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Lab specialist opening vat in hazmat suit to fix nonconformity through corrective action and preventative action.

Corrective Action vs. Preventive Action

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022Erin Stepka

When implementing a management system, there can be some confusion in terminology. Two terms that are often misunderstood are corrective action and preventive action. At […]

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What Makes a Good Lead Assessor?

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022Melanie Ross, Technical Products Developer

Conformity assessments are performed by trained and competent assessors. The assessment team is led by the lead assessor. Lead assessors must have the necessary knowledge […]

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The Reality and Potential of Certifications

March 28, 2022April 1, 2022Janet Forte

A new series of reports co-published by Workcred, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce, and the George Washington Institute of Public Policy serves as a resource […]

Businessman doing ISO/IEC 17024 personnel certification examination/assessment with virtual reality (VR) headset.

Virtual Reality Assessment for Personnel Certification Bodies under ISO/IEC 17024

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022Dr. Vijay Krishna, Vice President, Credentialing SBU

Virtual Reality (VR) has been applied to different types of training in many industries, from product design to operating equipment and facilities. While the use […]

Sheets of glass tested to ANSI Z97.1 to have standards safety glazing material marking,

ANSI Z97.1 & Safety Glazing Material Markings

March 16, 2022April 15, 2022Brad Kelechava

For a change, look at glass (or plastic), not through it. In small lettering, you might see some letters and numbers. Markings like “ANSI Z97.1-2015” […]

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ASTM F1148-22: Home Playground Equipment Safety Standard

March 15, 2022July 29, 2022Brad Kelechava

For practically any child, visiting a playground is a treat, but having a playground back home is a blessing. However, the luxury of home equipment […]

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NSF/ANSI Drinking Water Treatment Standards

March 14, 2022May 31, 2022Brad Kelechava

Water is, of course, the liquid molecule that we need to sustain life. Any kind of contaminant in water can be detrimental to granting this […]

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Handling Hazardous Chemicals In a Lab

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022Guest Contributor

In laboratory work, handling chemicals is a necessary component of nearly every process. Chemicals and hazardous materials are utilized in laboratory research and testing within […]

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What’s Next for the ANAB Training Institute?

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022Natalia Larrimer, Senior Manager, Training Business

Although COVID may not be done with us, indications that we are done with COVID are prevalent. Even countries with the longest lasting restrictions have […]

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) destroying PCB in the dark in need of ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 electronic protection.

ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021: Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts

March 9, 2022July 29, 2022Brad Kelechava

There’s electricity within you. The human body, at rest, contains around 100 volts. Our bodies are not alone in generating a charge. In manufacturing and […]

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