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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to James Olsta for his contributions to ASTM’s geosynthetics committee (D35). 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 activities. Olsta was recognized for his mentorship within…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11459 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee (F15), presented the Consumer Award to Rachel Weintraub, legislative director and general counsel with the Consumer Federation of America (Washington, D.C., USA). An ASTM International member since 2002, Weintraub was recognized for her deep commitment and unwavering advocacy of the consumer voice in the development of standards to promote consumer…, ., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11442 ###
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Brian Grochal, director of product safety and quality at BARK (New York, New York, USA) was awarded the 2022 James A. Thomas President’s Leadership Award. 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 of James. A.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11422 ###
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On May 11, ASTM International conducted a technical webinar, “Barrier Face Coverings: A Detailed Comparison of Standards In Support of Public Health.” The webinar was held in partnership with the International Finance Corporation and the Viet Nam Standards and Quality Institute, a subsidiary of Viet Nam’s Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality. Jeffrey Stull, president of International…
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Yesterday, members of ASTM International’s Global Collaboration Forum for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) held a webinar to address the ongoing challenges facing PPE through the development of standards, training, and other related programs. Participants from 15 countries, including representatives from standards development organizations (SDOs), testing laboratories, academia, research…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11378 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has honored Don Mays with the Margaret Dana Award. The Dana award, F15’s highest honor, is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advancing voluntary standards for consumer safety products. Mays is the founder and sole practitioner of Product Safety Insights LLC. In this position, Mays provides product safety…
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ASTM International’s geosynthetics committee ( D35 ) has approved a new standard that will help engineers, designers, and specifiers who work with vinyl sheet piling. Applications for such piling include the construction of seawalls, retaining walls, and chemical cut-off walls. “The new specification will standardize the materials used and it will allow producers to meet the United States Army…
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that the January in-person standards development meetings in Houston, Texas, USA, are now transitioning to all virtual. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Input from ASTM International members whose organizations are increasingly…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11348 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has approved a new standard that will help evaluate the potential safety of market umbrellas. Such umbrellas are commonly used as protection against rain, sun, or other potential weather in many commercial settings, including theme and water parks, hotels, restaurants, and bars, and are also found in the backyards of many private homes. The…
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ASTM International’s geosynthetics committee ( D35 ) is developing a proposed standard that will help provide engineers with specific information for components necessary for road and pavement design. The proposed standard ( WK70888 ) outlines a commonly used test to characterize the performance of geosynthetics for roadway applications. Specifically, it describes the use of the cyclic plate load…