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Two new ASTM International standards on rescue litters and fixed anchorages will contribute to the safety and efficiency of search and rescue operations. Both standards were developed by Subcommittee F32.01 on Equipment, Testing and Maintenance, part of ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue., BASKET TYPE RESCUE LITTERS, Until the development of ASTM F2821 , Test Methods for Basket Type Rescue Litters, there had not been a standardized means for manufacturers to test these rescue devices, according to John McKently, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and an F32 member. “ASTM F2821 was developed because there was no standard available that allowed manufacturers to test litter products in the same way,” says…, FIXED ANCHORAGES, According to McKently, the impetus for the development of ASTM F2822 , Specification for Fixed Anchorages Installed on Structures Used for Rope Rescue Training, was similar to that of ASTM F2821. In this case, the standard was developed to provide minimum strength requirements for anchorages permanently installed or attached to training towers or other structures used for rope rescue training. “…, ASTM Committee F32 Next Meeting:, Nov. 7-10, in conjunction with the International Technical Rescue Symposium, Golden, Colo., Technical Contact:, John McKently, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Glendale, Calif., Phone: 818-247-3209; jmckently@earthlink.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O'Toole, Phone: 610-832-9739; totoole@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8654
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Subcommittee E35.15 on Antimicrobial Agents is responsible for more than 50 ASTM standards that are used for testing antimicrobial treated articles as well as topical antimicrobials and disinfectants versus bacteria, fungi and viruses. The subcommittee is part of ASTM International Committee E35 on Pesticides and Alternative Control Agents. One of the most widely used of E35.15 standards, ASTM…, ASTM Committee E35 Next Meeting:, Oct. 11-14, October Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Technical Contact:, Robert Monticello, AEGIS Environmental Management, Midland, Mich., Phone: 989-832-8180; rmonticello@microbeshield.com, 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 #8604
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Manufacturers developing treated fabrics or air filters, as well as end users who want to specify an article that performs under conditions of moisture and nutrient load, will be the primary users of new ASTM International standard ASTM E2722 , Test Method for Using Seeded-Agar for the Screening Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity in Fabric and Air Filter Media. ASTM E2722 is under the…, ASTM Committee E35 Next Meeting:, Oct. 11-14, October Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Technical Contact:, Daniel Price, InterfaceFLOR, LaGrange, Ga., Phone: 706-812-6266; daniel.price@interfaceglobal.com, 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 #8555
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Regulatory agencies may soon require buffer zones around sprayed farm fields. A proposed ASTM International standard will be used to measure the drift reduction performance of tank mix adjuvants designed to reduce spray drift during the application of pesticides. Farmers can decrease the size of these buffer zones by using these adjuvants. ASTM WK27419 , Test Method for Characterization of…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registered 282 copper alloys as antimicrobial materials with public health claims in February 2008. Now, test methods developed in discussions between the EPA and the Copper Development Association during the registration process are being developed as proposed ASTM International standards. Subcommittee E35.15 on Antimicrobial Agents, part of ASTM…, ASTM Committee E35 Next Meeting:, April 19-22, April committee week, St. Louis, Mo., Technical Contact:, James H. Michel, Copper Development Association Inc., New York, N.Y., Phone: 212-251-7210; jmichel@cda.copper.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 #8 508/Feb2010
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ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue is currently developing a number of proposed new standards. Two of the proposed standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F32.02 on Management and Operations are WK23984 , Guide for Level 1 (Basic) Mounted Search and Rescue (MSAR) Responder, and WK24699, Guide for Training for Land SAR as a Level 1 Out of Area Disaster Responder.…
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Outbreaks of the H1N1 influenza this year have increased the public’s awareness and use of leave-on hand antiseptics, popularly known as hand sanitizers. ASTM International Committee E35 on Pesticides and Alternative Control Agents is now developing a proposed new standard that will measure the antibacterial activity of hand sanitizers on people’s hands. ASTM WK23789 , Test Method for Evaluation…
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Mass casualty events, including both natural disasters and man-made events, subject caregivers, patients and medical equipment to environmental extremes. A new standard being developed by ASTM International Committee F30 on Emergency Medical Services provides guidance for how medical equipment is expected to perform under the severe conditions of a mass casualty event. The proposed standard, ASTM…
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Biofilm, which is defined as microorganisms living in a self-organized cooperative community, is still under the radar for many industry, medical, professional and regulatory agencies. A newly approved ASTM International standard is the latest in a series of biofilm standards being developed by Committee E35 on Pesticides and Alternative Control Agents. The new standard, E2647 , Test Method for…
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The importance of telecommunicators in the search and rescue field cannot be overstated. Dispatchers receiving and delivering accurate information in a timely manner are critical to any SAR operation. A new standard developed by ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue highlights the importance of proper training for SAR dispatchers. The standard, ASTM F2662 , Guide for Minimum…