…with respect to computable health data and how it is represented and used for healthcare. At a recent meeting, the G7 Health Ministers committed to adopting a standardized minimum health data set for patient’s health information. This will facilitate health compatibility and interoperability within and between countries and can enable…
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…International Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management is the globally approved method to “OHAS” for organisations worldwide. Its systemized approach to occupational health and safety brings endless benefits to businesses of every shape, size and sector: Apart from its most important function of saving lives and protecting wellbeing, it…
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…in the sterilization of health care products. The standards developed by this ISO Technical Committee are used by manufacturers of medical devices and health care service providers. Ensuring the safety and sterility assurance of products and the equipment used is key to ensuring the safety of patients. This event will…
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…agency for international public health, the World Health Organisation (WHO), is constantly striving to fight diseases and ensure the survival of individuals from all parts of society. On 7 April 2020, this year’s World Health Day will place a spotlight focus on nurses and midwives, and their incredible role in…
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Public Consultation on the Revision of I.S. 360 - Code of Practice: Safe Use of Cranes
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…construction practices, and occupational health and safety legislation. The NSAI Cranes Technical Sub-Committee, NSAI/TC 33/SC 2, who drafted this revision of I.S. 361, consists of construction industry, union and Health and Safety Authority (HSA) representatives as well as inspection, assessment and crane hire associations and private consultants. This revised Irish…
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Irish Companies Among First in the World to Adopt Major Workplace Health & Safety Standard
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…in implementing the public health measures that are required in the fight against the virus and I want commend retailers, large and small, their employees and their suppliers, and all those within the extended supply-chain on their efforts to date. I would urge them to continue that work. The best…
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…celebrating how Measurements for Health are helping medical professionals across Ireland to effectively diagnose their patients. Every day, measuring instruments are used to gauge the state of an individual’s health: It could be a thermometer to determine their body temperature, a monitor to check their heart rate, or a weighing…
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Workshop on draft occupational health and safety management systems standard
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…the introduction of occupational health and safety legislation. The NSAI Cranes Safety Technical Committee (TC), NSAI/TC 33, who drafted this revision of I.S. 360, consists of construction industry, union and Health and Safety Authority (HSA) representatives as well as inspection, assessment and crane hire associations and private consultants. This revised…
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NSAI Seeks New Members to Join Standards Committees
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…rigorously adhering to public health measures. Launching the Workplace Protection and Improvement Guide, which was prepared by the agencies of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, the NSAI, the Health and Safety Authority, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, with support from the HSE, the Minister for Business, Enterprise and…
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31 Leading Businesses Receive Certification by NSAI
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…standard addresses services for health and social care of older persons. It specifies requirements and recommendations for services provided to the older person at home and in care homes based on the older persons individual needs. This draft standard is currently available on the NSAI Draft standard Portal – Your…
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Establishment of a Working Group for ISO/TC 314 Ageing Societies
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…Environmental Management Systems, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and Energy Management. The organisations honoured at the NSAI ceremony have offices or facilities in 8 different counties and were presented with their certificates by the Minister of State for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Pat…
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…production lines for urgent health material and protective equipment across Europe. Many companies are already doing so, and we are helping them to ensure not only that this is done quickly but also that their products comply with all necessary safety standards. ” Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella…
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Avoid a DIY Disaster with Safety Standards this Summer
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…code of practices for health and safety, for access into and out of the manhole. Irish manufacturing companies certify themselves to I.S. 420. I.S. 420:2023 does not apply to pre-cast concrete manholes of elliptical cross-section or steel fibre. This standard applies to manholes for installation in carriageways of roads (including…
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CEN/TC 436 Cabin Air Quality on commercial aircraft
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…Eamonn is a dedicated Health and Safety Professional. He graduated from the Institute of Technology Sligo with an honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Health & Safety in 2009. Since graduation Eamonn has gained extensive experience in the energy, construction, transport and telecommunications sectors and he currently works as…
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Public Consultation on the PPE Directive 89/686/EEC
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During the COVID-19 health crisis, huge amounts of disposable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are being used, even when reusable solutions are available. At different levels, the realisation that also PPE needs to be more sustainable is growing. The CEN-CENELEC PPE Sector forum would like to support these efforts by facilitating…
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Interested in developing a standard for the quality of care for older people?
