BSI testing and certification
for smart and connected PPE
Build trust, manage risk and embrace opportunity

Build trust in your products – smart and connected PPE
The IoT presents a huge opportunity to makeworkplaces safer, improve productivity andreduce costs.

Applications and innovations in the field of connected
PPE are continually evolving to meet the needs of theworkplaces of today and tomorrow.

The use of smart and connected Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE) is accelerating faster than ever. As thecosts of connectivity and sensors fall, more companies
are adopting smart technology. This includes some of thebest known and well-established PPE brands and also newmarket entrants keen to grasp the opportunity of the IoT.

However, all connected products, including smart andconnected PPE are vulnerable to external threats. The
increasing awareness of security problems can createa lack of consumer trust in IoT connected devices andreduce business confidence in the return on investmentof this technology.

Smart PPE saves time and improves productivity throughconnectivity, live updates and remote communication.
Its use is most prevalent in industries such as oil andgas, mining and construction where opportunities tomake the workplace safer are huge. PPE manufacturers
are responding to this demand and developing newconnected products which is leading to greater adoption.

At BSI we focus on delivering a testing and certification
partnership underpinned by quality, safety, reliability andtrust. As a global organization we have the scale andreach to support organizations large and small and inour dedicated state-of- the-art IoT laboratory our experts
provide fast, effective testing for a huge range of IoTproducts. We are also a Notified Body for CE marking ofPPE, as well as offering other market access solutions.

Common applications include smart communication
systems where helmets, ear defenders and respiratory
protective equipment can transmit information aboutnoise or other risks. Smart protective clothing can be
fitted with gas, chemical, heat, impact or other sensors tomonitor both the external environment and the wearers
wellbeing, sending an alert to signal danger if required.

BSI has a world-class cyber security capability, recognizedby CREST global accreditation, combined with decadesof experience in testing and certification of PPE. We help
you embed trust and confidence in your customers bysupporting you in ensuring your products are safe, secureand compliant.

Services we offer
Our experts are passionate about ensuring products have been tested to the highest level, so thatthey will perform as expected and protect people, property and the environment, and will provide
the protection they claim to achieve.
No matter where you are on your product development journey, we can support you with a range of testing,verification and certification services for connected PPE that meet your needs. These can help accelerate and de-risktime-to-market in a highly competitive and time-critical industry.
From a compliance perspective BSI can help you make sure your products comply with the Personal Protective
Equipment Regulation which is a legal requirement if you are looking to place your products on the market within theEuropean Union.
And as a Royal Charter company with a history and heritage of impartial and independent product testing andcertification we are committed to continual improvement and we work with the highest level of integrity. Our history,
heritage, expertise and experience are what make BSI unique.

Product Testing•

An ideal solution for the earlystages of product development•

Consists of a Core test against
top global IoT threats••

We can then test to a wide range
of international, national andindustry standards and provide
an independent test report foryour market needs
We can also work with you
to create new technicalspecifications that can be used
to test your products•

Feedback on the security ofproduct design can be provided
early in the process•

Designed to help accelerate andde-risk time-to-market in a highly
competitive and time-criticalindustryVerification•

For independent verification ofcompliance, to help with market
access, we can test your productas required, review all yourtechnical information and issue
a BSI Verification Certificate•

Helps verify your compliancewith good practice IoT security
design guidelines and hardware
security standards•

Designed to help you
demonstrate that your products
are secure as appropriate for
their intended use

BSI Kitemark™ certification•

The ultimate mark of quality,
safety and trust which has been
in existence for over 115 years•

The BSI Kitemark for PPE provesa product has been tested forfunctionality, interoperability
and security. It also requires a
Kitemark annual assessment
which includes annual producttesting and a review of yourquality management system•

Robust and internationallyrecognized, Kitemark can help
enhance a manufacturer’s
reputation and boost customer
confidence

Benefits
Differentiate yourproducts and gain
competitive advantage

Reduce risk
and show due
diligence

Improvecustomersatisfaction*Please note, connected PPE must still meet regulatory requirements to be placed on the market such as CE marking for European market access.

Why BSI?
BSI works as a trusted, independent convenor of communities to shape, share, embed and support innovationin IoT and the safe and reliable use of ‘smart’ applications, data and devices. Through our community of IoTexperts and organizations BSI is at the forefront of shaping new opportunities and creating industry-led bestpractice in IoT. That’s why we’re best placed to help you embed trust and confidence in your products.
Working with over 84,000 clients across 193 countries, BSI is a truly international business with skills andexperience across a number of sectors including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food, and healthcare. Through its
expertise in Standards Development and Knowledge Solutions, Assurance and Professional Services, BSI improves businessperformance to help clients grow sustainably, manage risk and ultimately be more resilient.

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Our products and services
Knowledge

Assurance

Compliance

The core of our business centres on
the knowledge that we create andimpart to our clients.
In the standards arena we continue
to build our reputation as an expertbody, bringing together experts fromindustry to shape standards at local,regional and international levels.
In fact, BSI originally created eightof the world’s top 10 management
system standards.

Independent assessment of theconformity of a process or productto a particular standard ensures that
our clients perform to a high levelof excellence. We train our clientsin world-class implementation andauditing techniques to ensure theymaximize the benefits of standards.

To experience real, long-term benefits,
our clients need to ensure ongoingcompliance to a regulation, market
need or standard so that it becomesan embedded habit. We provide a
range of services and differentiatedmanagement tools which help
facilitate this process.

Find out more
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