Welcome to the Safety Standards Simplified resource hub. Here you’ll find curated, high-quality links to official standards organizations, certification databases, tools, and additional reading to help you navigate the world of safety standards and protective equipment.
Official Standards Organizations
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) nfpa.org — Home of NFPA 1970 and many other critical standards. Free access to view standards (requires free account)
- ASTM International astm.org — Wide range of testing standards used in PPE.
- ANSI / ISEA ansi.org and safetyequipment.org — Industrial PPE standards.
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO) iso.org — Global safety and management standards.
Certification & Verification Databases
- SEI Certified Products — seinet.org (Best place to verify firefighter PPE)
- UL Product iQ — ul.com (searchable database)
- CSA Group Certifications — csagroup.org
- Intertek (ETL) — intertek.com
Sports Protective Equipment
- NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment) — Leading certifier for football, baseball, lacrosse, and other sports helmets. nocsae.org
- HECC (Hockey Equipment Certification Council) — Certification for hockey helmets and protective equipment. hecc-hockey.org
- US Equestrian Federation — Safety standards and helmet certification for equestrian sports. usef.org
Other Helpful Resources
- NIOSH — Personal Protective Technology Program cdc.gov/niosh
- OSHA — Safety regulations and guidance osha.gov
