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David Schaeffer, co-founder of House of Air Trampoline Parks headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, was honored with the Award of Appreciation by ASTM International’s committee on amusement rides and devices ( F24 ). A member since 2012, Schaeffer was honored for his hard work and dedication in leading a task group revising a practice for trampoline courts. Schaeffer has served as the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10667
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ASTM International’s air-quality committee ( D22 ) is developing a standard that will help test and set assessment criteria for the performance of air quality sensors installed around cities, communities, and industrial sites. Specifically, the proposed standard ( WK64899 ) will outline laboratory and field tests that provide information on instrument repeatability, sensitivity, linearity, cross…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #10641
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Today, ASTM International announced two revisions to an amusement ride standard which could help support safety efforts in the amusement ride community. Members of the ASTM International committee on amusement rides and devices (F24) developed new requirements related to non-destructive testing inspections. The group also changed the standard from a guide to a practice. The revised practice for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10602
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Michael J. Brisson, technical advisor with the Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, South Carolina, USA, was honored with the Moyer D. Thomas Award from ASTM International’s committee on air quality ( D22 ). Brisson was recognized for his excellence in all levels of committee leadership including six years as chair and for his leadership in many technical areas including beryllium analysis…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10548
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Andrew F. Oberta, asbestos consultant with The Environmental Consultancy, Austin, Texas, USA, was honored with the Moyer D. Thomas Award from ASTM International’s committee on Air Quality ( D22 ). Oberta was recognized for his outstanding productivity in developing standards and his sage training perspective within the group on sampling and analysis of asbestos. Oberta has been a member of ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10544
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Bungee jumping industry stakeholders are being encouraged to join an effort to create a standard that will support the growing number of bungee jumping operations worldwide. The proposed standard ( WK62522 ) is being developed by ASTM International’s subcommittee on adventure attractions (F24.61 ), part of the committee on amusement rides and devices ( F24 ). The standard aims to establish…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10504
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Today, ASTM International, one of the world’s leading developers of technical standards, released a white paper entitled, “Standards Development: Enabling Manufacturing Innovation and Accelerating Commercialization.” The free paper provides a high-level vision for optimal partnership and interaction between the global standardization and innovation communities. In particular, it emphasizes how…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Innovation Initiatives Contact:, Brian Meincke, tel +1.610.832.9613; bmeincke@astm.org Release #10499
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A new ASTM International standard will help manufacturers enhance the fire safety of padding and other materials used on amusement rides. The new practice covers the properties related to flammability, smoke products, and heat-release rates for materials used in amusement ride vehicles. Designers, engineers, manufacturers, owners, and operators will use the standard to understand the fire…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10488 February 16, 2018
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An update to a standard for inflatable amusements, commonly known as bounce houses, aims to enhance their safety. Members of ASTM International revised the standard to support better anchoring systems, to mitigate risks of falling near the entrance-exit area, and to emphasize the importance of trained operators. The revision to the “standard practice for design, manufacture, operation, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10456
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ASTM International has approved the last of six standards aimed at helping teach undergraduate students basic concepts related to working in nanotechnology research, development, and manufacturing. The newest standard ( E3089 ) is a guide that provides a basic approach to understanding the unique properties and applications of nanoscale materials (as compared to those of macroscale materials).…, Standardization News, article . Additional information on nanotechnology education and workforce development can be found at the ASTM International website . To purchase standards, contact ASTM International’s customer relations (tel +1.877.909.ASTM; sales@astm.org) ., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #10435