ISO 1043-1:2011— Abbreviated Terms for Plastics
As early as the 1600’s, plastic was used as a term to relate to something that could be easily molded or shaped. It is derived […]
IEC 60335-2-75 Ed. 3.0: Vending Machines And Dispensers
In 215 BC, the Greek mathematician and engineer Hero of Alexandria invented the first vending machine. The device accepted coins that would fall on an […]
ASTM F1749-15(2020): Fitness Equipment And Signage
Although exercise equipment was invented to provide a safe alternative to free weights, it is arguably inherently dangerous since it can put an individual’s body […]
ANSI Z535.6-2011 (R2017): Product Safety Information
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) protects the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products like coffee […]
ANSI/ANS-10.7-2013 (R2023): Nuclear Industry Software
Nuclear energy provides about 10% of the world’s electricity from about 440 power reactors and is the world’s second largest source of low-carbon power. It is necessary that […]
Complaint Management
Every organization has received complaints in some form or fashion and will receive complaints in the future. Even organizations with internal customers field complaints about […]
The 2023 Edition of ISO/IEC 17043: Main Changes and Expectations
The 2023 edition of ISO/IEC 17043, Conformity Assessment – General Requirements For The Competence Of Proficiency Testing Providers, was published on May 8, 2023. The […]
Key Factors to Consider When Developing Microcredentials
Microcredentials are used by higher education institutions for multiple purposes that include adding knowledge, skills, or competencies that complement a major, to providing a pathway […]
ISO 8432:1987— Liquid Chromatography For Essential Oils
Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that retain the natural smell and flavor of their source. Since most of their components are volatile (i.e., a […]
ANSI/ASSP A10.32-2023: Construction Fall Protection Systems
Falls are the leading cause of death among construction workers. Each year, roughly 300–400 construction workers fall to their deaths, most often while working at […]