ANSI/ASSP Z117.1-2022: Entering Confined Spaces
About 12.5% of all people have claustrophobia, and this fear of tight spaces can be triggered in a variety of environments. In industry, it’s more…
ANSI/ASHRAE 103-2022: AFUE Testing of Residential Furnaces & Boilers
Most homes in the United States are heated with either furnaces, systems that heat air and distribute it throughout the house, or boilers, appliances with…
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…
NFPA 85-2019: Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code
The United States Department of Labor lists many accidents involving employees near or in contact with a boiler. In 2017, two employees were killed while…