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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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The Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) certification program with US Lacrosse is now fully operational and has issued its first certifications. The program, which applies to women’s headgear and goggles requires headgear equipment made after January 1, 2018, to be SEI-certified. The women’s eyewear certification portion is also operational with a later certification deadline date. The program…, SEI Program Contact:, Tricia Hock, tel. +1.703.442.5732; thock@seinet.org , SEI Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , US Lacrosse Contacts:, Ann Carpenetti, tel. +1.410.235.6882, ext.#117 or Paul Ohanian, tel. +1.410.235.6882, ext.#154 Release #10443
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A proposed revision to an ASTM International impact-attenuation standard aims to reduce the hardness of synthetic turf fields. The revision ( WK38153 ) to the “specification for impact attenuation of turf playing systems as measured in the field” ( F1936 ) seeks to reduce the maximum “g-max” score which measures a field's hardness. The existing standard was developed by ASTM International’s…, 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 #10418
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Today, ASTM International debuted a new learning management system (LMS) designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Existing customers will begin seeing a seamless transition to the new platform. The migration will be completed by August 31. Since 2012, the number of learners has grown from 500 to over 4,000. Usage increased by over 174 per cent last year alone, prompting the need for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10362
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A new ASTM International standard will help investigators who take samples to test for possible mold on surfaces via a tape lift. The new standard (soon to be published as D7658, Test Method for Examination of Fungal Structures on Tape Lift Samples by Optical Microscopy) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on air quality ( D22 ). According to ASTM International member Terri Williams,…, ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality Next Meeting:, Oct. 8-11, 2017, October Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Terri Williams, Wisconsin Occupational Heatlh Laboratory, Madison, Wis., tel +1.608.224.6261; terri.williams@slh.wisc.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, tel +1.610.832.9738; jadkins@astm.org R elease #10299
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ASTM International’s Committee on Air Quality ( D22 ) will present its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Michael J. Brisson of the Savannah River National Laboratory, in Aiken, South Carolina, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee is honoring Brisson…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10293
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ASTM International’s Committee Thermal Insulation ( C16 ) will present its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Willis J. Brayman, of Brayman Insulation Consultants, LLC, in Sterrett, Alabama., U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee is honoring Brayman…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10294
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Irving S. Scher, Ph.D., P.E., a principal and biomechanical engineer at Guidance Engineering and Applied Research, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Scher is based in Seattle, Washington. Guidance Engineering and Applied Research is an engineering and scientific consulting company that performs in-depth research and analysis for its clients. Scher holds…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10241
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D. Thomas Marsh, president and CEO of Centrotrade Minerals and Metals Inc. in Chesapeake, Virginia, USA, has started his term as 2017 chairman of the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made up of 25 leaders from a broad variety of companies, associations, and government bodies worldwide. In addition to Centrotrade, this includes organizations such as the Copper…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10229
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A new ASTM International standard helps test the safety of synthetic turf infill – also known as crumb rubber – used in some sports fields. The specification (F3188, Specification for Extractable Hazardous Metals in Synthetic Turf Infill Materials) measures the amount of certain metals that could be extracted from turf infill if accidentally swallowed by players. The test method within the…, ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities Next Meeting:, May 9-11, 2017, May Committee Week, Toronto, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Phil Stricklen, Shaw Industries, Dalton, Ga., tel +1.706.331.5407; phil.stricklen@shawinc.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #10208