ASTM E18-20: Rockwell Hardness Standard Test Methods
Hardness often is attached to a multitude of definitions, including resistance to local penetration, scratching, and abrasion, yet it is not quite a fundamental property […]
AuthorBrad Kelechava
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020: Current Standard for Safety Glasses
The most recent edition of the American National Standard used for safety glasses, safety goggles, side shields, and other eye and face protection devices is […]
NSF/ANSI 50-2019: Equipment and Chemicals for Swimming Pools
NSF/ANSI/CAN 50-2019, both an American National Standard and a National Standard of Canada, specifies information for not only swimming pools but also spas, hot tubs, […]
ISO 12944 – Corrosion Protection of Steel By Protective Paint
A plentiful resource in industry because of its reliable support and stainless properties, steel is one of the most commonly used metals on the planet. […]
NSF/ANSI 49-2019: Biosafety Cabinets Design and Performance
Biosafety Cabinetry and NSF/ANSI 49 Biosafety cabinets (BSCs) come in three classes. The higher the class, the greater the protection afforded to personnel, products, and […]
Class II Biosafety Cabinets, as Specified in NSF/ANSI 49-2019
Biosafety cabinetry protects personnel, products, and the surrounding environment from hazards that arise when working with pathogenic agents. The degree of protection provided, however, is […]
ANSI/AAMI ST79: Guide to Steam Sterilization
A consolidation of several previous standards, ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017 offers a Comprehensive Guide To Steam Sterilization And Sterility Assurance In Health Care Facilities. How Steam Sterilization […]
ANSI/AAMI PB70 – Protective Apparel Liquid Barrier Requirements in Health Care
Patient care is a hands-on process, but this contact places unique stresses on healthcare professionals. Infection control practices, such as protective apparel, help protect patients […]
ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170-2017: Ventilation of Health Care Facilities
With sanitary conditions, hordes of medical devices and equipment, and the attention of professionals, health care facilities—including hospitals, nursing facilities, and outpatient facilities—make up a […]
ISO 10993 Biocompatibility and Risk Management
Burgeoning alongside advancements in the medical industry itself, innovations in medical devices have blossomed over the past few centuries. Even before a rolled up notebook […]