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…the following stakeholders: Occupational health and safety regulators, aviation authorities, consumer protection agencies, airline operators, aircraft and component manufacturers, manufacturers of sensor & monitoring equipment, cabin crew, technologists, toxicologists, occupational hygienists, doctors, as well as other interested parties. View the draft and submit comments You can submit your comments on…
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…for products with a health purpose including medical devices, and specifically JWG4 – small bore connectors. This working group identified several different application areas and experts began working on replacing the ISO 594 series with ISO 80369 – Small bore connectors for liquids and gases in health care applications. ISO…
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…Management, Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety Management and Energy Management. The organisations have been recognised for their achievements by the Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English TD. who said, “I want to congratulate every organisation and their teams locally for the enormous effort they put…
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27 Organisations Recognised for Achieving Certification to World-Class Business Standards
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Public Consultation on I.S. 329:2015 Gas Distribution Mains - Amendment
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…Environmental Management Systems, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and Energy Management. The organisations have offices or facilities in 18 different counties and have been recognised for their achievements by the Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English T.D. “These companies represent the vibrant and innovative business…
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…of Ireland and The Health Research board are hosting a joint online workshop titled: I.S EN ISO 20387 and accreditation - can it assist the development of the biobanking sector in Ireland. This workshop will take place: October 25th from 9:30-13:30. About this workshop This workshop will primarily focus on…
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Irish Firms get GDPR-ready with Information Security Standard
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…including the Department of Health, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, in relation to further precautionary measures. We will keep you appraised of further developments in relation to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) as they arise. For information on a particular event or meeting, please…
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…costs and improving cattle health, to utilising emerging technology like Blockchain to provide provenance for GDPR compliance, this meeting was an exciting collaboration between researchers in standardisation knowledge sharing with the authority that applies them. Meet NSAI and some of our ELITE-S fellows in this video from the day: *Article…
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…for legal purposes, trade, health, safety, and environmental protection. It also supports technological progress and innovation by providing a reliable reference for research and quality assurance. By setting and maintaining this standard, the NSAI helps Ireland comply with international measurement agreements, making it easier for the country to engage in…
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…Commit to Regular Cybersecurity Health Checks: This involves comprehensive assessments of network vulnerabilities, software updates, and employee training. Just as individuals prioritise health check-ups, businesses should commit to routine cybersecurity audits to identify and address potential risks. Embrace Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): By requiring users to verify their identity through multiple…
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21 Organisations Achieve Certification to World Class Business Standards
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NSAI Issues Warning After Charger Causes Fire
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Leading Irish Companies Awarded Certification
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…phones, home appliances and health devices can monitor, communicate with, and control each other - unfortunately this has resulted in our devices and their data becoming increasingly vulnerable to hackers. The cyber-risk for technologically advanced cars, for example, is significant: As our cars become more connected, the risk of cybersecurity…
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…Information security management systems 5 I.S. ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems To access standards, technical documents or resources, please visit NSAI’s new-look webstore at Standards.ie [* single sales]
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…well as affecting the health, safety and security of the general public within their local authority areas. It outlines how to establish an appropriate governance structure and the elements of adaptation planning and implementation processes needed at a local level. The National Adaptation Framework (NAF) published by the DECC under…
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Parents Advised to Look for Products with Standards this Summer
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38 Leading Irish Businesses Awarded Certification
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…include requirements for assistance, health and social care facilities that may be required in these settings. An Information session/webinar was held on the 17th of April 2023 to provide information on this new standard including timelines and how to participate in the development of the standard. You can view a…
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…contribute to improvements in health and quality of life. In May 2020, ISO published a new implementation guide for biobanks – ISO TR 22758 – Biotechnology – Biobanking – Implementation guide for ISO 20387. This TR provides invaluable guidance to biobanks on how to implement the requirements of ISO 20387.…
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…change and a devastating health crisis, here at NSAI, we see much truth in that statement. As an organisation with many female leaders throughout its divisions, we have seen women’s full and effective participation and leadership driving progress and diversity of thinking, as is intended in Goal 5, “Gender Equality”…
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POSSIBLE BAN - Measuring devices containing MERCURY
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Leading Irish Businesses Awarded NSAI Certification
