1、Designation: F2892 17F2892 18Standard Specification forPerformance Requirements for Soft Toe Protective Footwear(Non-Safety / Non-Protective Toe)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2892; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in
2、the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONCurrentASTM standards F2412 and F2413 provide test methods and performance requireme
3、nts forfootwear requiring a protective safety toe cap. In industry there are many jobs that do not require toeprotection from impact or compression. This committee has developed non-safety toe cap (soft toe)requirements to allow manufacturers to demonstrate the performance level of non-safety toe ca
4、p (softtoe) protective footwear.1. Scope1.1 The principal purpose of this specification is the certification of protective footwear. Certification must be performed byindependent third party laboratories in order for footwear to bear the ASTM marking.1.2 The specification contains performance requir
5、ements for footwear to protect workers feet from the following hazards byproviding: (1) conductive properties (Cd) which reduce hazards that may result from static electricity buildup; and reduce thepossibility of ignition of explosives and volatile chemicals; (2) electric hazard protection (EH), to
6、 protect the wearer fromaccidental contact by stepping on live electric wires; (3) static dissipative properties (SD) to reduce hazards due to excessively lowfootwear electrical resistance that may exist where SD footwear is required; (4) puncture resistance (PR) footwear devices.1.3 This specificat
7、ion covers minimum requirements for the performance of footwear to provide protection against a variety ofworkplace hazards other than the toe area that can potentially result in injury.1.4 This specification is not intended to serve as a detailed manufacturing or purchasing specification, but can b
8、e referenced inpurchase contracts to ensure that minimum performance requirements are met.1.5 Controlled laboratory tests used to determine compliance with the performance requirements of this specification shall notbe deemed as establishing performance levels for all situations to which individuals
9、 may be exposed.1.6 Any changes to the original components of safety footwear such as replacing or adding after market footbeds/inserts couldcause failure to any or all parts of this specification rendering the ASTM Soft Toe Protective Footwear label invalid.1.7 The values stated in SI units are to
10、be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmen
11、tal practices and determine the applicability ofregulatory limitations prior to use.1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardizationestablished in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guide
12、s and Recommendations issuedby the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus1 This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety an
13、d Footwear and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F13.30on Footwear.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2017Aug. 1, 2018. Published December 2017September 2018. Originally approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 20112017as F2892 11.F2892 17. DOI: 10.1520/F2892-17.10.1520/F2892-18.
14、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 Summary page on the ASTM website.This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to
15、 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 appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof
16、 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 States1F1646 Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and FootwearF2412 Test Methods for Foot ProtectionF2413 Specific
17、ation for Performance Requirements for Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear2.2 Federal Standards:329 CFR 1910.132 Personal Protective EquipmentGeneral Requirements29 CFR 1910.136 Personal Protective EquipmentOccupational Foot Protection2.3 Canadian Standards Association Standard4CAN/CSA Z195 Protect
18、ive Footwear3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 box toes, nare semi-rigid materials which can be molded to the shape of the last during shoe making. This provides thereinforcement and shape retention on the critical area of the toe of the footwear.3.1.2 certification (recertification), ntesting of p
19、roduct as required by this standard using the most recently published methodsof test and obtain a Certificate of Conformance (see Section 7).3.1.3 footbed (removable), nalso known as insock, a component typically made of a foam material with a leather or fabriccover/sockliner and often shaped or con
