WIA is heavily involved in standards development, both at the U.S. and international levels:
WIA is an ANSI-accredited Standards Developer and serves as the Secretariat for the Accredited Standards Committee O1 (ASC O1), the consensus body that works to develop standards for the safe design, installation and use of woodworking and accessory equipment, used in industrial and commercial applications, having a total connected power of 3.7kw (5hp) or greater, or having 3-phase wiring. Learn more about the work of the ASC O1
WIA is the ANSI-accredited U.S. TAG Administrator to ISO/TC 39/SC 4. This ISO subcommittee (SC) is responsible for the ISO 19085 series of International Standards which provides technical safety requirements for the design and construction of woodworking machinery. The U.S. TAG reviews draft international standards and supports the U.S. viewpoint on international standards for the industry. Learn more about the work of the U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 39/SC 4
How You Can Help Both the ASC O1 and the U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 39/SC 4 are actively seeking Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to help write American National Standards and review draft international standards. Current needs include:
Gang Rip Saws
Straight-Line Rip Saws
Edgebanders
Table Saws
Double blade circular sawing machines for cross-cutting with integrated feed
Single blade automatic and semi-automatic up-cutting cross-cut sawing machines
If you or a colleague would be interested in participating as a Subject Matter Expert for these or any other specific machines, please contact Nikki Augsburger at nikki@woodindusry.org.
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