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ASTM International is celebrating its 125 th anniversary this year and, as part of the celebrations the organization has announced eight winners of its Standards Case Study Contest, launched in Spring of 2022. ASTM technical committees were invited to submit examples of standards that exemplify an above-average impact in bettering society. 74 submissions from 44 different committees were…, 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 #11588 ###
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A new ASTM International standard covering table saw safety has been developed by ASTM’s occupational health and safety committee ( E34 ). The standard, soon to be published as E3280, addresses a gap in U.S. standards, which address design safety of table saws but don’t directly address the end users. The new standard guide includes topics beyond design-related safety, including installation,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11576 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on sports equipment, playing surfaces, and facilities ( F08 ) is developing a standard for particle size of infill materials used in sports fields made from artificial turf. The proposed standard ( WK82607 ) includes all granular infill materials used in turf, providing a test method for particle size that uses sieve analysis. An appropriate particle size for turf…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #11533 ###
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Today, ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of four $10,000 scholarships for their studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of various applicants. The following candidates will receive the 2022 ASTM International graduate scholarships: Diana Wyman is pursuing her Ph.D. in fiber and polymer science…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Academic Outreach Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel+1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11508 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard would establish a new test method for static load capacity in hunting saddles. ASTM’s sports equipment, playing surfaces, and facilities committee ( F08 ) is developing the proposed standard. Saddles offer hunters the ability to view game from an elevated position as an alternative to a tree stand. The saddle is comprised of nylon straps and a mesh seat…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #11303 ###
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An ASTM International standard practice for inflatable amusement devices, published by the amusement rides and devices committee ( F24 ), will be adopted into the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) by the International Code Council (ICC). The standard ( F2374 ) establishes criteria for the design, manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance, and inspection of commercial use inflatable…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11279 ###
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Today, ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of four $10,000 scholarships for their studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of more than 50 applications. The following candidates will receive the 2021 ASTM International graduate scholarships: Patricio Carrion is a doctoral candidate at Auburn…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Academic Outreach Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11268 ###
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International announced plans to host their fall committee week in person, October 3-8, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, following a review of pandemic metrics, government guidelines, and member survey results. ASTM International is committed to the health and safety of members and staff. The organization will be closely monitoring the guidelines set by the…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11244 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will help protect foundry workers who routinely handle molten metal. ASTM’s occupational health and safety committee ( E34 ) developed the new standard ( E3279 ). The standard includes an objective framework for recognizing heat stress and heat strain in foundries and it provides for the use of best practices to manage heat exposures to minimize heat strain. …, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11238 ###
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Anthony W. Thornton, director of technical information and senior technology and applications consultant for Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, was awarded the 2021 ASTM International William T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award. The Cavanaugh Memorial Award honors W.T. Cavanaugh, CEO of ASTM International from 1970 to 1985, who established ASTM International as the world leader in developing and…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11231 ###