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The PaintSquare Guide to Certifications and standards
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August 2012
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November 2011 - J. Peter Ault, PE, PCS, Elzly Technology Corporation
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September 2011
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May 2011
May 2011
May 2011
April 2011
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
March/April 2010
January 2010
January/February 2010
December 2009 - Rob Francis, Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd
December 2009
December 2009
December 2009
November 2009 - Cynthia A. Challener
November 2009
November 2009
October 2009 - Madelyn Harding, The Sherwin-Williams Company
September 2009
September 2009
August 2009 - Daryl Fleming and Jodi Temyer, JPCL
August 2009
August 2009 - Harold Hower, Technology Publishing/PaintSquare
July 2009
July 2009
May 2009 - Alison B. Kaelin, CQA, KTA-Tator, Inc.
April 2009
April 2009
March 2009 - Pamela Groff, SSPC Technical Materials Development Specialist
March 2009
January/February 2009 - Jayson L. Helsel, P.E., KTA-Tator Inc.
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May 20, 2013
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May 10, 2013
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May 6, 2013
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May 6, 2013
Free Videos Offer Film Thickness Demos
April 22, 2013
NACE Names Education Director
April 12, 2013
Blast QC Opens Video Learning Series
April 8, 2013
SSPC Revises ‘Paint 23’ Primer Standard
April 1, 2013
ASTM Updates Nuclear Coating Standards
March 27, 2013
SSPC 2013 Video Sessions Released
March 18, 2013
Ruling: Communications Doomed Worker
March 14, 2013
Cert Programs Join New NACE Institute
February 7, 2013
Chevron Fined $1M in Refinery Fire
February 1, 2013
Protective, Marine Coatings Star in TX
January 14, 2013
New Hose Color Coding to Start in New Year
December 27, 2012
Cleveland Seeks Station Facelift Bids
December 20, 2012
OSHA Corrects Record on U.S. Minerals
December 14, 2012
Abrasives Maker Settles 8 OSHA Cases
December 13, 2012
OSHA Seeks Input on Cutting Red Tape
December 12, 2012
Paint Chemical Maker Fined in Blast
December 7, 2012
Certifier SCS Has New Name, Services
December 4, 2012
New NACE Standard Targets Pipeline MIC
December 3, 2012
Research Puts Heat on Flame Retardants
November 30, 2012
New Antifouling Guide, Papers Available
November 27, 2012
ASTM Targets Green Product Claims
November 2, 2012
New High-Temp Coating Tackles CUI
November 1, 2012
Fall Violations Lead OSHA’s Top 10
October 24, 2012
Questions Shadow Nuclear Cracking
October 15, 2012
Expert Webinar Explains SSPC’s New PA2
October 9, 2012
Push for Paperless Paint, Pruned Prep
October 5, 2012
UK Warns of Offshore Grating Failure
October 4, 2012
SSPC Releases 4 New PA Standards
September 27, 2012
AISC to Issue New Bridge Certification
September 19, 2012
Brushes Made for Safer Application
August 13, 2012
Utility Touts New Fix for Nuke Rebar
August 11, 2012
ACA Cheers Plan to Pre-empt EPA Rules
August 11, 2012
Webinar Tackles New SSPC Spec Standard
July 31, 2012
EPA Offers ‘Flexibility’ on Cement Rule
July 12, 2012
SSPC, NACE Replace Waterjet Standard
July 6, 2012
SSPC Revises QP 5
July 5, 2012
SSPC Revises DFT Standard
July 2, 2012
Free Webinar Tackles New Waterjetting Standards
June 29, 2012
Nuke Pipe Coatings to Get 1st Standard
June 18, 2012
New Global Standard Tackles Concrete’s Environmental Impact
June 15, 2012
JPCL Top Thinker Offers ‘Paint Inspector’s Field Guide’
June 1, 2012
OSHA Holds Firm on PPE Requirement
May 14, 2012
Audit: OSHA Too Slow on Rule Making
April 23, 2012
Cloud-Based System Monitors Pipelines
April 18, 2012
Free SSPC 2012 Video Sessions Released
April 16, 2012
ASTM Releases Coating Standards CD-ROM
April 16, 2012
OSHA Offers $1.2M in Training Grants
April 6, 2012
Court Tosses OSHA Claims in $2M Case
March 20, 2012
TruQC Eases Painting Site Paperwork
March 20, 2012
Potty Pavement Flushed with Success
March 14, 2012
Report: Errors Plagued Doomed Bridge
March 5, 2012
AkzoNobel Seeks UK Quality Manager
February 2, 2012
4th Global Marine Coatings Forum Set
January 25, 2012
ASTM Revises Measurement, Fog Chamber Standards
January 18, 2012
New Gardner Paint Test Manual Released
December 9, 2011
NACE Issues New Marine Coating Standard
December 8, 2011
Webinar Clarifies SSPC QP Standards
December 7, 2011
Lloyd’s Sets Marine Coating Web Series
November 16, 2011
ASTM Revises 2 Zinc Coating Standards
November 14, 2011
