Recorded Webinars and Training Videos

David Sefcik discusses the basics in this short explainer video regarding the Individual Package Requirement according to NIST Handbook 133.  

Duration: 3 minutes. (2023-06-21)

After this webinar, discussed by John Mcguire, participants will be able to: IDENTIFY and DESCRIBE NIST Handbook 133 basic requirements for checking the net content of packaged goods, and RECOGNIZE the various gravimetric and volumetric test procedures, as well as test procedures for packages labeled by count, linear measure, area, and thickness. 

Duration: 2 hours. (2023-12-20)

Loren Minnich provides an overview of the method of sale and test procedure in this webinar for verifying the volume declaration on packages of animal bedding according to NIST Handbooks 130 and 133.  

Duration: 41 minutes. (2024-12-20)

This on-demand webinar by David Sefcik describes how to test packages of mulch and soil labeled by volume. It contains individual learning modules, including video demonstrations. Duration: 1.5 hours (2020).

Enter password “NIST_2020” for access. No registration is required.

The webinar includes the following modules:

• Introduction and Demonstration of the Test Procedure for Mulch and Soils (11:26) 
• Method of Sale –NIST Handbook 130, Method of Sale (4:07) 
• Labeling Requirements –NIST Handbook 130, UPLR (24:14) 
• Test Equipment – NIST Handbook 133, Section 3.10. Mulch and Soils Labeled by Volume (10:10) 
• Test Procedure – NIST Handbook 133, Section 3.10. Mulch and Soils Labeled by Volume (29:30)
• Evaluation of Test Results – NIST Handbook 133, Section 3.10. Mulch and Soils Labeled by Volume (5:37) 

John McGuire provides an overview of NIST Handbook 130 and packaging and labeling for consumer packages in this webinar. 

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes. (2024-12-06)

 Loren Minnich's webinar suite describes the process of verifying the contents of 20 lb LPG cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or propane, and covers LPG properties, the method of sale, tare weights, cylinder materials and markings, net content labeling and labeling requirements, and evaluation of inspection results and verification tests. 

Total Duration: 3.25 hours. (2025-01-25) 

This 8-part webinar suite contains:

• Part 1. LPG Properties and Safety. Duration: 40 minutes.
• Part 2. Method of Sale (MOS) and Tare Weights. Duration: 11 minutes.
• Part 3. Materials, Components, and Markings. Duration: 7 minutes.
• Part 4. Net Contents Labeling. Duration: 8 minutes.
• Part 5. Tare Weight (TW). Duration: 22 minutes.
• Part 6. Labeling Requirements. Duration: 16 minutes.
• Part 7.  Net Quantity of Contents Verification Test. Duration: 23 minutes.
• Part 8. Worksheets and Evaluation of Inspection Results and Tests. Duration: 1 hour and 8 minutes.

In this 2-hour webinar, John McGuire will provide inspectors with an understanding and knowledge of the NIST Handbook 130 Examination Procedure Outline (EPO) on Price Verification. 

Duration: 2 hours. (2023-12-03)

This is a series of video demonstrations of the minimum tests of a retail motor-fuel dispenser (gasoline pump) in accordance with NIST Handbook 44 and NIST Examination Procedure Outlines. 

Duration: 14 minutes. (2014-09-25)

Short video clips from the full video are provided here:

• Wetting the Standard (1 min)
• Selecting & Maintaining the Test Standard (2.5 min)
• Normal & Slow Flow Test (2 min)
• Leveling (1.5 min)
• Reading the Meniscus (2 min)
• Draining a Test Measure or Prover (2 min)
• Anti-Drain Test (2 min)

In this webinar, John McGuire will cover the legal obligations when performing weights and measures inspections, including evidence, search and seizure, and due process. 

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes. (2024-05-02)

This brief video for retailers provides tips on how clear, legible, and prominent unit price labels enhance the customer shopping experience. Retailers may use the NIST Special Publication (SP) 1181, Unit Pricing Guide for best practices.

Duration: 2 minutes. (2025-02-25)

Unit Pricing Guidance

Welcome to the NIST Metric Kitchen! Join Tanna Nguyen of OWM as she demonstrates how to prepare a delicious loaf of banana bread. 

Duration: 5 minutes. (2023-01-22)

Baking Banana Bread Using the Metric System

Join Angie Tehrani of OWM in the NIST Metric Kitchen and follow her along as she bakes some amazing brownies using the metric system. 

Duration: 5 minutes. (2023-08-09)

Brownies

Step into the NIST Metric Kitchen with OWM's Lloyd Bekele. Follow along as she bakes a delicious batch of metric chocolate chip cookies. 

Duration: 5 minutes. (2023-08-09)

Chocolate Chip Cookies

In this short video explainer, Tina Butcher explains how weights and measures inspectors calibrate scales at the grocery store. 

Duration: 2.5 minutes. (2017-03-02)

Did you know you can't be charged for the weight of any ice glaze that may be on your seafood? Find out from this short video explainer discussed by David Sefcik how weights and measures inspectors make sure you're getting what you pay for at the seafood counter! 

Duration: 2.5 minutes. (2017-03-05)

Did you know you can't be charged for the packaging of products sold by weight? Learn why it's important that grocery stores not charge for this material - or tare from this short video explainer by Tina Butcher.

Duration: 2.5 minutes. (2017-03-05)