Knowledge is a
right, not a privilege.
ReadSafety.com is an open educational initiative by USQC - United Safety Quality Council, the leader in safety and quality training, certification, and consulting. Our mission is simple: make complex ISO standards and scientific knowledge freely accessible to everyone.
What is
ReadSafety.com?
ReadSafety.com is a free educational platform that simplifies ISO management system standards and scientific knowledge into clear, plain-language guides. It was created by USQC to bridge the gap between complex regulatory documentation and the people who need to understand it - students, workers, managers, and organizations worldwide.
Each ISO guide on this platform breaks down every clause of the standard into accessible explanations - no prior knowledge required. The interactive Periodic Table extends this mission into science education, making chemistry approachable for learners at every level.
The platform is permanently free for individuals, public schools, and nonprofits. Commercial licensing fees from businesses that embed our content sustain the platform and fund its continuous expansion.
Mission & Vision
United Safety
Quality Council
USQC - United Safety Quality Council is the leader organization providing training, consultative services, and third-party certifications and audits. In many industries, USQC is the expert you need - Oil & Gas, Maritime & Shipping, Healthcare, and more. USQC creates specially tailored systems to fit your business, meeting training requirements as per the highest American and international standards.
All ReadSafety.com content is authored and reviewed by IRCA-registered Lead Auditors with 25+ years of industry experience and 9 ISO management system certifications. Our founder holds IRCA Lead Auditor credentials across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, ISO 22000, ISO 13485, ISO 50001, and ISO/IEC 20000-1 - ensuring every guide reflects deep, practitioner-level expertise.
USQC operates in accordance with the International Standards ISO/IEC 17065:2012, ISO/IEC 17024:2012, and ISO/IEC 17021:2015. USQC is a member of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and NSC (National Safety Council).
With over 1,317 projects completed, 99% positive feedback, and 1,368 services requested, USQC brings proven expertise to every engagement. ReadSafety.com is USQC's commitment to sharing that expertise freely with the world.
USQC provides consultation and certification of activities and persons related to project, program, risk, and Quality Management - managed from the USA head office with operational activities through subsidiary offices worldwide.
Ready to earn a
certification?
ReadSafety.com gives you the foundational knowledge - for free. When you're ready to take the next step and earn a recognized certification, USQC offers professional paid courses and certifications across all major industries.
The USQC Ethics &
Standards Board
The certification provided by USQC is independent and open to all, without partiality. To ensure this, USQC has established an Ethics and Standards Board that operates independently of the business management functions.
Its role is to provide, as an independent group, safeguards to ensure the independence and impartiality of all certification activities. It monitors all certification activities and may require USQC to make changes to safeguard independence and impartiality.
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