ASTM F1818-2015 Standard Specification for Foot Protection for Chainsaw Users《链锯使用者足部防护的标准规格》.pdf

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1、Designation: F1818 13F1818 15Standard Specification forFoot Protection for Chain Saw Chainsaw Users1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1818; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revisio

2、n. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of footwear and footprotect

3、ive devices designed to provide cut resistance protection to the feet of operators of power chain saws.chainsaws.1.2 The objective of this specification is to prescribe fit, function, and performance criteria for footwear and foot protectivedevices, worn by chain saw chainsaw operators, which are in

4、tended to reduce foot injuries caused by contact with a running powersaw chain.1.3 This specification is not intended to serve as a detailed manufacturing or purchasing specification, but can be referenced inpurchase contracts to ensure that minimum performance requirements are met.1.4 Controlled la

5、boratory tests used to determine compliance with the performance requirements of this specification shall notbe deemed as establishing performance levels for all situations to which chain saw chainsaw operators may be exposed.1.5 Mandatory requirements are indicated by the use of the word shall; rec

6、ommendations and advisory information is indicatedby the use of the word should.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1414 Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective ClothingF1458 Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw of Foot P

7、rotective DevicesF1897 Specification for Leg Protection for Chain Saw UsersF2413 Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear2.2 OSHA Standard:329 CFR 1910.2663. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 approve, vto be acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.3.

8、1.2 authority having jurisdiction, n the organization, office, or individual responsible for approving any equipment,installation, or procedure.3.1.2.1 DiscussionThe term authority having jurisdiction is used in this document in a broad manner since jurisdictions and the responsibilities ofapproval

9、agencies vary.1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and is under the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F23.20 on Physical.Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2013Nov. 1, 2015. Published January 2013May 2016. Originally appr

10、oved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1818 - 04.DOI: 10.1520/F1818-13.2 For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summa

11、ry page on the ASTM website.3 Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401.Occupational Safetyand Health Administration (OSHA), 200 Constitution Ave., Washington, DC 20210, http:/www.osha.gov.This document is

12、 not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropr

13、iate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States13.1.3 certification, na system whereby an organization determine

14、s that a manufacturer has demonstrated the ability to makea product that complies with the requirements of the specification, authorizes the manufacturer to use a label on products thatcomply with the requirements of the specification, and conducts a follow-up program to verify the methods the manuf

15、acturer usesto determine compliance with the requirements of this specification.3.1.4 certification organization, nan independent, third-party organization that determines product compliance with therequirements of the specification with a labeling and listing follow-up program.3.1.5 chain saw, chai

16、nsaw, na portable power-operated tool used for cutting wood which has cutters linked in a chain.3.1.6 chain speed, nthe velocityspeed of synchronized movement of linked cutters around a guide bar and sprocket.3.1.7 chainspeed 50 (CS50), nfor chain saw chainsaw protection, the mean velocityspeed at w

17、hich cut through occurs.3.1.7.1 DiscussionThis value establishes the relationship between the probability of cutting through the chain saw chainsaw leg protective clothing(or foot protective device) and the speed of the saw chain. For lower chain speeds, the probability of cut through approaches zer

18、o,while for higher chain speeds, the probability of cut through approaches one.3.1.8 chain stop, nfor chain saw chainsaw cut resistance, the resulting action when a material clogs (jams) the drive sprocketor slows the speed sufficiently to prevent advancement of the saw chain.3.1.9 cut resistance, n

19、 in chain saw chainsaw testing, the ability of a material, while in contact with the linked cutters, to resistcut through of the cutters of a moving saw chain, independent of either jamming or chain stop.3.1.10 cut-through, n for chain saw chainsaw cut resistance, the action of a running chain saw c

20、hainsaw after completebreakthrough of either protective garment or protective device.3.1.11 follow-up program, nthe sampling, inspection, tests, or other measures conducted by the certification organization ona periodic basis to determine the continued compliance of products that are being made by t

