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…
ANS/ASME RA-S-1.1-2022: Probabilistic Risk Assessment
Probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) originated in the aerospace industry during and before the Apollo space program: the U.S. space project of the 1960s and 70s…
ISO 7304-1:2016—Durum Wheat Semolina and Alimentary Pasta
There are approximately 350 different types of pasta. Furthermore, there are about four times that many names for pasta, since some types may have different names even in…
IWA 48: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Principles
76% of consumers would cease doing business with a company that neglects environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles; further, studies show ESG propositions can positively impact…
Is Water Vapor a Greenhouse Gas?
With much attention given to humans’ climate-warming carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, you might be surprised to learn that CO2 is not the most prevalent greenhouse gas affecting the…
How Does Accreditation Save Your Organization Money?
Accreditation (i.e., the process of evaluating an institution or program to assure it meets certain standards) goes hand in hand with lower costs. This process…
ANSI/ISEA 101-2014: Limited-Use And Disposable Coveralls
Disposable coveralls provide full-body protection against contaminants, particulates, chemicals, biological agents, hazardous materials, and various other dangerous elements. Not only do they provide superior protection,…
ISO 22329:2021—Use of Social Media In Emergencies
Having effective communication among organizations and with the public are essential aspects of emergency management. The emergence of social media provides more communication options, especially…
ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023— Water for Processing Medical Devices
Healthcare facilities decontaminate and sterilize reusable medical devices numerous times prior to use. The reprocessing of medical devices includes several processes, and water quality plays…