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Seniors Stay Safe
By: American National Standards Institute ANSI 08/19/2008

(ANSI: New York) -- A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that falls among the elderly, long known as a common source of injury for this population, can be reduced through a program of adjusting treatment, assessing risk, and educating patients. Whether aimed at reducing the risk of falls or other dangers faced by the elderly, standards can help to protect the safety and well-being of this growing population.

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ANSI 2008 Leadership and Service Awards
By: American National Standards Institute ANSI 08/11/2008

(ANSI: New York) -- The American National Standards Institute recently announced the recipients of its 2008 Leadership and Service Awards, who have been recognized for significant contributions to national and international standardization activities, as well as an ongoing commitment to their industry, their nation, and the enhancement of the global voluntary consensus standards system. ANSI will honor these 16 recipients during an October 22 ceremony held in conjunction with the U.S. celebration of World Standards Week 2008.

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Standards Help to Ensure Quality Continuing Education Programs
By: American National Standards Institute ANSI 07/31/2008

(ANSI: New York) -- Continuing education programs are growing in popularity as employees in a variety of industries work to keep up with new technologies and business strategies. According to a report released recently by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 27 percent of the American workforce participated in a work-related continuing education course during 2004–05.

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ANSI Wants to Accredit Crane Operator Certification Programs in California
By: American National Standards Institute ANSI 07/23/2008

(ANSI: New York) -- In the state of California, crane operator certification bodies are required to be accredited by a California Division of Occupational Health and Safety (Cal/OSHA)-approved accreditation body. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Personnel Certification Accreditation Program, which has been in operation for five years, is petitioning the Cal/OSHA Standards Board to be recognized as one of these accreditation bodies.

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Do Standards Make a Difference?
By: Quality Digest 07/18/2008

(ANSI: New York) -- Two months remain for the nomination of documents that will be included in this year’s survey of Standards That Make a Difference.

First organized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 2002, the survey compiles information about standards that are “making a difference” in today’s ever-changing global marketplace.

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