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Information and product destruction services is a rapidly growing industry. In order to develop standards to serve the needs of this industry, ASTM International Committee E34 on Occupational Health and Safety has formed Subcommittee E34.25 on Mobile and Plant-Based Security Destruction Equipment Safety Requirements. All interested parties are invited to participate in the standards developing…
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Two proposed new ASTM International standards are part of the extensive work being done by Committee F32 on Search and Rescue to develop a comprehensive set of standards for search and rescue team training. The proposed new standards, WK15661 , Guide for Level I Rope Rescue Technician Endorsement, and WK15503 , Guide for Training of Level I Rescue Technician, are both under the jurisdiction of…
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In response to changing emissions restrictions and consumer expectations, ASTM International Committee D15 on Engine Coolants is now developing a proposed new standard, WK16003 , Specification for Engine Coolant Grade 1,3-propanediol (PDO). This task group is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D15.07 on Specifications. Edward Eaton, D15 member and chief engineer, Amalgatech, says that as…
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An important standard that is used to help protect the health of workers where there may be occupational exposure to quartz dust has recently been revised. ASTM standard E 1132 , Practice for Health Requirements Relating to Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica, was developed by Subcommittee E34.16 on Silicas, which is under the jurisdiction of Committee E34 on Occupational…
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A new standard developed by ASTM International Committee E34 on Occupational Health and Safety will provide foundries with a comprehensive set of safety requirements. The standard, E 2349, Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Marking; Melting and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E34.20 on…