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ASTM International (ASTM)
Title

"Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chain Saw of Foot Protective Devices"

Description

This test method measures cut resistance of foot protective devices that are designed to protect the foot when operating a chain saw.

Standard Type(s)
Test Method

A definitive procedure that produces a test result: Examples of test methods include, but are not limited to: identification, measurement, and evaluation of one or more qualities, characteristics, or properties. A precision and bias statement shall be reported at the end of a test method.

Personal Protective Equipment
Body Protection

All items of clothing and/or accessories (whether or not detachable) designed and manufactured to provide specific protection. This includes bullet-proof clothing, general protective clothing and full body ensembles that protect from cuts, radiation, temperature extremes, hot splashes from molten metals and other hot liquids, potential impacts from tools, machinery and materials and hazardous chemicals. Examples of body protection include laboratory coats, coveralls, vests, jackets, aprons, surgical gowns and full body suits

  • Physical protective clothing
Hazards
Physical
  • Physical
Standard References
Referenced Standard

ASTM F1414 - 19(2023)(https://wwwn.cdc.gov/PPEInfo/Standards/Info/ASTMF141419(2023)) - Standard test method for measurement of cut resistance to chain saw in lower body (legs) protective clothing

ASTM F1494 - 23(https://wwwn.cdc.gov/PPEInfo/Standards/Info/ASTMF149423) - Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing

Conformity Assessment Notes

The purpose of this test method is to provide a measurable criterion of performance defining the level of cut resistance to the cutting action of a saw chain provided by fog; protective devices.  Please see the full standard for complete details.

Comments

Additional References:

ASTM Standards

  • F1414 Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chain Saw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing
  • F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing

AACTCC Standards

  • AATCC 96 Dimensional Changes in Laundering of Woven and Knitted Fabrics, Except Wool (1988)
  • AATCC 158 Dimensional Changes on Drycleaning in Perchloroethylene: Machine Method

Military Standards

  • MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedure and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
  • MIL-C-12369 Cloth, Ballistic, Nylon

Federal Standards

  • FS 5100-86 Type II, Cloth, Duck, Nylon, Polyurethane Coated
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