NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code
924,107 staffed beds occupy all U.S. hospitals, with around 50,000 being found in intensive care. Whether at capacity or have some space for admission, for […]
ANSI Z87.1 Eye and Face Protection Devices Standard
According to the CDC, approximately 2,000 eye injuries occur every day at work in the United States. Proper face and eye protection reduce workplace injuries […]
Decontamination Shower Requirements in ANSI/ISEA 113
Decontamination showers act as a quick and effective method for first responders and others needing to rid victims exposed to harmful fluids or corrosive materials […]
Supporting Vulnerable Persons in an Emergency, ISO 22395
In the event of an emergency, anyone can feel some level of apprehension. However, during any unique crisis, certain people are at risk. According to […]
NSF/ANSI 2-2019: Food Handling Equipment
An American National Standard, NSF/ANSI 2-2019: Food Equipment, covers food protection and sanitation requirements for a variety of food handling and processing equipment. A chef […]
Ladder Safety Tips: Articulated Ladders
Ladders are designed to get a worker up to the work area or a homeowner to his or her project safely. However, regardless of the […]
Calibration Alternatives During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be making it difficult to get your test equipment calibrations done on schedule. However, calibration alternatives may be […]
Standard for Medical Face Masks, ASTM F2100-19
Some 16 million people work in the healthcare sector, doing the work that keeps the rest of us alive. Personal protective equipment (PPE), such as […]
ANSI/ASSP A10.46-2020: Construction Hearing Loss Prevention
Transmitting sounds through our internal hammer, anvil, and stirrup—paired with a variety of auditory structures—is one of the five main ways in which we sense […]
Calibration, Verification, and Validation
Many laboratories have misinterpreted the term “verification” to avoid performing a calibration on a device used to support testing. The terms “calibration,” “verification,” and “validation” […]