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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee (E50) has revised its standard practice for limited environmental due diligence. The standard practice for limited environmental due diligence: transaction screen process (E1528) was first published in 1993 as a way for current or prospective property owners to gather information about potential…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11503 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on environmental assessment, risk management and collective action (E50) presented its 2021 Robert Brink Memorial Award to Larry Kapustka, senior ecologist at LK Consultancy since 2008. The award was establishe d in honor of Dr. Robert Brink, a founding member and leader in ASTM methods development on biological effects and environmental fate recipient. Kapustka was…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11497 ###
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A new ASTM International standard ( F3578 ) will help to evaluate the effect of exoskeletons on fall risk due to stumbling. The new standard is a product of ASTM’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence ’s Research to Standards efforts. “Exoskeletons are wearable devices to help reduce disabilities, prevent musculoskeletal injuries, and improve well-being,” says ASTM International member Karl Zelik…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11494 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Tripp Fischer for his contributions to ASTM’s committee on environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action (E50). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11456
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ASTM International’s committee on nuclear technology and applications (E10) presented the Peter D. Hedgecock Award to Milan Brumovský. He was recognized for his s ustai n ed and exce p tion a l cont r i bu t i o n to the de v elop m ent and use of co n sensus standar d s and technical contributions in the f ield o f nuclear t e chnology. Brumovský’s career concentrations include research of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11454 ###
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International launched ASTM Xcellerate™, an emerging technology program focused on strengthening the world’s emerging technology from research to standards. “At ASTM International, we believe standards offer an invaluable platform for global collaboration,” notes Kathie Morgan, ASTM International president. “The ASTM Xcellerate program aims to put…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Xcellerate Contact:, Tessa Sulkes-Llewelyn, tel +1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11449 ###
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ASTM International presented its President’s Leadership Award to John Rosengard for significant contributions to ASTM’s environmental risk management committee (E50). The President’s Leadership Award recognizes individuals early in their ASTM International career who have significantly advanced ASTM’s mission through extraordinary accomplishment, example, and vision. The award is given in honor…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11447 ###
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee (E50), presented the Gwen Eklund Award of Excellence to Paul Sonnenfeld. An ASTM International member since 1994, Sonnenfeld was recognized for distinguished service in providing quality content across E50 standards and training and addressing diverse new environmental issues. The E50 Standards include…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11436 ###,
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ASTM International’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee ( F48 ) is developing a proposed standard that will provide a test method for vertical movement of exoskeletons in confined spaces. “The proposed standard will provide a test method for workers who must traverse manholes and other similar confined spaces while wearing an exoskeleton,” says ASTM International member Roger Bostelman. The…
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management, and corrective action committee ( E50 ) has approved revisions to two of its standard guides on disclosure of environmental liabilities and disclosures attributed to climate change. ASTM International member John Rosengard says that the guide for disclosure of environmental liabilities ( E2173 ) was revised to reflect the following…