2004-10-28

Mechanical vibration and shock (CAC/ISO/TC 108)

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is seeking interested parties to participate on the Mechanical vibration and shock committee (CAC/ISO/TC 108) and represent the following membership categories: consumers, industry, regulators and manufacturers.

The scope of CAC/ISO/TC 108:
Standardization in the field of mechanical vibration and shock and condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines, including:

    * terminology;
    * excitation by sources, such as machines and vibration and shock testing devices;
    * elimination, reduction and control of vibration and shock, especially by balancing, isolation and damping;
    * measurement and evaluation of human exposure to vibration and shock;
    * methods and means of measurement and calibration; methods of testing;
    * methods of measurement, handling and processing of the data required to perform condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines.

The Standards Council of Canada is looking for technical experts from the various Canadian companies that have a stake in the implementation of this technology to participate in the review and drafting of standards.

Benefits of Participation:

    * Membership in the Canadian committee
    * Mailings of draft standards for your information and comment
    * Participation in sub-committees
    * Ability to submit their own initiatives through the Standards Council of Canada
    * Attendance of selected events and committee meetings

What is Expected?

    * Active participation, commitment and a willingness to undertake committee work and prepare required reports and meeting documents.
    * Ability and willingness to meet and respect deadlines and follow SCC procedures, directives and terms of reference.
    * Ability to travel and attend meetings nationally and internationally.
    * Commitment to participate in committee work electronically and in-person.
    * Time, resources, and financial support to actively participate on committees.
    * Represent stakeholder groups and views. Consult with their constituency and bring their concerns to the table.
    * Ability to work within a group environment.
    * Possess knowledge related to the committee or group.

Individuals are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a statement outlining their interests and ability to contribute to the work of the "CAC/ISO/TC 108" to the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) by January 6, 2005.

Questions should be directed to Holly Bourque, Program Officer, ISO by telephone at 613-238-3222 ext. 408 or by email at [email protected].