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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Test Method for Determining the Attenuation Properties in a Primary X-ray Beam of Materials Used to Protect Against Radiation Generated During the Use of X-ray Equipment"Title
"Standard Test Method for Determining the Attenuation Properties in a Primary X-ray Beam of Materials Used to Protect Against Radiation Generated During the Use of X-ray Equipment"
This test method establishes procedures for measuring the attenuation of X-rays by protective materials at accelerating potentials from 60 to 130 kVp.DescriptionThis test method establishes procedures for measuring the attenuation of X-rays by protective materials at accelerating potentials from 60 to 130 kVp.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Radiological
- PPE Type(s): Radiation protective clothing
- SOC Occupation(s): 29-2034 Radiologic Technologists
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- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1494 - 23
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Test Method for Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST) for Protective Ensembles"Title
"Standard Test Method for Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST) for Protective Ensembles"
This test method specifies the test equipment and procedures for conducting tests to estimate the entry of chemical agent vapor simulant through protective ensembles while worn by test subjects.DescriptionThis test method specifies the test equipment and procedures for conducting tests to estimate the entry of chemical agent vapor simulant through protective ensembles while worn by test subjects.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Human Factor
- PPE Type(s): Environmental protective clothing
- Reference(s):
- Testing Lab(s): Intertek
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Practice for Determining Response Characteristics and Design Integrity of Arc Rated Finished Products and Evaluating other Products in an Electric Arc Exposure"Title
"Standard Practice for Determining Response Characteristics and Design Integrity of Arc Rated Finished Products and Evaluating other Products in an Electric Arc Exposure"
This practice identifies protocols for use in conducting arc testing on finished products intended for use as thermal protection by workers who may be exposed to electric arc hazards.
DescriptionThis practice identifies protocols for use in conducting arc testing on finished products intended for use as thermal protection by workers who may be exposed to electric arc hazards.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Practice
- Hazard Type(s): Electrical Hazards, Flame and Thermal
- PPE Type(s): Electrical protective clothing
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- Referenced Standard: ASTM F2178 / F2178M - 20, ASTM F1494 - 14, ASTM F1506 - 22, ASTM F1891 - 19, ASTM F1959 / F1959M - 14e1
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Practice for Determining the Physiological Responses of the Wearer to Protective Clothing Ensembles"Title
"Standard Practice for Determining the Physiological Responses of the Wearer to Protective Clothing Ensembles"
This practice specifies the test equipment and procedures for determining the physiological responses of subjects wearing a protective clothing ensemble. This practice can be used for the evaluation of the physiological response of a user to protective clothing ensembles worn under controlled conditions.DescriptionThis practice specifies the test equipment and procedures for determining the physiological responses of subjects wearing a protective clothing ensemble. This practice can be used for the evaluation of the physiological response of a user to protective clothing ensembles worn under controlled conditions.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Practice
- Hazard Type(s): Human Factor
- PPE Type(s): Protective clothing, general
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1291 - 22, ASTM F1494 - 23, ASTM F2300 - 10 (Reapproved 2022), ASTM F2370 - 22
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Performance Specification for Protective Clothing Worn by Operators Applying Pesticides"Title
"Standard Performance Specification for Protective Clothing Worn by Operators Applying Pesticides"
This specification establishes minimum performance, classification, and labeling requirements for protective clothing worn by operators applying pesticide products, primarily field strength, in liquid form.DescriptionThis specification establishes minimum performance, classification, and labeling requirements for protective clothing worn by operators applying pesticide products, primarily field strength, in liquid form.
- Status: Withdrawn
- Standard Type(s): Specification
- Hazard Type(s): Chemical
- PPE Type(s): Protective clothing, general
- SOC Occupation(s): 45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators, 45-2099 Workers, Agricultural, All Other
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: ASTM F2130 - 11(2018), ASTM F739 - 20, ASTM F903 - 18, ISO 27065:2017, ISO 13688:2013
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Test Method for Determining Arc Ratings of Hand Protective Products Developed and Used for Electrical Arc Flash Protection"Title
"Standard Test Method for Determining Arc Ratings of Hand Protective Products Developed and Used for Electrical Arc Flash Protection"
This test method is used to determine the arc rating of hand protective products in the form of gloves, glove materials, glove material systems, or other protective products designed to fit on the hand and specifically intended for electric arc flash protection use as protective accessories for workers exposed to electric arc heat flux value of 2100 kW/m2 [50 cal/cm2/s].
