American National Standards Institute

ANSI/A3 R15.08-2 Safety Standard for Industrial Mobile Robot Systems and Applications Now Available

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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The new standard -- accredited by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) -- can be purchased online today at AUTOMATE.ORG/buystandards or at the International Robot Safety Conference today through October 11 in Pittsburgh.

Key Points: 
  • R15.08-2, the American National Standard for Industrial Mobile Robots (IMRs) - Safety Requirements – Part 2: Requirements for IMR system(s) and IMR application(s) provides safety requirements for deploying IMR systems into an industrial environment.
  • The new standard -- accredited by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) -- can be purchased online today at AUTOMATE.ORG/buystandards or at the International Robot Safety Conference today through October 11 in Pittsburgh.
  • Until now, mobile robot system integrators had only general safety requirements for industrial machinery.
  • “With Part 2 of the R15.08 standard, system integrators now have specific requirements that will help them ensure they’re deploying the safest mobile robot systems available in their customers’ facilities.”
    At the International Robot Safety Conference today, Pratt will introduce the R15.08 family of standards for industrial mobile robot safety in a general session at 1:30 p.m.

Retool Expands Retool Workflows to Help Developers Tame Automation Sprawl

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Retool, the leading development platform for business software, today announced general availability for Retool Workflows , an automation tool that helps developers speed up critical business processes.

Key Points: 
  • Retool, the leading development platform for business software, today announced general availability for Retool Workflows , an automation tool that helps developers speed up critical business processes.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005937442/en/
    “No-and low-code automation tools often do more harm than good,” said Jamie Cuffe, Product Lead at Retool.
  • We help developers minimize development and maintenance time, so they can build more automations right from the start.
  • Retool Workflows is now generally available and includes a generous free plan to help developers start building critical automations faster.

KASK INTRODUCES NEW PRIMERO SERIES HELMETS FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN MARKETS.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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CHIUDUNO, Italy, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KASK, the premium designer and manufacturer of head protection announces the introduction of the Primero series of safety helmets for U.S. and Canadian markets.

Key Points: 
  • CHIUDUNO, Italy, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KASK, the premium designer and manufacturer of head protection announces the introduction of the Primero series of safety helmets for U.S. and Canadian markets.
  • The new Primero series is the result of 20 years of KASK helmet design and manufacturing innovations.
  • To aid in this goal, Primero series helmets are ready-made to accept a range of KASK safety accessories – including many of those that are currently used with the well-known Zenith X series helmets.
  • Primero safety helmets are available in vented and closed shell and in a variety of colors – including Hi-Viz Fluo options.

DCHFA makes second investment in September bringing senior housing to Ward 3

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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“The agency is excited to be delivering an affordable housing project in Ward 3.

Key Points: 
  • “The agency is excited to be delivering an affordable housing project in Ward 3.
  • Ward 3 is a community of opportunity with numerous transportation nodes, access to great schools, and activities.
  • The DC Department of Housing and Community Development is providing a $26.4 million loan from the Housing Production Trust Fund for this project.
  • Through its Multifamily Lending and Neighborhood Investment and Capital Markets divisions, DCHFA issues tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds to lower the developers’ costs of acquiring, constructing and rehabilitating rental housing.

Eyesafe and TÜV Rheinland Raise the Bar for Blue Light Screen Protectors

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Amidst increasing scientific and medical research on blue light exposure, Eyesafe and TÜV Rheinland are releasing updated accessory requirements, targeting the light filtered between 435-440 nanometers (nm), which poses the greatest risk to retinal health.1

Key Points: 
  • Amidst increasing scientific and medical research on blue light exposure, Eyesafe and TÜV Rheinland are releasing updated accessory requirements, targeting the light filtered between 435-440 nanometers (nm), which poses the greatest risk to retinal health.1
    ZAGG is the first company to achieve Eyesafe® Accessory Requirements 2.0 and TÜV Rheinland's xx% Blue Light Reduction certification with Glass XTR3 Screen Protection.
  • MINNEAPOLIS and SHANGHAI, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyesafe, a world leader in blue light mitigation technology, and TÜV Rheinland Group, a global leader in third-party testing and certification, today announced Eyesafe® Accessory Requirements 2.0 and TÜV Rheinland's xx% Blue Light Reduction certification.
  • TÜV Rheinland has issued a flyer outlining blue light reduction requirements on screen accessories.
  • ZAGG is the world's first brand to achieve Eyesafe Accessory Requirements 2.0 and TÜV Rheinland's xx% Blue Light Reduction certification.

SKYX Files for a Mandatory Safety Standardization with the National Electrical Code (NEC) for Its Outlet Receptacle for Ceilings in Homes and Buildings

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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SKYX's code team is led by Mark Earley, former head of the National Electrical Code (NEC), and Eric Jacobson, former President and CEO of the American Lighting Association (ALA).

