ANSI/ASC X9 – Financial Services Industry Standards in a Fast Changing World
The rate of technological change is accelerating. Driverless cars…flying cars, and developments in computing that have put a computing device in the hands of over […]
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Vertical and Horizontal Standards – What?!
Standards terminology tells us that standards can be characterized as either horizontal standards (sometimes called general or basic standards) or vertical standards (sometimes called application […]
Standards and Safety: Better Together
Every day, workers walk onto construction sites with one goal in mind – get the job done safely. They take great pride in the role […]
Could Driverless Cars Harm People That Human Drivers Would Not?
As artificial intelligence insinuates itself into more areas of human life, and as our lives are increasingly colonized by machines guided by AI, consumers and […]
Ethically Driven Design – A Holistic Approach to Technology Development in the Algorithmic Age
Autonomous vehicles represent the first large-scale social manifestation of Artificial Intelligence for the general public. While media may focus on Terminator scenarios that are steeped […]
Workers Comp State Laws and Job Safety Standards
When it comes to insurance, the devil is always in the details. And that’s especially true with Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Workers’ Comp (as it’s commonly […]
The Importance of Safety Ladders in Industrial Warehouses
We often don’t think about the ladder being a key tool in different work environments. However, in an industrial warehouse, ladders are essential in helping […]
Stay Green with Commercial Mats: How to Earn LEED Credits
If you have never heard of LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) credits, you should take note, as having these types of accolades could distinguish your […]
Geneva Convenes: COPOLCO Highlights Standards in the Service Economy
In June 2016, two representatives of ANSI’s Consumer Interest Forum (CIF) attended the annual meeting of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Consumer […]
Walkway Safety in the Commercial Mat Industry
As a business owner who invites customers into their place of business, you have a duty to assure that you maintain the safest environment possible, […]