American National Standards Institute

National Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Certification Program Launched

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

LINDON, Utah, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Laser Systems, LLC, an emerging global leader in the medical device industry - with a focus on photobiomodulation, announced the launch of a new Laser Safety Officer and Laser Technician program. In collaboration with Laser Safety Certification, LLC, a Phoenix, Arizona-based company, Aspen Laser will offer this program to all healthcare professionals. The turnkey "3-in-1" training and certification system has been uniquely designed for owners and operators of Class 3 and Class 4 therapy lasers to meet the Laser Safety requirements of OSHA, ANSI (American National Standards Institute), and the FDA. 

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  • LINDON, Utah, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Laser Systems, LLC , an emerging global leader in the medical device industry - with a focus on photobiomodulation, announced the launch of a new Laser Safety Officer and Laser Technician program.
  • In collaboration with Laser Safety Certification, LLC, a Phoenix, Arizona-based company, Aspen Laser will offer this program to all healthcare professionals.
  • According to Mark Bice, managing partner at Laser Safety Certification: "Laser safety in many healthcare practices is often overlooked, and requires more than simply posting a laser warning sign on the treatment room door and wearing safety goggles.
  • Information regarding purchasing the new laser safety program can be found and requested from the Aspen Laser website at: aspenlaser.com/lso-kit .

U.S. Department of Defense Approves ANSI/ANAB as Accreditation Body for DoD Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) , a wholly owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) as the approved  accreditation body for the DoD Manual (DoDM) 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) , a wholly owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) as the approved  accreditation body for the DoD Manual (DoDM) 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program.
  • Issued on February 15, 2023, the DoDM guides users in leveraging the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) to provide a targeted, role-based approach to identify, develop, and qualify cyber personnel.
  • ANAB has accredited several organizations that offer cybersecurity certifications under ISO/IEC 17024 , Conformity assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons.
  • ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation requires a certification body to demonstrate that their certification examination is fair, valid, and reliable based on a job analysis.

EMPLOY PRINCE GEORGE'S HOSTS GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR EL PODER DE SER MUJER FOOD SERVICE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

LARGO, Md., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the evening of Wednesday, February 8, 2023, eight women became the most recent graduates of the El Poder de Ser Mujer Food Service Entrepreneurship Program.

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  • LARGO, Md., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the evening of Wednesday, February 8, 2023, eight women became the most recent graduates of the El Poder de Ser Mujer Food Service Entrepreneurship Program.
  • Employ Prince George's (EPG), and El Poder de Ser Mujer are long-time partners through EPG's Career Pathways for ALL program.
  • The eight students who graduated from the Food Service Entrepreneurship Program were: Angela Aguilera, Brenda Mayen, Dalila Ventura, Elda Chavez, Fabiola Vargas, Hila Ventura, Maria Aguila, and Yajaira Feliz Jose.
  • More than 250 students have graduated from programs offered by El Poder de Ser Mujer.

Robertshaw Develops Innovative Solution to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Gas Appliances

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Robertshaw Also Has Expertise to Reduce NOx Emissions from Combusted Gas from Appliances in Use.

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  • Robertshaw Also Has Expertise to Reduce NOx Emissions from Combusted Gas from Appliances in Use.
  • ITASCA, Ill., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robertshaw has developed an innovative and comprehensive sustainability solution that drastically reduces greenhouse gas emissions from gas stoves in the off state.
  • Robertshaw's patent pending Master Gas Regulator addresses a major environmental concern for both manufacturers of appliances including gas ovens, cooktops and ranges, and the public.
  • In addition to the Master Gas Regulator, Robertshaw can address indoor air quality by reducing nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) emissions in appliances.

