Corrective Action vs. Preventive Action
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 […]
What Makes a Good Lead Assessor?
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 […]
The Reality and Potential of Certifications
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 […]
Virtual Reality Assessment for Personnel Certification Bodies under ISO/IEC 17024
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 […]
ANSI Z97.1 & Safety Glazing Material Markings
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” […]
ASTM F1148-22: Home Playground Equipment Safety Standard
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 […]
NSF/ANSI Drinking Water Treatment Standards
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 […]
Handling Hazardous Chemicals In a Lab
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 […]
What’s Next for the ANAB Training Institute?
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 […]
ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021: Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts
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 […]