ASME HST-3-2022: Performance Standard for Lever Hoists
Lever hoists are designed so that an operator can exert a force, via a lever pull, to lift or pull a rated load and apply […]
Safety
ANSI Z136.1-2022: Safe Use of Lasers
Lasers might be seemingly straight out of science fiction, but laser technology is abundant in industries throughout the world. Several standards minimize hazards to those […]
ANSI B11.25-2022: Safety Requirements For Large Machines
Approximately 75% of struck-by fatalities involve heavy equipment such as trucks or cranes. Safety standards must take into account the numerous ways to implement administrative […]
ASTM E84-23: Surface Burning Of Building Materials
Fire fighting was a sport at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Teams of professional and volunteer firefighters competed, and they were required to […]
Help Prevent Accidents by Supporting National Ladder Safety Month in 2023
In 2023, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) is excited to celebrate the seventh anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month. Observed annually in March and spearheaded […]
ISO 6469-3:2021—Safety for Electric Road Vehicles
The concept of electric cars is not recent. In 1884, English inventor Thomas Parker built the first electric car for mass production. The electrical vehicle […]
Changes Made In ANSI/AAMI PB70:2022
Healthcare personnel can be exposed to biological fluids capable of transmitting disease. Microorganisms cause those diseases, which can pose potent risks to life and health […]
ISO 4210-2:2023 – City, Trekking, Mountain & Racing Bicycles
In 1896, both road and track cycling became an Olympic sport, and after a century, mountain biking, a cross-country race over rough terrain, made its […]
What is High Noise in the Workplace and Why is it a Hazard?
Excessive noise at work can be a real issue for many. Airports, factories, construction sites, and nurseries are just a few common examples of work […]
ASME B40.100-2022: Pressure Gauges And Gauge Attachments
Since the 1800s, pressure gauges have been reliable, accurate, and overall crucial components of most processing systems because they are easy to read to help prevent […]