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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard test method for measurement of cut resistance to chain saw in lower body (legs) protective clothing"Title
"Standard test method for measurement of cut resistance to chain saw in lower body (legs) protective clothing"
This test method measures cut resistance of garments and devices worn to protect the lower body (legs) when operating a chain saw.DescriptionThis test method measures cut resistance of garments and devices worn to protect the lower body (legs) when operating a chain saw.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Physical protective clothing
- SOC Occupation(s): 51-7041 Wood Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1494 - 14
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard test methods for equipment and procedures used in evaluating the performance characteristics of protective headgear"Title
"Standard test methods for equipment and procedures used in evaluating the performance characteristics of protective headgear"
These test methods specify equipment and procedures used for testing protective headgear. Individual ASTM performance standards (standard specifications) will use these procedures and equipment. Test conditions, pass-fail criteria, and other performance requirements will be specified in the individual performance standards, tailored to the needs of a particular activity (for example, bicycling, skateboarding, skiing, etc.).
DescriptionThese test methods specify equipment and procedures used for testing protective headgear. Individual ASTM performance standards (standard specifications) will use these procedures and equipment. Test conditions, pass-fail criteria, and other performance requirements will be specified in the individual performance standards, tailored to the needs of a particular activity (for example, bicycling, skateboarding, skiing, etc.).
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Headgear
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- Referenced Standard: ASTM F2220 - 15
- Testing Lab(s): ICS Laboratories, Inc, RIH Orthopaedic, Southern Impact Research Center, LLC, Intertek, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Inc.
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Guide for Industrial Laundering Care and Maintenance of Flame Resistant or Arc Rated Clothing"Title
"Standard Guide for Industrial Laundering Care and Maintenance of Flame Resistant or Arc Rated Clothing"
This guide provides recommendations for the care and maintenance of clothing that is flame resistant or arc rated.
DescriptionThis guide provides recommendations for the care and maintenance of clothing that is flame resistant or arc rated.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Guide
- Hazard Type(s): Electrical Hazards, Flame and Thermal
- PPE Type(s): Electrical protective clothing, Thermal protective clothing
- SOC Occupation(s): 33-2011 Firefighters
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1494 - 14, ASTM F2757 - 09(2016)
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chain Saw of Foot Protective Devices"Title
"Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chain Saw of Foot Protective Devices"
This test method measures cut resistance of foot protective devices that are designed to protect the foot when operating a chain saw.DescriptionThis test method measures cut resistance of foot protective devices that are designed to protect the foot when operating a chain saw.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Physical protective clothing
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1414 - 19(2023), ASTM F1494 - 14
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Practice for Chemical Protective Clothing Program"Title
"Standard Practice for Chemical Protective Clothing Program"
This practice is intended to promote the proper selection, use, maintenance, and understanding of the limitations of chemical protective clothing (CPC) by users, employers, employees, and other persons involved in programs requiring CPC, thereby limiting potentially harmful and unnecessary skin exposures.DescriptionThis practice is intended to promote the proper selection, use, maintenance, and understanding of the limitations of chemical protective clothing (CPC) by users, employers, employees, and other persons involved in programs requiring CPC, thereby limiting potentially harmful and unnecessary skin exposures.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Guide
- Hazard Type(s): Chemical
- PPE Type(s): Chemical protective clothing
- SOC Occupation(s): 11-9161 Emergency Management Directors
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1001 - 12(2017), ASTM F1052 - 14, ASTM F1154 - 11, ASTM F1194 - 99(2010), ASTM F1383 - 12e1, ASTM F2588 - 12, ASTM F739 - 12e1, ASTM F903 - 17
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing"Title
"Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing"
This standard defines the specialized terms used in standards developed by Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment.
