1、Designation: F 1897 08Standard Specification forLeg Protection for Chain Saw Users1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1897; 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 p
2、arentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification specifies minimum requirements forthe design, performance, testing, and certification of protectivegarments and protective devi
3、ces designed to provide cutresistance protection to the legs of operators of power chainsaws.1.2 The objective of this specification is to prescribe fit,function, and performance criteria for protective garments andprotective devices that, when worn by chain saw operators, thatare intended to reduce
4、 leg injuries caused by contact with arunning power saw chain.1.3 This standard 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
5、to determine compli-ance with the performance requirements of this standard shallnot 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 ofshall; recommendations and advisory information is ind
6、icatedby use of should.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F 1414 Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance toChain Saw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 approve, vto be acceptable to the authority havingjurisdiction.3.1.2 authority having jurisdi
7、ction, nthe organization,office, or individual responsible for approving any equipment,installation, or procedure.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 certificati
8、on, na system whereby an organizationdetermines that a manufacturer has demonstrated the ability tomake a product that complies with the requirements of thespecification, authorizes the manufacturer to use a label onproducts that comply with the requirements of the specifica-tion, and conducts a fol
9、low-up to verify the methods themanufacturer uses to determine compliance with the require-ments 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 listingf
10、ollow-up program.3.1.5 chain saw, na portable power-operated tool used forcutting wood that has cutters 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 veloci
11、ty at which cut through occurs.3.1.7.1 DiscussionThis value establishes the relationshipbetween the probability 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, wh
12、ile for higher chain speeds, theprobability of cut through approaches one.3.1.8 chain stop, nfor chain saw 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, nin chain saw tes
13、ting, the ability of amaterial, while in contact with the linked cutters, to resist cutthrough by the cutters of a moving saw chain, independent ofeither jamming or chain stop.3.1.10 cut through, nfor chain saw cut resistance, theaction of a running chain saw after complete breakthrough ofeither pro
14、tective garment or protective device.1This specification 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 June 15, 2008. Published July 2008. Originallyapprov
15、ed in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F 1897 - 04.2For 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 web
16、site.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.3.1.11 cut-through time, nfor chain saw cut resistance,the time required for a running saw chain to affect completebreakthrough of a protective garment or protective device.3.1.11.
17、1 DiscussionWhen a cut through is effected, speedof the saw chain and time required must be measured.3.1.12 follow-up program, nthe sampling, inspection,tests, or other measures conducted by the certification organi-zation on a periodic basis to determine the continued compli-ance of products that a
18、re being made by the manufacturer to therequirements of the standard specification.3.1.13 jamming, nfor chain saw cut resistance, the clog-ging action manifested by a protective garment that canproduce a chain stop.3.1.14 label, vfor protective clothing, to attach a symbolor other identifying mark,
19、the use of which has been authorizedby a certification organization.3.1.15 list, vfor protective clothing, to publish a registerof equipment or materials that has been verified by a certifi-cation organization as being acceptable and meeting therequirements of standard specifications.3.1.15.1 Discus
20、sionThe 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 organization to identi
21、fy a listed product.3.1.16 protective chaps, nfor chain saw cut protection,aprotective device normally worn outside the trousers that issecured around the legs and waist.3.1.17 protective clothing, nan item of clothing that isspecifically designed and constructed for the intended purposeof isolating
22、 all or part of the body from a potential hazard, orisolating the external environment from contamination by thewearer of the clothing.3.1.17.1 DiscussionFor chain saw cut-resistant protectiveclothing the potential hazard is exposure to a running powersaw chain.3.1.18 protective device, nfor chain s
23、aw cut resistance,anarticle of personal protective equipment that augments otherequipment and is worn for the purpose of providing limitedprotection from injury due to contact with a moving power sawchain.3.1.18.1 DiscussionExamples of protective devices forleg protection include protective chaps, p
24、rotective leggings,and protective pants.3.1.19 protective legging, nfor chain saw cut resistance,aprotective garment with independent legs normally wornoutside the trousers.3.1.20 protective pant, nfor chain saw cut resistance,atrouser-style protective garment in which the protective mate-rial is pe
25、rmanently attached to the garment.3.1.21 saw chain, n closed loop of cutters linked togetherfor use in a portable power-operated tool.4. Materials and Manufacture4.1 Protective garments and protective devices shall beconstructed of materials that are sufficiently flexible to adapt tothe shape of the
26、 leg. Protective garments or protective devicesshould remain functional and effective throughout seasonalclimatic variations.4.2 Protective garments and protective devices shall beconstructed to be lightweight and flexible enough so as not toseverely restrict movement of the leg.4.3 Protective garme
27、nts or protective devices shall be con-structed of materials that offer protection as stipulated inSection 5 and that do not impede normal maneuverability orcapability to perform the intended task. Protective garments orprotective devices should retain their shape and function whenwet.4.4 The workma
