Here are some of the leading international organizations concerned with safety in the workplace.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

This institute oversees the creation, promotion and use of thousands of norms and guidelines across US business, including the manufacturing industry.

The International Safety Equipment Association (IZEA)

The trade association in the United States for companies that manufacture safety and personal protective equipment.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

An international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services.

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

The organization responsible for setting common industrial standards and technical specifications across all European member states.

The International Glove association (IGA)

An organization that exists to represent and further the interests of glove suppliers, manufacturers and distributors.

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Part of the US Department of Labor, this organization is responsible for setting and enforcing all health and safety regulations.

Synamap:

The French association for safety and protection of people in the work place.