Workplace Lighting in Commercial Buildings
Lighting accounts for almost 35 percent of the electricity used in commercial buildings in the United States according to the US Department of Energy. Heat…
High Reliability Electronics Standards
High reliability electronics find application in military, space, aviation, nuclear, medical and other demanding environments. Though there are many applicable standards, these are often cited….
OSHA Makes Noise Safety a 2012 Priority
Did you read the article in OH&S Magazine, Hearing Conservation in 2012: Focus on NRR Noise Reduction Rating— ansidotorg (@ansidotorg) March 28, 2012 Teresa Y….
Piracy Online
Did you listen to the NPR audio interview about the Megaupload indictment and the attack on the Department of Justice’s website by the group Anonymous?…
Counterfeit Electronics in Pentagon Supply Chain
A recent Associated Press article describes the national security implications of counterfeit electronic components. The topic was discussed at a recent Senate Armed Services Committee…
Walking Aids and Assistive Products
In May 2011 the US Census Bureau reported there are 19.4 million people in the US that have difficulty walking or climbing stairs. Many standards help manufacturers…
ISO 50001 Energy Management
ISO 50001 provides organizations with a recognized framework for integrating energy performance into their management practices. It gives multinational organizations a single, harmonized standard for…
New Global Initiative Codifies Benchmarks for Operations of Private Military and Security Companies
ASIS International has been awarded a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop an ANSI standard that provides principles and requirements for a…
ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility
ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility is now available online. Most standards come into the world after considerable debate. But ISO 26000 is so broad, and social responsibility…