be needed in the future.#bsiedp...
2021-03-29
41 min
The Standards Show
Consumers and Standards series | Episode 1 | World Consumer Rights Day
Part of the BSI Education Podcast - Consumers and Standards series, in association with CPIN - the independent consumer and public interest network.Standards are everywhere, making consumers’ lives safer, fairer and easier. Whether you’re using a mobile phone, shopping online or travelling abroad, standards behind the scenes are setting good practice for organizations that make goods and provide services.In this 1st episode of the series Helena Leurent, Director General of Consumers International - the organization behind #WorldConsumerRightsDay – talks to Matthew about this year's theme of #NoPlasticPollution and how international standards play an import...
2021-03-14
38 min
The Standards Show
Standards and healthcare
Technological advancements, digitization and complex regulations means the healthcare sector is undergoing significant change and development.In this episode Rob Turpin, Head of Healthcare Sector for BSI, sets out about relationship between standards and some key healthcare issues we’re, including COVID-19, medical device regulations and the need to improve overall population health and wellbeing.The BSI Education Podcast is hosted by Matthew Chiles, Alan Sellers, and Cindy Parokkil.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-03-08
32 min
The Standards Show
Future of standards
Standards help to accelerate progress and the fundamentals of standards development have not changed significantly in over 100 years, but significant change is on the way.In this episode Matthew, Alan and Cindy welcome Ivan Salcedo – Principal, Knowledge Innovation at BSI and Katherine Hunter - Business Development Director for Standards Services at BSI.They discuss the future of standards – how they might be developed, used and reviewed, and also about a new type of standard that’s already here - BSI Flex.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-02-18
1h 09
The Standards Show
In conversation with Susan Taylor Martin
Susan Taylor Martin is the new BSI Group Chief Executive.In this episode Matthew speaks to Susan about the role BSI and the standards community are playing to help to meet some of the big global challenges, such as climate change, sustainable development and COVID-19.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-02-09
37 min
The Standards Show
Human capital standards
An organization’s people are its greatest asset, but often its greatest expense. As a result, human capital management (HCM) has become the driving force behind many new business practices.In this episode Matthew and Alan talk to Dr Wilson Wong, Head of Insight and Futures at CIPD, about the development and role of human capital standards.The BSI Education Podcast is hosted by Matthew Chiles , Alan Sellers and Cindy Parokkil.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2021-01-19
44 min
The Standards Show
IEC Young Professionals Programme
Every year BSI and its partners offer young engineers the chance to take part in the IEC Young Professionals Programme. The programme brings together the world's upcoming expert engineers, technicians and managers.And provides them with opportunities to shape the future of international standardization and conformity assessment in the field of electrotechnology.In this episode Matthew speaks to young professionals about their experiences of taking part in the programme.He also gets a trade association perspective on why the programme matters and ask BSI and the IEC about its long-term impact...
2021-01-11
1h 32
The Standards Show
Standards in the spotlight: PAS 440 - Responsible innovation
Society has never been hungrier for innovation nor less tolerant of innovation which fails. PAS 440 provides guidance to organizations on how to structure innovative thinking and processes responsibly, irrespective of sector or industry.In this episode Matthew and Alan speak to Paul Mason from Innovate UK, Professor Joyce Tait from Edinburgh University, Elaine Shine from BSI, and Isabela Cabrera - Edinburgh University postgraduate, about why PAS 440 was developed, why it matters and how it’s being used.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2020-12-07
1h 16
The Standards Show
Consumer voice in standards
Standards are everywhere, making consumers’ lives safer, fairer and easier. Whether we're using a mobile phone, shopping online or travelling abroad, standards behind the scenes are setting good practice for organizations that make goods and provide services.In this episode Matthew and Alan speak to Julie Hunter - an independent consultant specializing in consumer issues and CPIN Chair, and Liz Barclay - one of the country’s leading experts on consumer finance and BSI Consumer Forum Chair, about the importance of consumer representation in standards-making.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2020-11-16
48 min
The Standards Show
Supporting student research
Standards cover an extraordinarily wide range of issues. Some modernize established practice, while others work on the leading edge of emerging technologies. They get their authority by being developed through a rigorous consultation process which builds an expert consensus. To enrich its understanding, BSI often incorporates research into its standards strategies and standards development processes, including research at postgraduate level.With BSI Head of Sector for Healthcare Rob Turpin and UCL postgraduates Jenni O’Brien and Natalia Maj, this episode looks at how BSI supports and uses postgraduate research for standards development through it...
2020-10-14
46 min
The Standards Show
Standards and stakeholder engagement
For over 100 years BSI has been shaping standards to help improve the quality and safety of products, services and systems. We’ve published over 40,000 standards and publish around 3,000 standards annually, underpinned by a collaborative approach, engaging with close to 13,000 stakeholders to develop standards that reflect good practice.In this episode David Bell, BSI Director of Standards Policy and Stephanie Eynon, BSI Standards-Makers Engagement & Inclusion Manager, tell Alan and Matthew about stakeholder engagement for standards development – how it happens and why it matters.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2020-09-10
40 min
The Standards Show
Safe working in a global pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on people and communities, and organizations are facing significant disruptions and challenges that they need to quickly manage and respond to.In this episode Matthew and Alan are joined again by Sally Swingewood from BSI and Martin Cottam from Lloyd’s Register.They discuss BSI’s Safe Working Guidelines - how they provide practical steps to prevent and mitigate COVID-19 outbreaks in organizations large and small - and the ambition to develop an international standard based on them.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2020-08-05
30 min
The Standards Show
Standards in the spotlight: ISO 45001
ISO 45001 is designed to prevent work-related injury and ill-health and to provide safe and healthy workplaces. As an international standard, it crosses geographic, political, economic, commercial and social boundaries, setting a single benchmark for the management of occupational health and safety.In the episode Matthew and Alan speak to Martin Cottam from Lloyd’s Register and Sally Swingewood from BSI about ISO 45001 – why it was developed, why it matters and what’s next for occupational health and safety management standards.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.
2020-07-27
44 min
The Standards Show
Standards and careers
Episode 1.Successful standards draw on the widest range of expertise and opinion as possible. At BSI we want young professionals to get involved in standards, to bring their bright ideas and fresh perspectives to the world of standards-making to help shape the future of their sectors.In this episode we hear from two such young professionals - Navdeep Mehay, Group Leader at the UK Atomic Energy Authority and Kat Rosier, Electrical and Electronic Design Engineer at Veolia Nuclear Solutions - about how becoming standards-makers has had a positive and rewarding impact on their career development.
2020-06-30
36 min