Poll
Previous Polls
June 27 - July 1, 2022
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced in May that a new paint recycling program was underway. Do you think more states should adopt PaintCare programs?
June 20 - June 24, 2022
Is your company experiencing delays and other issues due to the supply chain, availability of raw materials or inflation?
June 13 - June 17, 2022
Do you think the industry has done a good job of introducing new coating systems over the past 12-18 months?
June 6 - June 10, 2022
How prevalent do you think autonomous or robotic systems for surface preparation will become over the next decade?
June 1 - June 2, 2022
Has your company considered using more novel approaches to surface preparation, such as dry-ice blasting or laser cleaning, in its operations?
May 13 - May 20, 2022
Researchers from Tomsk State University have recently developed a new paint, Premia, designed to neutralize common pathogens and reduce nosocomial infections. Do you believe that, if certified, this paint will be more widely used?
May 13 - May 20, 2022
When preparing a steel bridge or similar structure for recoating, what method of surface preparation does your company use most often?
April 29 - May 6, 2022
When coating concrete, what is the biggest challenge you come across?
April 29 - May 6, 2022
What do you consider most important when purchasing abrasive blast media?
May 4 - May 5, 2022
Do you belong to any water-industry groups (AWWA, WEF) in addition to coatings- or corrosion-related associations?
April 22 - April 29, 2022
Have you read about the winners of the 2021 JPCL Prestige Awards in the March issue of the Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings?
April 14 - April 22, 2022
A recent study published by the Swiss-based Environmental Action has found that paint accounts for 58% of microplastics in the world’s oceans and waterways. Do you believe the push for green coatings could be a solution to this issue?
April 11 - April 14, 2022
When it comes to selecting a coating system for a project, what do you consider first?
April 11 - April 14, 2022
Between barrier protection, inhibitive protection or sacrificial/galvanic protection, do you believe one form of corrosion protection on steel is superior to the others?
April 4 - April 8, 2022
When it comes to selecting an abrasive media for surface preparation on steel, do you find that expendable abrasives or recyclable abrasives perform better?
April 1, 2022
Will the U.S. oil and gas industry grow or falter in 2022?
March 21 - March 25, 2022
Voting for the 2021 JPCL Readers’ Choice Awards, where readers determine the year’s top articles from JPCL, officially closes Friday, April 1. Have you cast your vote?
March 14 - March 18, 2022
The United States and Japan recently announced a deal to remove tariffs on 1.25 million metric tons of Japanese steel annually. Do you believe that this rollback will help mitigate inflation and material shortages?
February 21 - February 25, 2022
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Department of Design and Construction announced they had approved six teams to develop four modern, more humane jails. Do you believe other cities need to make updates and improvements to the living conditions of their jails?
February 21 - February 25, 2022
In 2021, OSHA reached a settlement including an agreement to make changes to its communication about beryllium. Do you believe OSHA communication regarding its beryllium rules was not clear enough at the time?
February 14 - February 18, 2022
Ground walnut shells, corn cob, ice cubes and high-pressure water are a few examples of less toxic abrasive blasting material options. Should standards be adapted on a large scale to implement the use of these alternatives in abrasive blasting?
February 7 - February 11, 2022
A new initiative from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration prioritizes heat-related interventions on days when the heat index exceeds 80 F. Do you believe this threshold temperature is low enough?
February 7 - February 11, 2022
Robotics company Petra created a rock boring-robot that has successfully bored through the hardest rocks in the world, including granite, basalt, gneiss and dolostone. Do you believe there needs to be an industry shift toward robotics in regard to boring?
January 31 - February 4, 2022
Restorations to the Notre Dame Cathedral include replacing confessionals boxes and altars with modern art murals and sound effects. Do you believe these upgrades are a good way to bring historical structures into the modern age?
January 24 - January 28, 2022
Pending plan approval, the Central Place Sydney $2.5 billion dual-tower property will be powered by 100% renewable energy. When do you believe we will see a significant increase of these types of buildings being approved internationally?