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NEW ISO 45001 replacing OHSAS 18001 Standard

R2 certified companies that are certified to OHSAS 18001 to meet Provision 1 requirements should be aware that it is being replaced by a new standard -- ISO 45001.  Companies currently certified to

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Managing “Beyond Economic Repair” (BER) Equipment

There is a common acronym used in the repair and reuse of electronics – “BER.”  It stands for “Beyond Economic Repair.”  This means that the cost to test, repair, or otherwise refurbish the unit is

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SERI’S STRATEGIC PLAN

SERI’s board of directors and staff worked diligently over the course of 2017 to develop SERI’s “2018 Strategic Plan”.  It is a five-year plan that stresses three key themes: (1) maximizing conform

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Aug 31st, 2017

“Good Screen” vs. Tested & Working LCDs: Understanding the difference

An LCD with a “good screen” is not the same as an LCD that has been tested and is working in accordance with R2.  Buyers of LCD monitor screens may be satisfied with a simple flashlight test to reveal whether the screen has cracks or is a “good screen.”  A flashlight test, however, does not meet the R2 requirement of Provision 6.c.2 for R2/Ready for Resale equipment because it does not confirm that a monitor’s key functions are working. 

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    • Legal Disclaimer
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  • R2 StandardSubpages

    The R2 Standard is the leading certification for electronics repair and reuse. As the housing body for R2, SERI maintains the R2 Standard, related documentation, guidance, and facilitates its ongoing development.

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    • Standards Development
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    SERI offers a variety of educational and training opportunities for recyclers, as well as opportunities for auditors and consultants. These trainings focus on implementing the R2 Standard, realizing a return on the investment in certification, discussing relevant issues or challenges related to recycling practices, and other topics.

    • Auditor Training
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