The creation of a PLASA Standardization Programme utilizing PLASA member interaction to develop industry-specific technical standardization (not BSI/European standards), codes of practice and guidance.
Increased availability and accessibility to British Standards, industry codes of practice and guidance documentation.
Databases of testing facilities and other member technical support functions.
An online forum open to all in which the more common problems discussed could be the trigger mechanism for deciding if a subject is a candidate for involvement in the standard or guidance writing process.
Downloadable forms (risk assessments, policy documents).
Recognized training support in Technical and Health & Safety areas.
In terms of Standardization, many members expressed a desire to have a process that mirrored the committee-style approach adopted by ESTA in the US. With a similar approach to consensus-building, PLASA could then develop a vehicle in which industry standardization and guidance could be produced. As a result, we are looking for companies and individuals willing to join a steering group.
Already in place is the new online access to numerous British and European standards. All PLASA members need to do to gain access is to contact the PLASA office with the details of their requirements, and we do the rest. The member will then receive the information.
Electrical product and conformity testing, how to test and who carries out the testing, will form the basis of an online viewable list of test houses. It is hoped that as part of their inclusion on this database, the test house(s) will offer discounts to members. With regards to the more general online forum, work is now underway to identify a suitable system.
Finally, a range of health and safety, equipment safety and conformity materials, including blank risk assessments and CE conformity certificates, will be developed and made available for members to download.
