Erin Stepka, Author at the ANSI Blog

Lab technicians working on statements of conformity to prepare for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

Statements of Conformance

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022Erin Stepka

Conformity assessments create producer and consumer confidence in the marketplace, as products under statements of conformance meet certain design and safety requirements from specific standards. […]

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Standalone Sampling Organizations

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022Erin Stepka

Sampling is an integral part of our daily lives. The water we drink, the food we consume, and the products we buy are monitored through […]

Reflection of a safe walking surface following ASTM F1637-21.

ASTM F1637-21: Standard Practice For Safe Walking Surfaces

May 12, 2021June 1, 2021Erin Stepka

Trips and falls can happen anywhere. In 2019, there were 244,000 workplace injuries from falls, slips, and trips, according to the National Safety Council. Uneven […]

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Batteries and Sustainability

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020Erin Stepka

Just in the United States alone, the average person throws out about 8 batteries per year. While this might not seem like a lot, multiply […]

Two construction guys walking on boardwalk from behind and donning ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 high visibility apparel.

ANSI/ISEA 107-2020: High-Visibility Safety Apparel

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020Erin Stepka

In the United States, nearly every 1 in 5 construction workplace fatalities is from a struck-by injury. A struck-by injury occurs when a worker is […]

Reticulated python representing the programming language specified in standards and useful for any profession.

Why Keep Python in Your Back Pocket

October 28, 2020October 7, 2021Erin Stepka

Python, surprisingly not named after the snake, has increased in popularity since its creation in 1991. Many consider Python the number one computer programming language […]

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ISO 10018:2020: Guidance for People Engagement

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020Erin Stepka

Quality is something everyone strives for in all aspects of their lives. Whether you are making a purchasing decision or finding a new job, having […]

Red thunderstorm crashing in the clouds to represent overvoltages from not rating to ANSI C84.1-2020.

ANSI C84.1-2020: Electric Power Systems Voltage Ratings (60 Hz)

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020Erin Stepka

It’s not too difficult to find out what voltage ratings our equipment or systems need. However, it is important to consider, as overvoltages or voltage […]

A boiler that follows the NFPA 85-2019 Combustion Systems Hazards Code

NFPA 85-2019: Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code

April 8, 2019May 29, 2020Erin Stepka

The United States Department of Labor lists many accidents involving employees near or in contact with a boiler. In 2017, two employees were killed while […]

Corner of a steel bridge under blue sky tested to ASTM A370-21.

ASTM A370-21: Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

April 4, 2019January 10, 2022Erin Stepka

ASTM A370-21 is used to test and determine specific mechanical properties of steel, stainless steel, and related alloy products. It is important that these types […]