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ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products has revised a current standard and developed an important new one, both designed to keep children safe while they’re having fun. The residential play equipment industry is constantly changing, with new materials and components being introduced to the market every year. ASTM International Subcommittee F15.09 on Home Playground Equipment has…
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An important ASTM International standard that is used to reduce life-threatening and debilitating injuries on playgrounds has recently undergone extensive revisions. Specification F 1487, Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use, is a comprehensive standard covering the full range of public playground equipment. It provides safety and performance…
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A new standard developed by ASTM International Committee E34 on Occupational Health and Safety will provide foundries with a comprehensive set of safety requirements. The standard, E 2349, Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Marking; Melting and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E34.20 on…
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ASTM International Subcommittee F01.11 has recently changed its name from Quality and Hardness Assurance to Nuclear and Space Radiation Effect. The subcommittee is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee F01 on Electronics. According to William Alfonte, chair of F01.11, the title of the subcommittee has been changed to more accurately reflect the scope of its current and future…
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ASTM International Committee F01 on Electronics is currently seeking participation for any interested parties in the development of a proposed new standard, WK6499, Test Method for Determining Sputtering Target Utilization. The proposed new standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F01.17 on Sputter Metallization. Target utilization is the amount of target material that is available for…