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Presidential Approval Shelters Standards-Developing Organizations
Thu, 07/08/2004 - 22:00
President George W. Bush recently signed into law the Standards Developing Organizations Advancement Act of 2004 (H.R. 1086), providing new shelter for standards developers from treble damage liability in current antitrust laws. The… New Standard for IT Service Management Launched
Tue, 02/07/2006 - 22:00
The IT service-management profession has taken the leap into the world of standardization. ISO/IEC 20000:2005, Information technology service management, aligns and replaces BS 15000, the British standard that has applied to the IT profession… NIST Seeks Public Comment on a Digital Signature Standard
Tue, 04/11/2006 - 22:00
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is soliciting public comment on proposed changes to a standard to protect and verify the integrity of electronic data. “Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 186-3-Digital… ANSI President to Retire at Year’s End
Tue, 03/08/2005 - 22:00
Mark W. Hurwitz, president and chief executive officer of the American National Standards Institute, will retire from the organization at the end of the year. Hurwitz, 64, was appointed to the post in 1999. He cited his desire to spend more time… New Standard for Construction Safety
Tue, 10/10/2006 - 22:00
The American Society of Safety Engineers recently announced the release of a revised standard for construction safety. A10.44-2006, “control of energy sources (lockout/tagout) for construction and demolition operations,” recognizes the need… TÜV America Expands Canadian Safety Services
Tue, 07/12/2005 - 22:00
The Standards Council of Canada recently approved an extension to the scope of TÜV America Inc.’s accreditation to include testing services for the safety of machinery. TÜV America’s scope is now among the most comprehensive, enabling the company to… API Unveils Redesigned XD Laser and All-New Wireless SwivelCheckFor enhanced precision and efficiency
Mon, 06/24/2024 - 14:55
(API: Rockville, MD) – Automated Precision Inc. (API), a global leader in advanced metrology solutions, is proud to announce the release of its redesigned XD Laser and the all-new wireless SwivelCheck. These innovations mark a significant leap… Z10 OHS Integration Standard Approved by ANSI
Tue, 09/13/2005 - 22:00
The American National Standards Institute recently granted final approval to a new standard, ANSI/AIHA Standard Z10.The new standard allows organizations to integrate occupational health and safety (OHS) management into their overall business… Canada Developing a Standard for Emergency Responder Equipment
Tue, 05/08/2007 - 22:00
(Canadian Standards Association: Ottawa, Canada) -- The Canadian Standards Association, in cooperation with the Canadian General Standards Board and other stakeholders, announced recently their intent to develop a national standard for… ISO Publishes Standard for the Assessment of Financial Planners
Tue, 02/07/2006 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization has published a standard that will help people assess the ethics and competence of financial planners. ISO 22222:2005, Personal financial planning is aimed at increasing client confidence…