ASTM B117-18: Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
Even the most durable or permanent items can at some point deteriorate. That doesn’t mean these qualities should be ignored. However, the ability to remain […]
NFPA 51B-2019: Standard For Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, And Other Hot Work
In Roman mythology, Vulcan was the god of fire and the forge. He was said to be so skilled that other gods in the pantheon […]
ANSI C119.6-2018: Non-Sealed, Multiport Electric Connector Systems Rated 600 Volts or Less for Aluminum and Copper Conductors
Copper has been recognized as an electricity conductor throughout industrial history. In fact, copper was the conductor in classic inventions like the telegraph, telephone, and […]
Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety (NFPA 101A-2019)
NFPA 101A-2019: Guide On Alternative Approaches To Life Safety, 2019 Edition offers guidance for life safety in particular facilities. It is meant to supplement, not […]
NFPA 110-2019: Standard For Emergency And Standby Power Systems
Being prepared is key. Emergency and standby power systems are a sign of attentiveness to unpredictable situations, such as natural disasters and other events that […]
ASTM F1717-18: Standard Test Methods for Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model
ASTM F1717-18: Standard Test Methods for Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model has been released. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center […]
ASTM D395-18: Standard Test Methods For Rubber Property—Compression Set
Rubber is often used in areas where it must withstand stress. In order to assure rubber will do its job correctly, tests are always helpful. […]
Standards Packages: Multiple Standards at a Discount
The Digital Age is defined, in part, by a specialization to everyone’s interests, but a communal drive still persists. Previously, and as far back as […]
ASTM F2413-18: Standard Specification For 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 […]
NFPA 1989-2019: Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Protection
The air that humans breathe isn’t entirely made up of oxygen. Most of the air we take in during long sighs or calming breaths is […]