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A new standard specification developed by ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) aims to improve the labeling, packaging, and marketing of adult magnet sets containing small, powerful magnets to increase child safety. These magnet sets (with a flux index ≥50 kG 2 mm 2 ) intended for adults are currently sold without guidance as to appropriate marketing practices and warnings.…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11193 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has approved a new standard for child safety locks and latches for use with cabinet doors and drawers. The standard ( F3492 ) covers safety requirements, test methods, and warnings for child safety locks and latches intended to be installed by consumers to the interior of cabinet doors or drawers to restrict access by children under the…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11192 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person May and June standards development meetings (including D02 and independent meetings) have been transitioned to all virtual. Last month, ASTM International announced that all April in-person meetings would be transitioned to virtual as…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11189 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on exoskeletons and exosuits ( F48 ) has approved a new standard that will help establish ergonomic parameters and test metrics. “This new practice provides functional ergonomic criteria to consider for the design, production, and evaluation of exoskeletons within the domains of industry, military, medical, first responders, and recreational,” says ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11186 ###
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Brian P. Shiels, senior PPE engineer for ArcWear (Louisville, Kentucky, USA), will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. ArcWear offers arc, flame, and thermal testing and certification. Shiels has served in his current role since 2019, having previously held positions at PBI Performance Products before joining ArcWear in 2018. An ASTM International member since…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11165 ###
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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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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) honored Patricia Edwards, voluntary standards coordinators for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), with the Margaret Dana Award. Edwards was recognized for her deep commitment to standards development and consumer product safety and for acting as a driving force for continuous standards improvement. An ASTM International…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel+1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11149 ###
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Last week representatives from global standards organization ASTM International and European standards organization ASD-STAN signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU will support a closer working relationship between ASTM and ASD-STAN on Direct Remote Identification (also known as Remote ID) for UAS (drones). The MoU was signed by Jeff Grove, ASTM International vice president of…, About ASD-STAN, ASD-STAN is an industrial association which develops and maintains European standards for the European aerospace and related defence industry. As an associated body to CEN (European Committee for Standardization), ASD-STAN is the main provider of European Aerospace Norms (EN)., About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11117 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has developed a new standard that addresses performance and safety specifications for special needs shopping carts. Such carts would be used in grocery, drug, discount, and other retail stores. According to ASTM International member Alan Deal, the intended use of the carts described in the standard is to transport, or assist the transport…, 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 #11114 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will help ensure the safety of connected consumer products, including the Internet of Things: physical objects, embedded with sensors, software and other technologies that enable connectivity. The standard will be used to test and evaluate connected consumer products to prevent cybersecurity vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could compromise safety-related…, 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 #11104 ###