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Tribometers are used to assess the potential of humans to slip while walking on various surfaces. A new ASTM International test method will be used to provide a reference standard against which to validate and calibrate the performance of tribometers. ASTM F2508 , Practice for Validation and Calibration of Walkway Tribometers Using Reference Surfaces, has been developed by Subcommittee F13.10 on…
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Due to risk of infection from blood-borne pathogens such as human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C, hypodermic needle sticks pose a life-safety risk to healthcare professionals, law enforcement officials, sanitation workers and others. A new ASTM International standard addresses the unique mechanics of hypodermic needle puncture as related to protective clothing. ASTM F2878 , Test Method…
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Code words have historically been used in the electrical conductor industry as a simple method of identifying the construction details of an overhead conductor product. A proposed new ASTM standard will list code word names and provide a means to register and publish new code words. ASTM WK28737 , Specification for Electrical Overhead Conductor Code Word Names, is being developed by Subcommittee…, ASTM Committee B01 Next Meeting:, Oct. 13, October Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Technical Contact:, Gordon Baker, General Cable, Highland Heights, Ky., Phone: 859-572-8493; gbaker@generalcable.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8613
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ASTM International Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear is currently working on a proposed new standard for footwear designed for workers who do not necessarily need safety toe shoes but could use other protection such as puncture resistance, electrical shock protection and electrical grounding. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK27855 , Specification for Performance…
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All interested parties are invited to participate in the standards developing work of Subcommittee F23.50 on Certification and PPE Interoperability, part of ASTM International Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment. The subcommittee, which was formed in 2009, is currently working on a proposed new standard, WK27616 , Practice for a Product Certification Process. According to…
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A proposed new ASTM International standard for liquid threats on protective clothing will cover the specific needs of law enforcement officers. The new standard, ASTM WK25965 , Test Method for Liquid Threat Sprayed on a Mannequin, is being developed by Subcommittee F23.30 on Chemicals, part of ASTM International Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment. Fire and hazardous…
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The ability to provide the correct amount of protection is one of the important elements in the development of protective clothing worn by individuals who apply pesticides as part of their jobs. While overprotection in hot climatic conditions can result in heat stress and low compliance, some of the existing design-based requirements can result in too little protection, as material performance…, CONTACT:, ASTM Committee F23 Next Meeting:, Jan. 26-28, 2010, January committee week, San Antonio, Texas, Technical Contact:, Anugrah Shaw, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Md., Phone: 410-651-6064; ashaw@umes.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, ASTM International, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, ASTM International, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #84 54/Jan2010
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Silver-, nickel- and tin-coated flat conductors are currently used in a variety of electronic applications, including computer, and in the military and commercial aerospace industries. Despite this use, flat conductors made of these materials are not covered by established standards. ASTM International Committee B01 on Electrical Conductors is now developing the following three standards to cover…, ASTM Committee B01 Next Meeting: , April 21, 2010 , April Committee Week, St. Louis, Mo., Technical Contact:, Stephen Childers, IWG High Performance Conductors Inc., Inman, S.C., Phone: 864-472-9694; stephen.childers@iwghpc.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8442/Dec2009
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Workers in oil refineries, chemical plants, the natural gas industry and other industries that involve flammable or explosive materials need access to rain gear that is also flame resistant. A new ASTM International standard, ASTM F2733 , Specification for Flame Resistant Rainwear for Protection Against Flame Hazards, provides minimum requirements for flame resistant rainwear to be used by…
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ASTM International Committee B01 on Electrical Conductors has approved a new standard for tin-coated annealed copper wire. The standard, B965 , Specification for High Performance Tin-Coated Annealed Copper Wire Intended for Electrical and Electronic Application for Solderability, was developed by Subcommittee B01.04 on Conductors of Copper and Copper Alloys . Stephen Childers, process engineer,…