The Standards Show

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 plastics in fireworks.

Cindy provides some fireworks history and Matthew shares his personal reflections on why he loves fireworks so much.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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ISO 45003 - Managing psychological health and safety in the workplace

This 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.

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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.

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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 BSI Education Podcast is hosted by Matthew Chiles and Cindy Parokkil.

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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.

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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.

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This is an episode about standards and pavements. And in particular about an important highways engineering standard - BS 7533-101.

But, it's also a story of patience, perseverance and the power of consensus in standards-making, as told by two of the people involved - Tim Yates of BRE Group and Richard Scrivener of Arup.

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