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09/02/2026

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over 5,000 workers died on jobsites in the U.S. in 2024. But that’s only a fraction of the nearly 2.5 million injuries and illnesses recorded during the same year.

On a global scale, as many as 2.6 million workers lose their lives on jobsites every year, according to the International Labour
Organization.

But a suite of serious injury-and-fatality ASTM standards helps organizations reduce risk before incidents occur.

Worker safety is paramount in all industries, and a suite of serious injury-and-fatality standards helps organizations reduce risk before incidents occur.

09/02/2026

Check out ASTM's latest efforts to promote early-career professionals.

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09/01/2026

Jeff Clark, executive director of ASTM's Test Monitoring Center (in photo), celebrated the 50th anniversary of TMC at their facility in Freeport, PA, today.

Surrounded by TMC staff, ASTM senior staff, and members of the TMC Board of Directors, Clark cut the anniversary cake, marking a milestone.

Founded in 1976, the TMC offers reference oil distribution and data handling services to laboratories involved in lubricant testing. They provide a reference oil-based system for the calibration of ASTM Test Methods. Other services include laboratory inspections, rater calibration workshops, and industry-related registration services.

TMC became an affiliate of ASTM in 2021.

Join us in the comments with wishing ASTM's Test Monitoring Center a "Happy 50th Anniversary!"

09/01/2026

THERE'S STILL TO REGISTER AND BOOK YOUR HOTEL! Join us for ASTM October Committee Week in Jacksonville, FL on October 4-9, 2026.

Meetings of: Copper and Copper Alloys B09; D07 Wood; D12 Soaps and Other Detergents; D14 Adhesives; D22 Air Quality; E06 Performance of Buildings; E34 Occupational Health and Safety; E35 Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents; E50 Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action; E54 Homeland Security Applications; and much more!

For more information, see https://na.eventscloud.com/website/89692/

09/01/2026

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global renewable power capacity is projected to increase almost 4,600 GW over the next 4-5 years..

As the adoption of alternative energies increases at a rapid pace, so does the work and diligence of ASTM’s committees.

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08/31/2026

AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing. Learn how ASTM’s new Critical and Emerging Technologies Division is positioned to help turn rapidly evolving technologies into practical solutions that can be tested, trusted, and deployed at scale.

Join host David Walsh and guest Mohsen Seifi, vice president, Critical and Emerging Technologies (CET) division, as they discuss how standards are being developed to keep up with the fast pace of technology.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or visit https://go.astm.org/standards-impact-S4E4

08/28/2026

A new guide for unmanned aerial systems would outline protocol for purchasing, authenticating and tracing drone materials.

The proposed​ guide will establish a framework for tracing and authenticating unmanned aerial system components.​​

08/27/2026

ASTM’s water committee is developing a proposed test method that uses existing sample preparation protocols to measure microplastics in water using infrared technology.

The proposed test method combines with other ASTM methods to provide a framework for comprehensive analyses of water matrices.

08/26/2026

ASTM's consumer products committee (F15) has approved a new standard for commercial electric-powered scooters for adults.

It covers the establishment of performance requirements & test methods used to minimize hazards for users of commercial electric-powered scooters for adults.

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08/25/2026

AI, robotics, and other innovations may dominate the conversation, but today’s biggest technology challenges happen where emerging technologies intersect.

On the latest episode of ASTM's Standards Impact podcast, host David Walsh and guest Mohsen Seifi, vice president, Critical and Emerging Technologies (CET) division, explore how standards can close gaps and match the rapid pace of innovation. Everything is changing... and fast., explore how standards can close gaps and match the rapid pace of innovation. Everything is changing... and fast.

"A robot that was 3D printed, running on an AI brain with a quantum chip on it. That is not a forecast," says Seifi. "Somebody's building that machine right now. So when people tell me AI is going to change everything, I agree with them."

Learn how standards play a significant part in shaping the future of robotics, AI, advanced manufacturing, and more. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or visit https://go.astm.org/standards-impact-S4E4