Standards You Rely on Every Day (Without Knowing It)
Have you ever wondered why every lightbulb fits in the same socket, why safety signs look the same everywhere, or how elevators always seem to…
Who Develops Standards If It Is Not ANSI?
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) does not develop standards that have ANSI in the title. These standards, designated American National Standards (ANSs), range from…
Why Improving Process Efficiency Is Critical to Modern Standards Development
In an era where technology cycles spin faster than regulatory gears can catch up, improving process efficiency has become non-negotiable in the standards development world….
The First Ingredient in Successful Conformity Assessment
What are the required elements, or the ingredients, of “successful” conformity assessment? In this three-part blog series, ANAB explores the three-ingredient recipe needed for successful…
The Upcoming ANSI/ASSP Z490.2 Standard on Online EHS Training
As you may have read in another post, the ANSI/ASSP Z490.1-Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training provides a well-structured process for…