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The use of infrared technology is gaining popularity in the forensic engineering and building science fields. One such use is identifying specific locations of water damage to buildings without requiring complete removal or deconstruction of building systems or facades. A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide guidelines for this usage. ASTM WK44618 , Guide for the Use of Infrared…, Technical Contact:, Robin Girard, Bracken Engineering, Tampa, Fla., Phone: 813-243-4251; rgirard@brackenengineering.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, Phone: 610-832-9745; kpaul@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9595
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Three proposed ASTM International standards will provide a base for the evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of solid copper materials. The proposed standards are being developed by Subcommittee B05.06, Methods of Test, part of ASTM International Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys . The three proposed standards are: • ASTM WK42235 , Test Method for Efficacy of Copper Alloy Surfaces as…, ASTM Committee B05 Next Meeting:, Oct. 21-23, 2013, October Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, James H. Michel, Copper Development Association Inc., New York, N.Y., Phone: 212-251-7210; j ames.michel@copperalliance.us, 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 #9439
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Incidents involving electrical systems can result in injuries and fatalities that need to be safely and efficiently investigated and a proposed new ASTM guide will provide a basis for such investigations. ASTM WK41392 , Guide for Investigating Electrical Incidents, is being developed by Subcommittee E58.04 on Electrical Incidents , part of ASTM International Committee E58 on Forensic Engineering…, ASTM Committee E58 Next Meeting:, January 2014, in conjunction with National Academy of Forensic Engineers January meeting, Charlotte, S.C. (date to be determined), Technical Contact:, Johannes Laun, Professional Analysis and Consulting Inc., Sugar Grove, Ill., Phone: 630-466-4040; jclaun@proaacl.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, Phone: 610-832-9745; kpaul@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9433
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All interested parties are invited to join in the standards developing activities of new Subcommittee E58.06 on Incidents Involving Structures , part of ASTM International Committee E58 on Forensic Engineering . Forensic engineering is defined by the National Academy of Forensic Engineers as “the application of the art and science of engineering in matters which are in, or may possibly relate to…, ASTM Committee E58 Next Meeting:, Jan. 18, 2013, in conjunction with the National Society of Forensic Engineers, Newport Beach, Calif., Technical Contact:, Robin Girard, Bracken Engineering, Tampa, Fla., Phone: 813-243-4251; rgirard@brackenengineering.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, Phone: 610-832-9745; kpaul@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindler@astm.org R elease #9244
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A newly approved ASTM copper standard focuses on the mechanical properties of machining brasses. ASTM B981/B981M , Specification for Low Leaded Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes, was developed by Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod, Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings , part of ASTM International Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys . “Since 1997, there has been increasing legislation, regulation and voluntary…, ASTM Committee B05 Next Meeting:, April 15-17, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Larry Muller, Chase Brass and Copper Co., Montpelier, Ohio, Phone: 419-485-8932; lmuller@chasebrass.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 R elease #9307
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Personal protective equipment manufacturers, material manufacturers and end users with an interest in impact resistance are encouraged to contribute to the development of a proposed new standard on measuring transmitted impact force on protective clothing. The proposed standard, ASTM WK38096 , Test Method for Measuring Transmitted Impact Force Through Materials Used in Protective Clothing, is…, ASTM Committee F23 Next Meeting:, Jan 29-31, 2013, January Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Angela Fisher, Wells Lamont Industrial, Palatine, Ill., Phone: 612-940-1316; afisher@wellslamont.com, ASTM Contact:, Ashley Wiand, Phone: 610-832-9551; awiand@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9268
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New Standard for Chemical Permeation Testing Approved by ASTM Personal Protective Clothing CommitteeChemical protective clothing has been widely used to protect skin from health hazards that can be found in the workplace or during a terrorist attack. A new ASTM International standard provides directions in using a computer program, called a permeation calculator, to analyze data following a permeation test, in order to determine when chemicals have gotten inside the clothing. The new standard,…
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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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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…