DescriptionThis test method is used to determine the arc rating of hand protective products in the form of gloves, glove materials, glove material systems, or other protective products designed to fit on the hand and specifically intended for electric arc flash protection use as protective accessories for workers exposed to electric arc heat flux value of 2100 kW/m2 [50 cal/cm2/s].
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Electrical Hazards
- PPE Type(s): Electrical gloves
- SOC Occupation(s): 47-2111 Electricians
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1494 - 23, ASTM F1959 / F1959M - 24a, ASTM F819 - 23
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Test Method for Unsteady-State Heat Transfer Evaluation of Flame Resistant Materials for Clothing with Continuous Heating"Title
"Standard Test Method for Unsteady-State Heat Transfer Evaluation of Flame Resistant Materials for Clothing with Continuous Heating"
This test method measures the non-steady state heat transfer through flame resistant materials for clothing subjected to a continuous, combined convective and radiant heat exposure.DescriptionThis test method measures the non-steady state heat transfer through flame resistant materials for clothing subjected to a continuous, combined convective and radiant heat exposure.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Flame and Thermal
- PPE Type(s): Thermal protective clothing
- SOC Occupation(s): 33-2010 Firefighters
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1494 - 14, ASTM F2703 - 21
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Test Method for Unsteady-State Heat Transfer Evaluation of Flame Resistant Materials for Clothing with Burn Injury Prediction"Title
"Standard Test Method for Unsteady-State Heat Transfer Evaluation of Flame Resistant Materials for Clothing with Burn Injury Prediction"
This test method measures the non-steady state heat transfer through flame resistant materials for clothing subjected to a combined convective and radiant heat exposure.DescriptionThis test method measures the non-steady state heat transfer through flame resistant materials for clothing subjected to a combined convective and radiant heat exposure.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Flame and Thermal
- PPE Type(s): Thermal protective clothing
- SOC Occupation(s): 33-2010 Firefighters
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: ASTM F1494 - 23
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Specification for Air-Fed Protective Ensembles"Title
"Standard Specification for Air-Fed Protective Ensembles"
This specification establishes design, performance, classification, documentation, labeling, and certification requirements for protective ensembles that deliver air to the wearer by means of an air line or powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR).DescriptionThis specification establishes design, performance, classification, documentation, labeling, and certification requirements for protective ensembles that deliver air to the wearer by means of an air line or powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR).
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Specification
- Hazard Type(s): Biological, Chemical
- PPE Type(s): Protective clothing, general, Respirators, General
- Reference(s):
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ASTM International (ASTM)ASTM International (ASTM)"Standard Test Method for Measuring the Transmitted and Stored Energy of Firefighter Protective Clothing Systems"Title
"Standard Test Method for Measuring the Transmitted and Stored Energy of Firefighter Protective Clothing Systems"
This test method uses one of two procedures to prolonged, relatively low levels of radiant heat. measure: (1) heat energy, which can be directly transmitted through the multilayer structure without compressive force, that can result in predicted burn injury, or (2) heat energy directly transmitted through the multilayer structure, followed by applying a compressive force, which rapidly releases stored heat energy in the multilayer structure that can result in a predicted burn injury.
DescriptionThis test method uses one of two procedures to prolonged, relatively low levels of radiant heat. measure: (1) heat energy, which can be directly transmitted through the multilayer structure without compressive force, that can result in predicted burn injury, or (2) heat energy directly transmitted through the multilayer structure, followed by applying a compressive force, which rapidly releases stored heat energy in the multilayer structure that can result in a predicted burn injury.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Test Method
- Hazard Type(s): Flame and Thermal
- PPE Type(s): Thermal protective clothing
- SOC Occupation(s): 33-2010 Firefighters
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Reference(s):
- Referenced Standard: NFPA 1971 - 2018 edition, ASTM F1494 - 14, ASTM F1930 - 18
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