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…
What Are CMVs of IEC Standard Documents?
In response to market demand, the International Electronic Commission (IEC) launched new editions of its most popular standards with comments from IEC technical experts. These…
IWA 30: Competence of Standards Professionals
The integrity and excellence of standards development lies in the competence and expertise of the individuals engaged in the process. As such, IWA 30-1:2019—Competence Of…
ANSI Webstore: Making an Account and Downloading Standards
Here’s what you need to know about 1) making an account on the ANSI Webstore and then 2) purchasing and downloading standards from the Webstore….
A Standards Fable
Once upon a time . . . a Standard was written. The Standard was an attempt to solve a problem that troubled a lot of…
Understanding Certifications
Help in navigating the complex and little understood “wild west” of certifications Enormous economic shifts predating and accelerated by the current worldwide pandemic caused by…
Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs and Workforce Development
The U.S. Department of Labor’s newly launched Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP) is designed to help people get back to work. And the timing of…
Symbols – Recognize the Meaning?
The language of symbols present in daily life, so omnipresent, we hardly consider them… until. Until you don’t get the message. Put your sweater in…
Withdrawn ASTM International Standards
Technology treks forward on a perennial path of progression, simplifying labor and fostering growth. The continuous technological improvements felt in any industry must be reflected…