1、Designation: F1818 13Standard Specification forFoot Protection for Chain Saw 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 revision. A number in pa
2、rentheses 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 thedesign, performance, testing, and certification of footwear andfoot protective devices design
3、ed to provide cut resistanceprotection to the feet of operators of power chain saws.1.2 The objective of this specification is to prescribe fit,function, and performance criteria for footwear and footprotective devices, worn by chain saw operators, which areintended to reduce foot injuries caused by
4、 contact with arunning power saw chain.1.3 This specification is not intended to serve as a detailedmanufacturing or purchasing specification, but can be refer-enced in purchase contracts to ensure that minimum perfor-mance requirements are met.1.4 Controlled laboratory tests used to determine compl
5、i-ance with the performance requirements of this specificationshall not be deemed as establishing performance levels for allsituations to which chain saw operators may be exposed.1.5 Mandatory requirements are indicated by the use of theword shall; recommendations and advisory information isindicate
6、d by the use of the word should.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1414 Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance toChain Saw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective ClothingF1458 Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance toChain Saw of Foot Protective DevicesF1897 Specification for Leg Pro
7、tection for Chain Saw Users2.2 OSHA Standard:329 CFR 1910.2663. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 approve, vto be acceptable to the authority havingjurisdiction.3.1.2 authority having jurisdiction, n the organization,office, or individual responsible for approving any equipment,installation, or proce
8、dure.3.1.2.1 DiscussionThe term authority having jurisdictionis used in this document in a broad manner since jurisdictionsand the responsibilities of approval agencies vary.3.1.3 certification, na system whereby an organizationdetermines that a manufacturer has demonstrated the ability tomake a pro
9、duct that complies with the requirements of thespecification, authorizes the manufacturer to use a label onproducts that comply with the requirements of thespecification, and conducts a follow-up program to verify themethods the manufacturer uses to determine compliance withthe requirements of this
10、specification.3.1.4 certification organization, nan independent, third-party organization that determines product compliance with therequirements of the specification with a labeling and listingfollow-up program.3.1.5 chain saw, na portable power-operated tool used forcutting wood which has cutters
11、linked in a chain.3.1.6 chain speed, nthe velocity of synchronized move-ment of linked cutters around a guide bar and sprocket.3.1.7 chainspeed 50 (CS50), nfor chain saw protection,the mean velocity at which cut through occurs.3.1.7.1 DiscussionThis value establishes the relationshipbetween the prob
12、ability of cutting through the chain saw legprotective clothing (or foot protective device) and the speed ofthe saw chain. For lower chain speeds, the probability of cutthrough approaches zero, while for higher chain speeds, theprobability of cut through approaches one.3.1.8 chain stop, nfor chain s
13、aw cut resistance, theresulting action when a material clogs (jams) the drive sprocketor slows the speed sufficiently to prevent advancement of thesaw chain.3.1.9 cut resistance, n in chain saw testing, the ability ofa material, while in contact with the linked cutters, to resist cut1This specificat
14、ion is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 onPersonal Protective Clothing and Equipment and is under the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F23.20 on Physical.Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2013. Published January 2013. Originallyapproved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2004
15、as F1818 - 04. DOI:10.1520/F1818-13.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from U.S. Gove
16、rnment Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1through of the cutters of a moving saw chain, independent ofeither jamming
17、 or chain stop.3.1.10 cut-through, n for chain saw cut resistance, theaction of a running chain saw after complete breakthrough ofeither protective garment or protective device.3.1.11 follow-up program, nthe sampling, inspection,tests, or other measures conducted by the certification organi-zation o
18、n a periodic basis to determine the continued compli-ance of products that are being made by the manufacturer to therequirements of the standard specification.3.1.12 foot, nthe terminal part of the vertebrate leg,including the ankle, upon which an individual stands.3.1.13 foot protective device, n f
19、or chain saw cutresistance, an article of personal equipment which covers thefoot and ankle for the purpose of providing limited protectionfrom injury due to contact with a moving saw chain.3.1.14 footwear, nfor chain saw cut resistance, a boot orshoe of any construction.3.1.15 gaiter, nfor chain sa
20、w cut resistance, a foot pro-tective device permanently attached to the outside of thefootwear.3.1.16 jamming, nfor chain saw cut resistance, the clog-ging action manifested by a protective garment which canproduce a chain stop.3.1.17 label, vfor protective clothing, to attach a symbolor other ident
21、ifying mark, the use of which has been authorizedby a certification organization.3.1.18 list, vfor protective clothing, to publish a register ofequipment or materials which has been verified by a certifica-tion organization as being acceptable and meeting the require-ments of standard specifications
22、.3.1.18.1 DiscussionThe means for identifying listedequipment may vary for each organization concerned withproduct evaluation, some of which do not recognize equipmentas listed unless it is also labeled. The authority havingjurisdiction should utilize the system employed by the certifi-cation organi
23、zation to identify a listed product.3.1.19 protective clothing, nan item of clothing that isspecifically designed and constructed for the intended purposeof isolating all or part of the body from a potential hazard orisolating the external environment from contamination by thewearer of the clothing.
