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The ANSI Federation and standardization community are stepping up with guidance, resources, and initiatives to support public health, safety, and the nation's recovery. In this issue:
- Aerospace Industry Association's Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Report Details Pandemic's Impact on A&D Industries
- American Society of Safety Professionals Offers On-Demand Video of COVID-19: A Legal and Professional Update
In light of National Nanotechnology Day on October 9, ANSI spoke with two experts with first-hand knowledge of nano-specific standards that are making a positive difference, from supporting terminology and measurement, to assessing toxicity and risk, to supporting the safe handling of nanomaterials in the workplace. Access the interview with Vladimir Murashov, Ph.D., of the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and chair of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 229, Nanotechnologies, and Jo Anne Shatkin, Ph.D., president, Vireo Advisors and author of Nanotechnology Health and Environmental Risks, Second Edition.
As the U.S. member body to ISO, ANSI is seeking comments on a proposal from ISO COPOLOCO for a new ISO technical committee on menstrual products. Given the complex and different classifications of menstrual products around the world—and in many instances lack of clear requirements—international standards in this field can help bridge the gap where regulations are not clear or strong enough, the proposal asserts. Feedback to ANSI is requested by November 19.
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Reply by October 29: In celebration of standards and their significant impact on the world, SES - The Society for Standards Professionals and the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day Planning Committee are co-sponsoring an annual paper competition for individuals in the U.S. standards community. The 2021 paper competition winners will be presented with their awards at the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day, which will be held on May 19, 2022.
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Review the latest domestic and international standards proposals, documents for public comment, new initiatives, and other opportunities for U.S. stakeholders to get involved.
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Keep current with news bites from ANSI members (submissions are welcome!), including free resources and recent achievements of interest to the broader standardization community. See the newest updates from ASME, CSA Group, NFPA, OPEI, The Precast/Pre-stressed Concrete Institute, SES - The Society for Standards Professionals, Underwriters Laboratories, and more...
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ANSI strives to increase the visibility of standards by highlighting their real-world application and impact on everyday life. Read a recent post: The Show Must Go On! Standards Support the Return of Broadway's Most Popular Musicals.
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