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Aerospace and Aviation | ANSI

Space Telerobotics: The Convergence of Ergonomics, Robotics, and Space Exploration

ByBrad Kelechava March 22, 2017May 29, 2025

Thomas B. Sheridan, a pioneer of robotics and remote control technology, defined a robot as “a machine that senses and acts upon its environment autonomously,…

A bowl of cocoa powder next to pieces of chocolate and cocoa beans
ANSI | History

The Growing Demand of Chocolate

ByBrad Kelechava March 21, 2017May 29, 2025

The consumption of chocolate is far from an emerging trend. In fact, the cultivation of cocoa beans dates back to the Mayans, when the inhabitants…

Human Factors Engineering Issues in Space Exploration
Aerospace and Aviation | ANSI

Human Factors Engineering Issues in Space Exploration

ByBrad Kelechava March 17, 2017May 29, 2025

Ergonomics is the scientific study of human efficiency in a work environment. This discipline strives to optimize performance and maximize worker well-being. Human factors engineering…

Sustainable wind farm turbines above green plains
ANSI | Environmental Management | Wind Power

Correcting for Wind Shear in Wind Turbine Performance

ByBrad Kelechava March 16, 2017May 29, 2025

As we have discussed in the past, a wind turbine’s output is dependent on its height, since taller turbines are exposed to greater wind speeds….

Man holding laptop and looking into ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 32.1 vending machine
ANSI | Food Safety

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 32.1-2017 – Testing Refrigerated Vending Machines for Sealed Beverages

ByBrad Kelechava March 15, 2017May 28, 2025

There are close to 7 million vending machines active in the United States, accumulating tens of millions of dollars for the industry, with cold drinks…

A professional firefighter staring into the face of a conflagration to meet the qualifications of NFPA 1001.
ANSI | Fire Safety

Firefighter Professional Qualifications in the NFPA 1000 Series

ByBrad Kelechava March 9, 2017May 28, 2025

Preventing accidental fires and extinguishing existing flames is an absolute necessity, since fire protection can, as reflected in the mission statement of the National Fire…

Step Up to Ladder Safety
ANSI | Ladder Safety | National Ladder Safety Month

Step Up to Ladder Safety

ByAmerican Ladder Institute March 8, 2017May 28, 2025

Experts offer advice on preventing on-the-job injuries Every year, more than 300 people die in ladder-related accidents. Thousands more suffer disabling injuries. To help combat…

A wet surface sign put in a hotel lobby to follow ANSI ASSE A1264.1
ANSI | Fall Protection

ANSI/ASSE A1264 Addresses Safety for Workplace Surfaces

ByBrad Kelechava March 7, 2017May 28, 2025

As we have previously discussed, falls can be tragic, as they account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths in industry and cause other secondary…

A kitchen fire burns bright without NFPA 96 and proper ventilation.
ANSI | Fire Safety | Food Equipment

Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations

ByBrad Kelechava March 6, 2017May 28, 2025

Restaurants and other commercial cooking facilities are widespread, and, while their services are highly beneficial to their patrons, they do expose individuals and property to…

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