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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person April standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11164 ###
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Christopher R. Reid, associate technical fellow in human factors and ergonomics for Boeing’s Environment, Health, and Safety organization (North Charleston, South Carolina, USA), will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. This organization in the aerospace corporation focuses on corporate strategy in health, safety, and environmental areas, including standards. An…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11158 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) honored Patricia Edwards, voluntary standards coordinators for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), with the Margaret Dana Award. Edwards was recognized for her deep commitment to standards development and consumer product safety and for acting as a driving force for continuous standards improvement. An ASTM International…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel+1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11149 ###
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee ( E50 ) presented the Gwen Eklund Award of Excellence to Dennis Rounds. Rounds was honored for his exemplary service, passion, professionalism, and utmost integrity in continuous leadership and significant technical contributions to the committee and its members. An ASTM International member since 1993…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11126 ###
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Last week representatives from global standards organization ASTM International and European standards organization ASD-STAN signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU will support a closer working relationship between ASTM and ASD-STAN on Direct Remote Identification (also known as Remote ID) for UAS (drones). The MoU was signed by Jeff Grove, ASTM International vice president of…, About ASD-STAN, ASD-STAN is an industrial association which develops and maintains European standards for the European aerospace and related defence industry. As an associated body to CEN (European Committee for Standardization), ASD-STAN is the main provider of European Aerospace Norms (EN)., About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11117 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has developed a new standard that addresses performance and safety specifications for special needs shopping carts. Such carts would be used in grocery, drug, discount, and other retail stores. According to ASTM International member Alan Deal, the intended use of the carts described in the standard is to transport, or assist the transport…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11114 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will help ensure the safety of connected consumer products, including the Internet of Things: physical objects, embedded with sensors, software and other technologies that enable connectivity. The standard will be used to test and evaluate connected consumer products to prevent cybersecurity vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could compromise safety-related…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11104 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help to accelerate the pace of safe and ergonomic designs of exoskeleton/exosuit technology. ASTM’s committee on exoskeletons and exosuits ( F48 ) is developing the proposed standard, which also seeks to reduce the cost of physical exo device manufacturing. According to ASTM International workgroup leader Bochen Jia, ideal exoskeleton/exosuit…, , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11087 ###
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A new ASTM International standard for flame mitigation devices on disposable fuel containers will help ensure that such containers are equipped to resist an external flame that could cause a flame jetting event. ASTM’s consumer safety committee ( F15 ) is developing the proposed standard. “We know that flame jetting is a very serious phenomenon that occurs when pouring flammable liquids near…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11086 ###
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ASTM International’s adult safety products subcommittee (F15.70) is seeking help reviewing its specification for adult portable bed rails and related products (, F3186, ). The subcommittee is part of ASTM International’s consumer products committee (, F15, ). “This standard aims to establish performance requirements to address entrapment, marking and labeling, instructional literature, and advertising,” says ASTM International member Don Huber of Consumer Reports. “It intends to minimize entrapment and strangulation attributed to the design and stability of the product.” Manufacturers, testing labs, retailers, consumers, and others are welcome to…, Consumer Product Standards – Improving People’s Lives, ., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org #11068 ###