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Today ASTM International published a standard for protective headgear for women’s lacrosse players. Experts from the lacrosse community, the medical field, the biomechanics industry and product testing laboratories collaborated on the standard ( F3137 , Specification for Headgear Used in Women’s Lacrosse). Ann Carpenetti, vice president of US Lacrosse Operations, says, “This may be a benchmark…, ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces and Facilities Next Meeting:, Nov. 18-20, 2015, November Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Ann Kitt Carpenetti, US Lacrosse, Baltimore, Md., tel +1.410.235.6882 ext. 117; acarpenetti@uslacrosse.org , ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #9858 ###
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A new ASTM International standard details the procedures for testing pre-wetted towelettes with a mechanized device called “the wiperator.” Manufacturers would use the standard (soon to be available as E2967, Test Method for Assessing the Ability of Pre-Wetted Towelettes to Remove and Transfer Bacterial Contamination on Hard, Non-Porous Environmental Surfaces Using the Wiperator) to test…, ASTM Committee E35 on Pesticides, Antimicrobials and Alternative Control Agents Next Meeting:, Oct. 26-29, 2015, October Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Syed Sattar, Ph.D., University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada., tel +1.307.399.1345; ssattar@uottawa.ca, ASTM Staff Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #9834 ###
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There are all kinds of textiles treated with antimicrobial agents, and a variety of ways in which each can be tested for their performance response to antimicrobial activity. A proposed new ASTM International standard, WK31901, Guide for Standard Test Methods and Practices for Evaluating Antibacterial Activity on Textiles, will help tie all of this information together. “Many of the…, ASTM Committee E35 Next Meeting:, April 27-30, 2015 April committee week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Robert A. Monticello, Ph.D., International Antimicrobial Council, Midland, Mich., tel +1.989.615.0031; ramphd@amcouncil.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, tel +1.610.832.9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9727
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will aid test laboratories, manufacturers and retailers in understanding which of an array of available standards for antimicrobial treated textiles is best for a given situation. Antimicrobial agents are commonly used to control bacterial growth and unwanted odor on textiles. ASTM WK31901 , Test Methods and Practices for Evaluating Antibacterial…, ASTM Committee E35 Next Meeting:, Oct. 6-9, 2014, October Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Robert A. Monticello, Ph.D., International Antimicrobial Council, Washington, D.C., Phone: 202-600-7711; ramphd@amcouncil.org , ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org ASTM PR Contact: Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9566
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A new ASTM International standard will be used to alert and remind users of important hazards and handling issues related to wrestling mats. ASTM F2983 , Guide for Manufacturers for Labeling and Care Instructions for Wrestling Mats, was developed by Subcommittee F08.12 on Gymnastics and Wrestling Equipment, part of ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces and…, ASTM Committee F08 Next Meeting:, Nov. 13-15, 2013, November Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Paul H. Gilbert, Resilite Sports Products Inc., Sunbury, Pa., Phone: 800-843-6287, ext. 224; paul@resilite.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Rick Lake, 610-832-9689; rlake@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9491
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The increasing popularity of low energy air, or airsoft, guns has led to the development of standards for equipment and consumer warnings since the formation of Subcommittee F08.27 on Airsoft in 2007. Now, two new airsoft standards focus on commercial playing area operation and player safety briefings. ASTM F2940 , Practice for Airsoft Field Operation, and ASTM F2941 , Practice for Airsoft Play…, ASTM Committee F08 Next Meeting:, Nov. 13-15, 2013, November Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Michael Lukas, Crosman Corp., Bloomfield, N.Y., Phone: 585-410-5159; mlukas@crosman.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Rick Lake, Phone: 610-832-9689; rlake@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9446
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Two new ASTM International standards will provide specifications for fitness equipment that will be accessible to users of all abilities, including those with disabilities. ASTM F3021 , Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments, and ASTM F3022 , Test Method for Evaluating the Universal Design of Fitness…, ASTM Committee F08 Next Meeting:, Nov. 13-15, 2013, November Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Seanna Kringen, Beneficial Designs Inc., Minden, Nev., Phone: 831-685-4798; seanna@beneficialdesigns.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Rick Lake, Phone: 610-832-9689; rlake@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9443
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will describe the production and semipurification of Clostridium difficile spores, known as endospores, when testing environmental surface disinfectants that are used to combat C. difficile. ASTM WK31504 , Test Method for Producing High Titers of Viable and Semi-Purified Spores of Clostridium difficile Using a Liquid Medium, is being developed by…, ASTM Committee E35 Next Meeting:, Oct. 21-24, 2013, October Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Syed Satter, Ph.D., Centre for Research on Environmental Microbiology (CREM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Phone: 613-562-5800, ext. 8314; ssattar@uottawa.ca , ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9404
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The escalating popularity of airsoft as a recreational activity has led to concerns about proper eye protection for participants. In response to requests from both insurance providers and playing facility operators, ASTM WK27246 , Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Airsoft Sports, is currently being developed by ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities .…, ASTM Committee F08 Next Meeting:, May 20-23, 2013, May Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Michael Lukas, Crosman Corp., London, Ontario, Canada, Phone: 585-410-5159; mikelukas@hotmail.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Rick Lake, Phone: 610-832-9689; rlake@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9359
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Padding that Meets Specification F2949 Must Be Installed by Dec. 1, 2013, ASTM International standard F2949 , Specification for Pole Vault Box Collars, has been cited in a new ruling recently promulgated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in an effort to make pole vaulting safer. The new rule, recently approved by the NCAA’s Playing Rules Oversight Panel, is a student athlete safety proposal that calls for padding around pole vault boxes that meets the…, ASTM Committee F08 Next Meeting:, May 20-23, 2013, May Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., ASTM Staff Contact:, Rick Lake, Phone: 610-832-9789; rlake@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9328