ASTM International’s Post

The word standard is commonly used in daily language, so much so that people do not always reflect on its definition. Learn how ASTM International’s Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees (aka “Green Book”) defines them. https://lnkd.in/ejzThee6 #ASTM #standards #standardsdevelopment

A new standard approved by ASTM's air quality committee (D22) will be used to assess and help prevent human exposure to lead hazards in the air.

Staff Appreciation Week ended this afternoon with good food, great friends, volleyball, bingo, and giant Jenga! It was a beautiful day in West Conshohocken, PA... but, then again, any day is a good day for ice cream. To all ASTM staff, a sincere thank you. You are a vital part of the ASTM process, and integral to our mission of helping the world work better. #ASTMproud

As part of Staff Appreciation Week, dozens of ASTM staff participated in building bikes for Spokes for Little Folks, a charity that provides under-privileged youth from low-income families with new bicycles. #ASTMproud

With over one hundred staff in attendence that come from all over the world, a "fireside chat" with President Andy Kireta and Board Chair Bill Griese was held this morning as part of Staff Appreciation Week festivities. Andy spoke of his appreciation for the dedication of ASTM staff, shared some personal stories, and had a laugh or two about subjects we can't share here on social media!

ASTM's gaseous fuels committee (D03) has proposed a new standard for testing metals in gaseous fuels. Biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) among the fuels addressed by the standard. Jonathan Cross, a member of the committee working on the standard, says “the ability to perform accurate analysis of metals in RNG is critical for producers, utilities, and manufacturers of gas upgrading equipment to assess the efficacy of gas treatment technology in removing metals through the gas upgrading process.” https://lnkd.in/eJ7DCgGc #metals #gas #fuel #fuels #biogas #naturalgas #RNG

The word standard is commonly used in daily language, so much so that people do not always reflect on its definition. Learn how ASTM International’s Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees (aka “Green Book”) defines them.

During today's pinning ceremony — part of ASTM Staff Appreciation Week festivities — former ASTM President Kathie Morgan passed the proverbial torch to ASTM's new President Andy Kireta. Encased in plexiglass, the pin has been passed from William T. Cavanaugh to Joseph O'Grady to Jim Thomas, and now from Kathie to Andy. Kathie shared a personal history of her time with ASTM. 40 years of witnessing not only the growth of ASTM International worldwide, but also the changes in office technology — fax machines and CRT screens to mobile phones and instantaneous worldwide communication. All the while, some things haven't changed. From technical committee operations staff taking care of minutes, ballots, and schedules, to the value of all staff — no matter their title — in advancing ASTM International's mission. #ASTMproud #staffappreciation #president #celebration #standards

ASTM's Air Quality committee has approved a new standard that will help measure the performance of ambient outdoor air quality sensors. https://lnkd.in/et6nqBKq #AirQuality