Changes to ASHRAE 52.2-2017
ASHRAE 52.2-2017 – Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size has been released, revising and superseding the 2012 version…
Winter Slip and Fall Prevention
In industry, slips, trips, and falls are persistent concerns; they are responsible for 15% of all accidental deaths, being second only to motor vehicles as…
Dynamic Message Signs (DMSs)
Dynamic Message Signs (DMSs), also known as variable-message signs, are traffic control devices that provide real-time traveler information. These electronic signs can be used for…
ANSI | ASTM Testing | Water
Selection of Aquifer Test Method in Determining Hydraulic Properties by Well Techniques
An aquifer test method is a controlled field experiment made to determine the approximate hydraulic properties of water-bearing materials. ASTM D4043-17 – Standard Guide for…
Ladder Up to Safety With the Facts
Did you know that two of the most common causes for ladder accidents include overreaching and missing the last rung – essentially, “trying to do…
Warpage of Ceramic Tile
Warpage and Lippage When the Specification for Ceramic Tile American National Standard was first revised in 1988, large format tiles were 8 in by 8…
Process Management Among Industries
Process management – otherwise known as business process management (BPM) – is an approach to organizational design that, at its core, requires an organization’s activities…
The Significance of Product Safety Signs and Labels in ANSI Z535
Today, there are six standards in the ANSI Z535 series, along with one supplementary document. Together, these cover the criteria for the design, evaluation, and…
ANSI/PSAI Z4.1-2016, Sanitation in Places of Employment
Places of employment are one of the foremost settings in the average individual’s life. Due to their significance, it is essential that these venues remain…