There sometimes seems to be a day for everything, from Arbor Day to World Water Day, Mother\u2019s Day to World Chocolate Day. Some days are tied to causes, some in memory of particular events, some in recognition of important contributors to society, etc. And a number of industries recognize particular days in honor of their work.<\/p>\n
In the field of standards, including as they impact and support compressed air practices, World Standards Day<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> is celebrated each year. Spearheaded by IEC, ISO and ITU<\/strong>, World Standards Day provides industries an opportunity to pause and reflect upon the tremendous influence their collaborative efforts, research and development have on the world. Standardization allows industries across borders to be more competitive and consistent. Standardization improves safety in the workplace and for the consumer. Standardization provides the protocols, such as in the testing lab, that yield essential data on products, air quality, and other aspects so import to safe, reliable industries today and in the future.<\/p>\n