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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Test Method for Radiant Heat Resistance of Flame Resistant Clothing Materials with Continuous Heating "Title
"Standard Test Method for Radiant Heat Resistance of Flame Resistant Clothing Materials with Continuous Heating "
This test method rates the non-steady state thermal resistance or insulating characteristics of flame resistant clothing materials subjected to a continuous, standardized radiant heat exposure.DescriptionThis test method rates the non-steady state thermal resistance or insulating characteristics of flame resistant clothing materials subjected to a continuous, standardized radiant heat exposure.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Flammability and Fires
- PPE Type(s): Thermal protective clothing
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- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1494 - 14
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Test Method for Determining the Ignitability of Non-flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing by Electric Arc Exposure Method Using Mannequins "Title
"Standard Test Method for Determining the Ignitability of Non-flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing by Electric Arc Exposure Method Using Mannequins "
This test method is used to identify materials that are ignitable and that can continue to burn when exposed to an electric arc, and determines (a) the incident exposure energy that causes ignition, and (b) the probability of ignition.DescriptionThis test method is used to identify materials that are ignitable and that can continue to burn when exposed to an electric arc, and determines (a) the incident exposure energy that causes ignition, and (b) the probability of ignition.
- Status: Withdrawn
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Flame and Thermal
- PPE Type(s): Electrical protective clothing
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- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1494 - 14, ASTM F1506 - 20a, ASTM F1959 / F1959M - 14e1
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)" Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing"Title
" Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing"
This test method is used to determine the arc rating of materials intended for use as flame resistant clothing for workers exposed to electric arcs that would generate heat flux rates of approximately 2100 kW/m2[50 cal/cm2s] using an open air arc.
DescriptionThis test method is used to determine the arc rating of materials intended for use as flame resistant clothing for workers exposed to electric arcs that would generate heat flux rates of approximately 2100 kW/m2[50 cal/cm2s] using an open air arc.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Flame and Thermal
- PPE Type(s): Electrical protective clothing
- SOC Occupation(s): 33-2011 Firefighters, 47-2110 Electricians
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- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1494 - 23, ASTM F1506 - 22
- Testing Lab(s): ArcWear
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Glove Effects on Wearer Finger Dexterity Using a Modified Pegboard Test"Title
"Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Glove Effects on Wearer Finger Dexterity Using a Modified Pegboard Test"
The test method is intended to provide a quantitative measurement about the effect of gloves on wearer finger dexterity by comparing the times required to perform a simple task with and without gloves.
DescriptionThe test method is intended to provide a quantitative measurement about the effect of gloves on wearer finger dexterity by comparing the times required to perform a simple task with and without gloves.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Gloves, general
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Guide for Documenting the Results of Airborne Particle Penetration Testing of Protective Clothing Materials"Title
"Standard Guide for Documenting the Results of Airborne Particle Penetration Testing of Protective Clothing Materials"
This guide is intended to encourage thorough and consistent documentation of airborne particle penetration testing and its results.DescriptionThis guide is intended to encourage thorough and consistent documentation of airborne particle penetration testing and its results.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Guide
- Hazard Type(s): Biological
- PPE Type(s): Particulate protective clothing
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Practice for Chemical Protective Clothing: Wearing, Care, and Maintenance Instructions "Title
"Standard Practice for Chemical Protective Clothing: Wearing, Care, and Maintenance Instructions "
This practice describes the recommended minimum information to be conveyed by the sellers to end users for the wearing, care, and maintenance of chemical protective clothing.DescriptionThis practice describes the recommended minimum information to be conveyed by the sellers to end users for the wearing, care, and maintenance of chemical protective clothing.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Practice
- Hazard Type(s): Chemical
- PPE Type(s): Chemical protective clothing
- SOC Occupation(s): 33-1010 First-Line Supervisors of Law Enforcement Workers, 33-1011 Sergeants, Corrections, 33-1021 Fire Lieutenants
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- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1461 - 17, ASTM F1301 - 18, ASTM F1494 - 14
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices With Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms"Title
"Standard Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices With Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms"
This specification establishes requirements for devices intended to address the risk of injury and death associated with accidental falls through open windows by children five years old and younger.
This specification applies to window fall prevention devices, including window opening control devices, window fall prevention screens, and fall prevention window guards, that are to be used on operable windows, including those that are designated for emergency escape (egress) and rescue (ingress).
It is, however, not intended to meet the unique requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).DescriptionThis specification establishes requirements for devices intended to address the risk of injury and death associated with accidental falls through open windows by children five years old and younger.
This specification applies to window fall prevention devices, including window opening control devices, window fall prevention screens, and fall prevention window guards, that are to be used on operable windows, including those that are designated for emergency escape (egress) and rescue (ingress).
It is, however, not intended to meet the unique requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Specification
- Hazard Type(s): Mechanical Hazards
- PPE Type(s): Fall arrest systems
- SOC Occupation(s): 49-9071 General Maintenance Workers
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Specification for Performance of Materials Used in Medical Face Masks"Title
"Standard Specification for Performance of Materials Used in Medical Face Masks"
This specification covers testing and requirements for materials used in the construction of medical face masks that are used in providing health care services such as surgery and patient care.DescriptionThis specification covers testing and requirements for materials used in the construction of medical face masks that are used in providing health care services such as surgery and patient care.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Specification, Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Biological
- PPE Type(s): Face masks
- SOC Occupation(s): 29-1011 Physicians, Chiropractic, 29-1067 Surgeons, 29-1140 Registered Nurses
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1494 - 23, ASTM F1862 / F1862M - 17, ASTM F2101 - 22, ASTM F2299 / F2299M - 03(2017), 29 CFR 1910.1030, 42 CFR 84.1
- Testing Lab(s): Intertek, Nelson Laboratories, Inc.
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) of Medical Face Mask Materials, Using a Biological Aerosol of Staphylococcus aureus"Title
"Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) of Medical Face Mask Materials, Using a Biological Aerosol of Staphylococcus aureus"
This test method is used to measure the bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) of medical face mask materials, employing a ratio of the upstream bacterial challenge to downstream residual concentration to determine filtration efficiency of medical face mask materials.DescriptionThis test method is used to measure the bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) of medical face mask materials, employing a ratio of the upstream bacterial challenge to downstream residual concentration to determine filtration efficiency of medical face mask materials.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Biological
- PPE Type(s): Face masks
- SOC Occupation(s): 29-1060 Physicians and Surgeons, 29-1141 Registered Nurses
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1414 - 19(2023)
- Testing Lab(s): Intertek, Nelson Laboratories, Inc.
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Test Method for Measuring Repellency, Retention, and Penetration of Liquid Pesticide Formulation Through Protective Clothing Materials"Title
"Standard Test Method for Measuring Repellency, Retention, and Penetration of Liquid Pesticide Formulation Through Protective Clothing Materials"
This test method measures repellency, retention and penetration of a known volume of liquid pesticide when applied to protective clothing material. No external hydrostatic or mechanical pressure is applied to the test specimen during or after the application of the liquid pesticide.DescriptionThis test method measures repellency, retention and penetration of a known volume of liquid pesticide when applied to protective clothing material. No external hydrostatic or mechanical pressure is applied to the test specimen during or after the application of the liquid pesticide.
- Status: Withdrawn
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Chemical
- PPE Type(s): Chemical protective clothing
- SOC Occupation(s): 45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1494 - 23
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