Organization Links
Here you can find a list of all of the non-profit and government organization that PMI supports, works with and/or is a member of.
ACCT (Association for Challenge Course Technology)
www.acctinfo.org
847-325-5860
ACCT develops, refi nes and publishes standards for installing, maintaining and managing challenge courses, provides forums for education and professional development and advocates for the challenge course industry.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
www.ansi.org
202-293-8020
Voluntary consensus standards pertaining to work and industry, including fall protection, safety equipment, etc. ANSI is the offi cial USA contact for ISO standards.
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
www.asse.org
847-699-2929
America’s oldest and largest professional safety organization for professionals managing, supervising and consulting on safety, health, and environmental issues.
ASTM International
www.astm.org
610-832-9585
Full consensus, voluntary standards on a variety of topics including search and rescue operations and equipment.
Cordage Institute (CI)
www.ropecord.com
610-971-4854
Cordage standards pertaining to all varieties of rope, including life safety rope.
Mountain Rescue Association (MRA)
www.mra.org
Volunteer organization dedicated to saving lives through rescue and safety education.
National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)
www.nasar.org
703-222-6277
Membership organization furthering professional, literary and scientific knowledge and training in rescue fields.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
www.nfpa.org
617-770-3000
Industry consensus standards pertaining to public and fi refi ghter safety. Pertinent standards include professional qualifi cations, technical rescue, and life safety rope and equipment.
National Park Service (NPS)
www.nps.gov
202-208-6843
Federal organization that oversees national parks and what happens in them.
National Safety Council (NSC)
www.nsc.org
630-285-1121
A membership organization dedicated to protecting life and promoting health.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
www.osha.gov
800-321-OSHA (6742)
Federal regulatory agency regulating workplace safety through mandatory regulations. Pertinent regulations include fall protection and confined space.
Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT)
www.sprat.org
Resource for information, networking, and support for companies and workers who use on-the-job rope access techniques.