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This year's #WorldStandardsDay we are joining IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), ISO - International Organization for Standardization, International Telecommunication Union, and everyone within the industry to showcase and celebrate the importance of standards. Through collaboration and community, standards development organizations, like UL Standards & Engagement, are able to create a safer, more secure, and more sustainable world. #WorldStandardsDay #SafetyStandards

We are thrilled to partner with Axios for a What’s Next Local discussion in Atlanta – breaking down how the shifts in the ways we commute, travel, and live are shaping a new era of urban living for Atlantans, especially related to e-mobility's impact on city-wide infrastructure.     Featuring an impressive lineup of speakers including:  👉 Clyde Higgs, President and CEO of Atlanta Beltline  👉 Doug Shipman (he/him), City of Atlanta City Council President  👉 Terri Lee, President and CEO of Atlanta Housing  👉 Courtney English, Chief Policy Officer & Senior Advisor to the Mayor of City of Atlanta  👉  ULSE’s own David Martin and Dr. Denice Young-Durrant     Atlanta is making strides to ensure safer e-mobility devices throughout its city, and we are proud to join forces in conversations on safety solutions.

UL Standards & Engagement recently honored our 2023 inaugural STAR Award recipients. This awards ceremony recognizes the unique contributions from our dedicated stakeholders, members, and partners.    Many of our stakeholders have gone above and beyond in our standards development process, and the six award winners for 2023 demonstrated exceptional commitment toward helping advance our mission of working for a safer world.     Join us in congratulating our inaugural award recipients:     𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱  ⭐ Mitch Guthrie ⭐ Joe Bablo   𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 ⭐ John Berdner  ⭐ Paul T. Kelly    𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱  ⭐ INTECO - Instituto de Normas Técnicas de Costa Rica   𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱  ⭐  TC 9540, Energy Storage Systems and Equipment    Learn more about our recipients: https://lnkd.in/eSqhDWfv #standardsdevelopment #SDO #safetystandards  

We’ve all been there – cooking in the kitchen when suddenly, the smoke alarm blares. You quickly disconnect it to finish up, promising yourself you’ll reconnect it later. But let’s be honest, it doesn’t always happen, leaving you and your loved ones at risk.     The latest UL 217 update helps prevent this by addressing common causes of smoke alarm removal, like cooking, with new, stricter testing requirements for nuisance alarms.      This Fire Prevention Week, we’re shining a spotlight on this critical smoke alarm standard update, designed to keep pace with evolving safety needs and real-life consumer habits.     #FirePreventionWeek #SmokeAlarms #FireSafety 

If you are a current member of one of our technical committees or are interested in becoming a member, you won't want to miss next week's webinar—"Basics of Technical Committee Membership." You'll gain valuable knowledge to make the most of your TC membership and maximize the impact of your involvement. Register below 👇 

This week we are recognizing NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week. This year’s campaign is focused on "Smoke Alarms: Making them work for you!” 🔥 🔊⚠️    The foundation of our organization’s history is rooted in fire safety. This commitment to fire prevention persists today—after more than a century—with many of our standards keeping you and your loved ones safe from fire. Learn more about fire prevention and our latest update to our smoke alarm standard, UL 217: https://lnkd.in/eDQY4pzg     #FireSafetyMonth #FirePreventionWeek #FireSafety 

It’s been one week since the 17th Annual INTERPOL IP Crime Conference. It was another year of critical collaboration to overcome intellectual property crime challenges, and we look forward to these solutions being put into practice.    UL Standards & Engagement was a proud partner of this conference, cohosted by INTERPOL, the Government of Curaçao/ Gobièrnu di Kòrsou, and its partner, the Curinde N.V. Free Trade Zone.   Learn more in our recap article: https://lnkd.in/eus4cmFQ   #anticounterfeiting #counterfeits #IPCrimeConference

Those impacted by #HurricaneHelene are still experiencing its devastating effects such as flooding, road closures, and power outages. It's crucial to remain vigilant even following the storm, especially when using a portable generator during power outages.   🏡 Only operate generators outdoors ⚠️ Place at least 20 ft away from home ✅ Only use generators certified to safety standards   Learn more about preventing CO poisoning from portable generators: https://lnkd.in/eGcpkafw #carbonmonoxide #COpoisoning #COsafety

🚨 New data reveals a concerning reality: 61% of households report having little to no knowledge about carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, with 26% admitting they have no knowledge at all. 🚨 According to the latest U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission report on the Usage and Functionality of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms in Households (SCOA) survey, this lack of awareness is alarming, especially since carbon monoxide is known as the "silent killer." This report highlights the urgent need for greater CO safety education. UL Standards & Engagement is dedicated to addressing this critical issue. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3G7mGcR #COsafety #carbonmonoxide #COalarm