Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Ventilation Systems, ANSI/ASSP Z9.14-2020
Analyzed and studied in laboratories each day, biological agents and toxins can be invisible, malicious storms, and much like how the presence of these pathogens […]
ISO/IEC 17020 Accreditation Can Help Prevent Accidents
Accreditation can facilitate global trade. It also can enhance quality and safety. And a recent news story illustrates how ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation can help prevent […]
Disinfection of Water Storage Facilities with AWWA C652-2019
AWWA C652-2019, or ANSI/AWWA C652, describes methods of disinfecting water storage facilities and tanks. Every person needs readily available potable water, and, as population increases, […]
The Expansion of Wind Power in The United States
With the twist of two or three blades around a rotor fueled by movement in the air resulting from variations in atmospheric heat—we call this […]
Standards Supporting Wind Power Industry Growth
Harnessing the natural power of air in motion, wind turbines generate electricity. In all, U.S. wind turbines operated at a cumulative capacity of 105,853 MW […]
Portland Cement-Based Plaster and Stucco Specifications
Today, stucco is valued for masonry, as the plaster allows for complex aesthetic details in buildings and structures. A contemporary marvel, stucco actually dates back […]
ASTM E18-20: Rockwell Hardness Standard Test Methods
Hardness often is attached to a multitude of definitions, including resistance to local penetration, scratching, and abrasion, yet it is not quite a fundamental property […]
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020: Current Standard for Safety Glasses
The most recent edition of the American National Standard used for safety glasses, safety goggles, side shields, and other eye and face protection devices is […]
NSF/ANSI 50-2019: Equipment and Chemicals for Swimming Pools
NSF/ANSI/CAN 50-2019, both an American National Standard and a National Standard of Canada, specifies information for not only swimming pools but also spas, hot tubs, […]
ISO 12944 – Corrosion Protection of Steel By Protective Paint
A plentiful resource in industry because of its reliable support and stainless properties, steel is one of the most commonly used metals on the planet. […]