What You Need to Know about High-Visibility Safety Apparel (HVSA)
High-visibility safety apparel (HVSA) is clothing that workers wear in order to be more visible in their surroundings, both to co-workers and members of the…
ISO 8124-1:2022 – Safety of Mechanical & Physical Properties of Toys
Overall, intrinsic toy hazards have minimized, but toy-related injuries still occur. Continuing to assure safety in toy manufacture internationally, ISO 8124-1:2022 – Safety of toys…
ASTM D1230-22: Flammability of Consumer Fabrics Standard Test Methods
The test method detailed in ASTM D1230-22 evaluates the flammability of consumer textile fabrics. It is applicable to apparel items other than children’s sleepwear or…
ASTM F1506-22: Flame Resistant, Electric Arc Rated Clothing
In some workplaces, exposed skin can mean skin exposed to danger. In fact, under certain conditions, the damage can go beyond subcutaneous and even be…
ASTM F1148-22: Home Playground Equipment Safety Standard
For practically any child, visiting a playground is a treat, but having a playground back home is a blessing. However, the luxury of home equipment…
IEC 60086-3:2021 – Watch Batteries
For the primary batteries of watches, IEC 60086-3:2021 – Primary Batteries – Part 3: Watch Batteries offers a range of standard technical requirements, even giving…
ASTM Amusement Ride Standards Provide Safe Thrills
Roller coasters and other amusement rides truly are marvels of modern engineering. Reaching heights up to 450 feet, attaining speeds close to 150 miles per…
ASTM F1487-21: Playground Equipment for Public Use Standard
Public playgrounds provide children with a communal, carefree environment. It’s not only ideal but implied that all playground equipment remains safe. Unfortunately, according to the…
ANSI/PLASTICS B151.27-2021: Robot / Injection Molding Machine Safety Requirements
The systems covered by an American National Standard, ANSI/PLASTICS B151.27-2021: Safety Requirements For Robot / Injection Molding Machine Systems, enhance the efficiency of injection molding…