DescriptionThis standard defines the specialized terms used in standards developed by Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Specification
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Protective clothing, general
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1001 - 12(2017), ASTM F1002 - 15 (2021), ASTM F1060 - 18, ASTM F1154 - 24, ASTM F1291 - 22, ASTM F1358/F1358M - 20, ASTM F1359 / F1359M - 22, ASTM F1383 - 20, ASTM F1407 - 12(2017), ASTM F1414 - 19(2023), ASTM F1449 - 20, ASTM F1458 - 15(2022), ASTM F1461 - 17, ASTM F1670 / F1670M - 17a, ASTM F1671 / F1671M - 22, ASTM F1731 - 21, ASTM F739 - 20, ASTM F955 - 15 (Reapproved 2021), ASTM F1818 - 15, ASTM F903 - 18, ASTM F2101 - 22, ASTM F2300 - 10 (Reapproved 2022), ASTM F2302 - 22, ASTM F3352/F3352M - 23b, ASTM F2668 - 16 (Reapproved 2022), ASTM F2669 - 12(2018), ASTM F2733 - 21, ASTM F2815 - 10(2014), ASTM F2894 - 21
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective Clothing Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and Electric Arcs"Title
"Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective Clothing Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and Electric Arcs"
This performance specification identifies minimum performance requirements to determine the (a) arc rating of fabrics, (b) flame resistance of fabrics and subassemblies, (c)mechanical durability of the fabrics and subassemblies, (d) the minimum garment construction and performance requirements, and (e) the garment labeling requirements for the completed protective clothing worn by workers exposed to flames and electric arcs.
DescriptionThis performance specification identifies minimum performance requirements to determine the (a) arc rating of fabrics, (b) flame resistance of fabrics and subassemblies, (c)mechanical durability of the fabrics and subassemblies, (d) the minimum garment construction and performance requirements, and (e) the garment labeling requirements for the completed protective clothing worn by workers exposed to flames and electric arcs.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Specification
- Hazard Type(s): Flame and Thermal
- PPE Type(s): Electrical protective clothing
- SOC Occupation(s): 47-2111 Electricians
- Reference(s):
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Practice for Safe Walking Surfaces"Title
"Standard Practice for Safe Walking Surfaces"
This practice covers design and construction guidelines and minimum maintenance criteria for new and existing buildings and structures. This practice is intended to provide reasonably safe walking surfaces for pedestrians wearing ordinary footwear. These guidelines may not be adequate for those with certain mobility impairments.
This practice addresses elements along and in walkways including floors and walkway surfaces, sidewalks, short flight stairs, gratings, wheel stops, and speed bumps. Swimming pools, bath tubs, showers, natural walks, and unimproved paths are beyond the scope of this practice.
DescriptionThis practice covers design and construction guidelines and minimum maintenance criteria for new and existing buildings and structures. This practice is intended to provide reasonably safe walking surfaces for pedestrians wearing ordinary footwear. These guidelines may not be adequate for those with certain mobility impairments.
This practice addresses elements along and in walkways including floors and walkway surfaces, sidewalks, short flight stairs, gratings, wheel stops, and speed bumps. Swimming pools, bath tubs, showers, natural walks, and unimproved paths are beyond the scope of this practice.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Practice
- Hazard Type(s): Mechanical Hazards
- PPE Type(s): Work surfaces
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Footwear"Title
"Standard Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Footwear"
The terminology standard covers terminology related to walkway safety and footwear.
DescriptionThe terminology standard covers terminology related to walkway safety and footwear.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Terminology
- Hazard Type(s): Mechanical Hazards, Environmental
- PPE Type(s): Footwear, general, Work surfaces
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1637 - 13
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood"Title
"Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood"
This test method is used to evaluate the resistance of materials used in protective clothing to penetration by synthetic blood under conditions of continuous liquid contact. Protective clothing pass/fail determinations are based on visual detection of synthetic blood penetration.DescriptionThis test method is used to evaluate the resistance of materials used in protective clothing to penetration by synthetic blood under conditions of continuous liquid contact. Protective clothing pass/fail determinations are based on visual detection of synthetic blood penetration.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Biological
- PPE Type(s): Medical protective clothing
- SOC Occupation(s): 29-1011 Physicians, Chiropractic, 29-1141 Registered Nurses, 29-1190 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, Miscellaneous
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1671 / F1671M - 13, ASTM F903 - 18, 29 CFR 1910.1030
- Testing Lab(s): Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc., ICS Laboratories, Inc, Intertek - Personal Protective Equipment - PPE Cortland , Nelson Laboratories, Inc., Vartest Laboratories, Inc.
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