WORLD METROLOGY DAY
ON Sunday, May 20, 2012 Guyana joined with the rest of the world to celebrate World Metrology Day 2012 under the theme “Metrology for Safety”
Metrology, which is the science of measurement, is utilised in almost all aspects of our daily lives and is very important to trade and development globally. Measurement provides the basis for industrial development and is of utmost importance to manufacturing, product testing, and food processing; fair trade and consumer protection in the domestic and international arenas; consumer confidence; health and safety; environmental monitoring; adoption of new technology and scientific advancements. It also provides the framework in which manufacturers can demonstrate compliance with specifications within an internationally harmonised system.
The following message was published by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), in keeping with this year’s theme.

“This year, the chosen theme is Metrology for Safety, reflecting the importance of correct measurements to ensure our safety, whether at work or in our leisure activities. Just like “metrology”, the term “safety” covers a very wide area of topics, but many people are unaware of the vital role the worldwide metrology community plays.

Our safety is crucially dependent on good metrology; for example, helping ensure the reliability of the planes we fly in, the impact resistance of the cars we drive, or the correct values of the radiation dose used in therapy we might one day need.

National and regional metrological regulations, based on internationally agreed technical requirements, help avoid or eliminate technical barriers to trade, ensure fair trade practice, care for the environment, maintain a satisfactory healthcare system, and last, but not least, ensure our safety – a concern for all of us. Some examples where OIML International Recommendations are adopted as a basis of national legislation are tire pressure gauges, speedometers, radar equipment for the measurement of the speed of vehicles, evidential breath analyzers and automatic instruments for weighing road vehicles.

Our safety depends on the metrology community doing its job, and doing it well. Indeed, accurate, reliable and internationally accepted measurements are essential in the modern world, as we deal with today’s grand challenges. So join us in celebrating World Metrology Day, and recognize the contribution of the inter-governmental and national organisations that work throughout the year on behalf of all the players involved in metrology for safety.”

Through its Verification (Stamping) and Calibration services, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) would continue to work towards ensuring that accurate and reliable Metrology (Weights and Measures) devices are used in the various sectors and industries throughout Guyana. Hence, consumers would be protected and there would be equity in trade.
For further information please contact the GNBS on Tel: 219-0062, 219-0065, 219-0066, 219-0069