ANSI Z8.1-2016: Commercial Laundry Equipment & Operations
Did you know the first washing machine appeared in the 1760s? It was reportedly a simple box people filled with clothes, and it involved pouring…
ANSI B165.1-2019: Power-Driven Brushing Tools
Often used in industrial and commercial operations, power brushes are wheel-shaped brushing tools. They have custom-fit filaments or bristles that reduce defects caused by material…
ANSI/ASSP Z244.1-2024: Control of Hazardous Energy: Lockout, Tagout
Hazardous energy, whether deriving from electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or thermal sources in machinery and equipment, is the basis of a longstanding issue in…
AWS D16.1M/D16.a:2018— Robotic Arc Welding Safety
Robotic arc welding is a type of automated robotic welding technique that uses an electric arc to melt and join metals together. Welding robots are typically…
Handbook on Safety Code for Elevators – ASME A17.1 HB-2022
A handbook on the elevator code, ASME A17.1/CSA B44 HB-2022, offers helpful commentary on the widely used standard code. ASME A17.1-2022 Safety Code for Elevators…
ASME B20.1-2024: Safety Standard For Conveyors And Related Equipment
Safety considerations for conveyor design are detailed in ASME B20.1-2024: Safety Standard For Conveyors And Related Equipment. Why Do We Need Conveyors? Considering our upright…
Minimizing Workplace Injuries: The Ergonomic Edge in Conveyor Design
Workplace injuries are a significant concern for businesses across industries, particularly in environments where repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, or awkward postures are routine. Among these…
ANSI B11.26-2024: Machines – Functional Safety
Controlling machines is essential because it allows for accurate and efficient operation, maximizing productivity and reducing waste of materials. Ultimate machine control leads to improved…
ASME A17.4-2015: Emergency Personnel Guide for Elevators
According to data from the National Elevator Industry, people in the United States ride elevators approximately 20.6 billion times per year, with the average elevator…