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…
How Regular Maintenance Can Prevent Breakdowns and Minimize Downtime
Investing in the critical machinery that puts operation technologically ahead of the curve is a crucial step in a competitive marketplace. But it’s only a…
ANSI Z136.3-2024: Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care
Blasting a laser into your flesh or skin generally isn’t the brightest idea. Nonetheless, in health care facilities, lasers, of varying types and wavelengths (measured…
ANSI/OPEI 5395-1-2024: Combustion-Engine-Powered Lawnmowers
More than 250 million highway transportation vehicles in the United States rely on internal combustion engines. Besides vehicles, lawnmowers often rely on combustion engines. Each…
ASME A17.2-2023: Guide for Inspection of Elevators
You could take the stairs for some exercise, but it’s hard to beat the convenience of a well-placed elevator (lift). While there are around 900,000…
ASME A17.3-2023: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
ASME A17.3-2023: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators is the latest edition of the existing elevators code. Safety of Existing Elevators Fear is a…
ANSI/ISO 12100:2012—Machine Safety Risk Assessments
To ensure the safety of work crews and the machinery they operate, systematically collecting information on necessary improvements is imperative, especially when complex industrial machinery…
IEC 62061 Ed. 2.0 b:2021—Safety Of Machinery
The automated control system is now considered a vital part of the infrastructure that helps ensure the smooth running of plants, pumping stations, utilities, and…