ANSI - American National Standards Institute

Do you know how standards affect you every day? You most likely encounter them way more than you realize. Thanks to standards, we’re able to go about our day and do the things we want safely. Check out the ANSI Webstore to obtain any standards you may need! https://lnkd.in/eeyY6wZu #standards #safety #webstore #ansi

Mark your calendars! ANSI has announced dates for World Standards Week (WSW) 2025, which will be held October 21-23 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Bethesda, MD. #WorldStandardsWeek2025 #ANSINews More details here: https://lnkd.in/eWx7Wdvf

How do standards foster innovation in AI and other fast-moving fields? Kerri Conn Haresign, Senior Director of Technology and Standards at Consumer Technology Association, shares how emerging technologies benefit from a foundation of #standards on which they can grow. https://lnkd.in/eQ38xjw2 See more videos on ANSI's Standards Boost Business page: https://lnkd.in/eCd8q2-5

Why do we have Daylight Saving Time? DST is the practice of setting clocks one hour ahead of standard time to take advantage of more sunlight during spring, summer, and fall evenings. ⏰☀️ In 1908, the residents of Port Arthur, Ontario were the first to use DST. The idea did not catch on globally until Germany implemented DST in 1916, two years into World War I. This was an attempt to minimize the use of artificial lighting to save fuel for the war effort. Within a few weeks, many other countries followed suit, but most of them reverted back to standard time after the war. Thanks to the Uniform Time Act of 1966, we have to remember that Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, and we spring forward one hour. IEC 60335-2-26 Ed. 5.0 b:2024 sets safety requirements for electric clocks like alarm clocks. https://lnkd.in/eqdtp8_B #daylightsavingtime #dst #sunlight #clocks #alarmclocks #springforward #ansi

The convergence between standards and regulations is one of the reasons that Microsoft is active in standards development. Hear more from Laura Lindsay, CSG Strategist at Microsoft, on how #standards raise the bar, benefitting consumers while allowing Microsoft to build trust into their products. https://lnkd.in/eqcjpGsH See more videos on ANSI's Standards Boost Business page: https://lnkd.in/eCd8q2-5

Companies should look at what standards their customers are adopting and how their business will be impacted when considering when, where, and how to participate in standards activities. Hear more from Laura Lindsay, CSG Strategist at Microsoft, on Microsoft’s strategies for #standards participation. https://lnkd.in/eN9s5T9D See more videos on ANSI's Standards Boost Business page: https://lnkd.in/eCd8q2-5

Is your proficiency testing program in compliance with ISO/IEC 17043? If so, get your program accredited by ANAB - ANSI National Accreditation Board to achieve 3rd party assurance of the quality of your program’s activities. #proficiencytest #iso17043 #quality #accreditation #anab #ansi

The American Ladder Institute (ALI) believes that ladder accidents are preventable with thorough safety planning and proper training, which is why the theme for 2025 National Ladder Safety Month is “Every Step Matters.” Follow these four easy tips to ensure your safety the next time you use a ladder. #ladder #laddersafety #laddersafetymonth #workplace #occupationalsafetyandhealth #ohs #training

Why does HP value being an industry standards leader? Muhammad Ali, Senior Standards Strategy and Policy Leader at HP, shares why HP participates actively in standards development, from accessing competitive intelligence to gaining consumer trust. https://lnkd.in/eVQwZW99 See more videos on ANSI's Standards Boost Business page: https://lnkd.in/eCd8q2-5

How can standards increase business across international borders? Hear from Gaby Davis, IAPMO Chief Administrative Officer, on how IAPMO’s contributions to #standards development supported a 120% increase in exports for plumbing product manufacturers. https://lnkd.in/eCpYUNSm See more videos on ANSI's Standards Boost Business page: https://lnkd.in/eCd8q2-5