Difference Between Accreditation and Certification
“Accreditation” and “Certification” are oftentimes used synonymously, and while related and equally important in the conformity assessment system, the two terms mean quite different things….
Workplace First Aid Kits – ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2021 – Classes, Types, and the Standard
Employers have a responsibility to provide healthy workplaces, for both the well-being of the employees and the efficiency of the enterprises. In certain emergencies, access…
ISO 8124-1:2022 – Safety of Mechanical & Physical Properties of Toys
Overall, intrinsic toy hazards have minimized, but toy-related injuries still occur. Continuing to assure safety in toy manufacture internationally, ISO 8124-1:2022 – Safety of toys…
The First Standard
Standardization derives from the need to create a community that enhances not only the needs of an individual but all other contributing members. While standardization…
ANSI B77.1-2022: Passenger Ropeways – Aerial Tramways, Aerial Lifts, Surface Lifts, Tows and Conveyors – Safety Standard
The safety standard for ski chair lifts, as well as other aerial passenger ropeways and tows, has been revised. The current version is ANSI B77.1-2022: Passenger…
CSA B45.5-22/IAPMO Z124-2022: Plastic Plumbing Fixtures
CSA B45.5-22/IAPMO Z124-2022: Plastic plumbing fixtures has been released. This document, due to a past revision, actually conglomerates several previously distinct sets of plumbing guidelines….
Butterfly Valves and the MSS SP-67-2022 Standard
Butterfly valves are specified in MSS SP-67-2022: Butterfly Valves. This standard is devoted to the dimensions, design, testing, and marking requirements for this widely used valve…
ANSI/NEMA MG 1-2021: Motors and Generators
ANSI/NEMA MG 1-2021 deals with a piece of technology more ubiquitous than most people realize: electric motors. Electric Motors Are Everywhere The electric motor is…
ASTM D1230-22: Flammability of Consumer Fabrics Standard Test Methods
The test method detailed in ASTM D1230-22 evaluates the flammability of consumer textile fabrics. It is applicable to apparel items other than children’s sleepwear or…