ASTM D7390-18e1: Evaluating Asbestos in Dust on Surface
Asbestos, a mineral once widely used in construction and industrial applications, is now recognized as a hazardous material. Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) can degrade over time,…
ANSI/ASSP Z9.4-2011 (R2021): Abrasive-Blasting Operations
In 1870, the first patent for an abrasive blasting piece was filed by Benjamin Tilghman, an American soldier from Pennsylvania. Supposedly, Tilghman’s idea came from…
IP Code Ratings for Device Water Protection (IEC 60529)
Only a few years ago, spilling water on your cell phone meant the end of your essential computing device. You could break out the rice…
NFPA 652-2019: Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust
NFPA 652-2019: Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust has been released. Dust is often associated with a lack of upkeep. This lack of maintenance…