20、toured covering the entire insole board which can be inserted between the foot and insoleboard.3.1.4 insole, nfoundation of the shoe; the inner sole of the shoe which is next to the foot, under the sockliner or the insert,onto which the upper is lasted.3.1.5 last, nsolid hinged form, in the general
21、shape of a foot, around which footwear is constructed.3.1.6 lasting, vbuilding of footwear around a specific last.3.1.7 lining, nterm used to describe all components that can be used to construct the interior of the upper part of the footwear.3.1.8 product category, ndescription for a type of footwe
22、ar designed and group of similar footwear items manufactured fora specific hazard or hazards.hazards and that: Have same protective insole and supplier. Have the same outsole design, compound and hardness (including midsole). Have the same thickness (within a 612.5 % range) of upper, lining and inso
23、le. Are manufactured using the same method of construction; cemented, welted, etc. Are manufactured in the same factory. Are manufactured using the same last.3.1.9 protective footwear, nfootwear that is designed, constructed, and classified to protect the wearer from a potential hazardor hazards.3.1
24、.10 puncture resistant device, ncomponent design to provide penetration protection to the bottom of the foot the deviceshall be an integral and permanent part of the footwear.3.1.11 quarter, nentire back portion of the footwear upper.3.1.12 size, nlength and breadth measurements of footwear determin
25、ed by using a specific grading; the American system offootwear grading.3.1.13 soft toe (absence of protective toe cap), nwhich are commonly called box toe in footwear industry.3.1.14 soling material, nexterior bottom platform of the footwear; the bottom surface.3.1.15 upper, nparts of a shoe or boot
26、 that are above the bottom of the foot.4. Significance and Use4.1 This specification contains requirements to evaluate the performance of footwear for the following:4.1.1 Conductive properties which reduce hazards that may result from static electricity buildup, and reduce the possibility ofignition
27、 of explosives and volatile chemicals, (Cd).4.1.2 Electric hazard by to protect the wearer when accidentally stepping on live wire electric wires (EH).4.1.3 Static dissipative (SD) properties to reduce hazards due to excessively low footwear electrical resistance that may existwhere SD footwear is r
28、equired.that result from a build up of static charge where there is an underlying risk of accidental contactwith live electrical circuits (SD).4.1.4 Puncture resistance footwear devices (PR).3 Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadel
29、phia, PA 19111-5098, http:/dodssp.daps.dla.mil.4 Available from Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 5060 Spectrum Way, Mississauga, ON L4W 5N6, Canada, http:/www.csa.ca.F2892 1824.2 Any changes to the original components of the soft toe protective footwear such as replacing or adding after marketf
30、ootbeds/inserts could cause failure to any or all parts, or a combination thereof, of this standard rendering theASTM MARKINGINVALID. Soft Toe Protective footwear specimens or samples shall be retested for any of the following changes.4.2.1 Change in construction method used to make footwear or chan
31、ge in factory in which footwear is produced.4.2.2 Change in the upper or insole material thickness greater than 25 %, change to the soling system.%.4.2.3 Change in the out sole or midsole, including its hardness.4.2.4 Change in shape of last used in the manufacturing of footwear.4.2.5 Change in mate
32、rial or supplier of protective insole.5. Performance Requirements for Foot Protection5.1 Conductive Protective Footwear (Cd):NOTE 1Conductive footwear is not intended to be worn by personnel working near open electrical circuits.5.1.1 Conductive protective footwear shall be constructed and manufactu
33、red to provide protection for the wearer throughconductance with a maximum 500 000 ohm resistance, against hazards that may result from static electricity buildup, thus reducingthe possibility of ignition of an explosion in situations such as munitions manufacture.5.1.1.1 Footwear shall dissipate st
34、atic electricity from the body to reduce the possibility of ignition of volatile compounds.5.1.1.2 Footwear shall be of a construction that facilitates a stable electrically conductive path. All external components shallbe made of non metallic materials.5.1.2 Conductive protective footwear shall be
