ASTM F2959-18: Standard Practice for Aerial Adventure Courses
High above the ground, up amongst the trees, avid thrill seekers go to pursue refuge in the air. It is up in the sky where […]
ISO 14067:2018 – Carbon Footprint of Products Standard Revised
Invisible threats might seem the least menacing, but their effects can be disastrous. Greenhouse gases, while rarely visible by the naked eye, are reaching atmospheric […]
New Standard for Stepstools – ANSI ASC A14.11-2018
The purpose of any ladder is double faceted. Ladders reach high places and points, but they also allow users to reach those places safely. In […]
Changes to ISO 4042:2018 – Specifications for Electroplated Coating Systems on Fasteners
A lack of permanence shouldn’t mean a lack of security. While, unlike welds, fasteners generally are not permanent, their hardware joins two or more objects […]
ANSI X9.100-140-2018: Financial Services – Image Replacement Document – IRD
On October 28, 2003, Check 21, or more formally, the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, was signed into law. This law made it […]
OSHA Top 10 Violations of 2018
It’s that time of the year again—the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has released its top 10 violations for the fiscal year 2018. These […]
ASTM D2000-18: Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications
ASTM D2000-18: Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications has been released. ASTM D2000-18 includes the properties of vulcanized rubber material (natural rubber, […]
ASME PTC 36-2018: Measurement of Industrial Noise
ASME PTC 36-2018: Measurement of Industrial Noise has been released. As it is a revision of ASME PTC 36-2004 (R2013), there are some modifications to […]
ANSI/BHMA A156.25-2018: Electrified Locking Devices
People have wanted to protect their property for as long as they knew they had property. One way this demand is met is through a […]
Crane Safety by OSHA Standards: Common Hazards and Control Measures
Wind gusts can be extremely hazardous to workers due to their unpredictable nature. When high winds occur, structures under construction are in particular danger of […]