Accredited Laboratories Support EPA Energy Star Program
Testing laboratories that perform energy testing of any product for an Energy Star® rating can be accredited under ANAB’s Energy Star program. Introduced in 1992, […]
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Asbestos: How to Properly Remove And Dispose During Construction
Many construction projects today involve updating existing buildings and homes, or demolition to make room for new infrastructure. Unfortunately, from the 1920s to 1980s, many […]
Home Renovation Hazards and Toxin Removal Standards
Complications can happen while renovating an older home, so it’s important to know the materials that were used in the building process. Many older homes […]
Keeping Asbestos Out of Drinking Water
Water contamination is something often associated with deadly illnesses in developing countries, but various forms of tainted water are running through rivers, settling in watersheds, […]
Measuring Noise Reduction in Hearing Protective Devices: Labeling Requirements and Guidelines
In the United States, you may come across hearing protection devices, such as earplugs, that are labeled as being compliant with ANSI S3.19-1974. Minimal background […]
Guide for Addressing Environmental Issues in Product Standards (ISO GUIDE 64:2008)
Natural climatic shift has driven the Earth through many geological epochs. It has often been accepted that we are in the Holocene (meaning “entirely recent”), […]
Radon Consideration in Home Design
Homeowners and real-estate buyers are more concerned today with the amount of radon in buildings than they have ever been before. This fear is derived […]
Water Quality in Public Pools and Spas
July often proves to be an incredibly hot month. One of the best ways to combat the discomfort that comes from the heat is by […]
OPEI Launches “Look Before You Pump” Campaign
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute has launched the “Look Before You Pump” campaign to educate consumers about the variety of fuels available at the pump, […]