21、he manufacturer to the requirementsof the standard specification.3.1.12 foot, nthe terminal part of the vertebrate leg, including the ankle, upon which an individual stands.3.1.12 foot protective device, n for chain saw chainsaw cut resistance, an article of personal equipment which covers the foota

22、nd ankle for the purpose of providing limited protection from injury due to contact with a moving saw chain.3.1.13 footwear, nfor chain saw chainsaw cut resistance, a boot or shoe of any construction.3.1.14 gaiter, nfor chain saw chainsaw cut resistance, a foot protective device permanently attached

23、 to the outside of thefootwear.3.1.15 jamming, nfor chain saw chainsaw cut resistance, the clogging action manifested by a protective garment which canproduce a chain stop.3.1.16 label, vfor protective clothing, to attach a symbol or other identifying mark, the use of which has been authorized bya c

24、ertification organization.3.1.17 list, vfor protective clothing, to publish a register of equipment or materials which has been verified by a certificationorganization as being acceptable and meeting the requirements of standard specifications.3.1.17.1 DiscussionThe means for identifying listed equi

25、pment may vary for each organization concerned with product evaluation, some of which donot recognize equipment as listed unless it is also labeled. The authority having jurisdiction should utilize the system employedby the certification organization to identify a listed product.3.1.18 protective cl

26、othing, nan item of clothing that is specifically designed and constructed for the intended purpose ofisolating all or part of the body from a potential hazard or isolating the external environment from contamination by the wearerof the clothing.3.1.18.1 DiscussionFor chain saw chainsaw cut resistan

27、t protective clothing the potential hazard is exposure to a running power saw chain.3.1.19 saw chain, na closed loop of cutters linked together for use in a portable power-operated tool.3.1.20 toe area cut zonein the testing of foot protective devices, that area, excluding the sole, that extends fro

28、m the frontmostpart of the footwear, to a vertical plane 15 mm 6 0.25 mm (0.60 in. 6 0.01 in.) behind the toe box.F1818 1523.1.20.1 DiscussionIn the absence of a toe box, the toe area cut zone extends to a vertical plane 65 mm 6 .25 mm (2.60 in. 6 0.01 in.) from the frontof the footwear.3.1.21 toe b

29、ox, nin the testing of foot protective devices, a component inserted into the toe area of footwear.3.1.22 upper, nin footwear, that area of the footwear above the sole.3.1.23 upper cut zone, n in the testing of foot protective devices, that area which starts near the top of the footwear and extendsd

30、ownward, but excludes the toe area cut zone.4. Materials and Workmanship4.1 Footwear and foot protective devices shall be constructed of materials which should remain functional and effectivethroughout seasonal climatic variations.4.2 Footwear and foot protective devices shall not impede normal move

31、ment or the capability to perform the intended tasks.4.3 The workmanship in the production and assembly of the footwear or foot protective device shall be such that the protectivematerial is securely attached.4.4 Footwear and foot protective devices shall be free of defects or imperfections which co

32、uld detract from their function orperformance. All hardware should be free of rough spots, burrs, or sharp edges.5. Areas of Protection5.1 Footwear and foot protective devices shall have a minimum area of protection as described in 5.1.1 5.1.3.5.1.1 Height of ProtectionThe chain saw chainsaw cut res

33、istance area of the upper test cut zone shall extend downward froma minimum height of 178 mm (7 in.). (See Fig. 1.)NOTE 1This height can be measured by using a dowel having 64-mm (212 in.) diameter and 178 mm (7 in.) length placed at the inside back of theheel of the footwear.5.1.2 Width of Protecti

34、on:5.1.2.1 Slip On or Non-Frontal Closure DeviceThe chain saw chainsaw cut resistance area shall extend from Point A, at thefront centerline to vertical lines on both sides of the footwear or the foot protective device. The top of the vertical lines are 70 mm(2.75 in.) from Point A when measured cir

35、cumferentially along the top of the minimum protective area as shown in Fig. 1.5.1.2.2 Front Closure DeviceThe chain saw chainsaw cut resistance area shall extend from Point A, at the front centerline tovertical lines on both sides of the footwear or foot protective device. The top of the vertical l

