INDUSTRY INFORMATION
Regulatory Agencies
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CETA - Controlled Environment Testing Association
ISO - International Organization for Standardization
NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
NIH - National Institute of Health
NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology
NSF International - The Public Health and Safety Company™
OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Online Publications
Features the latest technology, products, and equipment used in laboratory research
Safety, IAQ, Emergency Response and Instrumentation
Focuses on the latest developments in life sciences research, technology, and business
Contains the latest trends, innovations, and insights for laboratory professionals
Provides construction project information (formerly McGraw-Hill Construction Network)
Trade Associations
ACS - American Chemical Society
An organization with a “mission is to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of the earth and its people”. The AMS was founded in 1876 and chartered by Congress and now publishes over 50 peer-reviewed journals in addition to the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
LPA - Laboratory Products Association
Member companies are manufacturers, distributors, and supplies of lab products and services used in scientific research and applied science and life science worldwide.
NSTA - National Science Teachers Association
A professional organization for science teachers in the US. Their membership ranges from elementary teachers to college professors.
ALMA - Association of Laboratory Managers
Provides laboratory managers a venue to exchange ideas and experiences to acquire the skills needed to effectively manage. Their annual conference is held in the x. They also present an annual symposium on laboratory management at the Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS), offer periodic webinars and provide opportunities for managers to network through the ALMA Lab Managers LinkedIn Group.