35、determined by evaluating three specimens in accordance with Test MethodsF2412.5.1.3 The specimens shall demonstrate resistance between 0 and 500 000 ohms.5.1.4 Any specimen or sample of conductive footwear that does not meet the performance requirement constitutes a noncompliance for the product cat
36、egory.5.1.5 Care and UseKeep the outsoles clean. Do not add aftermarket insoles/inserts as doing so may affect conductivity.Dispose of the footwear if it becomes contaminated or no longer tests conductive, or both.5.2 Electric Hazard Resistant Footwear (EH):NOTE 2Electrical hazard protection is seve
37、rely deteriorated in the following conditions: excessive wear on the soling material or exposure to wet andhumid environments, or both. Work footwear can become contaminated with conductive materials. For example, soles can pick up metal shavings etc.which may reduce the effectiveness of the protect
38、ion. In step potential environments, dielectric overshoes should be used.5.2.1 Electric hazard footwear shall be constructed and manufactured so that the footwear outsole can provide a supplementalform of protection to the wearer from hazardous step potential (the difference in electrical potential
39、between the feet) whilestanding on the ground.NOTE 3Electrical hazard protection is severely deteriorated in the following conditions: excessive wear on the soling material, contamination byconductive materials, or exposure to wet environments. In wet environments where the protective qualities of t
40、he footwear are compromised and wherethere is a step potential hazard, Dielectric overshoes should be used. In addition, a variety of methods such as maintaining appropriate distances, use ofisolation methods, use of grounding methods for step voltage control, etc. should be considered to provide pr
41、otection.5.2.2 Electric hazard resistance shall be determined by evaluating three specimens in accordance with Test Methods F2412.5.2.2.1 Protective footwear constructed or manufactured to be resistant is capable of withstanding the application of 18 000 V(root mean square (rms) at 60 Hz for 1 min w
42、ith no current flow or leakage current in excess of 1.0 mAunder dry conditions testedas per lab conditions in Test Methods F2412.5.2.3 Any specimen that does not meet the minimum Electrical Hazard resistant requirements for the product constitutes a noncompliance for the product category.5.2.4 Keep
43、the shoes and outsoles free of conductive materials such as screws, nails, and metal shavings. Dry the footwearthoroughly after use. Clean outsoles with a mild soap and warm water.To avoid cracking, store footwear away from electric motorsor electric fields Inspect footwear for any visible damage pr
44、ior to use, such as punctures, tears, snags and cracking. Dispose of thefootwear if imbedded with conductive materials, or if wear causes the outsole thickness to diminish noticeably. These conditionswill result in significant reduction or elimination of the footwears protection if the wearer steps
45、on an electrical circuit.5.3 Static Dissipative Footwear (SD):NOTE 4The inconsistency of certain hygroscopic materials can result in footwear not being able to consistently meet the performance requirementsof static dissipative footwear.5.3.1 Static dissipative footwear shall be constructed, and man
46、ufactured to provide protection through conduction and resistanceto the wearer against hazards which may exist due to excessively low footwear resistance in a work environment, as well asmaintain a sufficiently high level of resistance to reduce the possibility of electrical shock in work areas wher
47、e SD footwear is wornsuch as electrical assembly.5.3.1.1 Footwear shall reduce the excess static electricity by conducting the charge (from body) to ground while simultaneouslymaintaining a sufficiently high level of resistance.F2892 1835.3.1.2 SD 100 footwear shall have a lower limit of electrical
48、resistance of 106 (1 megohm) and have an upper limit ofelectrical resistance of 108 (100 megohms) when tested with human subjects at 50 V per Test Methods F2412.5.3.1.3 SD 35 footwear shall have a lower limit of electrical resistance of 106 (1 megohm) and have an upper limit ofelectrical resistance
49、of 3.5 107 (35 megohms) when tested with human subjects at 50 V per Test Methods F2412.5.3.1.4 SD 10 footwear shall have a lower limit of electrical resistance of 106 (1 megohm) and have an upper limit ofelectrical resistance of 1.0 107 (10 megohms) when tested per Test Methods F2412 and may be labeled as SD 10.5.3.2 The footwear shall use any combination of materials that facilitate static dissipation by a consistent path of resistance.5.3.2.1 Nailed heels shall be attached using non-ferrous heel nails. These nails shall be rec