24、3.1.19.1 DiscussionFor chain saw cut resistant protectiveclothing the potential hazard is exposure to a running powersaw chain.3.1.20 saw chain, na closed loop of cutters linked togetherfor use in a portable power-operated tool.3.1.21 toe area cut zonein the testing of foot protectivedevices, that a
25、rea, excluding the sole, that extends from thefrontmost part of the footwear, to a vertical plane 15 mm 60.25 mm (0.60 in. 6 0.01 in.) behind the toe box.3.1.21.1 DiscussionIn the absence of a toe box, the toearea cut zone extends to a vertical plane 65 mm 6 .25 mm(2.60 in. 6 0.01 in.) from the fron
26、t of the footwear.3.1.22 toe box, nin the testing of foot protective devices,acomponent inserted into the toe area of footwear.3.1.23 upper, nin footwear, that area of the footwearabove the sole.3.1.24 upper cut zone, n in the testing of foot protectivedevices, that area which starts near the top of
27、 the footwear andextends downward, but excludes the toe area cut zone.4. Materials and Workmanship4.1 Footwear and foot protective devices shall be con-structed of materials which should remain functional andeffective throughout seasonal climatic variations.4.2 Footwear and foot protective devices s
28、hall not impedenormal movement or the capability to perform the intendedtasks.4.3 The workmanship in the production and assembly of thefootwear or foot protective device shall be such that theprotective material is securely attached.4.4 Footwear and foot protective devices shall be free ofdefects or
29、 imperfections which could detract from their func-tion or performance. All hardware should be free of roughspots, burrs, or sharp edges.5. Areas of Protection5.1 Footwear and foot protective devices shall have aminimum area of protection as described in 5.1.1-5.1.3.5.1.1 Height of ProtectionThe cha
30、in saw cut resistancearea of the upper test cut zone shall extend downward from aminimum 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 ofthe heel of the footwear.5.1.2 Width
31、 of Protection:5.1.2.1 Slip On or Non-Frontal Closure DeviceThe chainsaw cut resistance area shall extend from Point A, at the frontcenterline to vertical lines on both sides of the footwear or thefoot protective device. The top of the vertical lines are 70 mm(2.75 in.) from Point A when measured ci
32、rcumferentially alongthe top of the minimum protective area as shown in Fig. 1.5.1.2.2 Front Closure DeviceThe chain saw cut resistancearea shall extend from Point A, at the front centerline tovertical lines on both sides of the footwear or foot protectivedevice. The top of the vertical lines are 75
33、 mm (3.0 in.) fromPoint B when measured circumferentially along the top of theminimum protective area as shown in Fig. 2.5.1.3 Toe Area ProtectionToe boxes at least 1.6 mm (0.60in.) thickness steel shall be considered to be part of theprotective area.6. Inspection and Performance Testing6.1 Inspecti
34、on:6.1.1 Sampling levels for testing and inspection shall beestablished by the certification organization and the manufac-turer to ensure a reasonable and acceptable confidence levelthat products certified to standard are compliant.F1818 1326.1.2 Inspection for determining compliance with any de-sig
35、n requirements established in the specification shall beperformed on footwear or foot protective devices.6.1.3 Testing for determining material and component com-pliance with the requirements detailed in this specification shallbe performed on samples which are no better than componentsused in the a
36、ctual construction of the protective clothing. Thecertification organization shall be permitted to also use samplematerials cut from representative footwear or foot protectivedevices as defined by this specification.6.2 Performance Testing:6.2.1 Performance Requirement CS50:6.2.1.1 The footwear shal
37、l demonstrate a minimum CS50 of13.9 m/s (2750 fpm) or there shall be no cut through at 1.5seconds when tested in accordance with Test Method F1458-year.6.2.1.2 Six specimens, three left and three right, shall betested at the approximate midpoint of the upper cut zone. Usingthe dowel noted in Test Me