Akzo Powder Coatings Get SMaRT
November 9, 2011
Report: OSHA Toothless, Paralyzed
November 1, 2011
ASTM Updates Coating Test Standard
October 24, 2011
Waterjet Group OKs Hose Color Coding
October 21, 2011
ASTM Drafting Test for Sewer Coatings
October 7, 2011
Supplier Admits Selling Bad Bridge Concrete
September 22, 2011
ASSE Sets Standard for Safer Design
September 22, 2011
New ASTM Paint Guide Eases Sampling
September 21, 2011
SSPC Extends Reach To Commercial/Light Industrial
September 16, 2011
Asbestos Scam Draws 7-Year Prison Term
September 14, 2011
SSPC Reauthorized as Training Provider
September 13, 2011
OSHA Issues Plan for High-Hazard Sites
September 12, 2011
European Industrial Painters Launch Association
September 7, 2011
Scaffold Group Adds ‘Access’ to Name
August 24, 2011
ASTM Crafting First Dry Fall Standard
August 22, 2011
SSPC Launches PCI Level 3
August 2, 2011
SafeWorks Plant Earns ISO 9001 Certification
July 20, 2011
OSHA Survey Seeks Employer Input
June 1, 2011
Joint Standard Certifies Paint Shops
April 7, 2011
ASTM Sets Open Time Standard, Revises Humidity Test
March 30, 2011
ASTM Debuts Concrete Profile Standard
March 15, 2011
ASTM Introduces Corrosion Cost Tool, Updates Standard Coatings Terms
February 7, 2011
Free Book Aims to Boost Lift Safety
November 22, 2010
New ASTM Book Compiles Protective Coating Standards
November 19, 2010
SSPC Adds Disciplinary Action for Fatalities
November 12, 2010
SSPC Begins Revision of Soluble Salt Standard
October 19, 2010
ASTM Revises 2 Traffic Paint-Related Standards
September 29, 2010
ASTM Compiles Protective Coatings Standards
September 28, 2010
New US Railcar Standards Include Coatings, Prep
September 14, 2010
OSHA Crackdown on Chromium Hits WI Company
August 30, 2010
Five Achieve SSPC PCS in Dubai
August 24, 2010
ASTM Updates Standards for Pavement Markings
August 16, 2010
ASTM Revises 2 Adhesion Test Methods
August 10, 2010
ASTM Seeks Volunteers to Test Adhesion Standard
August 9, 2010
SSPC Releases 2 New Coatings Standards
August 9, 2010
New U.S. Rule Would Mandate Tunnel Inspections
July 30, 2010
ASTM Panel at Work on Steel-Lifecycle Standards
July 15, 2010
ASTM Seeks Labs for Surface Study
June 17, 2010
MPI Updates Recycled Paint Standards
May 25, 2010
MasterFormat Revisions Include Polished Concrete
April 29, 2010
Bayer Joins MPI’s ‘Starting Point Formula’ Club
April 23, 2010
Thomas Langill to Head ASTM Panel
April 13, 2010
SSPC Certifies GPI-Southeast to QP 5
March 26, 2010
Fletcher Named ASTM D01 Chairman
March 26, 2010
SCS to Certify Residential Products
March 18, 2010
Webinar on Fire-Resistant Coatings To Be Sponsored by Quantum
March 2, 2010
MADCAD to Manage Online Codes, Standards
February 24, 2010
ISEA Updates Safety Apparel Standard
February 19, 2010
Landmark Green-Building Standard 189.1 Published
January 25, 2010
MPI Unveils ‘Extreme Green’ Standard
January 22, 2010
ASSE Plans ‘Prevention Through Design’ Rules
January 20, 2010
Standard Sets Additive Terminology
January 19, 2010
OSHA Booklet Outlines Chromium Standards
January 18, 2010
MPI Launches Raw Materials Program
January 15, 2010
EPA Seeks Tougher Smog Standard
January 11, 2010
MPI Lists Newly Approved Coatings
December 16, 2009
Lloyd’s Approves SSPC Coatings Inspector Program
December 9, 2009
Green Performance Standard Approved for Stains
December 7, 2009
ANSI OKs Construction Mold Standard
December 4, 2009
ASTM Adds Certification Programs
December 2, 2009
OSHA Seeks Comments on Construction Safety and Health
November 30, 2009
Applicator Training Program Released
November 18, 2009
Thermal Spray Certification in Development
November 18, 2009
Revised Fall Standard Approved
November 12, 2009
ASTM Panel Issues 2 New Paint Standards
September 30, 2009
Dryvit Gets New ISO Certification
August 13, 2009
ASTM Proposing New Traffic Standards
July 21, 2009
ASTM Releases New Building Codes
June 25, 2009
New ASTM Standard on Corrosion
June 24, 2009
NARI Adds Certifications, Cuts Fees
June 16, 2009
ISEA Seeks Comments on Standards
June 15, 2009
ASSE Revises SH&E Training Standard
May 29, 2009
OSHA Asked to Tighten Noise Standard
May 19, 2009
Review of Green-Building Standard Begins
May 6, 2009
ISO Certifies Sto on Environmental Management
April 28, 2009
OSHA Issues Respirator Selection Details
April 14, 2009
OSHA Extends Comment Period for Crane Rule
April 9, 2009
6 Contractors Earn Ethics Certificates
March 20, 2009
PDCA Seeks Comment on Decorative Finishing Standard
March 3, 2009
Green Seal Extends Recertification for Cleaners
February 19, 2009
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How many levels of drywall finish are described in GA 214-10?