UL Standards & Engagement Announces Expanded Executive Leadership

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

NORTHBROOK, Ill. and WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to strengthen the global safety standards community, UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) today announced six leadership appointments designed to expand and build safety advocacy campaigns.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill. and WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to strengthen the global safety standards community, UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) today announced six leadership appointments designed to expand and build safety advocacy campaigns.
  • "We are excited about the opportunity to accelerate our work with an expanded leadership team.
  • ULSE's new leadership roles reflect the UL enterprise's ongoing expansion and $1.8 billion commitment to tackle some of the world's most complex and urgent safety challenges.
  • UL Standards & Engagement is a nonprofit organization that translates safety science into action through standards development, partnerships and advocacy.

Aerial Lifts Global Market Report 2022: Demand for Scissor Lifts Bolsters Growth

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Monday, January 23, 2023

DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Aerial Lifts Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Aerial Lifts Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The aerial lifts market is expected to grow steadily during the forecast period.Aerial lifts have replaced ladders and platforms on many sites because of their mobility and flexibility.
  • However, the limited availability of trained operators, high costs, and accidents associated with aerial lifts is a concerns for market growth.
  • Thus, OSHA and other associations have developed several standards, which promote the growth of the scissor lifts market.

Standard for PPE Updated for Additional Equipment Types and Safety Guidance

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

That performance is based on the ability of these protective barriers to prevent exposure to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

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  • That performance is based on the ability of these protective barriers to prevent exposure to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.
  • It also establishes an industry-wide classification system and associated labeling requirements for these various gowns and drapes.
  • Holdsworth currently co-chairs the AAMI Protective Barriers (PB) Committee, which is responsible for the standard and developed the revised new edition.
  • The PB Committee’s pandemic preparedness task group is seeking additional members, data, and materials relevant to PPE practices during a time of emergency.

Aerial Lifts Global Market Report 2022: Development in Construction Activities to Spur Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

The aerial lifts market is expected to grow steadily during the forecast period.Aerial lifts have replaced ladders and platforms on many sites because of their mobility and flexibility.

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  • The aerial lifts market is expected to grow steadily during the forecast period.Aerial lifts have replaced ladders and platforms on many sites because of their mobility and flexibility.
  • However, the limited availability of trained operators, high costs, and accidents associated with aerial lifts is a concerns for market growth.
  • Thus, OSHA and other associations have developed several standards, which promote the growth of the scissor lifts market.
  • This, increasing investment in construction activities and infrastructural development is expected to be a key factor enabling market growth in India.

U.S. Court of Appeals Grants WCMA Motion to Stay Consumer Product Safety Commission Rule on Custom Window Coverings

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Circuit yesterday (January 10) granted a motion by the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) to stay the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) rule, A Safety Standard for Operating Cords on Custom Windows, pending judicial review.

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  • Circuit yesterday (January 10) granted a motion by the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) to stay the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) rule, A Safety Standard for Operating Cords on Custom Windows, pending judicial review.
  • The window covering industry will continue to be required to meet the provisions of the current window covering safety standard, ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2018.
  • The industry’s voluntary standard has been a success and has significantly decreased incidents, spurred product innovation, and improved product safety.
  • Despite that success, the WCMA believes that CPSC promulgated its new mandatory rule, circumventing the process envisioned under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA).

The Internet has Entered the New Era Led by IPv6

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Monday, January 9, 2023

BEIJING, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report by the Beijing Internet Institute:

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  • accelerating large-scale deployment of IPv6 globally in the "global IPv6 development" and "IPv6 standard evolution" dimensions.
  • He believes that the global Internet development has entered the dominant period of IPv6, which mainly presents three characteristics: first, the transition from IPv4 to IPv6 is accelerating; Second, from IPv4/IPv6 dual stack to IPv6 only; Third, IPv6 is developing towards IPv6+, with the developing IPv6 address space capabilities and fully integrating with the new generation of IT.
  • Liu Dong, Vice President of IPv6 Forum, introduced the development of the global IPv6 deployment in general: "The global IPv6 deployment speeds up to a new level in 2022.
  • Let us accelerate the global IPv6 scale deployment, and let IPv6 and the Internet benefit everyone. "