38、thod F1458, a horizontal line will beextended from the midpoint of the dowel to where it intersectsthe centerline of the front of the footwear or foot protectivedevice. The bracket on which the footwear or protective devicerests is at an angle such that the tangent of the centerline at thecut point
39、is horizontal and perpendicular to the guide bar.6.2.1.3 Six specimens shall be tested in the toe area cutzone, three left outside and three right inside, at a pointapproximately 12 6 2 mm (0.5 6 0.1 in.) behind the edge ofthe toe box. The footwear shall be positioned so that thecenterline of the gu
40、ide bar is at an angle of 0 to the plane ofthe baseplate when mounted on the test bracket. The plane ofthe guide bar is vertical and is perpendicular to the area of thecenterline of the footwear.6.2.1.4 Footwear or foot protective devices which incorpo-rate toe boxes of less than 1.6 mm (.060 in.) s
41、teel, or made ofa material other than steel, shall be required to have anadditional test cut made at a point between 25 to 40 mm (1.0to 1.55 in.) from the front of the footwear. This test cut can bemade on either the left side or right side of the toe area cut zoneof the footwear. The footwear shall
42、 be positioned so that thecenterline of the guide bar is at an angle of 0 to 30 to the planeof the base plate when the footwear is mounted on the testbracket. The plane of the guide bar is vertical and perpendicu-lar to the centerline of the footwear.FIG. 1 Footwear With Slip-on or Non-frontal Closu
43、re DeviceFIG. 2 Footwear With Front Closure DeviceF1818 133NOTE 2OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.266 for logging and timberharvesting requires that “Safety boots or shoes (excluding low cut shoes)shall be provided in accordance with ASTM F2413 Performance Require-ments for Foot Protection for impact and c
44、ompression protection.”6.2.1.5 Footwear or foot protective devices which incorpo-rate different protective materials or constructions at requiredareas of protection locations, other than the test cut locationsspecified above, shall be required to have additional test cutsmade, as necessary, to evalu
45、ate such materials or constructions.6.2.1.6 No test of a foot protective device shall result in acut through of the footwear.6.2.1.7 Failure of any specimen to meet the minimum CS50results in failure of the lot.7. Certification7.1 General:7.1.1 Footwear and foot protective devices that are labeledas
46、 complying with this specification shall meet or exceed allapplicable requirements detailed in the specification and shallbe certified.7.1.2 All certifications shall be performed by an approvedcertification organization.7.1.3 Compliant footwear or foot protective devices shall belabeled and listed.
47、Such footwear and foot protective devicesshall also have a label and identification that meets therequirements specified in Section 9.7.2 Certification Program:7.2.1 The certification organization shall not be owned orcontrolled by manufacturers or vendors of the product beingcertified. The certific
48、ation organization shall be primarilyengaged in certification work and shall not have a monetaryinterest in the products ultimate profitability.7.2.1.1 The certification organization should have a suffi-cient breadth of interest and activity so that the loss or awardof a specific business contract w
49、ould not be a determiningfactor in the financial well-being of the organization.7.2.2 The certification organization shall refuse to certifyproducts to this specification that do not comply with allapplicable requirements of this specification.7.2.3 The contractual provisions between the certificationorganization and the manufacturer shall specify that certifica-tion is contingent upon compliance with all applicable require-ments of this specification. There shall be no conditional,temporary, or partial certifications. Manufacturers shall not b