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
True or false: A large school system that wanted to utilize certified painting contractors would invoke SSPC-QP 1 in its specifications.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The standards-writing organization, ASTM International, had another name before 2001. What was it?
Thursday, April 18, 2013
True or false: SSPC visual standards showing degrees of cleaning of steel take precedence over the descriptions of required cleanliness in SSPC’s written surface preparation standards.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
True or false: All the SSPC surface preparation standards are issued jointly with NACE.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
What organization offers training and certification in architectural coatings at the levels of technologist, specialist, and inspector?
Monday, April 15, 2013
What is the subject of SSPC standard AB 4?
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Which of the following SSPC abrasive blast cleaning standards requires the most rigorous degree of cleaning of steel?
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
What is the name of the provision in OSHA standards that is used in inspections where there are no specific standards applicable to the particular hazard involved?
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Which of the following answers organizes SSPC abrasive blasting standards from least to most rigorous?
Monday, March 25, 2013
What is the alpha-numeric designation of the recently published SSPC standard describing recommended best practice in applying plural component polyureas and polyurethanes?
Friday, March 22, 2013
If a facility owner wanted to require an SSPC-certified contractor for painting a school building, he/she would specify certification according to what standard?
Monday, March 11, 2013
Which of the following statements about SSPC-SP 11, Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal, is correct?
Friday, February 15, 2013
What organization does not produce standards for the surface preparation of concrete?
Thursday, February 7, 2013
True or false: An SSPC standard was recently published to provide a standard set of acceptance criteria to determine compliance with surface profile requirements in project specifications.
Monday, February 4, 2013
What is the subject of the JSRA SPSS standard?
Friday, January 18, 2013
What is the alphanumeric designation of the SSPC Paint Application Standard for measuring the thickness of dry coatings on concrete?
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
What is the subject of the most recently issued SSPC standard?
Thursday, January 10, 2013
The Deutsches Institut für Normung produces what group of standards?
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
True or false: The ASTM standard test method for measuring pull-off adhesion of coatings on concrete is the same one used for measuring pull-off adhesion of coatings on steel.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
True or false: There is an SSPC power tool cleaning surface preparation standard describing a degree of cleanliness that falls between Power Tool Cleaning, SSPC-SP 3, and Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal, SSPC-SP 11.
Monday, December 24, 2012
In what country are NORSOK Standards created?
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
What ASTM committee deals with performance of buildings as its main subject?
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
True or false: SSPC published a surface preparation standard, now discontinued, describing flame cleaning of steel.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Which organization has an “Extreme Green” standard, billed as “the toughest environmental paint standard in the world?”
Friday, November 9, 2012
SSPC’s Coating Application Specialist Standard, ACS-1, is issued jointly with what other organization?
Monday, November 5, 2012
What country has a painting contractor certification program similar to the one overseen by the SSPC in the U.S.?
Thursday, October 25, 2012
What is the main subject of ISO 12944?
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Where do you find the “body of knowledge” applicators must have in order to become certified industrial applicators?
Monday, October 15, 2012
The IMO’s Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for corrosion protection of cargo tanks in crude oil carriers requires that coatings applied to new tanks must have a useful life of how many years in good condition?
Monday, October 1, 2012
What organization publishes the Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties?
Thursday, September 27, 2012
True or False: SSPC’s recent revisions to SSPC-SP 11 and SSPC-SP 15 changed the standards’ requirements for surface cleanliness and minimum surface profile.