Key Points: 
  • SKYX's code team is led by Mark Earley, former head of the National Electrical Code (NEC), and Eric Jacobson, former President and CEO of the American Lighting Association (ALA).
  • As part of the mandatory application, SKYX's code team has submitted significant supporting data regarding hazardous incidents that occur due to electrical wire installations.
  • After years of rigorous standardization progress, SKYX's management and code team strongly believe that it has met the necessary safety conditions and has significant hazardous data support for a compelling case for its ceiling outlet receptacle to become a mandatory safety standardization for ceilings in homes and buildings.
  • The last significant NEC mandatory standardization approval for homes and buildings was for the GFCI (GFI) electrical wall safety outlet for Bathrooms and Kitchens to reduce and prevent electrocutions.

BMH Acquires Myers Forklift, Adding Heli Forklifts to their Product Portfolio in the Midwest

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMH is proud to announce the expansion of its product portfolio, adding Heli forklifts to its sales and service options across the Midwest.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMH is proud to announce the expansion of its product portfolio, adding Heli forklifts to its sales and service options across the Midwest.
  • BMH continues to grow in the Midwest after acquiring Heli Forklifts distributor Myers Forklift.
  • Adding Heli to the BMH product portfolio is a significant benefit of the acquisition.
  • With an already expansive product portfolio, BMH can now include over 1,700 Heli models in its product offerings.

BlackBerry Launches 'Intrinsically Safe' Certified Solution for Hazardous Materials Carriers

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced that the company is launching a new series of BlackBerry Radar® devices – H2M IS – for hazardous materials carriers. The new series is backed by an 'Intrinsically Safe' certification designation, enabling BlackBerry Radar, an asset tracking solution, to target transportation and logistics companies that move hazardous materials, including fuel haulers, tank carriers, ocean shipping lines and railroads.

Key Points: 
  • LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced that the company is launching a new series of BlackBerry Radar® devices – H2M IS – for hazardous materials carriers.
  • The new series is backed by an 'Intrinsically Safe' certification designation, enabling BlackBerry Radar, an asset tracking solution, to target transportation and logistics companies that move hazardous materials, including fuel haulers, tank carriers, ocean shipping lines and railroads.
  • BlackBerry Radar is compliant with the IECEx/ATEX Zone 0/UL913 safety class, which allows safe operation in hazardous and explosive environments.
  • The new series takes that one step further, providing peace of mind to hazardous materials carriers in the oil and gas, chemicals and agricultural sectors," said Christopher Plaat, SVP and GM, BlackBerry Radar.

Healthcare Standards Institute Earns Prestigious ANAB Accreditation

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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GRAPEVINE, Texas, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Healthcare Standards Institute (HSI) is the first certification body to achieve accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for ISO Standard 22956: 2021: Healthcare Organization Management – requirements for patient-centered staffing , earning the prestigious designation as an ANAB Accredited Process Certification Body.

Key Points: 
  • GRAPEVINE, Texas, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Healthcare Standards Institute (HSI) is the first certification body to achieve accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for ISO Standard 22956: 2021: Healthcare Organization Management – requirements for patient-centered staffing , earning the prestigious designation as an ANAB Accredited Process Certification Body.
  • The benefits of this accreditation are passed along to HSI certified organizations to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals, while providing high-quality, value-added, efficient, and equitable care.
  • The Healthcare Standards Institute, an ANSI accredited standards developer, is an accredited certification body and follows strict procedures and guidelines that ensure the quality and integrity of its certification services.
  • Today the HSI standards board is proud to announce that InGenesis, Inc., one the nation's largest healthcare solutions and comprehensive health firms, is the first company to earn the notable HSI certification for ISO Standard 22956: 2021: Healthcare Organization Management – requirements for patient-centered staffing .

Heybike Receives UL2849 Safety Certification

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heybike, a leading e-bike brand, is proud to announce that it has received the UL 2849 battery safety certification. Receiving this certification validates Heybike's constant pursuit of quality and safety assurances underlined in their design and manufacturing process. Strict quality controls are integrated into every stage of Heybike's production process, from design conception, down to the finished products that reach consumers.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heybike, a leading e-bike brand, is proud to announce that it has received the UL 2849 battery safety certification.
  • Embodying their commitment, Heybike relentlessly enhances the e-bike experience by eliminating safety concerns and ensuring the reliability of their e-bikes.
  • To get UL 2849 certification, the battery, drivetrain, and charging systems must be tested for electrical and fire safety issues.
  • "We are thrilled to receive the UL2849 certification for our e-bike batteries," says Jason, CEO of Heybike.