Resin Identification Codes (RICs), as Specified by ASTM D7611
In hope of satiating their environmentally-conscious guilt, many consumers look for markings on plastic products to determine if their items can be discarded in the…
Television History and Safety
The small screen, the idiot tube, and the babysitter are just a few names that the television set has been called throughout its existence. Big,…
ASTM F2413-24: Performance Requirements For Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear
Wearing the appropriate attire for a job can be critical depending on the work setting. Perhaps footwear isn’t always the first consideration when it comes…
ASTM F2412-24: Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection
Pulling a brand new pair of boots out of a cardboard box can be an intoxicating experience. Each step of the process produces its own…
Standard Specification for Bicycle Helmets – ASTM F1447-18
Helmets provide anywhere from a 66% to 88% reduction in the risk of head, brain, and severe brain injury for all ages of bicyclists. Clearly,…
Earth Day 2018: How Standards Enable Manufacturers and Consumers to Control Plastic Usage
Every April 22, over 1 billion people in 192 countries participate in the largest civic-focused day of action in the world. This is Earth Day,…
Vintage Toy Safety – Hazards of The Past
Old Toys Aren’t Guaranteed to Be Safe. Nostalgia can erupt within any of us. We can accelerate this feeling by acting on it. This can…
Exceptions to ISO 8124-1 Toy Products
ISO 8124-1:2022 – Safety of toys – Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties, an international standard, specifies acceptable criteria for the…
ISO 8124 – Toy Safety Standards
The global toy market saw $80.8 billion in revenue over the past decade. This industry, while dominated by a few major players, comprises numerous companies…