Friday, September 14, 2012
True or False: Federal agencies must comply with the same health and safety standards as private-sector employers.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
What two organizations recently worked cooperatively to revise their standards on measuring dry film thickness of coatings?
Thursday, August 30, 2012
“Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Metals by Waterjetting Prior to Coating” is a newly revised standard by:
Monday, August 6, 2012
What organization recently issued a standard for measuring the profile of concrete after surface preparation?
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Which one of SSPC’s qualification procedure (QP) standards was recently revised in content and format?
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
True or False: The Australasian Corrosion Association is licensed to teach SSPC’s C7 Abrasive Blasting course.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Which of the following answers organizes SSPC abrasive blasting standards from most to least rigorous?
Thursday, June 14, 2012
True or false: There are standard tests to determine performance of air barrier materials.
Friday, May 11, 2012
What is the scope of ASTM Committee D33?
Friday, May 11, 2012
SSPC is developing a revised version of its standard on measuring dry film thickness. What is the alphanumeric name of this standard?
Monday, January 23, 2012
True or false: SSPC has participated in development of an Aerospace Coating Applicator certification and training program.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
True or false: All the SSPC surface preparation standards are issued jointly with NACE.
Monday, October 31, 2011
What country, in addition to the United States, has a Painting Contractor Certification Program (PCCP) for protective and marine coating contractors?
Monday, October 10, 2011
True or false: SSPC has surface preparation standards for concrete that are equivalent to their abrasive blasting surface preparation standards for steel–SSPC-SP 5, SP 6, SP 7, and SP 10.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
What standard classifies the durability of anti-corrosion paint systems as low, medium, and high?
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
True or false: Both SSPC and NACE have standards that describe how to measure dry film thickness of coatings on concrete.
Friday, September 30, 2011
True or false: SSPC has never revoked the certification of a contractor in its Painting Contractor Certification Program.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
True or false: ISO Sa2.5, describing very thorough abrasive blast cleaning, gives a more comprehensive written description of the end condition of the steel after blasting than SSPC SP 10/NACE No. 2, Near white metal, which requires a similar end condition.
Monday, September 26, 2011
With SSPC abrasive blasting standards, if a Near White Blast Cleaning (SSPC-SP 10) is required, the following additional standard is invoked:
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The ISO surface preparation standard Sa 3 most closely resembles what SSPC/NACE surface preparation standard?
Thursday, September 15, 2011
ASTM International’s Committee D-1 is developing its first-ever standard for what?
Thursday, September 8, 2011
SSPC recently announced the launch of a new "interest group" that will focus on development of standards and guides for which of the following?
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Which of the following organizations is planning to develop a set of national standards for repairing, restoring and weatherization of older and historic windows?
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
True or false: SSPC has a standard for measuring dry film thickness of paint over concrete substrates.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
In the protective coatings industry, the phrase “Swedish Standards” most often refers to what?
Monday, August 15, 2011
Which of the following statements about SSPC-SP 11, Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal, is correct?
Monday, August 1, 2011
Which of the AAMA performance standards for coatings on aluminum extrusions and panels is the most stringent?
Friday, July 1, 2011
SSPC's photographic guides for visual assessment of surface cleanliness after blast cleaning are designed to be used in what way?
Friday, July 1, 2011
SSPC has how many surface preparation standards for various degrees of power tool cleaning?
Friday, June 3, 2011
What is the subject of SSPC Visual Standard photos in SSPC-VIS 6?
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Who awards certification for conforming with the requirements in The Green Guide for Health Care?
Monday, April 25, 2011
What organization offers a standard that gives durability grades of low, medium, and high for paint systems in various environments and levels of surface preparation?
Monday, April 25, 2011
What organization produces standards for the surface preparation of concrete?
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
If a hospital system wanted to require an SSPC-certified contractor for a job, it would specify certification according to what standard?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
True or false: ASTM publishes descriptions of solvent rub tests for both inorganic and organic coatings, which are sometimes used to assess degree of cure.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
True or false: Green Seal publishes standards on low-emitting paints.
Monday, February 28, 2011
True or false: The SSPC surface preparation standards were numbered according to the chronological order in which they were adopted, not according to their degree of thoroughness.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
True or False: In judging whether surface preparation of steel meets specified requirements, SSPC visual standards take precedence over the written standards.
Monday, January 10, 2011
What organization developed Performance Standards for Protective Coatings in ballast tanks on ships?
Monday, October 4, 2010
The SSPC's Painting Contractor Certification Program (PCCP) was substantially influenced in its development by the already established certification program of what association?
Friday, August 27, 2010
According to ASTM D 6083, how thick should an acrylic reflective roof coating be?
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
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