The R2v3 Second Draft Standard Analysis Part 2 – Definitions
[Note: “Text in italics and quotes” below are quoted directly from the R2v3 second draft standard.] In Part 1, we covered the Introduction the second draft of the R2v3 standard. It contained a lot of critical information that we should be aware of. If you’re finding...
The R2v3 Second Draft Standard Analysis – Part 1 – Introduction
The second draft of the R2v3 standard, which will replace the current R2:2013 standard once it is released, has been released recently. This is the first in a series of articles that will delve into the draft standard in more detail, in order to provide you with a...
R2 Responsible Recycling Standard – The Second Draft Released
Sustainable Electronics Recycling International, or SERI, is the housing body and ANSI-accredited Standards Development Organization that is responsible for the Responsible Recycling standard, R2. SERI recently announced that it has just released the second draft...
Convert Your Occupational Health and Safety Management System to ISO 45001 Now
Many organizations have identified the benefits of a strong Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system. Not only does it minimize or mitigate industrial accidents, but it also provides care for the workforce. In the past, there was no ISO standard for OHS – the only...
How to Grow Your Business with a Campus Allowance
Electronic recyclers who need to expand have several challenges to deal with. The main one being whether or not to move to a new location with larger space or to purchase additional sites within the same metropolitan area. These additional sites under the R2 Code of...
Understanding Allowances and “Exclusions” under R2:2013
R2:2013 is a standard that sets responsible recycling practices for recycling electronics globally. Those recyclers certified under the standard can assist prospective purchasers/customers make informed decisions on what happens to electronics that are used or at the...
Making FMEA Corrective Actions
During the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) process once the failure modes are identified and their Risk Priority Number (RPN) calculated it is essential to determine actions that are needed, to reduce the risks or remove the failure altogether. These...
Criteria for FMEA Analysis
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis take a process or product/service and break it down into its components or steps, to evaluate problems and their impact. These can expose problems that have been experienced or potential problems that could happen. Using the FMEA...
Finding FMEA Failure Modes
The first analysis step of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis is locating the failure modes themselves within the product, service or process. Failure Modes Can Be Any of the Following: A loss that can interrupt the continuous flow of production. A loss of available...
The FMEA Process
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) breaks down each step of a process or the design of a service, or product, to identify risks and possible errors that can occur. These risks can come from a variety of places such as user error, defect materials, incorrect...
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