《BSI_Presentation_to_the_Ladder_Association_-_AGM_2016》.pdf

Ladder Standards Where are we and where are we going? Presented by Peter Greenwood Programme Manager BSI British Standards Who am I? Peter Greenwood Programme Manager, International Secretariats Secretary of 17 CEN and ISO committees – wide range of subject/product areas • Ladders (User instructions loft ladders/attic stairs) • Water supply • Head protection • Flexible sheets for waterproofing • Baths and shower trays • Tea • Construction sealants • Sports surfaces • Road cargo Objectives To present an overview of: 1. British Standards, 2. the standardization process, 3. British Standards for ladders • Where we are • How we got here • Where we go next British Standards • World’s oldest National Standards Body (1901) • Founder members of ISO and CEN • 2 753 standards published 2006 • Over 25 000 current British Standards • c.6 000 current standards projects • c.1 300 UK committees • 218 European and international secretariats • c.7 300 committee members What is a Standard? A Standard is a document, established by consensus and approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common and repeated use, rules, guidelines or characteristics for activities or their results, aimed at the achievement of the optimum degree of order in a given context. defines clear and unambiguous provisions in order to facilitate trade and communication. Development of a Standard 1. Initiation - new work item 2. Drafting - consensus building among experts 3. Public consu