ASTM Amusement Ride Standards Provide Safe Thrills
Roller coasters and other amusement rides truly are marvels of modern engineering. Reaching heights up to 420 feet, attaining speeds close to 150 miles per…
ASTM F2291-25: Standard Practice for Amusement Ride Design
ASTM F2291-25c is the Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices. Roller Coaster Safety and ASTM F2291-25 While amusement rides, like roller coasters,…
How ASTM F963-23 Assures Safety in Toys in Horror Movies
There is something irresistibly thrilling about watching a good horror movie around Halloween. Whether it is the creepy atmosphere, spine-chilling jump scares, or the unsettling…
How IEC 62087 Standards Improve Your Movie-Watching
If you are a movie enthusiast looking to enhance your viewing experience, understanding the impact of IEC 62087 standards can make a significant difference. These…
ISO 2631-1:1997—Human Body Exposure to Vibration
Each day, human beings interact with some sort of machinery, making contact with vibration inevitable. Unfortunately, continuous exposure to mechanical vibration can lead to serious…
Spooky Halloween Traditions & What Standards Say About Them
While Halloween is all about bending the rules—costumes, frights, tricks—there is a serious side hiding in the shadows: safety and quality standards. SDOs (Standard Developing…
ISO 9241-410:2008— Ergonomic Input Devices
A 2023 study of administrative staff at Bangladeshi universities revealed a strong correlation between poor workstation ergonomics — including suboptimal keyboard and input device setups…
Health Effects of Microplastics: What the Science Says
Tiny plastic particles, known as microplastics, have been found throughout the human body—including the brain, blood, lungs, liver and even lower limb joints. In fact,…
Why Gel Nail Polish Is Now Banned in Europe—but Still Allowed in the U.S.
If you are a fan of a glossy gel manicure, you might have heard some surprising news: the European Union (EU) has banned gel nail…