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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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Linda Freeman, industry manager, entertainment/amusement for Rockwell Automation (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA), will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Rockwell Automation is a global provider of industrial automation and information technology products and services. Freeman has more than 24 years of experience at Rockwell Automation, having joined in 1996 as…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11157 ###
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John R. Logar, senior director of aseptic processing and terminal sterilization at Johnson & Johnson Microbiological Quality and Sterility Assurance in Raritan, New Jersey (USA), has started his term as the 2021 chair of the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11156 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will help architects who are designing mockup structures used to prepare for the construction of a new building. ASTM’s committee on performance of buildings ( E06 ) developed the standard, which will soon be approved as E3223. ASTM International member Eric Peterson notes that when new buildings are constructed, especially large complex buildings with intricate…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org Release #11152 ###
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The Safety Equipment Institute (SEI), in cooperation with ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37), has launched a quality system and facility certification for cannabis and hemp producers. ASTM International has also announced the creation of a new proficiency testing program for water activity in whole hemp flower. “We are excited for this next step in certification for the cannabis and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Certification Contact:, Tricia Hock, tel +1.703.442.5732; thock@seinet.org Release #11107 ###
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A proposed standard will be used to support the periodic assessment of cavity wall facades. ASTM’s committee on the performance of buildings (E06) is developing the standard. In cavity wall facades, a grid of wall ties provides lateral restraint between the exterior veneer and the back-up wall. The proposed guide will support stability assessments of such facades. According to ASTM member Michael…
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A proposed ASTM International standard will cover the determination of moisture as water by weight for cannabis flowers and leaves. ASTM’s committee on cannabis ( D37 ) is developing the proposed standard. According to ASTM International member Annie Massey, product specialist at Mettler Toledo, “the test method will outline the proper sample weight, preparation, and analysis techniques; time…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #11072 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard would be used to classify cannabis flower vaporizers. ASTM’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK70326 ). The goal of the proposed standard is to provide clarity to the industry, government, consumer, and the public when it comes to communicating the impacts of different vaporizers technologies on public health and safety.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; r morgan@astm.org Release #11071 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will provide best practice information and requirements for administering certification programs within the cannabis and hemp industry. ASTM’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing the proposed standard. “The proposed standard provides a foundation for the recognition or accreditation of a specific entity to issue certificates to individuals after…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #11069 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will establish sound sampling strategies for post-harvest flowers, leaves, and other cannabis or hemp biomass. ASTM’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing the proposed standard. The proposed standard ( WK64336 ) will provide protocols to ensure that statistically representative samples relative to the batch are collected, resulting in an adequate…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #11064 ###