Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations
There are several major differences that exist between the workplace of today and that of the past. A significant contrast between these two environments is […]
Occupational Health and Safety
ANSI/ASSE A10.8-2011: Scaffolding Safety Requirements
***Update: This standard has been revised. ANSI/ASSP A10.8-2019: Scaffolding Safety Requirements is available on the ANSI Webstore. Cities are constantly-changing entities, replacing people, buildings, and […]
Awareness and Prevention of Trips, Slips and Falls
Slips, trips and falls are among the most common workplace injuries according to the US department of Labor. A PowerPoint presentation Slips, Trips and Falls Identification […]
Accessibility Guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessiblility guidelines on the ANSI webstore cover ergonomics in office equipment for the elderly and disabled; for vehicles and information technology. Accessible building standards and standards for […]
ISO 45001 First Draft Standard released!
***Update: ISO 45001:2018 has been published. You can get it here: ISO/FDIS 45001:2018, or read more about it here: ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management […]
Fall Protection Standards Don’t Cover Falling In Love
Have you watched this lovely Disney animated short about finding love while waiting for a train? Yes, love and even a chance meeting on a […]
UK Accident Report Recommends New Guidance and Revision of the Guide to Good Practice on Port Marine Operations
An interesting accident report concerning a cargo of maize fumigated with aluminum phosphide outlines the causes and circumstances of accidental phosphine exposure. This report describes an investigation […]
OSHA Makes Noise Safety a 2012 Priority
Did you read the article in OH&S Magazine, Hearing Conservation in 2012: Focus on NRR Noise Reduction Rating— ansidotorg (@ansidotorg) March 28, 2012 Teresa Y. […]
Ophthalmic Standards
Ophthalmic standards are numerous, reflecting the range and complexity of ophthalmic procedures, instruments, implants, and devices. Given the delicateness intrinsic to working with something as […]
ANSI/ASSE Z117.1 (Confined Spaces)
The aim of the revised ANSI Z117 standard , Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces, is to provide for the minimum performance requirements necessary in developing […]