TÜV Rheinland Stories from Asia and Africa

Why You Should Choose a Global Certification Partner for ATEX/IECEx Directives

Posted by TUV Rheinland on Mar 6, 2019 11:54:40 AM

Market Access Made Easy Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres must comply with a range of regulations, standards and directives before they can be ...

ATEX, Industrial, IECEx, Certification, explosion protection

From OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001: What Does This Mean For Safety Leaders?

Posted by TUV Rheinland on Feb 20, 2019 2:11:28 PM

On 12 March 2018, the International Organizations for Standardization published an entirely new standard, ISO 45001, which outright replaces and supersedes OHSAS 18001. Here's what you need to know.

Certification, systems, occupational safety

Custom Robotic Cells: A Simpler Certification Process

Posted by TUV Rheinland on Nov 9, 2018 6:37:27 PM

The demand for custom robotic cells is growing, as companies continue to integrate industrial robots into their processes for everything from assembly lines, to complex machining, to ...

Certification, robotics

Ensuring Worker Safety with Hazardous Location Field Evaluations

Posted by TUV Rheinland on Nov 7, 2018 12:06:44 PM

Combustible dusts and flammable gases, mists or vapors can lead to potentially explosive atmospheres if electrical equipment or machinery have faults at the point of installation. Because of this, ...

Industrial, field evaluation services, Certification, occupational safety

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Quality Management Updates – ISO 45001:2018

Posted by TUV Rheinland on Oct 11, 2018 3:21:55 PM

Management systems for Occupational Health and Safety (OHSMS) have been proven to organise and focus a company's efforts for minimising work-related hazards. The OHSAS Project Group published the ...

Certification, occupational safety, quality management

Quality Management Updates – TAPA TSR & FSR 2017

Posted by TUV Rheinland on Oct 11, 2018 2:51:28 PM

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) was founded in 1997 as a voluntary association to establish freight security requirements in the global supply chain. Today, the association ...

Certification, quality management, logistics

GDPR Considerations for IoT Manufacturers and Service Providers

Posted by TUV Rheinland on Oct 9, 2018 5:51:46 PM

The recently enforced General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to all organisations offering goods or services or marketing to individuals in the EU, regardless of company size or where the ...

IoT, Certification, GDPR

How To Maximise The Use of Your Medical Imaging Equipment

Posted by TUV Rheinland on Oct 8, 2018 10:46:19 AM

In the ASEAN region, changes in medical imaging are experiencing two (2) key drivers: The transition from film-based imaging to filmless imaging (computed radiography/direct radiography), and The ...

medical, Risk Management, Certification

When Compliance Alone Is Not Enough

Posted by TUV Rheinland on Jul 12, 2018 5:40:11 PM

Meeting compliance is vital for organisations across all industries — but it’s a mistake to think that compliance equals security for your network and your data. While regulations are improving all ...

Certification, compliance, cyber security

ISO 45001: The New Standard in Occupational Health & Safety Management

Posted by TUV Rheinland on Apr 6, 2018 4:12:34 PM

The new ISO 45001 standard is intended to fulfil the growing expectations for occupational health & safety management. Following the release of a Final Draft (FDIS) at the end of November 2017, the ...

Certification, regulatory compliance