ISO 2631-1:1997—Human Body Exposure to Vibration
Each day, human beings interact with some sort of machinery, making contact with vibration inevitable. Unfortunately, continuous exposure to mechanical vibration can lead to serious…
ASA/ANSI S12.61-2024: Noise Emission Values of Machinery
Due to the presence of machinery, engines, and heavy equipment, industrial environments can produce high levels of noise. The noise can be loud enough to…
ASME B18.6.3-2024: Machine, Tapping & Metallic Drive Screws
Screws are an invaluable tool used to join countless types of products, objects, and surfaces. From the micro screws in our smartphones to the large…
ANSI/ASSP Z244.1-2024: Control of Hazardous Energy: Lockout, Tagout
Hazardous energy, whether deriving from electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or thermal sources in machinery and equipment, is the basis of a longstanding issue in…
How Regular Maintenance Can Prevent Breakdowns and Minimize Downtime
Investing in the critical machinery that puts operation technologically ahead of the curve is a crucial step in a competitive marketplace. But it’s only a…
ASME A17.2-2023: Guide for Inspection of Elevators
You could take the stairs for some exercise, but it’s hard to beat the convenience of a well-placed elevator (lift). While there are around 900,000…
ANSI/ISO 12100:2012—Machine Safety Risk Assessments
To ensure the safety of work crews and the machinery they operate, systematically collecting information on necessary improvements is imperative, especially when complex industrial machinery…
The Evolution of Industry & What’s To Come For Industry 5.0
From the primitive tools of prehistory to the complex machinery of the modern age, industry has been the driving force behind economic growth, technological advancement,…
ASA/ANSI S12.3-2023: Declaration Of Product Noise Emission Values
When anyone is exposed to 8 hours of 85 dBA or higher each workday without proper protection hearing damage may occur. Repeated exposure to loud…