36、ines are 75 mm (3.0 in.) from PointB when measured circumferentially along the top of the minimum protective area as shown in Fig. 2.5.1.3 Toe Area ProtectionToe boxes at least 1.6 mm (0.60 in.) thickness steel shall be considered to be part of the protectivearea.6. Inspection and Performance Testin

37、g6.1 Inspection:6.1.1 Sampling levels for testing and inspection shall be established by the certification organization and the manufacturer toensure a reasonable and acceptable confidence level that products certified to standard are compliant.6.1.2 Inspection for determining compliance with any de

38、sign requirements established in the specification shall be performedon footwear or foot protective devices.6.1.3 Testing for determining material and component compliance with the requirements detailed in this specification shall beperformed on samples which are no better than components used in th

39、e actual construction of the protective clothing. Thecertification organization shall be permitted to also use sample materials cut from representative footwear or foot protective devicesas defined by this specification.6.2 Performance Testing:6.2.1 Performance Requirement CS50:6.2.1.1 The footwear

40、shall demonstrate a minimum CS50 of 13.9 m/s (2750 fpm) or there shall be no cut through at 1.5 secondswhen tested in accordance with Test Method F1458-year.6.2.1.2 Six specimens, three left and three right, shall be tested at the approximate midpoint of the upper cut zone. Using thedowel noted in T

41、est Method F1458, a horizontal line will be extended from the midpoint of the dowel to where it intersects thecenterline of the front of the footwear or foot protective device. The bracket on which the footwear or protective device rests isat an angle such that the tangent of the centerline at the c

42、ut point is horizontal and perpendicular to the guide bar.6.2.1.3 Six specimens shall be tested in the toe area cut zone, three left outside and three right inside, at a point approximately12 6 2 mm (0.5 6 0.1 in.) behind the edge of the toe box. The footwear shall be positioned so that the centerli

43、ne of the guidebar is at an angle of 0 to the plane of the baseplate when mounted on the test bracket. The plane of the guide bar is vertical andis perpendicular to the area of the centerline of the footwear.F1818 1536.2.1.4 Footwear or foot protective devices which incorporate toe boxes of less tha

44、n 1.6 mm (.060 in.) steel, or made of amaterial other than steel, shall be required to have an additional test cut made at a point between 25 to 40 mm (1.0 to 1.55 in.)from the front of the footwear. This test cut can be made on either the left side or right side of the toe area cut zone of the foot

45、wear.The footwear shall be positioned so that the centerline of the guide bar is at an angle of 0 to 30 to the plane of the base plate whenthe footwear is mounted on the test bracket. The plane of the guide bar is vertical and perpendicular to the centerline of thefootwear.NOTE 2OSHA Standard 29 CFR

46、 1910.266 for logging and timber harvesting requires that “Safety boots or shoes (excluding low cut shoes) shall beprovided in accordance with ASTM F2413F2413 Performance Requirements for Foot Protection for impact and compression protection.”6.2.1.5 Footwear or foot protective devices which incorpo

47、rate different protective materials or constructions at required areasof protection locations, other than the test cut locations specified above, shall be required to have additional test cuts made, asnecessary, to evaluate such materials or constructions.6.2.1.6 No test of a foot protective device

48、shall result in a cut through of the footwear.6.2.1.7 Failure of any specimen to meet the minimum CS50 results or the cut through time results in failure of the lot.7. Certification7.1 General:7.1.1 Footwear and foot protective devices that are labeled as complying with this specification shall meet

49、 or exceed allapplicable requirements detailed in the specification and shall be certified.7.1.2 All certifications shall be performed by an approved certification organization.7.1.3 Compliant footwear or foot protective devices shall be labeled and listed. Such footwear and foot protective devices shallalso have a label and identification that meets the requirements specified in Section 9.FIG. 1 Footwear With Slip-on or Non-frontal Closure DeviceF1818 1547.2 Certification Program:7.2.1 The certification organization shall not be owned or