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…addition to the public health advice, namely physical and social distancing, cough etiquette, handwashing and face coverings. The report outlines the technical shortcomings of the fever screening approach which has been gaining popularity in schools, businesses and other facilities. It lists measurement errors, instrument quality and inadequate training as factors…
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…and energy efficiency, public health, and others. How can I have my say? Have your say on the most influential way for companies to manage innovation by clicking on the following link Innovation management — Innovation management system — Requirements | NEP (nsainep.ie) and submitting comments before the 23rd of…
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Leading Experts Tackle Drinking Water Challenges
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Leading Irish Businesses Receive Certification to World Class Standards
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Creating an Innovative Manufacturing & Supply chain Ecosystem
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Organisations that Use Standards Report an Increase in Turnover
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Almost Two-Thirds of Organisations say a Hard Border Would Negatively Impact their Business
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Leading Irish Businesses Awarded Certification
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4 out of 5 Irish Companies See the Benefit of Standards
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…Planning and Local Government, Health & Safety Authority, Commission for Regulation of Utilities, Gas Networks Ireland, Irish Liquid Petroleum Gas Association (ILPGA)and Register of Gas Installers of Ireland (RGII). The standards cover all aspects of the supply and usage of both natural gas and liquid petroleum gas (LPG). In all,…
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Experts Develop First Ever International Standards for Biotechnology
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…when it comes to health and safety. As Ireland’s official standards body, NSAI aims to assure consumer confidence and to help protect the public.” All costumes, not just children’s costumes, must pass EN 71-2, the existing toy flammability standard. Just because a fabric passes the flammability standard does not mean…
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18 Organisations Achieve Certification to World Class Business Standards
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…quality of tomorrow’s public health, frequently encountering and assessing the latest innovations in the sector. Standing as testament to the team’s incredibly high standard of work, we are currently the only Notified Body in Ireland with the ability to certify Medical Devices to the new Medical Devices Regulation. To celebrate…
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…Fire Service Flogas Ireland Ltd. Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) Health and Safety Agency (HSA) Liquid Gas Ireland (LGI) Molgas Energy Ireland Murphy Group Find out how to use Your Standards, Your Say here.
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…and sector-specific applications including health and safety. It also incorporates standards on project, asset, and information management that provide broader context for BIM implementation across the full asset lifecycle. Designed for organisations seeking to enhance their BIM maturity or manage complex portfolios, this collection supports long-term digital transformation and compliance…
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…to continuously improve the health of people, places and the planet by providing sustainable customer-orientated cleaning solutions and the EU Ecolabel supported our goals. It has transformed our operations and bolstered our ESG strategy, creating a win-win for our business and clients.” Businesses that achieve this licence not only enhance…
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Half of Christmas Shoppers Don’t Recognise the CE Mark
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…conjunction with relevant public health advice such as hand washing and social distancing, these masks may contribute to the prevention of the spread of viral infections such as Covid-19.” For more information on the Barrier mask for consumers specification, you can visit NSAI.ie/COVID-19. More Information for importers /distributors/ manufacturers: https://www.ccpc.ie/business/help-for-business/guidelines-for-business/ccpc-guidance-for-business-re-covid-19-face-masks/…
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Limerick Firms Prepare to Tackle Brexit Uncertainty with Global Standards
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First Irish Organisations Achieve Certification to New International Business Standards
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…green recovery from the health pandemic. The Scheme supports mandated standards for environmental management of WEEE and Waste Batteries to ensure Ireland continues to deliver on the quality recycling and recovery programme in place for the last 15 years; now integrating more repair, reuse and other innovative waste prevention activity…
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…commerce, crucial to the health and safety of our people, and basic to the nation's economic performance.” “We actively encourage members’ participation in the continuous maintenance, development, and implementation of standards and we are pleased to work with the NSAI to support member involvement in standard development,” he added. Members…
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…commerce, crucial to the health and safety of our people, and basic to the nation's economic performance.” “We actively encourage members’ participation in the continuous maintenance, development, and implementation of standards and we are pleased to work with the NSAI to support member involvement in standard development,” he added. Members…
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…latest in Irish public health advice to protect the industry’s employees and patrons. Additionally, Fáilte’s COVID-19 Safety Charter allows diners, guests, and tourists to have confidence that their chosen venue is operating closely to those guidelines. When planning your staycation, day trip or meal out in the summer months ahead,…
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1 in 3 Irish Employees Don’t Feel Appreciated in Their Workplace
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Standards and Student Accommodation: What to Look Out For
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…have also improved the health and wellbeing of billions of people around the globe. Now, the greatest challenge faced by humanity is the threat of irreversible climate change. Standards can also play a key role in this arena, helping us meet our ambitious climate targets. The Climate Action and Low…
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Put Safety and Standards on Your Back to School Checklist this August
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