28、nship in the production and assembly of theprotective garment or protective device, and any associatedclothing or restraining material, shall be such that the protec-tive pad is permanently attached to the protective clothing.4.5 Protective garments or protective devices shall be freeof defects or i
29、mperfections that could detract from theirfunction or performance. All hardware on protective garmentsor protective devices should be free of rough spots, burrs, orsharp edges.5. Areas of Protection5.1 The means of maintaining the protective garment orprotective device in the intended position is co
30、nsidered part ofthe protective clothing. Protective garments or protectivedevices shall have an adequate means to keep them securelyfastened around the waist and legs.5.2 Protective garments and protective devices shall protecta minimum area as described below:5.2.1 Pants/Trousers:5.2.1.1 The protec
31、tive pad shall have a minimum length of700 mm (28 in.) and extend from the crotch to a point no morethan 75 mm (3 in.) above the bottom of the pant leg.NOTE 1Should the inseam length be less than 700 mm (28 in.), thenthe pad may extend above the crotch.5.2.1.2 The protective pad shall cover at least
32、 3.142 rad(180) across the frontal arc of each leg plus an additional0.524 rad (30) or 100 mm (4 in.) on the left side of both legs.The top of the extended coverage area, adjacent to the crotch,may be trimmed to an angle, not to exceed 0.785 rad (45)downwards in the back of the left leg, and at an a
33、ngle not toexceed 1.134 rad (65) in the back of the right leg. Theprotective pad should overlap the boot top by at least 50 mm (2in.) as worn on the user (see Fig. 1a, 1b, and 1c).5.2.2 Chaps or Leggings:5.2.2.1 The protective pad shall have a minimum length of700 mm (28 in.) and extend from the cro
34、tch to a point 25 mm(1 in.) above the bottom of the carrier garment.5.2.2.2 The protective pad shall have a minimum width of350 mm (14 in.) at the midpoint of the pad and a minimumwidth of 250 mm (10 in.) at the bottom of the pad. The top ofthe extended coverage area, adjacent to the crotch, may bet
35、rimmed to an angle of 0.785 rad (45) downward in the rear ofthe left leg and up to 1.134 rad (65) downward on the rear ofthe right leg (see Fig. 2).F18970826. Inspection and Performance Testing6.1 Inspection:6.1.1 Sampling levels for testing and inspection shall beestablished by the certification or
36、ganization and the manufac-turer to assure to a reasonable and acceptable confidence levelthat products certified to standard are compliant.6.1.2 Inspection for determining compliance with any de-sign requirements specified in the standard shall be performedon a completed garment.6.1.3 Testing for d
37、etermining material and component com-pliance with the requirements specified in this standard shall beperformed on samples that are no better than components usedin the actual construction of the protective clothing. Thecertification organization shall also be permitted to use samplematerials cut f
38、rom representative protective clothing as definedby this standard.6.2 Performance Testing:6.2.1 Performance RequirementThe CS50 of test speci-mens shall not be less than 14 m/s (2750 f/m) or the cut throughtime shall not be less than 1.5 s at both 45 and 90.7. Certification7.1 General:7.1.1 Protecti
39、ve garments or protective devices that arelabeled as complying with this standard shall meet or exceedall applicable requirements specified in the standard and shallbe certified.7.1.2 All certifications shall be performed by an approvedcertification organization.7.1.3 Compliance protective garments
40、or protective devicesshall be labeled and listed. Such protective garments orprotective devices shall also have a label and identification thatmeets the requirements specified in Section 9.7.2 Certification Program:7.2.1 The certification organization shall not be owned orcontrolled by manufacturers
41、 or vendors of the product beingcertified. The certification 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 sufficientbreadth of interest and activity so that
42、 the loss or award of aspecific business contract would not be a determining factor inthe 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
43、 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
44、beauthorized to use any label or reference to the certificationorganization on products that are not manufactured in compli-ance with all applicable requirements of this specification.7.2.3.1 The contractual provisions covering certificationprograms should contain clauses advising the manufacturerth
45、at if requirements change, the product should be brought intocompliance with the new requirements by a stated effectivedate through a compliance review program involving allcurrently listed products. Without these clauses, certifierswould not be able to move quickly to protect their names,marks, or
46、reputations. A product safety certification programFIG. 1 Protective Pants / TrousersFIG. 2 Chaps, Aprons, or LeggingsF1897083would be deficient without these contractual provisions and theadministrative means to back them up.7.2.4 A certification organization shall have, or contractwith, laboratory
47、 facilities and equipment for conducting propertests, a program for calibration of all instruments, and proce-dures to ensure proper control of all testing. These proceduresshall include the use of laboratory manuals, data sheets,documented calibration and calibration routines, performanceverificati
48、on, proficiency testing, and staff qualification andtraining programs.7.2.4.1 Investigative procedures are important elements ofan effective and meaningful product safety certification pro-gram. A preliminary review should be carried out on productsubmitted to the agency before any major testing is
49、undertaken.7.2.5 Manufacturers shall be required to establish and main-tain a program of production, inspection, and testing.7.2.6 The manufacturer and the certification organizationshall evaluate any changes affecting the form, fit, or function ofthe certified product to determine its continual certification tothis specification.7.2.7 Product certifications shall include a follow-up inspec-tion program, with at least two random and unannounced visitsin each 12-month period.7.2.7.1 Such factory inspections should include, in mostinstances, witness
