TRADE ASSOCIATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT
1 / ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
Private, non-profit organization that accredits standards that are developed by representatives of other standard organizations, government agencies, consumer groups and companies.
2 / API (American Petroleum Institute)
Trade association for the Oil and gas industry and Its main functions include advocacy, negotiation, lobbying with government, legal, and regulatory agencies; research into economic, toxicological, and environmental effects, and establishment and certification of industry standards.
3 / NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
Trade association that creates and maintains private, copyrighted, standards and codes for usage and adoption by local governments.
4 / IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors)
Industry specific Association that focuses on Drilling manuals, drilling forms, well control technology/ training, and safety alerts.
5 / AESC (Association of Energy Service Contractors)
Focus on well site service information, guidance, and access to training resources to help them protect employees’ health and safety.
6 / ASTM (American Standards for Testing Materials)
Organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services.
