Standard and standardisation
Objectives: At the end of this lesson you shall be able to
• state what is meant by standardisation and standard
• state the names of various standard organisation
• read and interpret the basic concept of electrical code 2011
• state the types of injury caused by the improper lifting method
• describe the procedure to be followed for moving heavy equipments
Standardisation can be defined as the process of Advantages of BIS(ISI) certification marks scheme:
formulating and applying rules for an orderly approach to
A number of advantages accrue to different sectors of
specific activity for the benefit of the user and the
economy from the BIS(ISI) certification marks scheme.
manufacturer, and in particular for the promotion of optimum
overall economy taking due account of functional conditions To manufacturers
and safety requirement. • Streamlining of production processes and introduction
It is based on the consolidated results of science, technique of quality control system.
and experience. It determines not only the basis for the • Independent audit of quality control system by BIS
present but also for future development, and to keep pace
with progress. • Reaping of production economics accruing from
standardization
The materials/tools/equipment produced in any country
• Better image of products in the market, both internal
should be of certain standard. To meet this requirement,
and overseas
the international organisation for standarization(ISO) is
started and specifies the units of measurement, technology • Winning for whole-salers, retailers and stockists
and symbols, products and processes, safety of persons consumer confidence and goodwill
and goods through a number of booklets coded with ISO • Preference for ISI-marked products by organised
number. purchasers, agencies of Central and State Governments,
Standard can be defined as a formulation established local bodies, public and private sector undertakings
verbally, in writing or by any other graphical method or by etc. Some organised purchasers offer even higher price
means of a model, sample or other physical means of for ISI-marked goods.
representation to serve during a certain period of time for • Financial incentives offered by the Industrial Development
defining designating or specifying certain features of a unit Bank of India (IDBI) and nationalised banks.
or basis of measurement, physical object, an action,
To consumers
process, method, practice, capacity, function, duty, right
of responsibility, a behaviour, an attitude a concept or a • Conformity with Indian Standards by an independent
conception. technical, National Organisation
To sell Indian goods in the local and international market • Help in choosing a standard product
certain standardization methods are essential. The standard • Free replacement of ISI-marked products in case of
is specified by the Bureau of Indian Standard BIS(ISI) for their being found to be of substandard quality
various goods through their booklets. The BIS only certifies
a good often the product meets the specification and • Protection from exploitation and deception
passes necessary tests. The manufacturer allows to use • Assurance of safety against hazards to life and property
the BIS(ISI) mark on the product only after BIS certification.
To organised purchasers
These are a number of organisation for standardisation
throughout the world in different countries. • Convenient basis for concluding contracts
The standard organisation and the respective countries are • Elimination of the need for inspection and testing of
given below: goods purchased, saving time, labour and money
BIS - Bureau of Indian Standard (ISI) - India • Free replacement of products with ISI-mark, found to be
sub-standard
ISO - International standard Organisation
To exporters
JIS - Japanese Industrial Standard - Japan
• Exemption from pre-shipment inspection, wherever
BSI - British Standards Institution BS(S) - Britain admissible
DIN - Deutche Industrie Normen - Germany • Convenient basis for concluding export contracts
GOST - Russian To export inspection authorities
ASA - American standards association - America • Elimination of the need for exhaustive inspection of
consignments exported from the country, saving
expenditure, time and labour.
38 Electrical : Electrician (NSQF LEVEL - 5) - Related Theory for Exercise 1.1.11 - 1.1.14
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