Certification:

ASQ www.asq.org The American Society for Quality (ASQ) has been the leading quality improvement organization in the United States for more than 50 years. Its members have initiated most of the quality methods used throughout the world, including statistical process control, quality cost measurement and control, total quality management, failure analysis, and zero defects.

RMI http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/rmi/rmark RMI is the Rack Manufactures Institute, Inc. It provides voluntary standards for the design of industrial steel storage rack systems, and to formulate guidelines for the proper use, operation and maintenance of those systems. Member companies of RMI meet regularly to review, discuss and revise the standards for design, performance and proper operation of rack systems.

ASME www.asme.org The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, founded in 1880, is a nonprofit educational and technical organization serving a worldwide membership of 125,000. ASME conducts one of the world's largest technical publishing operations, holds around 30 technical conferences and 200 professional development courses each year and is integral in the development and acceptance of many industrial and manufacturing standards.

NFPA www.nfpa.org The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an international, nonprofit membership organization found in 1896.  Its mission is to reduce the impact of fire and other hazards on life and property around the globe by fostering codes, standards, research, training, and education that bring together industry knowledge and the latest scientific advances. 
(Source: NFPA-HAN03-R3 (3/05) © NFPA 2007)